The scrunchie is back and it is making a new fashion statement as it becomes the accessory of choice this season in Tokyo.

According to the latest CUTiE street fashion magazine the scrunchie, or shushu as it is called in Japanese, is a must have item for Summer because of it's versatility and range of colors, shapes and sizes. No longer simply a hair accessory, the shushu is being worn as a stand out wrist wrap. The article in CUTiE says the bigger the scrunchie the more alluring your style.

Go on girls, dig out those scrunchies. We have a theory that the scrunchie never actually left the fashion scene it was just taking a break and in hiding for a bit. Well it is hiding no longer and is being spotted all over Tokyo.

Just in case you kicked your scrunchies to the curb decades ago BLITZ Kiss has whipped up some hot, new scrunchalicious looks!

The slippery slopes of Spain Zakka running along side La Fabrique in Shibuya are a treasure trove of trashion. The latest on offer is no exception. Girls' Doors by LDS has a luscious selection of colorful accessories and funky styles. It is Patricia Field meets Paris Kids.

The fact that the models in the window were rocking hoops added so much more appeal. OK OK I want one of everything in that shop!

Inspired by The Universe, Shibuya based design space mememachine is whipping out mesmerizing fashion miracles for spiritually conscious style lovers.

The colors and images, printed onto 6.2 oz cotton tees, fill eyes with delight, minds with thought and hearts with splendor. mememachine are the collage creating masters. They use a thermal transfer printing process.

We had so much fun with this photo shoot. Lots of giggles as Masao danced around in the shoot space inspired by the tunes pumping in the background and the funky scenes printed on the mememachine tees.

Thunder bolts from the heavens, black magic women, honey filled orchids and messages of peace are just a few of the hidden images and messages in the mememachine creations.

mememachine also collaborated with Photographer Hal to create the greatly loved and gawked at Couples Tee.

Photo by Felix_KL

BiZ NITE, French Flavour at Daikanyama Tableaux. July 14th, 2008. 6 pm - late.

(日本語は以下です)

What is BiZ NITE?

Tokyo's fastest growing networking event for creative business people. It's a monthly event which features presentations, showcases, exhibitions, discussion panels, product launches and more from the creative industries in Tokyo. Each sphere of interest in the A-Z of creative industries has a Biz NITE nickname, for example photo biz, ad biz, art biz, DJ biz, design biz, eco biz, NPO biz, fashion biz, movie biz, music biz, net biz, sport biz, success biz, VJ biz, wellness biz. Every month the crowds get a little bigger, and the administration of the event gets a little better, and so more and more people are making it a regular feature on their monthly event calendar to meet with old friends, meet new ones and see a little of what's going in around the city.

When & Where is this monthly event held?

Biz Nites are held monthly at Daikanyama Tableaux on 7/14, 8/18, 9/8, and venue TBD on 10/20, 11/17, 12/15.

When is the next Biz NITE?

Monday 14 July at Daikanyama/Ebisu Tableaux, 18:00-23:00, with a 'French Flavor' to celebrate Bastille Day together.
The venue has a beautiful patio, great food and reasonably priced drinks. In addition to our regular content,
BiZ NITE will host presentations about contemporary French fashion and culture, and about French creative business people's activities in Japan.
We expect around 300 people to attend community presentations and get-togethers in three spaces throughout the venue.

How much?

Entry: Advance: 1000 yen / Door 1500 yen, (Please buy at least one drink) (To qualify for advance, please sign up as a member at biznites.ning.com)

The first 50 people at Biz Nite receive a Skype headset & calling card.

Check out the Biz Nites site and facebook group for more details!

We love watching everyone's interpretations of Tokyo looks on Polyvore. Hot fun!

Think it is about time we had ourselves little Polyvore competition. Best get onto that! Be back soon with more details!

Brilliant World Tokyo founder and artist Isaac has put together some seriously funky images and tunes from last weeks TOKYOMADE Fragment event in Shimokitazawa.

Check these out to see some of the designers, happenings and friendly faces in the underground basement bar, WEDGE. Spy on Isaac, Eshimasa and Sasha as they create art LIVE.

Fragment Independent Art

FRAGMENT LIVE

As kawaii as their accessories and sweet as their brand name suggests, Japanese creators Honey Bunny are filling the lives of Tokyo kids with delectable pieces from a yummy utopian world of sweet fashion.

Fairytale like creators Hansel and GR, as they like to be called, started whipping up batches of goodness about 2 years ago when they saw a shortage of sweet treats to wear and share. Since then the sweet accessory look has boomed in Japan and Honey Bunny has been here to bake the goodies and keep the kids sugar filled.

Naturally Honey Bunny creators spend their days munching on cookies and sweets in cafes flipping through confectionery magazines for delicious inspiration.

Honey Bunny is a brand for girls who love to dress up with kawaii, pop, fairy tale and sweetie styles.

The venue in Shimokitazawa was called WEDGE and that is exactly what we did! We wedged an astonishing crowd of talented creators and their fans into the basement bar. Words cannot describe so I will let the pictures do the talking...

Check out all the happenings at Fragment over at the TOKYOMADE flickr

Rieko J Fox of BLITZ Kiss and Big M

My inspiration - CHAPTER

Lo Fi Me by Sasha

Lissita

The Boy

The Crew

Eshimasa

Issac

Thank you for all of your support, power and creative inspiration. The stage is set for a Summer Fragment. The Summer session will be bigger, better and by far the most beautiful. We have huge plans!

BSETC

Honey Bunny

Lissita

Photo by Guy Perryman

With the rain teaming down outside, what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Tokyo than with radio DJ and Tokyo Espresso creator Guy Perryman. As the rain beat against the windows we got cozy inside the Omotesando Dori cafe, having a long chat about Tokyo, our inspirations and what the future holds for Guy and his supersonic, non-stop stream of listen on demand radio on guyperryman.com.

On the 4th of July Guy is celebrating the launch of the new Jet Set UK radio program sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Airways with a super chic and fun filled night in the Mado Lounge on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills, up up and away above the city streets. The party is called Sky High and is set to dazzle and amaze with a range of funky acts and a line up of hot DJs including Guy himself. Trans-Atlantic party up above the Tokyo skyline.

After a chat about some of Guy's hot new projects he sleekly whipped out his voice recorder and got to work interviewing me about HOOPLOVERS and Masao and I about the soon to arrive Fragment event. A true professional, Guy put any nerves we might have had at ease with his positive vibe, soothing style and sparkling charm.

Be sure to listen to Tokyo Espresso all this week for the interview I did chatting to Guy about HOOPLOVERS and on Friday you can hear Masao's gorgeous promotion of Fragment.

More Sky High details...
Yanks v's Brits!! Welcome on-board for a night of Trans-Atlantic mayhem in the Tokyo night sky..
..ooh I'm getting dizzy already..
Yes it's the 4th of July & Guy is celebrating the launch of a new radio program Jet Set UK!! So it's time for a little Hooray For Hollywood & Jolly Hockey Sticks all on the same night up on the 52nd floor at Mado Lounge.
Original live electronic music sets from Fleck & Shane Berry.
Guy will spin a mix of exotic lounge & club music in tribute of Mondo Hollywood & Broadway to the heart of the London Underground.
Plus live shows & entertainment to celebrate Trans-Atlantic showbiz!!