Geisha entertainers are woven tightly in the fabric of Japan's culture, and in our modern era of crowdsourcing and cross-cultural collaboration, borrowing and adapting aspects of geisha culture has proven to be quite popular.
In this slideshow of twists on geisha glamour, you'll see cultural cross-dressing, futuristic kimonos and punk geishas. Although some of these innovations depart from the true profession of a geisha, they're no doubt inspired by this ancient art.
Implications - This collection of 25 twists on Geisha glam is a remarkable one indeed. The Geisha is a really interesting concept that you can learn more about by going through the gallery.
25 Twists on Geisha Glam
From Futuristic Kimonos to Punk Geishas & Cultural Cross-Dressing:
Marissa Brassfield — Nov 22, 2009 — Fashion
25
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
24
Anime Geishas
Natalie Shau's Gothic Girls Have a Beautiful Darkness
23
Kimono Fabric Jewelry and Acrylic Rings
22
Punk Geisha Photography
'Cherry Blossom Girl' by Nicoline Patricia Malina is Culturally Glamtastic
21
Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
20
DIY Eco-Fashion Accessories
Recycled Kimono Tie
19
Polish Geisha Skater Art
Magdalena Tatarek is a Cultural Farrago
18
Kimono Sleeves & Gladiator Belts
Innocence & Arsenik Fall 2009 Lookbook Blends Cultures Beautifull
17
Underwater Geisha
The Provocative Photography of Jason Heller
16
Hobo Geishas
Step into the Surreal World of Igor Corzh Photography
15
Futuristic Geishas
'Techno Orientalism' is an Avant-Garde Photographic Wonderland
14
Punk Geisha Fusion
Aging Professor Fashion Meets Modern Asian at Commes des Garcons Fall 2009
13
Contemporary Asian Couture
'Orientalismo' Blends the Best of East & West Fashion
12
Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
11
Geisha Glam
Kylie's New Tour Look
10
Pagoda-Inspired Couture
Asian Architecture at the Giorgio Armani Prive Spring 2009 Show
9
Geisha Mice
Mickey Mouse Headdresses by Piers Atkinson
8
Vibrant Origami Belts
Asian-Inspired Accessories to Bring Out Your Inner Geisha
7
Geisha Dogs
Canines Dressed In Traditional Japanese Silk Robes
6
Male Geishas
Women Pay $50,000 Just for Guys to Listen
5
Cultural Cross-Dressing
Perez Hilton's Gaysha Makeover in Tokyo
4
Geisha Storage Devices
Japanese Sensu Handheld Fan USB is Elegeantly Inconspicuous
3
Red Light Restaurants
The Geisha House Opens in the OC
2
Cross-Cultural Toys
‘Star Wars' Kokeshi by Temple7e
1
Geisha-Inspired Timepieces
The Fan Clock
Related Ideas
Underwater Fairytale Photography
Little Girl Mermaid Imagery by Elena Kalis
86 Modern Surrealist Designs
From Cotton Candy Landscapes to Kaleidoscopic Lips
Ethereal Underwater Fashiontography
Zena Holloway Models Are Heavenly
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
Surreal Fairytale Photography
Flux Fotography's 'Alice in Wonderland' Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
Japanese Underwater Fashion Shoots
Alix Malka
66 Types of Manga Mania
From Bizarre Anime to Unique Halloween Costume Ideas
Fashion Inspired by Architecture
Marchesa For Spires and Pagodas
Racy Underwater Photos
Valerie Morignat Photographs Some Hot Water Shots
67 Multicultural Fashions
From to Tribal and Safari Patterns to Ethnic Prints
47 Unusual Japanese Foods
Anime Geishas
Natalie Shau's Gothic Girls Have a Beautiful Darkness
Naughty Nails
Perez Hilton Finds Harajuku Girl With an Anatomical Manicure
Kimono Fabric Jewelry and Acrylic Rings
Underwater Fashion Photography
Cruisin' With Kirsty in V Magazine
Underwater Cover Shoots
Drew Barrymore Fashionably Swims For Elle
Drowning as Art
Eerie Underwater Photography Includes Blood and Toys
Playful Underwater Photography
German Water Polo Team by Rasmus Kaessmann
13 Innovative Celebrity Portrait Collections by Annie Leibovitz
Cultural Wedding Couture
Falguni and Shane Peacock Bridal Collection
Underwater Haute Couture
Songe de Robes Fashion Shoot Without Models
Tribal Print Maxis
Etro's Ethnic Patterns are Multicultural Marvels for Fall 2009
20 Innovative Photo Shoots by Mario Testino
Naughty Skater Pin-Ups
'Skateboard Goddesses' by Chenman
17 Pieces of Underwater Art and Submersed Fashion
Aquatic High Heels
Ruud Baan Has His Models Pose In Stilettos Underwater
Origami Inspired Fashion
Papercraft Spring Collections
Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
10 Sets of Halloween Costume Ideas for Pets and Babies
Origami Print Fashion
Basso and Brooke Spring 2009
