Ludicrous they may seem at times, and also jaunty and improvisatory and even elegant. Yet their most moving dimension, which shines through Watanabe's photographs, was their determination to abide by street law and never to come off as soft.
Thu, Dec 28, 2006 - Page 13 News List
High style born low
An exhibit of photos from a seedy part of Tokyo, 'Gangs of Kabukicho,' leads to an exploration of the role urban tenderloins play in inspiring street style, which in turn inspires fashion designers and, eventually, mainstream trends
By Guy Trebay / NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK
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