On April 1, 2024, Princess Aiko of Japan began her first day of work at the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) in Tokyo. Princess Aiko was one of eight new employees to start their jobs at the headquarters. The princess has been assigned to the youth and volunteer division of the Japanese Red Cross Society. Princess Aiko graduated last month from Gakushuin University where she studied Japanese literature.
Wow, she looks so happy and confident as she starts her career. The clothing is standard issue for the Japanese royals, but no doubt it’s top quality and it fits her quite well. (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me what is top quality about this? The jacket does not fit well in the chest area, it is kind of straight, baggy. And the skirt! Don't get me wrong - Aiko seems like a nice person, kind, dignified and well mannered. But her skirts are - terrible. Long, bulky, old-fashioned. I would never wear this model - no chance. Maybe my words are strict, but sincere.
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Her outfit is not only standard Japanese Royal but standard Japanese office wear, no matter age. Most commentators don't seem to realise that what we see her is a very different culture. Standard office wear is black suit and white shirt . Pants, pencil skirt or the loose fitting a line skirt. Same goes for those black shoes with a rounded toe and moderate heel. Judging from what I see on the subway, in stores, banks etc - this is it. I am sure she can dress very differently in private.
DeletePeut-être est-ce une impression mais la princesse a l'air emballée d'être sortie de l'enceinte du palais impérial pour cotoyer ses collègues de travail ; sa tenue convient tout à fait à sa journée de travail !
ReplyDeleteVous trouvez vraiment qu'une tenue des années 40 corresponde à une jeune fille des années 2020 et plus ?
DeleteI hope you’re joking Anon 16:49. Agree can’t be casual at work but this is a bit too much for a young girl, princess or not.
DeleteAnna
Les tenues dans les années 40 étaient plus jolies. Elles étaient taillées. Plus court pour gagner du tissue. Les vestes des tailleurs étaient cintrées, les jupes étroites, etc...
DeleteAnna, another commenter has said this is standard female office wear in Japan. This is her first day of work - of course she will dress in standard office style.
DeleteI hope she will be able to dress like the young people on the poster of the Red Cross against the wall.
ReplyDeleteAiko looks happy and excited to start her job. I hope she has a wonderful first day!
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I feel sorry for her and the culture she is in. Dressed up like an elderly woman, not youthful per her age. Glad to see her happy smile and confidence on her 1st day at work.
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@ Anonymous 17:40
DeleteElderly women are not dressed like that. They are dressed according the contemporary fashion rules. When I see the princess walking on the 1st and 2nd picture, she just has to add a little black veil on her head and she would look like a modern nun.
As a matter of fact the jacket looks really good on her. She would look great with streight pants or with a pencil skirt with the jacket. Or perhaps if that wider skirt were in knee length. A nice look in every case. She always looks very friendly.
ReplyDeleteThe way she dresses, she looks like a nun coming from a convent rather than a young lady starting her first job 😱 Smiling anyway, that’s all matters i suppose ! Hope she can be herself and dresses as per her age in private !
DeleteThis suit looks rather frumpy to me. Aiko has a lovely smile and her hair looks nice worn this way.
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Pss Aiko ready for the working world. I am sure she does a great job. Nice outfit, but nicer smile. css
ReplyDeletePauline you said it best. She is dressed as a grandmother is. Perhaps she can dress as a young woman should in her private life. Uba
ReplyDeleteI am speechless when see her very formal and old fashioned suit. Truly feel sorry for her to have to hide her youth and natural beauty with these ugly outfits some elderly ladies don’t even wear ! Not to mention the dull colour, very strict for her age 🤦🏼♀️ Her mother wears better clothes ! Fortunately she has a nice smile and seems kind personality to overseed her clothes.
ReplyDeleteKelly
She was bullied as a child in school. This may be the root of it. They are definitely out of touch.
ReplyDeleteBullied at school- feel sorry for her.
DeleteBullied at school or elsewhere are very cruel experiences.
Hope she can get by.
All the best for the beautiful young Princess.
Mary
And now the adults? are bulling her here because of her clothes. Poor girl who only wants to look decent.
DeleteBullied on this blog as well
DeleteI wish her the very best in this position. Well done to her. She looks happy and engaging. She looks confident and ready to work, well done to her.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the minority here, but I actually like princess Aiko's suit, including the shoes too.
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I agree, she looks first year Wall Street corporate finance. The blazer is fine worsted wool and fits her perfectly. MR
DeleteI quite like her suit too. And there are strict rules in Japan as to what a woman of a certain background can wear. I've been reading about Japanese culture and was really surprised when I read about those rules. I don't think too many Westerners know about them./Grace
DeleteI like them, too, and they are very suitable for her work.
DeleteThis is Aiko’s first day of work at the Japanese Red Cross Society. Dressing down, blending in are intentional and an act of good manners. She has other colleagues working with her so she should not want to attract unwelcome sartorial attention. This is what imperial protocol is all about.
ReplyDelete🌞 Virginia
Poor girl, she looks like a lay nun
ReplyDeleteDear Grace, I am glad that you managed to find useful information. Perhaps you could share some of the details with others here. Some of the above comments are truly painful to read and full of ignorance.
ReplyDelete🌞 Virginia
In my town (not far from Brussels) I see sometimes Japanese men on their way to a restaurant, who are working and/or visiting one of the Japanese companies. They are also dressed very differently than their European colleagues. Always black suits and white shirts, black ties. The cut of their suits is also very outdated.
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