“Iki” is a Japanese aesthetic ideal. It refers to subtle elegance and sophistication.
One of the aspects of iki is caring about the sensibilities of others. What you wear should make others feel comfortable, and wearing stylish clothing is a way of respecting those around you.
This doesn’t mean that you can’t wear what you want, but neither does it mean that you shouldn’t think about how your appearance affects others. Iki is somewhere in between.
Calligraphy by Vicky 