Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Fancy a Fancy Him Family Reunion?

It was Saturday night in Tokyo's Ni-Chome, and the streets were packed.  The heart of gay town was buzzing with drunkards and drag queens as we were reunited with old friends made in this crazy city over the years.  Fancy Him is one of Tokyo's most renoun parties which definitely lives up to all the hype.   It was their 5 year anniversary and we celebrated in style....
 Two of my best besties! Rachel ilil and Soni laughing in the streets!
 The Amazing Madoka Gwns and Shunsuke.....Madoka's hair mask was shockingly incredible and insane...it felt like she wasn't even there cause we never got to see that gorgeous smile!
 Lovely Leo wearing somthing more incredible than can be described....and I am sure the genius that he is made it himself!
 Real Men.  DJs Kosuke Adam and Detto K were there to provide some of the best dance beats, and Jonte (center), well Jonte was there to shine!  He didn't perform for this occasion, but in the past he performed at Fancy Him and it was incredible!!!! Watch it here.
 I love that fact that parents wanted to come out and join in the fun too.  They had read about Fancy Him and wanted to see what it was about!
Papa owns a pet store!
Roxi + Detto K
 Koshiro wearing Betty Boop.... his shop Garter is my favorite place in the world!  Seriously, no store with better style!  I die for Boutique Koshiro!!!
 Everyone is rocking Matsumira san style.....bum bags mean a serious night out!
 Me and Leo....Africa Amber Joy and Leopard Leo!
 The gorgeous Peli on deck!
 Qrea (Trippple Nippples) and Tap (Fancy Him)
Anita san and Magu!
 Things start getting a little crazy back outside
The birthday boy sporting the latest and greatest Banzai tank. 

I remember the first Fancy Him I went to just about 5 years ago....It was magical.  No matter how many ears go by, I will always remember laughing and dancing in the streets, drinking outside of Sunkus and then hitting the dance floor and shouting "One More" at DJ Anita San at 5 am as the sun rises outside and the glitter falls inside.

We ♡ you forever and always Fancy Him!!!!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Hermes Days

I met my friends Dan and Joe in Yoyogi Park to enjoy the last real hot day of Tokyo summer (though we didn't know it then).  As the sun went down in the the park, we did our best to freshen up and get ready for an Hermes party that our friends The Akimoto family were throwing.  
 When we strolled up to Omotesando Hills, a big posh shopping center between Harajuku and Aoyama, we were ready for a little party in the Hermes shop.  Little did we know, Hermes was doing it right and was hosting the party in the entire Omotesando Hills....a gigantic spiral of fashion.
 The Oh So Lovely Akimoto family...Yu, Go and Kozue.
 Joe and Yu hanging "backstage"....which was actually out in the open for everyone to see, so it was more like "frontstage" with an orange rope separating the models from the masses.
 Hermes Orange Everywhere....
 We spent the evening laughing, drinking champagne, eating chocolate covered pretzles and playing in purikura booths.  Some good old fashioned fun with my friends was the best way to start a lovely long weekend...
Moustache braids!
 Amazingly dangerous and amazingly incredible footwork!
 Furry feet!
 Don't cross the Akimoto sisters...or they will cross you!
Thanks for a great evening Hermes!!!  
We love you!  xoxo

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Harajuku in 3-D

Last Saturday in Harajuku, the legendary fashion spot Laforet saw a whole lot of action!  Harajuku in 3-D was a masterpiece put together by some amazing people doing incredible things on the scene here in Tokyo.  So I was just delighted to be able to assist styling and help out ensuring things ran smoothly at the event which had Meiji Dori buzzing.
 These creepers and Barbie bracelets had me wishing I was a little girl again!  Kawaii!
Playing around with possibility
Oh, the controversy of this little guy...glad we got to use him!
Lots of things were happening inside, while we scrambled around getting a last minute pair of boots.
I wish I could try this on my hair, but I am pretty sure it would take a lifetime to do
The models getting wrapped in black capes.  Then they would cruise up the street to the light box which is where they dressed before hitting the stage.
Born Ready!
Eat your heart out ladies, Detto K is the man of the hour
Cue dance party on stage to the the banging beats supplied by Mademoiselle Yulia!
The boys are backstage!
One last look at that amazing stuffed animal!  Raaawrr!
Feeling the wrath of the big YEAH party the night before, we all came and conquered and had a blast doing so.  I cannot wait to work with all my friends again...these are always the best collaborations!

Check out Tokyo Dandy's amazing coverage of the event here.

Styling: Joe (Tokyo Dandy)
Assistant: Amber Joy (Make Believe) - that's moi!
Photographer: Dan (Tokyo Dandy) - clearly these shots here are not taken by him...just little ol me took these!
Art Direction: RALPH aka Yoshirotten
DJ: Mademoiselle Yulia
Models: Tanc, Hiroki Kaminaga, Detto K, Maho, Fuyuri, Sono