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Japan

Le bâtiment Shibuya 109 à Tōkyō, épicentre de la culture gyaru et de la mode japonaise.

Culture12 min

Gyaru: The Japanese Fashion Subculture That Defied Convention

A complete guide to gyaru (ギャル): from Shibuya's kogal girls to ganguro, the history of a rebellious Japanese subculture, its styles, its magazines, and its lasting influence on global fashion.

June 25, 2026Read

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