The Substyles Mini Series: Mori Boy
Today we are continuing the substyles mini-series with another well-known substyle, mori boy! This style was established both in Harajuku in the early days of mori kei, and refined by those abroad. It is one of the smallest mori substyles, but still has some active participants. Although most mori boys are not active sharing photos on social media these days, they do still exist, and the style is still well known. THE FASHION Mori boy fashion was originally defined by many of the traditional mori trends that were common on the streets of Harajuku. The style has less of a focus on lace than mori girl, and has more of a mountain man look. Similar to the original fashion style, mori boy does feature prominent layers, usually in the form of multiple shirts, sweaters, and scarves. The style also has a natural color palette, and a focus on natural fabrics. Furs were also often seen, as well as caps and baggy pants. Moi boy style has been added to and changed over time b...