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Nov 14 2012 23 Comments

An odd and alluring fashion shoot, in an old Tokyo alley

It’s very easy to say that you never know what’s round the next corner in Tokyo, but the city does have a habit of producing genuine surprises. On an impressively regular basis too. And this young woman. Somewhat elaborately dressed for a dirty old alley. Was certainly one of them.

alluring Tokyo fashion shot

Categorized: Fashion, Odd, Photography

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  1. Martin says

    11/14/2012 at 8:56 am

    That’s a treat! 😉

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    • Lee says

      11/14/2012 at 3:44 pm

      It certainly was. Not what I was expecting at all!

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  2. Matt says

    11/14/2012 at 9:18 am

    She almost looks like she is part of that post she is holding on to. Very interesting shot.

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    • Lee says

      11/14/2012 at 3:46 pm

      Yeah, it almost seems like she has grown from the building. A lovely surprise.

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  3. Marion says

    11/14/2012 at 11:31 am

    That is a seriously impressive outfit. Wonderful shot.

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    • Lee says

      11/14/2012 at 3:46 pm

      Cheers! Yeah, she gave me quite a start when I first saw her.

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  4. zoomingjapan says

    11/14/2012 at 11:36 am

    I’m in love with this photo. A great shot! ^^

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    • Lee says

      11/14/2012 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks! It was great timing for sure.

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  5. Magnus369 says

    11/14/2012 at 11:41 am

    That reminds me of very early 3D graphics- I can’t say the outfit is terribly flattering to her, but it’s a nice shot none the less.

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    • Lee says

      11/14/2012 at 3:48 pm

      That’s an interesting way of looking at it. Not something I’d thought of.

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  6. Willy says

    11/14/2012 at 7:54 pm

    She needs more ramen. Way too thin!

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    • Lee says

      11/14/2012 at 11:12 pm

      She was certainly in the right area for some good food. Whether she partook in any, however, I don’t know…

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  7. john says

    11/14/2012 at 9:14 pm

    She may not have the noodles but she’s got the strength! That hat is prime estate for solar panels!
    Cool.

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    • Lee says

      11/14/2012 at 11:14 pm

      I don’t know about strength, but the outfit certainly made her seem pretty imposing. Especially so as she was quite tall — even without the hat.

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      • john says

        11/15/2012 at 12:29 am

        or maybe the ‘strength’ sign refers to products on display or is a letter ‘b’?

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        • Lee says

          11/15/2012 at 5:41 pm

          It does, but the ‘strength’ kanji seems much more appropriate to her character.

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  8. Lizzy says

    11/15/2012 at 10:47 am

    Not sure if I’m intrigued…. or freaked out….. hrm. Interesting either way.

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    • Lee says

      11/15/2012 at 5:42 pm

      She initially freaked me out, and then very quickly intrigued me!

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      • Lizzy says

        11/17/2012 at 12:22 am

        Perhaps it’s a different effect in person. Between her skinniness and that hat she just keeps reminding me of the nurses from the Silent Hill game… 😉

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  9. Hans ter Horst says

    11/15/2012 at 9:38 pm

    I was sure it was a mannequin, and was amazed to learn it was a real girl. Love the grittiness of the place as contrasted with the pretty girl.
    I don’t mean this in a sexist way, but the most remarkable thing in this shot are the visible nipples as that seems to be big faux-pas in Japan normally. ^_^;;

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    • Lee says

      11/15/2012 at 11:04 pm

      Yes, she’s very mannequin-like, isn’t she? I know exactly want you mean about the nipples too. Not normally seen, but very visible here!

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  10. winnie says

    11/16/2012 at 7:37 pm

    She is really thin and even thinner than my 12 years old girl.
    She can pass off as a mannequin in the window display. 🙂

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    • Lee says

      11/16/2012 at 7:52 pm

      Yes, she could — effortlessly.

      Reply

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