Old and New

I love how so many women in Tokyo mix traditional and contemporary style elements. This stunning woman's beautiful antique beaded bag is the perfect compliment to her textured pants, while her modern glass beaded ring brings out the colors in her vivid shawl.

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Silver Style

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Kimono Plaid

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Advanced Style in Japan

Joyce visiting Nara

Even the cats in Ginza were inspired by Joyce's pearls

Our billboard near Shibuya Crossing 

I just got back from two magical weeks in Japan. The department store, Seibu Shibuya, invited me to Tokyo for an exhibition of my work in celebration of the Japanese version of Advanced Style and the film's release in June. Joyce Carpati and my parents came along for this wonderful adventure. Check out even more pictures from our trip on the Advanced Style Instagram  https://instagram.com/advancedstyle/

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Winter in Tokyo

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Ginza Kimonos

The other day while walking around Ginza, I noticed the most elegant kimono shop around the corner from my hotel. It must have been my lucky day because the store was full of stunning women who were attending an event with a local designer. The store, Ginza Motoji, specializes in traditional kimonos with a focus on high fashion and design. I loved watching how the store's staff interacted with their clientele. This woman had just purchased a beautiful pink coat. Upon her exit from the store, a young man ran after her to fix a small thread that was hanging from the sleeve. It's been fascinating to see how Japanese women choose and accessorize their kimonos for everyday wear. I can't wait to see what I find when I hit the streets tomorrow!

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La Jolla Leopard

I'm in Japan until next week for an exhibition of my work at Seibu Shibuya, but here is a shot from sunny California. I hope everyone is enjoying the pictures from Tokyo. I'll be posting a lot more stunning ladies and gentleman from my travels soon.

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