Fascination with fashion trends-where does it come from ?

[rebec]

Can we trace back to the origins of Japanese fascination with fashion trends ?

[maarten.otn]

i was wondering if my japanese lady friend is traditional by the way she wears only black when not at work.even all the under garments.is this style a mode in japan or fashion?or are there other reasons?

[Craig Fryer]

i was wondering if my japanese lady friend is traditional by the way she wears only black when not at work.even all the under garments.is this style a mode in japan or fashion?or are there other reasons?

I think this is just her style. It is not a common style, most women wear different colors.