Motif Makeup
Harper's Bazzar China Celebrates 20th With Oriental Touch
DIY Eco-Fashion Accessories
Recycled Kimono Tie
Stylish Sprite Shoots
Anthropologie's Underwater Summer Catalog Photography
Animal Pin-Ups
Precariously-Posed Pets
Jedi Pets
Animals Catch the Lightsaber Craze
Underwater Geisha
The Provocative Photography of Jason Heller
Fashion Designers as Photographers
Tom Ford Shoots New SS ‘09 Campaign Himself
Pets as Art Mediums
Poodle Sculpting
Steampunked USB Drives – English Russia Turns Old Clocks into Modern Technology
English Russia Turns Old Clocks into Modern Technology
Futuristic Geishas
'Techno Orientalism' is an Avant-Garde Photographic Wonderland
Asian Fashion Invasions
Zhang Ziyi Becomes Emporio Armani Ambassador
Sleeping Pets As Art
Dozing Animal Virals
Mangatography
Chris Scarborough's Freaky Anime Portraits
Layered Swimsuits
Robert Ceranowicz's Elle Poland Editorial is Perfect for Indecisive Divas
Space Colony Architecture
RFM FM Radio Station Headquarters, Poland
Culture Shock Editorials
Vogue's ‘Stranger in a Strange Land'
Punk Geisha Fusion
Aging Professor Fashion Meets Modern Asian at Commes des Garcons Fall 2009
Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
Oriental Fall Fashion
Temperley London A/W 09/10 is an Eclectic Cultural Celebration
Oriental Editorials
Steven Meisel Goes on a ‘Moroccan Holiday' in Vogue Italia
Geisha Glam
Kylie's New Tour Look
Skirts for Men
Comme des Garcons' Manskirt Couture
Heavy Skirted Coats
Comme des Garcons Military Jackets with Attached Blankets
Iran and Germany Fashion Fusion
Boris Bidjan Saberi Couture
Surreal Child Sculptures
Gehard Demetz Portrays Kids in his Unique Creations
Bloggers as Models
Perez Hilton for Levi's Unbuttoned
Pagoda-Inspired Couture
Asian Architecture at the Giorgio Armani Prive Spring 2009 Show
Underwater Art Galleries
Sub-Aquatic Statues by Jason de Caires Taylor Amuse Divers
Surreal Book Covers
Mark Yankus Wants You to Judge Books by Their Cover
Origami Bags
Chloe Leather Alligator Fold Clutch
Geisha Mice
Mickey Mouse Headdresses by Piers Atkinson
Artistically Blurred Fashion Ads
Giorgio Armani S/S '09 by Mert & Marcus
Vibrant Origami Belts
Asian-Inspired Accessories to Bring Out Your Inner Geisha
Salvador Surrealist Shoots
The Alex Dunstan Hedi Slimane Spread Evokes Dali
Geisha Dogs
Canines Dressed In Traditional Japanese Silk Robes
Peelable Flash Drives
The USB Banana Charger is a Cute Way to Sweeten Your Desk
Budget High Fashion
Commes des Garcons for H & M (UPDATE)
Steampunk Clocks
Klockwerks by Roger Wood
Wistful Mannequin Photography
Amateur Series Features People-Watching Plastic Dolls
Ruffles For Your Waist
Frilly Belts by Borba Margo
Global Asian Rockstars
BoA, Se7en, Wonder Girls, Utada Get Love From U.S. Tweens
Mile Long Dresses
$5,000 Wedding Gown In Poland Has Thousands of Crystals
Male Geishas
Women Pay $50,000 Just for Guys to Listen
Eco USB Paper
Boardy is Completely Recyclable Computer Equipment
Solar Powered Alarm Clocks
Green Clock Needs Charging Once A Year
Draped In Body Parts
Comme Des Garcons (Update)
Scented USB Drives
Jean Paul Gaultier's 'Le Male' Key Makes Your Workstation Smell Nice
Cultural Cross-Dressing
Perez Hilton's Gaysha Makeover in Tokyo
$10,000 USBs
Mnemosyne is a Pricey Memory Storage Powerhouse
Dripping Mannequins
Ferdi Rizkiyanto 'Mannequin Series' Tweaks the Standard Storefront Model
Offices for Skaters
Old Movie Theatre Converted to Giant Bowl Workspace for Comvert
Weightlifting with Japanese Dolls
Kokeshi Dumbbell
Manga-Inspired Ceramic Art
Sci-Fi Japanese Figurines
Science Project Time-Keepers
The Citrus Clock
Anime Figurines in Costume
MikkuMiku Kagami Nendoroid Reflects International Cosplay Craze
Sky Line Skateboards
ZooYork Decks Represent NYC in ‘Sky High' Series
Bucket Head Art
Mike Simi Creates an Army of Daydrunk Mannequins
Matrimonial Memory Storage
Split Stick Double-Sided USBs for His and Hers Data
Mannequin Dance Partners
Martin Solveig feat. Dragonette 'Boys & Girls' Music Video
Blog Laws
Britney Spears Sues Perez Hilton
Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
Tattooed USBs
Ed Hardy Has Finally Embraced the Gadget World
Space-Saving USBs
Logitech Unifying Wireless Receiver is the Ultimate All-in-One Connection Device
Celebrating Cross-Cultural Icons
'Bat-Manga!'
Naked Cogs
Bonsai Gear Clock
Etch-A-Sketch Clock
Upgraded Toy Keeps Time
Geisha-Inspired Timepieces
The Fan Clock
Underwater Pool Toys
Sub Jumpa Pogo Stick