Gallery: Tokyo street fashion

As Japan Fashion Week unfolded, photographer Sean Wood cruised Tokyo's most fashionable boulevard, Omotesando, to find out what 'real' Tokyoites are wearing this fall

By Sean Wood 27 October, 2009

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Tokyo street snaps

Colored tights with winter-fabric shorts has become a signature Tokyo look for cold weather days.

Tokyo street snaps

Plaid-skirt-and-mountain-boots is an international trend for the season, but the bright color combination is all Tokyo.

Tokyo street snaps

The blond, leopard-print-loving girl is straight-up gyaru, while her friend combines tenets of Shibuya gyaru style with Harajuku streetwear.

Tokyo street snaps

The work-booted beret girl on the right fits the moment's 'Mountain Girl' trend, while her friend carries the ultra-popular blue Cher eco-bag.

Tokyo street snaps

Louis Vuitton is not so ubiqutious a brand as it once was, but LV is still the bag of choice for well-put-together girls.

Tokyo street snaps

This guy perfectly balances a colorful trad cardigan with hints of British plaid and a loose-fit khaki.

Tokyo street snaps

This very mokomoko ('fluffy') take on winter-wear is a holdover from last year: white pom-poms, knit cap and fur-lined plaid shorts.

Tokyo street snaps

The look that sums up high-fashion Japanese males over the last five years: polka dot shirt buttoned to the top, slim short jacket, rolled-up slim pants and colored soft shoes.

Tokyo street snaps

Two leg-wear trends that will apparently never go out of style: leggings on the left, UGG boots on the right.

Tokyo street snaps

Two 'regular' Harajuku-styled guys: plaid workshirt and baggy pants on right, wallet chain and death headband on left.

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Japan Fashion Week ended on Saturday, but even without the catwalk collections and industry parties, Tokyo remains the most fashion-drenched city in the world.

Photographer Sean Wood took a camera to Omotesando fashion avenue during Japan Fashion Week to get a look at what real-life people are wearing this autumn. The answer: plaid, mountain gear and a lot of tights/leggings.

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