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| '''Gothic Lolita''' or "'''Gothloli'''" is a fashion trend particularly popular among ] ] and young women. It emphasizes ] girl's dress and often aims to imitate the look of Victorian porcelain ]s. Variations include "Classic Lolita" (more traditional clothing) and "Elegant Gothic Lolita" ('''EGL''', a little more similar to ]). The male analog to this fashion is "EGA" or ] which shares EGL's emphasis on the Victorian era though not on children's clothing. Gothic Lolita is heavily influenced by the imagery of more feminine ] (or "visual rock") bands. Visual kei is a popular Japanese sort of ] ranging from ] to ] to ], but always featuring performers in elaborate ]s. | |||
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| == The style == | |||
| Typically voluminous with ribbons, lace trim and frilly knee-length ]s. Usually some combination of black and white, often black with white ]. Skirts often have a concealing ]. Some dresses were adorned by an "]"-style ], but this is no longer common. Skirts are usually worn with long ] that often go up to the knee or higher. Long stockings are popular in ] in their own right. Black ] (often with intentional holes), white, brown, or black tights, bows, and ruffles are common for the stockings. Clunky shoes are usually worn, and they're often mary janes. | |||
| Frilly, ruffled, and elegant ] ]s are also popular especially with "EGL" types. Typically black or white, other colors like red and ]s are occasionally accenting colors. Tops are ], sometimes with long lace-capped sleeves. A flat chest is preferred. Cleavage and breasts are de-emphasized to preserve a child-like look. Sometimes blouses have "]" collars and sleeves. | |||
| Headpieces sometimes complement the outfit. Mostly black or white, ] might consist of a headband with ruffles, ribbons, lace, or bows. Sometimes even ], or askew ]s (also seen in ]) are worn. Hair is sometimes curled to complete the porcelain doll look. Hair color is often lightened by normally dark-haired Japanese girls, but rarely to ]. | |||
| ] is used sparingly, although it is seen more often with EGL styles than with other GothLoli styles. Black eyeliner is typical. A pale complexion is preferred, so white foundation might be used. Red or black ] is seen, but less makeup is the rule. | |||
| Gothic Lolita outfits may be accessorized with other ]s like conspicuous pocketbooks, hatboxes, handbags, and other bags, sometimes featuring the shapes of ]s, ]s, and ]es. ]s are also common as are lace gloves. | |||
| Typically, it is not everyday clothing for adherents. Worn primarily in public for concerts and on weekends, the style is for show and not a practical fashion. | |||
| == "Lolita" == | |||
| Although "]" is apparently a reference to ]'s famous novel, and EGL is often worn by teens, most followers of the style do not consider it overtly sexual. Adherents present themselves as Victorian ] or baby ], and prefer to look "cute" than "sexy". | |||
| === Visual Kei === | |||
| ] ] or visual rock encompass a wide variety of bands. Many of these groups are ] or ], but visual rock groups in ] are known not for their music but for their often elaborate costumes and/or makeup . This can be thought of as an extension of the more familiar "]" in ] music. The increasing popularity of Gothloli has led to more and more bands with a style that appeals to followers of the fashion. Many young women in Japan try to emulate groups like ], ], and the band ]. | |||
| In particular Malice Mizer's ] ] player, ], is credited for starting ]. Mana, a male, often wears large ]-looking ]-style dresses with dark makeup and big hair. EGL sprouted from this darker and more ghoulish form of ]. Mana has founded his own band, ]. | |||
| === Gothic & Lolita Bible === | |||
| Although many elegant Gothic Lolita costumes are homemade, the look has also been significantly ]. ]s devoted to EGL attest to this ]'s ]. One magazine in particular, the irregularly published ''Gothic & Lolita Bible'' has played an instrumental role in standardizing the style. The 100+ page magazines include ] tips, photos, sewing patterns, catalog descriptions, ] ideas, and even ]s. | |||
| == Cultural impact == | |||
| Currently the heart of Gothic & Lolita culture, at least commercially is the Marui YOUNG department store Shinjuku, after its predecessor Marui ONE closed at the end of August 2004. The subculture has begun to spread, mainly to Europe and the United States. EGL, along with ] and other Japanese cultural phenomena, can be seen at ] conventions throughout the United States. The style has not yet been mass marketed in the United States and perhaps never will be. However, there are plenty of dedicated fans filling the gap. Gothic & Lolita magazines are widely available for purchase on the internet, and at local Japanese bookstores which also deal in ] and ]. Gothic Lolita fans in the United States have even begun creating their own homemade Gothloli fashions, sometimes offering them for sale to make up for the difficulty of acquiring them from ]. | |||
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