Something to take home from Minä Perhonen.
Japanese people dress imaginatively no matter gender or age. Outfits, that would raise eyebrows in Finland, such as silver and black tiger patterned jogging leggins under black shorts on an elderly gentleman, looks great here. I think it's the attitude that counts. Everybody are allowed to be just what they are, which is why people are relaxed and focus on what's important: enjoy running a mini marathon with your friends and support everybody to do their best.
I particularly like the down to earth geometrical/nature inspired linen cothing you can see from time to time. Our hostess, at Carpe Diem, has the coolest linen pants I have ever seen, so I had to find out the brand and today in Kioto I got the chance to visit this amazing store called "Minä Perhonen". It's Finnish and a direct translation to English is "I, the butterfly". The shops (located in the same building in three floors) and personnel are delicate, romantic and at the same time strong and original.