Hehe, Japanese Fashion is an interesting thing to see... When you go over to Japan the hype over fashion is a feeling I have never felt here in the U.S., It was like they were so embarassed to walk outside or be seen unless they were dressed to 100%. Here in the U.S. most people will throw on just shorts and tshirts to go to the store. But not in Japan.
I would imagine it is the same way in fashion places like France, etc?