Critical Review of - Tokyo Adorned, Thomas C. Card - Jake Robinson

Critical Review of, Tokyo Adorned, Thomas C. Card

Japanese street style has intrigued, inspired and captured the minds of many sub cultures for decades now pushing the boundaries in fashion, originality and creativity and it has now been captured by Card in a whole new way. Scouring the busy streets Of Tokyo Card starts by selecting individuals from theses tribe like groups to capture a series of photographs that convey the true meaning of Japanese street style.

The choice of bringing these individuals into a neutral studio environment really gave the book a totally different dynamic without this I Don’t feel that the viewer would have fully appreciated how each style truly reflects the subject’s personality. Shooting the subjects in the busy street environment would have really taken away the personal feel to this photo series.

So what began as studies of how Subjects fit into Tokyo’s various “fashion tribes” does this book really take a broader examination of style within each individual, I really feel that it does. The book has a very intimate and personal feel to it, you see for yourself the intricate designs and styles and the time it has taken for each individual to create this look, being in a studio environment really leaves no distractions and gives you a real insight into each subject on a personal level. The book resulting in a 54-subject portfolio is a true celebration of how style shapes and defines a person’s identity.

“Fashion revolves around trends, but true style comes from an understanding of yourself,”

Thomas C. Card  

Review: Jake Robinson
Book: Tokyo Adorned
Author: Thomas C. Card 

Image: http://threepluscollective.com/Tokyo-Adorned

Date:  4/15/14