As the local designers never gave up on their heritage, Japanese fashion showcases a blend of traditional haute couture and materials, translating into unique styles and modern fashion statements. Make sure your oversized hoodie is in hyper-bold colors, and for extra sartorial impact, pair it with a Lolita-style miniskirt. SHOP THE LOOK

Many of our customers have been inspired by the clean and simple lines of our sliding wardrobe doors and room dividers that offer a simple elegance and can be likened to those found in traditional oriental or far-eastern interiors. The effect achieved is reminiscent of the traditional Japanese room dividers.

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Introducing the Japandi look into your home is a great way to create a sense of peace and tranquillity," says Helen Shaw, director at Benjamin Moore. "The simple scheme can be built around a neutral palette and colours seen in nature which will feel grounding and help to ensure the room feels serene." Unsurprisingly all of these shades are ranked in the list of best bedroom paint colours.

Using wood and timber as part of the decor is a design element that both share. From rustic timber cladding in Scandi-style oak, pine, or teak, to sleek vertical slats and panel screens made ofJapanese-style Cedar, Red Pine, or Cypress. Unfailingly cool, clogs signify a life where one does as one wants and submits to nobody else’s will – corporate uniform and male gaze be damned! SHOP THE LOOK Nowadays, we’re stretching the other way with many outerwear clothing brands designing to keep you in style, as is the case of slouchy outerwear in this year’s looks. When it comes to the Japandi colour palette, it’s often a combination of the bright, light and cool tones of Scandinavia, partnered with the traditional Japanese palette, which features darker, richer and more earthy tones, which work well as accent interior paint colours. Many clients have their own existing wardrobe units which need a bit of a makeover and shoji doors can give that contemporary look.Material-wise, if each piece does not have a similar textural finesse, the final look may feel a bit unbalanced. SHOP THE LOOK This year, though, Japanese street fashionistas have found ways to reinvent the ever-so-classic trench. But, if you’re after a weekend look, get a geometrically-inspired pair of square-toe boots in white patent and a flat heel.

So, when shopping for Japanese clothing brands, look out for muslin and double gauze pieces – very trendy this season!If anything, these daring stylistic ensembles prove that there’s a formula one has to follow to nail the latest Japanese fashion ideas and looks. Panelling one wall in timber or adding a feature panel behind a bed is a stylish way of creating a focal point in a Japandi bedroom idea that will add warmth and colour too. DIY wall panelling has become hugely popular for making a home look more expensive on a budget, so is always a welcome addition to a stylish home. Pair the look with metallic shoes, shiny clutches, metallic makeup, silvery eyeshadow, and sparkling hair.