25 Twists on Geisha Glam

From Futuristic Kimonos to Punk Geishas & Cultural Cross-Dressing

— November 22, 2009 — Fashion
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.
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Geisha-Inspired Timepieces
Geisha-Inspired Timepieces
The Fan Clock
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Male Geishas
Male Geishas
Women Pay $50,000 Just for Guys to Listen
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Geisha Storage Devices
Geisha Storage Devices
Japanese Sensu Handheld Fan USB is Elegeantly Inconspicuous
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Cross-Cultural Toys
Cross-Cultural Toys
‘Star Wars' Kokeshi by Temple7e
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Geisha Glam
Geisha Glam
Kylie's New Tour Look
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DIY Eco-Fashion Accessories
DIY Eco-Fashion Accessories
Recycled Kimono Tie
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Cultural Cross-Dressing
Cultural Cross-Dressing
Perez Hilton's Gaysha Makeover in Tokyo
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Kimono Fabric Jewelry and Acrylic Rings
Kimono Fabric Jewelry and Acrylic Rings
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Polish Geisha Skater Art
Polish Geisha Skater Art
Magdalena Tatarek is a Cultural Farrago
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Contemporary Asian Couture
Contemporary Asian Couture
'Orientalismo' Blends the Best of East & West Fashion
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Vibrant Origami Belts
Vibrant Origami Belts
Asian-Inspired Accessories to Bring Out Your Inner Geisha
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Red Light Restaurants
Red Light Restaurants
The Geisha House Opens in the OC
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Hobo Geishas
Hobo Geishas
Step into the Surreal World of Igor Corzh Photography
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Geisha Dogs
Geisha Dogs
Canines Dressed In Traditional Japanese Silk Robes
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Geisha Mice
Geisha Mice
Mickey Mouse Headdresses by Piers Atkinson
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Punk Geisha Fusion
Punk Geisha Fusion
Aging Professor Fashion Meets Modern Asian at Commes des Garcons Fall 2009
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Kimono Sleeves & Gladiator Belts
Kimono Sleeves & Gladiator Belts
Innocence & Arsenik Fall 2009 Lookbook Blends Cultures Beautifull
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Pagoda-Inspired Couture
Pagoda-Inspired Couture
Asian Architecture at the Giorgio Armani Prive Spring 2009 Show
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Dual Heel Shoes
Dual Heel Shoes
Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
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Futuristic Geishas
Futuristic Geishas
'Techno Orientalism' is an Avant-Garde Photographic Wonderland
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Cross-Cultural Couture
Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
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Punk Geisha Photography
Punk Geisha Photography
'Cherry Blossom Girl' by Nicoline Patricia Malina is Culturally Glamtastic
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Anime Geishas
Anime Geishas
Natalie Shau's Gothic Girls Have a Beautiful Darkness
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High-Fashion Asian Photography
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
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