Curating second hand clothes is like staging a home. It's a necessity and it's ingenious! But, then again, the Japanese eye for perfection is why I love their style the most!
Man, Second Street was my place. I was working in Japan last year and would go to Second Street at least once a week...and there were multiple locations I'd visit. I actually lived in Japan back in 2000-2006 and at that time I could not find any ladies' clothes. I'm 5'11" and wear size 14-16. But last year, thanks to the current oversized aesthetic, I found some really great stuff. Of course I'd shop the men's section as well. One thing they have in Japan that I love especially is men's bags. The design is more neutral, no obvious branding, no bling--just the way I like a bag to be.
Japanese people are WAY more intentional in their fashion. Americans go with trends and Japanese are cultural anthropologists creating magazines that dissect fashion trends. There are only a small number of places in the secondhand shops in the states that do that. Usually it's just a mish-mash of stuff and larger sized Carhartt jackets
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
When I was there in the spring we saw so many amazing vintage pieces! I ended up only grabbing a pair of 90s Levi’s 550s that were in amazing condition with a beautiful faded colour. And they were only like 40 bucks! Simple and basic but I’m so happy with them.
On point vid like always. Luv Japanese second hand clothing. Was there in July and scored several designer ready to wear pieces from second hand shops. Pricing was fair but not cheap, condition of everything was Aplus. I have been loving Japanese second hand over Paris as of late. Keep the content coming!
Also learned that they come to United States and they hit up a lot of their thrift stores and also stores like Buffalo exchange, etc. to get their stuff
Great video man! I've been in Japan this summer, and I've seen tons and tons of second hand shops. Most of them had great pieces and some rare gems, but I've also noticed shops with low quality, butchered and smelly garments.
I live in NYC but would kill to thrift in Japan 😭. Hopefully next year. In the meantime I just thrifted a TNF Junya jacket from Ebay for a crazy low price
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
I live close to the Mexico border. I always go for luxrul , their quality is great. Some of them are made with leather and really hard to tell the difference from real or not. Either way, it’s your choice. No judgement from me
I love shopping in Japan for second hand clothes. But, there are 3 fatal problems there. The first is basically everything is fucking tiny. I'm 6'2" and I can pretty much forget about finding anything decent in my size. It is extremely difficult to find anything which can fit most full grown men. I had a nightmare trying to pick up some vintage 505s last time I was there. The largest waist I could find was a 34", and it was shrunk down to something more like a 32". My tiny sister had a ball though. The second is kind of counter to one of the points in the video, and that the styling choices are complete garbage. Japanese tastes try too hard, and lack the nonchalance, and authenticity which can lead to things not quite landing. There is a large cultural disconnect between some of the origins of the clothes, and the fans of those same clothes. You can nerd out on a certain style, or garment, but fundamentally, it often seems that in Japan people just don't get what to do with those clothes. Basically, a lot of combinations make you look like a wanker, so if you follow the local styling choices, you'll fall into that trap. It kind of shocks me as someone from London who grew up with second hand clothes because I don't really see why you would do that. Finally, there is the price, as mentioned in the video the curation, restoration, and popularity with tourists means that if you go to a place like Shimokitazawa, you are going to spend way more than you should have to. And, as someone who is used to negotiating prices of stuff second hand, the culture there means that isn't going to happen while in most other places, I can make deals. I'll have fun secondhand shopping there, but year on year, I buy less. Actually, I buy 90% of my vintage clothes in Japan from online auctions now.
easy, they throw all the garbage and bad stuff to southeast asia and left only the good one at home, while dumping all the trash overseas. basically what they do with their cars/bike they also did with their second hand fashion.
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Curating second hand clothes is like staging a home. It's a necessity and it's ingenious! But, then again, the Japanese eye for perfection is why I love their style the most!
Great video! You should do a vlog/video of visiting all these second hand shops or show all the good ones in certain areas!
I think he did one or two of those
Currently, I’m lovin’ the Amekaji and City Boy aesthetics which have a lot going on with vintage wear. :)
The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.
