@LAObserver There is, as Jason kindly pointed out. And because of that, their shoes were what caught my eye as well, and prompted the photo. Afterwards I also noticed there were other western/modern touches, but definitely the footwear that, ahem, stands out.
Wonderful photograph. It’s so nce to be out and about in that light with the cold air around you.
You certainly caught the eye of the lady with the heart earrings. I wonder if her inventive bodycam was running. It certainly has you in view if it was 🙂
Stephan says
I think I like the traditional style but I totally admire their effort at mixing things up. They are keeping their culture alive.
Lee says
Yeah, they are, and very much in their own way, which is always nice to see.
LAObserver says
Oddly the part that first caught my eye was their shoes. Is there a traditional Nihonjin ‘standard foot attire’ to be worn with the kimono ?
Jason says
Yes. Zori – a type of ornamental clog. Or less formally, geta – simpler clogs.
Lee says
@LAObserver There is, as Jason kindly pointed out. And because of that, their shoes were what caught my eye as well, and prompted the photo. Afterwards I also noticed there were other western/modern touches, but definitely the footwear that, ahem, stands out.
@Jason Cheers for the info.
Jenn says
I love it. So beautiful and unique! 🙂
Lee says
Yes, couldn’t agree more. A look very much their own.
cdilla says
Wonderful photograph. It’s so nce to be out and about in that light with the cold air around you.
You certainly caught the eye of the lady with the heart earrings. I wonder if her inventive bodycam was running. It certainly has you in view if it was 🙂
Lee says
Thank you. And yeah, it really is. The light is something special in winter and early spring.
Haha, bodycam. I like that a lot. And yeah, if it was on, I’ll be on it!
Rohan Gillett says
Those shoes!!! Lee, I’m going to have nightmares tonight! What were the girls thinking? Maybe they had a long distance to walk I guess?
Lee says
Haha, certainly not for the purists. But yeah, they did seem to be on a mission of sorts, so sensible footwear it was!