Tokyo Street Style: Harajuku

An international symbol of post-modern consumerism, Tokyo is a visual tapestry of competing references and cultures. Famed for a symphonic skyline which switches from temples of ancient pasts to skyscrapers of distant futures with unquestionable elegance and propriety. The Far-East's answer to NYC, Tokyo is a bar-setting metropolis which blends old and new like an expertly curated gallery where each element is captivating in isolation, but utterly mesmerising when absorbed as one.

This intrinsic blend of references and style codes has trickled down into the very fabric of Tokyo culture and informs, quite literally, the fabrics its inhabitants produce, source and consume. Defined by a distinctly post-modern sensibility; a digitally developed hyper-city with a legacy that spans the millennia, Tokyo is a global hotspot for culture of almost any form.

Kicking off our Tokyo street style series, international streetstyle photographer Robert Spangle captures the very best fashion and lifestyle that this iconic city has to offer exclusively for END.

First up: Harajuku - a neighbourhood synonymous with Japanese culture across the world, and a retail and dining destination on the hit-list of sneakerheads, streetwear buffs, and industry insiders alike.

The most densely populated metropolitan area on the planet, Tokyo hosts a representation of every style tribe there is. For the everyday man, a subtle blend of neutral tones can often make the most impact. Opt for effortless style and boundless comfort with a clean take on casual sartorialism by pairing a classic coach or waxed jacket with a straight leg pant. Ramp up this evergreen look with a statement beanie from Acne Studios or The North Face.