On October 18, Japanese Internet users joined together in a festive celebration of the “Miniskirt Day (Miniskirt no Hi)” on social media, specifically Twitter. Using the popular hashtag “#ミニスカートの日“, shared a series of stunning illustrations that paid tribute to this iconic piece of clothing.
Mini skirts and mini dresses became a fashion icon in Japan in the late 1960s. Designer Mary Quant is credited with starting this trend in the UK, and British model Twiggy played a key role in spreading the trend internationally, including Japan. Interestingly, October 18 is known as “Miniskirt Day” in Japan, as Twiggy visited the country on this date in 1967, marking a milestone in Japanese fashion.
In celebration of “Miniskirt Day” on Twitter, users shared a plethora of illustrations reflecting their appreciation for this iconic piece of clothing. Most of the illustrations were related to anime, which is characteristic of online festivities. Anime fans showed their creativity by depicting their favorite characters wearing miniskirts and minidresses in various situations.
The trend of sharing art related to anime culture in online celebrations has been an ongoing tradition on Japanese social media, and “Miniskirt Day” was no exception. These illustrations not only honored the fashion and influence of miniskirts on Japanese society, but also demonstrated the passion and talent of online artists.
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