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| '''Gothic Lolita''' or "'''GothLoli'''" is a fashion particularly popular among ] ] and young women. It emphasizes ] girl's clothing and often aims to imitate the look of Victorian porcelain ]s. | |||
| Variations of the Gothic Lolita look include "Classic Lolita" (more traditional clothing) and "Elegant Gothic Lolita" ('''EGL''', which is heavily influenced by ]). The male analog to this fashion is "]" ('''EGA''') which shares EGL's emphasis on the Victorian era, though not on children's clothing. Gothic Lolita is also influenced by the imagery of more feminine ] (or "visual rock") bands. Visual Kei is a Japanese form of ] incorporating such diverse musical styles as ], ], ], ] and ] but always featuring performers in elaborate ]s. | |||
| The ] former leader and guitarist of the Visual Kei band ], ], is widely credited for starting the ] movement. In 1999, he founded his own fashion label, Moi-même-Moitié, for which he coined the terms Elegant Gothic Lolita and Elegant Gothic Aristocrat. Mana, a male, regularly appears in the Gothic & Lolita Bible, modelling his own ] designs with heavy gothic makeup and big hair. After the breakup of Malice Mizer, Mana founded his solo project, ]. | |||
| == The style == | |||
| Typically voluminous with ribbons, lace trims and frilly knee-length ]s. Usually a combination of black and white, often black with white ], is worn. Skirts often have a concealed ]. In the past, some dresses were adorned by an "]"-style ], but this is no longer common. Skirts are usually worn with knee-high ]. Black ] (often with intentional holes) and white or black tights are also common. Clunky shoes, typically boots or Mary-Janes, complete the look. | |||
| Frilly, ruffled or lace-trimmed ] ]s are also popular especially with "EGL" types. Typically black or white is worn but grey, red, blue and ]s are occasionally accenting colors. Designs 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 often 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 may be curled to complete the porcelain doll look. The naturally dark Japanese hair color is often lightened but rarely to ]. | |||
| ] is used sparingly and 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 lighter makeup is the rule. | |||
| Gothic Lolita outfits may be accessorized with other ]s like conspicuous pocketbooks, hatboxes, handbags and other bags, sometimes in the shape of ]s, ]s, and ]es. ]s are also common as are lace gloves. | |||
| Typically, this is not everyday clothing for adherents. Worn primarily in public for concerts and on weekends, the style is mostly for show and not a practical fashion. | |||
| == "Lolita" == | |||
| Although "]" is apparently a reference to ]'s famous novel, and GothLoli 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" rather than "sexy". | |||
| === Visual Kei === | |||
| ] ] or Visual Rock encompasses a wide variety of bands. Many of these groups make ] or ] but visual rock groups in ] are not only known for their music but also for their often elaborate costumes and/or makeup . This can be thought of as an extension of the more familiar "]" in ] music. Many Japanese Gothic Lolitas try to emulate artists like ], ] and ]. | |||
| === 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 magazine includes ] tips, photos, sewing patterns, catalog descriptions, ] ideas and even ]s. | |||
| == Cultural impact == | |||
| Currently the heart of the Gothic Lolita subculture, at least commercially, is the Marui YOUNG department store in Shinjuku, after its predecessor Marui ONE closed at the end of August 2004. It has, however, begun to spread, mainly to Europe and the United States. Gothic Lolita, along with ] and other Japanese cultural phenomena, can be seen at concerts and ] conventions throughout Europe and the United States. The style has not yet been mass marketed outside of Japan and probably 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 Japanese bookstores, which also deal in ] and ]. Adherents in Europe and the United States often sew their own homemade Gothic Lolita outfits, sometimes offering them for sale to make up for the difficulty of acquiring them from ]. | |||
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