Gothic and Lolita

"The Japanese Gothic & Lolita movement first started in the late 1990s in response to the outrageous styles of a new breed of rock band that wore heavy make-up and theatrical outfits. Centred in the streets and underground clubs of Osaka and other western Japanese cities, the movement quickly spread to Tokyo and has now become a countrywide phenomenon. In this volume by the cult photographer, Masayuki Yoshinaga, we catch a glimpse of Japanese Gothic & Lolita street fashion at its most creative." "This collection of photographs contains portraits of hundreds of teenagers in their imaginative, and often surreal, outfits as well as revealing more intimate views of the subjects' homes. The accompanying captions also offer insights into the ideas behind their fashion choices. From handmade black dresses based on designs from the 1860s and outfits with an occult flavour, to 'rococo' ensembles with a pre-pubescent edge, the flamboyance of the Gothic & Lolita scene makes it one of the most fascinating subcultures of modern Japan."--BOOK JACKET.Yoshinaga, Masayuki is the author of 'Gothic and Lolita ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780714847856 and ISBN 0714847852.