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Gothic lolita is a fashion style popular among Japanese youth. Usually worn by girls, the image is that of a Victorian doll, with pale skin, neat hair, knee- or mid-thigh-length Victorian dresses, pinafores, bloomers, stockings and shoes or boots. It can be seen as a counter-reaction to the ganguro look.
Sub-styles include elegant gothic lolita or EGL (with a monochromatic palette), classical or country gothic lolita (pastels), elegant gothic aristocrat or EGA (essentially the same for men) and industrial gothic lolita (including PVC, leather, zippers, chains and other Punk fashion elements.)
The style also has its own monthly, Vogue-style, square-bound magazine called Gothic & Lolita Bible which is full of fashion tips, pictures of Gothic Lolita kids, ads for Gothic Lolita products, interviews, etc., and at least a couple of sewing patterns in each issue.
The whole movement appears to be spearheaded by Mana, the beautiful transvestite founding member of Malice Mizer who now has his/her own band called Moi Dix Mois.
See also: Goth, Gothic fashion, Lolita, Cosplay
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