Love this video❤ Reg, are you doing tours these days? I did one with you 5 years ago and it was so fun
Man, Second Street was my place. I was working in Japan last year and would go to Second Street at least once a week...and there were multiple locations I'd visit. I actually lived in Japan back in 2000-2006 and at that time I could not find any ladies' clothes. I'm 5'11" and wear size 14-16. But last year, thanks to the current oversized aesthetic, I found some really great stuff. Of course I'd shop the men's section as well. One thing they have in Japan that I love especially is men's bags. The design is more neutral, no obvious branding, no bling--just the way I like a bag to be.
Another great video, keep doing what you’re doing 🙌
I love kislux that on the butterfly bag it says auguri / tanti auguri which means happy birthday
Japanese people are WAY more intentional in their fashion. Americans go with trends and Japanese are cultural anthropologists creating magazines that dissect fashion trends. There are only a small number of places in the secondhand shops in the states that do that. Usually it's just a mish-mash of stuff and larger sized Carhartt jackets
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
When I was there in the spring we saw so many amazing vintage pieces! I ended up only grabbing a pair of 90s Levi’s 550s that were in amazing condition with a beautiful faded colour. And they were only like 40 bucks! Simple and basic but I’m so happy with them.
On point vid like always. Luv Japanese second hand clothing. Was there in July and scored several designer ready to wear pieces from second hand shops. Pricing was fair but not cheap, condition of everything was Aplus. I have been loving Japanese second hand over Paris as of late. Keep the content coming!
Also learned that they come to United States and they hit up a lot of their thrift stores and also stores like Buffalo exchange, etc. to get their stuff
Great video man!
I've been in Japan this summer, and I've seen tons and tons of second hand shops.
Most of them had great pieces and some rare gems, but I've also noticed shops with low quality, butchered and smelly garments.
I live in NYC but would kill to thrift in Japan 😭. Hopefully next year. In the meantime I just thrifted a TNF Junya jacket from Ebay for a crazy low price
They know their onions when it comes to vintage !!!
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
Thinner bodies can pull off more looks
Almost everything is so good in Japan 😭
I live close to the Mexico border. I always go for luxrul , their quality is great. Some of them are made with leather and really hard to tell the difference from real or not. Either way, it’s your choice. No judgement from me
En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.
So if they take all this care in donated clothes are second hand clothes more expensive there?
So I should go thrifting when I visit Japan?
I love shopping in Japan for second hand clothes. But, there are 3 fatal problems there. The first is basically everything is fucking tiny. I'm 6'2" and I can pretty much forget about finding anything decent in my size. It is extremely difficult to find anything which can fit most full grown men. I had a nightmare trying to pick up some vintage 505s last time I was there. The largest waist I could find was a 34", and it was shrunk down to something more like a 32". My tiny sister had a ball though. The second is kind of counter to one of the points in the video, and that the styling choices are complete garbage. Japanese tastes try too hard, and lack the nonchalance, and authenticity which can lead to things not quite landing. There is a large cultural disconnect between some of the origins of the clothes, and the fans of those same clothes. You can nerd out on a certain style, or garment, but fundamentally, it often seems that in Japan people just don't get what to do with those clothes. Basically, a lot of combinations make you look like a wanker, so if you follow the local styling choices, you'll fall into that trap. It kind of shocks me as someone from London who grew up with second hand clothes because I don't really see why you would do that. Finally, there is the price, as mentioned in the video the curation, restoration, and popularity with tourists means that if you go to a place like Shimokitazawa, you are going to spend way more than you should have to. And, as someone who is used to negotiating prices of stuff second hand, the culture there means that isn't going to happen while in most other places, I can make deals. I'll have fun secondhand shopping there, but year on year, I buy less. Actually, I buy 90% of my vintage clothes in Japan from online auctions now.
Any recommendations online?
easy, they throw all the garbage and bad stuff to southeast asia and left only the good one at home, while dumping all the trash overseas.
basically what they do with their cars/bike they also did with their second hand fashion.
Japan or BUST April 2025 @reggiecasual🛫🌏🧳👘🥻👕👖
Second hand shopping is a thing for Asians i guess
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The voice is too loud too sharp, very annoying! Can you be calm as Japanese culture?
No thanks.
🫣 dont let other westerners know where to GET the jawns, mercari prices are already UP so much recently 😭