Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Weird Poses Have An Italian Fashion Connection

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is famous for its wild, gravity-defying poses that make characters look like they’re modeling for a fashion shoot mid-battle. But did you know these poses aren’t random? They’re inspired by real-life Italian fashion magazines and runway shows. Hirohiko Araki, the creator of Jojo, loves mixing high-fashion flair with over-the-top action, and it’s why the series feels so unique.

From Giorno Giovanna’s dramatic stances to Bruno Bucciarati’s sleek movements, Araki has admitted he pulls ideas from magazines like Vogue and designers like Versace, especially for parts set in Italy. Let’s break down how Italian fashion turned Jojo’s poses into iconic art.

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Araki’s Love For Italian Fashion Magazines

Araki’s obsession with fashion isn’t a secret. For Golden Wind (Part 5), which is set in Italy, he studied poses from Versace photo shoots to give characters like Giorno Giovanna a stylish edge. Giorno’s famous pose with Golden Experience, where he cradles his Stand like a model holding a luxury handbag, was lifted straight from a Versace campaign. Even Bruno Bucciarati’s outfit, covered in zippers and sharp lines, mirrors avant-garde designs from Italian labels like Balenciaga. In 2018, Bruno even appeared on the cover of UOMO magazine wearing Balenciaga’s Fall collection.

Araki wanted Jojo’s Italian gangsters to feel like runway models: confident, dramatic, and unapologetically flashy. This is why characters in Golden Wind strike poses during fights, like they’re in a photoshoot. For example, the “Torture Dance” scene, where Bruno’s gang dances to intimidate a rival, is a mix of street choreography and high-fashion posing, inspired by Araki’s love for theatrical Italian style.

How Poses Tell Stories In Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

In Jojo, poses aren’t just for show; they reveal a character’s personality and role in the story. Take DIO’s infamous “Wryyy” pose, where he arches his back like a twisted ballet dancer. This was inspired by a 1984 Haute Couture spread by Nina Ricci, giving DIO a creepy yet elegant vibe that matches his vampire persona. Similarly, the Pillar Men from Battle Tendency strike godlike poses inspired by ancient Roman sculptures, blending Italy’s historical art with his work.

Italy’s influence goes deeper than just poses. The country’s culture of sprezzatura - looking effortlessly cool - shapes how Jojo characters move. For example, Giorno’s calm, calculated poses during battles mirror the confidence of Italian mob bosses in films. Even minor details, like Jotaro’s hat blending into his hair, were inspired by Araki’s trips to Italy. These choices make the characters like they’ve stepped off a Milan runway into a supernatural brawl.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 2012	7.87	David Production	Action, Adventure	Netflix

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