JANE MARPLE SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING LOOKBOOK: JAPANESE CLASSIC LOLITA.
Whenever I need lookbook inspiration, I turn to Jane Marple – no, not the elderly English sleuth, but the Japanese Classic Lolita brand that bears her name. Jane Marple always puts together enticing previews, and the one for the Spring and Summer 2008 Collection is no exception.
All of the prints and products are united by a common theme: “Very Merry.” Once again, Jane Marple delivers a vivid range of fabrics: the Beatlemania-inspired “British Logo” series, spilling cherries, a breezy “Liberty Print,” and “Angel Lace” reminiscent of metallically-printed curtain laces from the early 20th century.
Jane Marple’s promo shots are perhaps the most striking among the Lolita-affiliated designers (with stiff competition from h.NAOTO and Peace Now).I wonder if Photoshop is responsible for the backdrop and dress prints?
I’ve compiled fabric swatches and sample items from Jane Marple’s spring/summer 2008 collection. (For more, check out the series concept.)
“Chelsea Cat” is “full of nostalgia and smiles.” This is my favorite of the bunch – and the brown cat purse is too cute for words! (It should be called the Basil Farrow bag.)
The “Big Dot” series carries on the bright, poppy 1960s vibe.
“Rose with Flowers” is inspired by colonial table cloths and high-summer picnics.
Part II of the collection is titled “Dans Le Salon.” The mood: “stereoscopic and free expressions with layer patterns on deep, picturesque flower prints.” This one – “Wallpaper Flower” – is not my cup of tea. It looks like something a New Age granny would wear.
The “Handkerchief Collection” pieces together six different handkerchiefs into a giant panel print. Not my favorite either.
“Fruit Picnic” evokes a 1970s wistful romanticism.
“Trick Ribbon Stripes” goes preppy with ribbon motives hidden in hand-drawn stripes.
Out of the above, I say “groovy, baby!” to the British mod prints. What are your picks and pans?
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while watching the music video funpleax from b-52 i saw some thing any lolita lover would like.
There in the mall where a guy and two girls dressed in gothic lolita
Ooo these are awesome! Such colorful prints.
-xnightmarexfaeriex
P.S. I think the Jane Marple promo shots were just taken sideways, not Photoshopped. ^^
Ahh the model is lying on the ground? Makes sense.
while watching the music video funpleax from b-52 i saw some thing any lolita lover would like.
There in the mall where a guy and two girls dressed in gothic lolita
it's cute but i wonder about the ad.
why oh why would they make the dresses are made from wallpapers??
Ooo these are awesome! Such colorful prints.
-xnightmarexfaeriex
P.S. I think the Jane Marple promo shots were just taken sideways, not Photoshopped. ^^
Ahh the model is lying on the ground? Makes sense.
Dude, why didn’t I realize that? And I was going all “Woah, how’d they do that?? *o* ” xD
it’s cute but i wonder about the ad.
why oh why would they make the dresses are made from wallpapers??
Dude, why didn't I realize that? And I was going all “Woah, how'd they do that?? *o* ” xD
I dunno about Jane Marple as a “lolita” brand. Some of their stuff can be incorporated into Lolita outfits when coordinated with other things, but….
I mean, It's cute and it's edgy, but not really Lolita alone.
That said, I love the look. Vintage-y and super cute… only from Japan. :D
I dunno about Jane Marple as a “lolita” brand. Some of their stuff can be incorporated into Lolita outfits when coordinated with other things, but….
I mean, It’s cute and it’s edgy, but not really Lolita alone.
That said, I love the look. Vintage-y and super cute… only from Japan. :D
The photos are gorgeous ^^ I like the one where the model wears a white dress. She looks very classic in this picture!
The photos are gorgeous ^^ I like the one where the model wears a white dress. She looks very classic in this picture!
The song is pretty much fun ^^ I like it and the dancers are really funny! Usually I listen to other music but this song´s something to remember- it makes me wanna dance <3
The song is pretty much fun ^^ I like it and the dancers are really funny! Usually I listen to other music but this song´s something to remember- it makes me wanna dance <3
ah yes, i'm with you on that
pretty pretty meh luvs it^^
ah yes, i’m with you on that
pretty pretty meh luvs it^^
Wow.. nice dresses… Very colorful but it looks like a curtain..
Wow.. nice dresses… Very colorful but it looks like a curtain..
Wow.. nice dresses… Very colorful but it looks like a curtain..