DARK, DREAMY, GLOOMY AND CREEPY CREATURES LURKING IN MYSTERIOUS HIDEY HOLES IS WHAT MANY THINK OF WHEN IT COMES TO GOTHIC DRESSING AND THEY ARE NOT FAR WRONG!
Just have a lookee at KL's youngest and most ardent Goth named Qi Qi! Gorgeously Victorian and mystically Morticia from Addams family! Love the clothes and style!
I OF COURSE HAVE NEVER BLENDED INTO THE
WALL AS I PREFER TO STAND OUT LIKE A SORE THUMB
FOR THE UNINFORMED...
...Lolita
fashion started in the 1990's as an opposition to Japanese uniform culture, in
which people are expected to conform to the homogenous style of office-wear as
a gesture of modesty. When a woman in Japan makes herself look outstanding, it
would bring upon shame to herself and her family.
Additionally,
Lolita fashion is a confrontational movement that rejects societal norms. The
way Lolita styles veer towards achieving a child-like appearance is a counter
to female stereotypes, in which women are bound to the binaries of being either
"too sexy" or "too modest".
Lolita fashion proves that
women can be cute and/or elegant without having to show off their skin,
cleavage and curves. Especially in Japan, where pornography and prostitution is
prominent, Lolita fashion serves as a feminist movement that exudes innocence
and modesty, rather than "sexy and wild".
The
common reason that Lolita fashion followers practice this fashion is to show
that they dress this way only to please themselves, not to conform to what
others say.
Lolita
fashion has many subgenres, such as Gothic, Classic, Sweet, Nautical, etc., but
the main characteristics that define a Lolita are their child-like appearances,
and Victorian- and Edwardian-era influences. Typically, a petticoat
(underskirt) and socks/stockings are Lolita fashion must-haves, as well as
plenty of frills, lace, and ribbons.
Gothic
Lolita fashion was popularised by the Visual Kei (Visual System) movement,
which is a fashion movement from Japan that focuses on flamboyant elements, and
combines fashion with music such as heavy metal and punk/glam rock. Gothic
Lolita styles are often darker in colour for both makeup and clothes, sometimes
implementing vintage, Victorian elements such as pocket watches, parasols, lace
gloves, etc.
ATTACK ON TITAN
GHOST
GHOST
KOREAN
MIKASA ACKERMAN
MIKASA ACKERMAN
EDWARDIAN
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Photo credits to metalensCT, Syafiq's Cosplay Photography, Ayylmao Photography, John Gullidge, Huey Hiew, Tan WanWiz.
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