the most stylish anime aka the cheat code to improving your style! (nana, paradise kiss etc)

taking a look at the fashion in the world of ai yazawa including her hit shoujo series Nana, Paradise Kiss and Gokinjo Monotagari (aka Neighbour Story) the costume design is so striking and detailed that it has seemingly influenced a lot of readers/viewers to level up their style!

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~nana~
plaid skirt - depop
graphic tee - mercari japan
jacket - yesstyle
denim bag - thrifted
tie - sam's
beanie - thrifted
leg warmers -
shoes - windsor smith

plaid drop waist dress - thrifted
leather top - tiger mist
belt buckle - depop
tights - berserk
fishnet top - ebay
boots - koi footwear
necklace - thrifted
jacket - nasty fancy club

stripe sweater - depop
zipper jeans - eun (korea)
skinny scarf - acubi club
belt - yesstyle
shoes - windsor smith

~hachi~
denim skirt - thrifted
blouse - mercari (axes femme)
lace scarf - thrifted
ruffle cardigan - thrifted
necklace - thrifted
coat - mercari japan
head scarf - came with a slip dress
boots - thrifted
platforms - buffalo london x puma

layered lace skirt - mercari japan
pink floral top - thrifted
lace scarf - thrifted
ruffle cardigan - thrifted
ribbons - cheap shop
necklace - thrifted
heels - yesstyle

~paradise kiss~
plaid dress - mercari japan
fluffy cardigan - yesstyle
fascinator - cheap shop
stockings - target
shoes - koi footwear
chocker - thrifted
bag - yesstyle
bag chain - market a
butterfly ring - yesstyle

button up - mercari japan (vivienne westowood)
blazer - thrifted
tie - thrifted
pants - style nanda
shoes - asos
necklace - thrifted
hat - yesstyle

stripe shirt dress - mercari japan
lace trim skirt - thrifted
pearl harness - etsy
tights - yesstyle
shoes - koi footwear
gloves - yesstyle
bow - i can't actually remember i think they were detachable from a dress
headband - devil inspired

patchwork lace skirt - thrifted
black tank - thrifted
denim jacket - thrifted
brooch - thrifted
necklace - thrifted
beret - thrifted
boots - thrifted
bag - thrifted
hair clip - clut studio

pink plaid coat dress - mercari japan
fuzzy hat - asos
boots - lewkin
bow tights - devil inspired

~gokinjo monogatari~
button up - thrifted
purple sweater vest - thrifted
plaid skirt - depop
pink boots - aliexpress
tie - thrifted
bunny bag - we go
scrunchie - diy
necklace - kids cheap shop

heart top - lazy oaf
white dress - ledin
purple cardigan - yesstyle
stripe thigh high socks - costume shop
shoes - charles & keith
bag - thrifted
cowboy hat - cheap shop

black dress - princess polly
tee - yesstyle
red cardigan - yesstyle
lace bike shorts - h&m
boots - thrifted
headband - lovisa
necklace - thrifted

graphic tee - mercari japan
jeans - ugly shadow
green shirt - princess polly
pink puffer vest - depop
pink shoes - devil inspired
kuromi ear muffs - korea
stripe scarf - thrifted

green dress - thrifted
blue turtleneck - crank
tights - asos
boots - aliexpress
printed jacket - depop
headband - princess polly
bag - yesstyle

let me know which wardrobe you'd want the most and i'm interested to hear what universe you think suits me best. as always thank you so much for your patience with me and i look forward to getting back into these style of videos ♡

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[MissChloeLennon]

completely unrelated to the context of the vid, but as a long-time plus size viewer, I just have to say it always means so much to see Katie using images of plus size models in her moodboards/inspo - it’s something that you rarely ever see others doing and it truly goes such a long way in seeing representation and seeing bigger people as stylish and part of the fashion world too. thank you Katie, always love your vidssss 💖

[ColleensMangaRecs]

you KNOW I would be immediately seated for a shoujo manga style video 🧎‍♂

[inspireira]

I went to university to be a fashion designer because of Paradise Kiss. The only thing I can say is that it's true that fashion students look for models on the streets LOL. Now I work in the industry. I'm forever thankful to Yazawa Ai for her impact on my life.

[sierrak]

6:18 YES to a video on the more shojo esque outfits! Would love to see your take on it. I also 100% agree on waiting for your mental health to improve prior to watching and/or reading Nana. It took me years to get through the whole series because of how emotionally heavy it can be.

[Carolina-pucp]

Hachi's outfits are inspired by 60s, maybe because her family was poor, and most of her clothes were given from her mother before 15th birthday and Hachi started to work.

[Mia-ykis]

I didn’t watch nana until uni, but parakiss was definitely a major influence in my style since middle school (and still today tbh)
it was far from the only anime/manga that was a fashion influence (there were too many to list but include sailor moon, shugo chara, cardcaptor sakura or anything CLAMP tbh, honey and clover, etc) but it was a main one

[Sohotchic]

No way, I just finished the Paradise Kiss manga yesterday 🥺 the timing is amazing

[Angel.aaa]

Love the Hachi looks so much, also a southern hemisphere so they're so perfect for spring!!

[AislingBlack]

All these comics had such a impact on my style and life and heart. I remember before it was even translated I had a poster of Mikako on my wall. I had Korean and Japanese versions of Yazawa stuff and I was OBSESSED. I really wanted to be Miwako big time when I was a teenager, pink hair is still the best hair color for me, and I started wearing strawberry lotion and washing my hair with strawberry shampoo I found at the local Japanese market... And I love Nana so much. I am so happy these stories are having a renaissance because the fashion in them is so interesting and fun!

[a-yam]

Nana has influenced my style so much!!

[RandomBailey]

I love that you love Ai Yazawa 😭
Nana was so formative for me at 14. Parakiss really hit me last year. I feel like all the people I trust & just adore artistically are into Ai!!

I really, really loved your Gokinjo Monogatari looks!! The curls at the end of your hair with the bright color scheme made you pop!! You made pop art!!
💗💛🩵

[ash_ley]

I’m Japanese, lived in Australia from the 90s and currently living in Korea. I grew up on mangas like Sailormoon and Yazawa Ai but every time I bought back clothes from Japan couldn’t wear most of it in Aus cos the seasons are opposite and aesthetics were sooo different!😅 Love seeing you embrace fashion from different cultures💖

[tessarose]

you nailed it, as usual!! i'm not even an anime/manga girly but i'm so happy you're bringing these videos back because they always give me something new to be inspired by!

[dorotaisqueen]

Omg I would LOVE a shoujo inspired outfit video!!! I also just love it when you do videos on stuff u'r really passionate about, hearing u talk abt it is so fun!

[HopeeInk]

I recently started rewatching Nana on Netflix after ten years had no idea that it had impacted me that much in the choices of clothes I made. I loved every outfit you created.

[cookiefaits]

yes def do a video specifically for shoujo manga! I've seen so many great looks throughout my years of reading them

[rachelhopkins]

I’m obsessed with that patchwork maxi skirt omg!!!!

[NFry]

On a related note: Neighborhood Story is getting an official English release by VIZ this December. I was happy to see clips of it referenced in your video, and I hope an official release can bring it to more people! Thanks for your hard work and great videos!

[riverAmazonNZ]

I like the shojo style of Satoni Ikezawa — so bubbly and cheerful. Othello is my fave I think. It has sweet and edgy looks.

[alexasunshine]

I totally bought the black stones graphic tee last week, but in the baby tee version they made 😅