A Closer Look at Tokyo's Distinctly Japanese 'American Traditional' Style
Is it actually American? Not quite. But it's damn cool.
When it comes to Americana, the Japanese might just be better than the Stateside folks who invented the genre. In cities like Tokyo and beyond, a core group of men celebrates mid-century U.S. style in a look called American Traditional (or Ame-Tra). It's all about Ivy style, a little workwear, and a whole lot of historical reinterpretation. Oh yeah, and it looks really damn cool. Here, we take a look at 11 of the men keeping the stylish subculture alive and well.
Mr. Yasuto Kamoshita
Creative director, United Arrows
Mr. Hiroki Fujino
Shop manager, Blue Blue Japan
Mr. Hiroto Koseki
Shop manager, Hollywood Ranch Market
Mr. Masahiko Sakata
Fashion creative director, Archive & Style
Mr. Hirofumi Kurino
Co-founder and senior advisor, United Arrows
Mr. Tomohiro Ohsyuya
Sales clerk, Tomorrowland
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