Japanese Fashion Shop-Nono
Nonno, located on Westheimer in the Montrose has brought a little of Japan to Houston! For all of you in the fashion know Japanese fashion has slowly been making an impact on the western world. In 2004 Gwen Stefani famously brought “Harajuku” into the limelight with her album: Love, Angel, Music, Baby. Harajuku is a famous street in Tokyo where fashion is everywhere! Gothic and Lolita another type of fashion in Japan is also starting to make an impact. ‘Gothic and Lolita Bible’ has just recently started publishing American versions of their “Mook” (book plus magazine) which showcases American designers and where to find Gothic and Lolita fashion in the states.
Nonno is a perfect example of two cultures mixing. Japanese fashion shop and American styles combine to make an exciting and glittering atmosphere. You can’t miss Nonno’s, the shop front is painted bright pink, “Toyko” “Unique” adorns the sign on top of the shop and stylish mannequins invite you inside.
Once inside you find a small but sophisticated shop. The accessory wall is one of Nonno’s most striking elements. The silver wall captures your eye and baubles of all kinds pop and draw your attention. You might recognize a few characters such as “Strawberry Shortcake” and “Jack Skellingtion.” Along the counter authentic Japanese fashion magazines rest for your reading pleasure. Nanno’s prices are reasonable and will not break the bank. Nonno’s only downside is the variety in sizes. Nonno is a tradional Japanese fashion shop and follows the sizes of Japan which is on the petite side. Regardless of size Nonno is a shop to visit for any fashion or style lover.(http://www.examiner.com)
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