>>31029498Asymmetry works in some cases when it's subtle or fills a purpose, but like you said if it's only done because they read somewhere that symmetry = bad then it comes off as clumsy and poorly thought through. Some symmetrical designs can be good too, it's all about moderation.
Kongou's scarf is enough to create a break in the symmetry without resorting to a billion little charms and trinkets dangling everywhere.
