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From do-it-yourself hoodies to high-fashion designs, these articles of clothing will protect you from the elements – and the watchful eye of mass surveillance.

The look’s trademark layering and pattern clashing draws inspiration from Harajuku street style, and there’s an undercurrent of Y2K nostalgia and Gilded Age femininity. It feels comfortably out of time, mashing together eras and ideas in a sort of trend-proof abandon.

This eye-catching clothing style was popular in Japan’s Harajuku district during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Tokyo has long been noted for its expressive and cartoonish aesthetics, with Harajuku district serving as a meeting spot for the most flamboyant and eclectic youth groups.