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TOKYO, June 4 (UPI) --Most clothing companies offer sizes in small, medium, large and extra large, but Japanese brand Fatyo has decided to take a less conventional approach by offering four sizes: "Twitch, Skinny, Fat and Jumbo."
This is hilarious. Two thoughts: It's hilarious how little tact they can get away with having on matters live this vs. America where Tumblr would have a field day (but might they anyway?), and WTF is a size "twitch"?
When Uniqlo came to town I quickly figured out Japanese clothing wasn't right for me. I tried in a few things that were loose in the waist and way too small in the hips.
I am sure in this brand, Kim Kardashian would be wearing size "fat" and it would be way too big in the waist and really horrible around the hips.
When Uniqlo came to town I quickly figured out Japanese clothing wasn't right for me. I tried in a few things that were loose in the waist and way too small in the hips.
I am sure in this brand, Kim Kardashian would be wearing size "fat" and it would be way too big in the waist and really horrible around the hips.
Yes... Asian figures do tend towards more straight up and down. Of course there are exceptions, but there are also overall trends.
My roommate is Chinese American, although born and raised in the US. She says that in Asia people are very open about their dissatisfaction with your appearance
If you're overweight, they'll tell you (if you're an Asian girl that might sound familiar), even if you're what we consider thin here in the US.
She said that if companies are looking to hire you and you're overweight or you don't look like a representation of the country (if you're don't look like a stereotypical Japanese girl when you're being interviewed in japan), they may not hire you and they'll let you know.
Honesty is not a taboo over there and can sometimes be what we call rude in the US
Most Asians are petite by nature so obesity is not an issue like it is in the US. And it certainly is not acceptable like it is in the US. Despite life being more hectic in certain countries, they don't have these imaginary ailments that make then weight 50lbs more than they should
Yes... Asian figures do tend towards more straight up and down. Of course there are exceptions, but there are also overall trends.
It is pretty interesting! I was joking with a friend about this not long ago, I want to lose some weight, but I won't be fitting into most Asian brands no matter what size I am. I just have the wrong body type/shape at any size!
I'd say, when it comes to size and weight, (east) Asian people are a lot more "direct." It is one of many topics that shakes out that way in cultural differences. But on the flip side, it makes things that much harsher for women in particular, that don't match up with the "ideal" body size either. For (east) Asian women, being short and slim is perceived as being normal. Being taller, or having what I'll call a "sturdy" build (meaning you have thicker limbs or a wider back) can make you feel left out. These things are not a function of weight, but a function of body shape.
One of my friends, Japanese-American, feels "huge" when she goes to Japan. Reality is, she is small, around a size 8 or so US, but in Japan she is ginormous, and she doesn't have that "slight" build either. She has bigger legs and a swimmer like build.
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