Globalization

Globalization is when cultures from around the world are integrated through communication and technology.  Specifically, hybridization of fashion from Japan to the United States is an example of globalization.  The form of technology that influenced this movement was through music.  Gwen Stefani's album L.A.M.B. was influenced by 4 Harajuku Girls from Japan.  Their style was uniquely Japanese mixed with anime elements and modern fashion to make them appear to be cartoon-like.  Gwen Stefani practically made it "ok" for Americans to adopt these Harajuku styles.