Inspiration from Asian fashion

Since the majority of games that I play are from Japan (e.g KoF, Street Fighter, Dead or Alive, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy etc), I thought I would look into Japanese street fashion, as it is also something that has always interested me due to how interesting some of the styles there are. 

I found these photos on http://tokyofashion.com/photos/ 

I chose these photos in particular due to certain elements in them which I liked, for example, the first photo reminded me of the League character, Yasuo: 

I liked the cape and hat, however the under clothes look quite casual. What reminded me of Yasuo was perhaps the blue of the cape, and how the cowl looks like Yasuo's. Additionally, the shamisen that he is playing reminded me of the flute that Yasuo plays, and the hat worn is connotative of a typical Asian, which is also the vibe given off from Yasuo as well.

I liked this photo below, as it is a very simple outfit, yet the designs and colours make it appear more extraordinary and eye catching. I also like the hair style coupled with the glasses, it makes it look effortless and casual, yet there's something extra there. I think this type of outfit would be perfect for a costume design for a fighting game. It is also something typical that a girl could wear, if it was her style. 

I liked this one because I liked the colours of the girl, the hair coupled with the dress, it's cute yet edgy, again something that could plausibly be in a fighting game. I also liked the hairstyle, it's girly and cute, but the girl looks a little tough.

I liked the floral eye patch in the following photos, I thought it was very cute and original, and interesting. I also love the dress in the second image,

 The floral eye patch reminded me of Zero from Drakengard

 I liked this one due to the cape and the boots, combined with the mask, I found it somewhat elusive. It also reminded me of Bucky from Captain America (directly below), due to the mask over the mouth and nose, and also Erron Black from Mortal Kombat, I guess due to the cape.

Below is Minori, who specialises in Shironuri makeup, which means "white painted face". Her art, and her makeup explores natural themes. Some of her makeup incorporates flower petals, and she had a series featuring the four seasons as a makeup look. On top of her amazingly artistic makeup, her fashion sense, and costumes, are very extravagant and over the top, so they match her makeup as well. I find her to be a very interesting person to take inspiration from. 

Below are two links about Minori and shironuri makeup.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/meet-minori-shironuri-fashionista-making-waves-streets-tokyo-1450199

http://gloomthzine.com/2013/04/17/shironuri-makeup-tutorial/