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63 "Ametora" and the Rise of Tokyo's Trendy Male Culture

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Japan has over 50 different men's fashion magazines, a number that leads the world, and Tokyo's fashionistas have long been praised. Who would have thought that sixty years ago, this country was a fashion desert? American David Marx wrote a book titled "Ametora" (Harajuku Cowboys), attempting to clarify the transformation that occurred. In this episode, we will discuss this book and talk about Tokyo's City Boys.

Original Chinese title & description

63 《原宿牛仔》与东京潮男文化的兴起

日本拥有超过50种不同的男性时尚刊物,这个数量冠绝全球,东京的时尚达人也历来为人称道。谁能想到这个国家在六十年前还是一个时尚荒漠。美国人David Marx写了一本名叫《原宿牛仔》的书,他试图厘清此间的转变,这期我们就来聊聊这本书,聊聊东京的City Boy们。

Participation credit “嘉宾”:沙青青,上海图书馆信息咨询与研究中心竞争情报部副主任(豆瓣ID:BBpanda)。
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