Everything You Need To Know About Kigurumi

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Japanese style is weird, wacky and eclectic – and we Brits can’t get enough of it! One fad from the far east that’s set to take the UK by storm this year is the Kigurumi costume – If you don’t know your Kigu from your Harajuki then read on to find out more about this fabulous fad.
What is Kigurumi?
The word Kigurumi is a combination of the Japanese words ‘kiru’, meaning to wear and ‘nuigurumi’, which means stuffed toy. Originally, Kigurumi referred to costumed mascots that are often seen in Japanese malls. Today Kigurumi has become a huge fashion scene in Japan and now Japanese style Kigurumi costumes are in the UK too!
Kigurumi Costumes
If you like onesies then you will love Kigurumi costumes! Cute, cuddly and comfortable, Kigu costumes can be worn around the house or out on the town – ideal for cosplay and comic book events, festivals, fancy dress, concerts or streetwear.
Kigurumi animal costumes are just like a comfy onesie with the added extra of a fun and fabulous hood that will have you instantly looking like your favourite cartoon character or movie animal. Kigu costumes are made from lightweight, breathable material and fastened with simple poppers or a zip to the front, so they’re super – quick to get off and on. If you love fun fashion then embrace the latest Japanese style and get hold of your Kigurumi costume today!
Where to wear your Kigu Costume
A few years ago Kigu costumes were only worn by serious fans of Japanese culture at little known events, but today the Kigu bug has spread far wider than cosplay and comic conventions. If you fancy giving a crazy costume a go, here are some ideas of where you could wear your Kigurumi costume uk.
Party People
Kigurumi costumes became a Japanese fashion fad when the ‘Ganguro’ girls – a style group who opt for a fake tanned, dyed blonde look – began sporting their ‘disguise pajamas’ out and about. The craze quickly caught on with clubbers across the globe, so if you love nothing more than dancing the night away in the coolest club, then wear a cutting-edge Kigu suit on your next big night out.

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Festival Favourite
When a fashion fad hits the dance scene, the festival scene soon follows. If you’ve got tickets to any of this year’s amazing UK festivals then make sure you’ve got a Kigu costume to get out and about in. better still have the whole gang bring a Kigu costume – you’ll stand out from the crowd and create great photo ops that will get all your facebook friends talking about Kigu!
Hens and Stags
These days it’s more and more common for stags to don fancy dress on a big night out – what could be better than seeing your soon to be groom in head to toe Tigger, Winnie the Pooh or Care Bear costume. Hens tend to take things a little easier and a Kigurumi costume uk makes a great gift for your bridal party that’s ideal for relaxing spa days or hotel breaks and fun to wear when you hit the tiles.
If you love cutting edge, quality and comfort then get hold of your Kigurumi costume today and be a fashion leader amongst your friends this summer.

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