Anime and fashion go hand in hand, with collaborations between clothing brands and popular manga series and animes becoming the norm. Consider the Uniqlo x Naruto partnership, the One Piece x Bape collab, or the Supreme X Akira and Supreme X Toshio Maedez crossovers. While most fashion and anime collabs are geared towards casual wear and streetwear fans, it“s predicted that this trend will soon extend to luxury wear. In August 2019, Michael Kors successfully released a Japan-exclusive line of leather bags sporting Masami Yanagida“s illustrations, giving fans a hint of what this type of partnership can bring to the competitive fashion market.
In the coming months, it“s likely that other designers will be looking to manga for their next collections. Although mini skirts, tank tops, and spiky hair are all common in anime, there are some titles that feature sharply-dressed characters that could have stepped out of a Gucci ad. Here are the anime titles that showcase the classiest outfits and fashion that“s fit for the runway.
Style Inspiration From Hamatora
The mystery anime series is set in a world where ordinary humans and people with supernatural powers exist. The protagonist, Nice, a 17-year-old who owns a private detective agency, always looks put together, and is dressed in a slim cut suit and skinny tie that mimics the Italian style of dressing. With his grey hair and dapper attire, Nice effortlessly exudes elegance and boyish charm. Meanwhile, Nice“s friends and colleagues make a nice foil for the protagonist“s fashion choice, as they often sport stylish streetwear and casual getups that wouldn“t look out of place in a K-pop music video. The thrilling plot makes Hamatora a fun watch, but the characters“ slick and stylish outfits makes this anime standout among others.
Sailor Moon Sailor Stars
The fashion in Sailor Moon is often on point, but one of the most stylish fashion statements that was made in the series was featured in its last season. Sailor Stars saw the return of the Sailor Guardians and their confrontation with Queen Nehelenia, but the eye-catching style statements of Haruka (Sailor Uranus) and Michiru (Sailor Neptune) gained the interest of fashion enthusiasts everywhere. Haruka“s androgynous outfits drew raves as she made slouchy suits (think Miami Vice, but much more elegant) look good, while Michiru“s ladylike fashion, such as the wraparound blue blouse and white skirt combo, made her an anime icon of classic style.
Smile At The Runway
This anime is set to air in January 2020, and fashion and anime fans are already gearing up to see the amazing outfits that will be featured in this show based on the manga by Kotoba Inoya. So far, the trailer shows promise as lead heroine Chiyuki Fujito and lead hero Ikuto Tsumura are seen sporting high-fashion looks as the former tries to make it as a model, while the latter chases his dream to be a fashion designer. If Chiyuki“s mini-dress with billowing sleeves and Ikuto“s sailor-inspired tracksuit are any indication of the styles in this anime, then fashion fans are in for a delightful treat.
The future of fashion in anime, as well as real-life fashion and manga collabs are bright. Check out these series for style cues that will inspire you to level up your fashion game and stay ahead of the trends.
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