SS 2016

• WORLD
  • normcore -- still
  • lace; tulle skirts
  • shoes: thick-soled heels; chunky.
  • lips: matte. dark blood red. sometimes fading towards the edge. that 'dry' look.
  • make: rose gold. gold, copper.
  • hair: pastel, silver. Undercuts.
  • face and body contouring.
  • freckles: realistic or glitter.
• JPN
  • genderless kei
  • normcore
  • pastels
  • pyjama-style or actual pyjama pants: satin, seen in many colours & patterns.
  • wide-leg & bell-bottom pants.
  • lingerie: satin camisole jumpsuit.
  • transparent socks with embroidered motifs
  • ruffles. large asymmetrical ruffly bits added onto normal clothes.
  • make: dark red, marone, black lips. Bright blue circle lenses.
  • freckles: realistic or glitter.

AW 2015/2016

• WORLD
  • colours: black, neutrals
  • oversized & shapeless separates
  • jumpers & cardigans with really long sleeves that cover the hands.
  • extremely long jumpers (knee-length) but still with kangaroo pocket
  • bucket hats -- still
  • dot pattern on the face near the eyes (seen in silver, black)
• JPN
  • mustard -- still
  • florals, stripe, pintsripe, houndstooth, tartan,
  • Colours: browns, mustards, pastels mixed with darker colours or browns, white, camel, military green, navy, black, burgundy
  • white lace, fur, denim
  • bomber jackets with retro embroidery: 'sakajan' (souvenir jackets) -- still
  • leather dresses and skirts -- still, and also suede now
  • tulle skirts in white, navy, burgundy
  • midi length skirts
  • culottes in darker autumn colours
  • sarueru (drop crotch pants)
  • pointed shoes
  • tassel and fringe decos on shoes
  • Mickey Mouse and Star Wars themed items
  • makeup: pink lips.
  • decora seems to be moving towards a more simple look

SS 2015

• WORLD
  • normcore
• JPN
  • pastels of all colours; chambray
  • sheer -- still
  • innerwear as outerwear: e.g. negligees, corset lacing
    • long negligee as middle layer
  • oversized t-shirts with huge prints
  • black polka dots on white
  • nautical / stripes -- still
  • tartan/plaid -- still
    • pants, scarves,
  • simple graphic checks in navy, etc
    • dresses, skirts
  • army green ; overalls
  • light trench coats
  • midi-skirts in pastels, chambray
  • loose, rolled-up jeans
    • white brown patent shoes and grey/patterned socks
    • with sneakers and white socks
  • knee-length shirt-dresses, chambray, etc.
  • 50s diner uniform-style dresses in bright pink, blue
  • creepers -- still
    • and flatforms
  • patent shoes in black, brown and patterns
  • sneakers with novelties such as metallic silver, pastels with bows at back
  • backpacks of all kinds -- still
    • randoseru - school backpack made of leather or other hard material
  • jewellery motifs: animals, mushrooms, nuts, bunnies
  • leaf-shaped decorative edgings on shoes, bags.

AW 2015

• WORLD
  • normcore
• JPN
  • Tokyo Fashion's predictions : plaid skirts, twopieces & everything
  • long, knee-length plaid shirt worn as a dress or open
  • top, pants or outerwear with normal front and tartan back
  • black, grey, burgundy
  • velvet ribbons, etc in burgundy, navy
  • pyjama pants, patterned with teddy bears, Mickey Mouse, etc.
  • fleece bomber jackets in pastels with pyjama-reminiscent patterns
  • pastel intarsia or fair aisle jumpers with round, frilly collar from top underneath (yet to determine the brand)
  • librarian-ish brown blazers & man-style pants, shoes
  • bomber jackets with retro embroidery: 'sakajan' (souvenir jackets)
  • faux fur everything!
    • polo-style tops, seen in pastel yellow
    • jackets, seen in yellow, turquoise
    • tote bags seen in lavender, black
    • shoe toppers, seen in black
  • animal motif t-shirts and jumpers in browns & greys
  • large muffler/circle-scarf in textured fabrics
  • pattern: tartan -- still
  • pompom earrings and other accessories -- still from summer
    • short cord necklace with feathery pompom (seen in black)
  • boots with tartan side panel
  • sports inspired, e.g. jumpers with varsity-style numbers/letters
  • preppy -- still, also school-uniform inspired

SS 2014/2015

• JPN
  • Top 10 according to TokyoFashion.com
    • sheer, mesh and cutouts
    • bucket hats
    • oversized sports jerseys
    • platform shoes & boots
    • cherry and other fruit prints
    • decoed platform sandals
    • crop tops
    • bras/bustiers/harnesses over t-shirts
    • pompom and fauxfur accessories
    • ripped, shredded & cutout loose jeans
    • New Balance sneakers in retro colours
    • gingham
    • cheerleader skirts
  • blue and yellow
  • print: daisies on blue bg
  • print: floral or fruit (e.g. lemons) on dark bg
  • daisy earrings, crowns, etc
  • nautical / stripes -- still
  • 50s retro: red, cherries, hair bandannas
  • knee/mid-thigh length skirt with suspenders
  • crop-tops
  • skorts
  • cutout shapes in tops, skirts & dresses: hearts, stars, etc.
  • print: polka dots, gingham/check -- still
  • print: animals e.g. cat heads
  • brown maryjanes or brogues with bright patterned socks
  • blue gingham or chambray with lace inserts, e.g. yoke
  • orchid pink lipstick
  • green or blue lipstick
  • bright orange eyeshadow, sometimes in a spot just at the outer eye
  • large>huge fuzzy/fauxfur pompom earrings, so far seen white, black, light blue, lavender, pink
  • hair in twin thin braids
  • tiny hair grips, opaque pastel plastic (e.g. floral-shaped)
  • sandals or thongs with faux fur or fuzzy stuff on them.
  • bags in the shape of cat heads -- still
  • Kyary: dinosaur print dress on black b/g
  • Fairy Kei and and Cult Party Kei seem to be merging; occasional Mori Kei sightings
• EUR
  • black and white / monochrome
  • sheer panels/overlays
  • print: huge baroque florals & art prints
  • crop-tops
  • shift blouse: a t-shirt shape but in more luxe, drapey materials
  • shirts with contrast collars or a top/dress with a shirt-like collar
  • flared skirts & just-above-ankle length skirts
  • loose patterned pants
  • print: grid & gingham (but not tartan)
  • print: ethnic/boho ; tropical -- still
  • print: tropical -- still
  • fringe and jewel details
  • sportluxe: tops with numbers on them and sweatshirts with neon logos
  • statement necklaces and jewelled collars -- still
  • sneakers and combat boots with wedge heels -- still
• AUS
  • knee-length/midi skirts
  • tops with text on them
  • pure white-on-white with different textures, e.g. denim, lace
  • sheer layering pieces with lace, fringe, etc.
  • print: large roccoco florals on light or bright pink/salmon background
  • gingham/check on croptops, skirts, etc.
  • print: narrow black & white stripes -- still
  • nautical / stripes -- still
  • fruit prints, esp. pineapple
  • lace overlays
  • shift blouse: a t-shirt shape but in more luxe, drapey materials
  • crop-tops
  • strappy sandals ; slip-ons
  • earrings & necklaces featuring pastel teardrop/petal shapes
  • rose gold in jewellery, patent bags, etc.
  • orchid pink lipstick

AW 2014

• AUS
  • art/80s print knitted jumpers
  • grey slouchy beanies
  • big, round nerd glasses
  • oatmeal coloured cardigans, perhaps with neon geometric shapes
  • circle scarves / snoods -- still