joiefatale's review
5.0
Fruits is a photo-essay based on the popular Japanese magazine. There is also a “UK Version” of the magazine called Street (trivia fact: that Robert Pattinson guy is in the Street photo-essay book before he was a “big” actor). Fruits and Street are (to the best of my knowledge) sold in the same stores in the UK, and Japan, and if you have a store that sells one, they usually sell the other.
I bought the book because I love fashion, especially watching Japanese fashion.
I really enjoy the fact that the book lists what kids bought on their own and where they got it from, so if you like one individual piece, the chance of you being able to purchase it is highly likely.
I had originally heard about Fruits sometime in 2005, so when I found the book in 2006 I put it on the side to buy from Barnes and Noble, where I happened to work.
There is a second volume called Fruits Too.
I enjoy the pictures and the randomness of the fashion.
If you are fan of fashion (shoes, purses, clothes, jewelry, hair, etc.), and or Japan, as well as photo essays and collections, I would recommend this.
If none of this truly interests you, perhaps take a look at it at your bookstore or library.
I bought the book because I love fashion, especially watching Japanese fashion.
I really enjoy the fact that the book lists what kids bought on their own and where they got it from, so if you like one individual piece, the chance of you being able to purchase it is highly likely.
I had originally heard about Fruits sometime in 2005, so when I found the book in 2006 I put it on the side to buy from Barnes and Noble, where I happened to work.
There is a second volume called Fruits Too.
I enjoy the pictures and the randomness of the fashion.
If you are fan of fashion (shoes, purses, clothes, jewelry, hair, etc.), and or Japan, as well as photo essays and collections, I would recommend this.
If none of this truly interests you, perhaps take a look at it at your bookstore or library.
readingrendezvous's review
5.0
I love this book! I first found it sitting on a shelf of an art classroom and fell in love instantly.
Iv always loved Japanese culture and when I was younger had a real interest in the quirky styles of Harajuku which this book has cemented for life. It became a large influence on younger me’s fashion choices.
Anyone with an interest in fashion or Japanese sub cultures should absolutely pick up a copy of this book!
Iv always loved Japanese culture and when I was younger had a real interest in the quirky styles of Harajuku which this book has cemented for life. It became a large influence on younger me’s fashion choices.
Anyone with an interest in fashion or Japanese sub cultures should absolutely pick up a copy of this book!
typewriterdeluxe's review
3.0
I've read and revisited this book a couple of times now and I enjoy it every time. The only thing I don't like is how difficult the text is to read due to small font size and colors.
FRUiTS is special for capturing so many fashion moments in a certain time and place. I think I slightly prefer the looks featured in the second book.
Reading these 2 books makes me wonder about Fruits magazine itself, which I've only seen in occasional scans online. How were the photos in these books chosen from among many others?
It also makes me wish there was a third book, either covering the last 11 years of the magazine or showcasing highlights from 20 years of street snaps.
FRUiTS is special for capturing so many fashion moments in a certain time and place. I think I slightly prefer the looks featured in the second book.
Reading these 2 books makes me wonder about Fruits magazine itself, which I've only seen in occasional scans online. How were the photos in these books chosen from among many others?
It also makes me wish there was a third book, either covering the last 11 years of the magazine or showcasing highlights from 20 years of street snaps.
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