Atlanta , Georgia ( CNN ) -- The phrase `` normal is an allusion '' is written upside down on the front door . Colorful Harajuku Tutu skirts , a Japanese fashion staple , and salvaged denim fills the funky space inside the store called Fearless Weirdos . Mickey and Minnie Mouse cardigans hang from recycled hangers and umbrellas in the shapes of butterflies , kittens and pups . A loose-fitting minidress , designed like an apron that ties around the waist , is a Fearless Weirdos original . Owner Alva Glass says she chooses pieces that have great function and are diverse and interchangeable . She then complements them with edgy pieces . She describes her customers , who are usually in the 18-to- 35 age range , as `` youthful creatives '' who are looking for something different . `` I think that 's what drives people to come to the store . They see the outside -- the Japanese writing on the doors , the big , white eyeglass frames that represent having a clear vision of who you are , and the quotes that represent individuality like 'Why not ? ' and 'Because I am , ' `` Glass says . `` They want to know what 's inside , and when they do come in , they come back because they know we carry only a limited selection of original pieces . '' The shop carries mostly new pieces that Alva gets from wholesale retailers in Japan and showrooms throughout the U.S . The store also has a small section of vintage blazers and accessories , along with a mixture of fabrics with solids and vibrant prints , organic pieces and simple tanks . Japanese street fashion has slowly gained popularity in the U.S. with the slimmer fit of clothing , fabrics with artistic sketches and the layering of pieces . Danika Goings walked into Fearless Weirdos with a smile as she headed towards the women 's collection . When asked what her favorite piece in the store was , she pointed to a two-toned , slim-fitting , cotton frock . `` I think I 've fallen in love with this dress ! '' she said . The outfit in the window is what caught her eye . `` It 's very original . You do n't see that everywhere , '' she said . The friendly people are what brought her back . Friendly is an understatement . Jessica Dascomb is tiny with short , black , stringy hair , and big , square , leopard-print eyeglasses . She sports a fedora hat , faded T-shirt and black skinny jeans . She displays an energy that 's bigger than her , despite the heat makes the small shop feel like a sauna . She exudes excitement about every piece in the store . `` There was a guy that came in today that bought a pink , short-sleeve button up , and I love that shirt so much ! I was sad to see it leave , but happy that he liked it and appreciated it . I really get attached to some things , '' Dascomb said . She 's a full-time employee and keeps shop while Glass is away . A mini-refrigerator stocks Japanese sodas and Japanese papers and magazines coat the countertops . `` We do have Japanese customers , and when they come , they really appreciate the store and they always buy , '' Glass says . One Japanese woman who purchased a bag was so delighted she asked to take a photograph with Glass . Other customers to come through include Atlanta 's own breakthrough artist B.o.B , who purchased a Varsity 's letterman jacket , and Stic.man of hip-hop duo Dead Prez . Glass first traveled to Japan as a stylist with a group of musicians . She visited Tokyo and Osaka -- cities where Japanese street fashion has a strong presence . Glass says she was captivated by the city 's energy and vibe . `` The people , the fashion , the street life , buildings and subways . The creative details they put into everything and the way they all flow together was so innovative , '' Glass says . For a girl , a typical Japanese outfit would consist of a fedora hat , layers , a handkerchief tank with a cardigan over it , plenty of accessories , distressed shorts and tights , flats or kitten heels , along with a big , colorful bag that is accessorized as much as she is , Glass says . It is a style that pairs pieces together that are not made to match . Glass ' mom gave her freedom as a child to wear what she liked and express herself creatively . `` My thing was nonmatching . I would take something off another garment to add detail , and if it came one way , I would make it into something else . I 'd add on bows , beads or any little applique , '' she says . Glass started working in retail at 15 . She studied for a degree in Fashion Design and Marketing at American University Intercontinental , spending the first half of her time in Atlanta , and the second half in London . She worked as a production assistant at Citron Clothing , a Los Angeles-based fashion retailer with locations across the United States and abroad , including South Africa . Glass also worked in design and merchandising at BCBG Max Azria .
Japanese street clothes can be found in a boutique in Atlanta , Georgia . What can you buy ? Minnie Mouse cardigans paired with colorful tutus and salvaged denim . Owner Alva Glass likes to pair pieces together that are not made to fit . He wants to appeal to ` ` youthful creatives '' who are looking for something different .