Draw inspiration from the fashion editorial world to create a samurai Halloween costume that will impress with its chic quality.
As the night of spooky disguises approaches, the search for the perfect fashion-costume hybrid is on the mind of all fashionistas. This season has seen runway collections and publications that boast an oriental allure of fierce fighters. Add a twist of cultural power to your Halloween ensemble with this compiled list that boasts striking wardrobe.
For instance, the Interview Magazine 'Honor' editorial uses garments that pay tribute to the outfits of traditional Japanese fighters. The wardrobe makes for graceful looks that entice with their cultural references. Channel your inner fierce fighter with avant-garde fashion inspiration to create a samurai Halloween costume that will impress at this year's spooky soiree.
19 Examples of Samurai Fashion
Add a Fashionable Twist to Your Samurai Halloween Costume:
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Striking Samurai Photoshoots
The Honor Interview Magazine Editorial Marries Femininity and Power
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Robot-Inspired Fashion
Eva Nyiri Takes Inspiration from Samurais & Transformers
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Ankle-Length Men's Skirts
Fujiwara Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Embraces Fashion's Last Taboo
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Smoking Samurai Lookbooks
The Anne Sofie Madsen S/S 2012 Collection Salutes Japanese Animation
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Casual Samurai Fashion
Isetan Shinjuku and Japanese Designers Create Hip Men's Kimonos
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Etched Samurai Racing Suits
The Tattoo Ykz. by Dainese
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Fashion From Recycled Plastic
PET Bottle Samurai Outfit
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Samurai-Inspired Fashion Editorials
‘Superhero Worship' by Adriana Gerasimova
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Wearable Wool Armor
Laura Theiss AW10 Collection Creates Voluptuous Knitwear
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Eco Halloween Costumes
10 Designs Made from Junk
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Urbane Samurai Styles
The Glamour Spain November 2012 Issue Modernizes Oriental-Inspired Fashion
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Hipster Samurai Editorials
The Bohemian Rapture POST Hong Kong Photo Shoot is Sleek and Modern
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Samurai Color Explosion Editorials
The Karlina Caune for Vogue Turkey Feature is Breathtaking
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Screaming Samurai Shoots
Suresh Natarajan Captures Culture-Specific Shouting
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London Fashion Week Trends
Blues, Plaids, Mad Max
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Surreal Samurai Art
Francis Hills' Art Combines Drawing, CG and Real Models
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Japanese Primate Portraits (UPDATE)
Hiroshi Watanabe Dressed Up Monkeys as Part of a Tradition
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Ruby Samurai-Chic Style
The AF Vandevorst A/W 10-11 Line is Ravishing in Red
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Samurai Top Knots
The Dean Quinn A/W 10-11 Line is Twisted
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Royal Kimono Fashion
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Gothic Glamour
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The All Saints Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is Versatile
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Samurai Color Explosion Editorials
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Motley Couture Photoshoots
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Screaming Samurai Shoots
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Metropolitan Mod Fashion
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Delicate Desert Captures
The Karina Nicholson Fashion Gone Rogue Issue is Dreamy
Cross-Cultural Couture
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Apocalyptic Attire
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Wraptastic Draping
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Macaque Self-Portraits
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Maternal Milk-Feeding Monkeys
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Colorful Draping Neckwear
'Barely Knitted Scarves' by Young Designer Fnubbu
Killer Kimono Couture
The Natasha Ygel 'Kabuki' Series is Edgy and Worldly
Warrior Workouts
The Takafuji Ukon 'Samurai Camp' Will Help You Shed Pounds
Inflatable Prop Photography
Myf Sheperd 'Superhelden' Spread is Full of Blow-Up Creatures
Chic Quintuplet Captures
The Harper’s Bazaar Singapore 'Shanghai Daily' Editorial is Edgy
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