Tokyo Celebrity Style Is Much Cooler Than Every Other City

There’s something about Tokyo style that seems to bring out a different side of every celebrity who visits. Perhaps it’s the city’s fearless approach to fashion or the way dressing there feels a little less predictable. Whatever the case, the costumes coming out of Tokyo recently have a different energy to them—one that feels more experimental than what we’re used to seeing in Paris or New York. It brings out a different side of every person who travels in the best of ways.

I came across this by accident while scrolling through some off-duty outfit IG posts that seemed unusually directional. The geotag was each time somewhere in Japan, usually Tokyo. The silhouettes were more dynamic, the layering was more intentional, and the styling choices were a little unexpected in a way that made them stick. It could be the incredible vintage and second-hand shopping that Tokyo tourists indulge in, or just the unique fashion scene in general. But suddenly, Tokyo feels like it’s where celebrity style is really taking off. Let’s discuss some of the best looks to be found.

dua lipa

Dua Lipa never fails to create an outfit that I want to copy and paste asap. His outfit in Tokyo adds a charm to a night on the town that goes beyond just showing skin; It is polished and fully furnished.

hailey bieber

Did someone call the model off-duty? Hailey Bieber’s Tokyo look is exactly the same, but 10 times better. This is the kind of outfit that seems deceptively simple until you really look at it. Styling an Issey Miyake jacket while traveling to Japan is the way to do it.

elsa hosk

Elsa Hosk’s layered look comes together in a way that feels very Tokyo-like — soft, fluid, and just a little bit undone. The headscarf is the kind of styling detail that instantly transforms the basics into something memorable.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s matching set moment proves that holiday style doesn’t need to feel predictable. The monochromatic palette keeps things streamlined, but the proportions keep it feeling casual.