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Draft Mica is a women's fashion blog and personal styling service based in Japan. A job interview, or a season-change wardrobe to rethink, we help you dress with intention.
Book a SessionWe go through every item in your wardrobe, noting what performs well, what does not and which gaps deserve attention. You receive a clear written summary after the session.
A single session dedicated to one forthcoming occasion. We review the dress code, venue, time of year and your own preferences, then build two or three complete looks to choose from.
A two-part consultation: we first review your existing pieces against the coming season, then draw up a short shopping plan built around what you already own.
Monthly check-ins by message and one in-person session per season. Good for anyone who wants a consistent point of reference as trends shift and occasions change.
The gap between what women loved and what they felt permitted to wear felt worth solving.
The gap between what women loved and what they felt permitted to wear felt worth solving.
Draft Mica is a small women's fashion blog and styling studio in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. The idea behind it is simple: most women do not lack clothes, they lack a clear picture of where those clothes fit into an actual week. A coat stays on the hanger because nobody decided which occasion it belongs to, and a new purchase goes back to the shop because it only works with one other thing in the wardrobe. The blog is where we think about that problem in public.
The writing comes first: outfit ideas, seasonal round-ups and plain-language guides to dress codes in Japan. The styling sessions grew out of the same questions. Instead of selling a look, a session starts from what you already own and the dates on your calendar, a wedding, a new job, the turn of the season, and works outward from there. We keep the format small and the advice specific, and we would rather tell you that a piece is already doing its job than sell you a replacement.
Use the contact form on this site or write to info@draftmica.com. We read every message and answer by email to confirm availability and arrange a time. Sessions are held in person in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture; for an occasion elsewhere in Japan, tell us where it is and we will say what is realistic.
Nothing special. The point of the audit is to see your wardrobe as it actually is, not a curated version of it. If you want to, you can jot down a few occasions you find hard to dress for, but it is not required. Just have your wardrobe accessible.
Yes, two weeks is workable for most events. For very formal occasions like a black-tie gala or a traditional ceremony, a bit more lead time helps, but it is not always necessary. Mention the date when you write, and we will tell you what is realistic.
Every autumn, the fashion conversation in Japan shifts in ways that do not always match what the international press is covering. The stores in Shinjuku and Shibuya have their own rhythm, and the pieces that sell out here are not always the ones that led the runway recaps. This is a ground-level look at what is actually worth paying attention to this season.
Read the article →Dress codes in Japan are not always written down, but they are real. The gap between what is technically allowed and what is socially expected can be significant, and getting it wrong at a formal event is uncomfortable in a way that is hard to recover from on the day. This guide covers the main formal occasions and what they actually call for.
Read the article →Tokyo office culture is not monolithic. The dress code at a design studio in Daikanyama and the dress code at a trading company in Nihonbashi are almost entirely different, and the advice that works for one will look wrong in the other. This guide is about building a work wardrobe that is specific to your actual workplace, not a generic professional template.
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