GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #43: NEKOKAN.
† Name/URL: Nekokan.
† Age: 18
† Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I had seen it around in Tokyo when I visited my Grandmother there but never really got into it. When I was 13 my friend got me to try one of her dresses on. I thought it was cute but wasn’t exactly my style. My mom bought me my first Lolita dress the next winter for my birthday; a simple blue and white Angelic Pretty JSK. After that I just started to incorporate lolita into my already favorite punk, gothic & decora style. My style has changed over the years, adding a Grotesque element to some outfits. I’ve actually gotten a lot of ridicule from Western Lolita on chat sites saying that they don’t think my style counts as lolita because it has to many mixed elements – I still think it is, though lately I have been dressing more casual Lolita unless I’m dressing up special, then I bring out one of my lovely brand name outfits ♥
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
Fashion in general is fun – In Japan, fashion is seen as a way to express ourselves. That’s the reason behind almost all Japanese fashion. My styles are mixed to create my personal expression – I love lolita most because I can style to suit my mood just by adding different parts or accessories.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
I love so many brands, I don’t think I can pick. Some favorite brands include Moi meme Moitie, H.Naoto, Putumayo, Angelic Pretty, Mary Magdalene, etc. I love shopping at smaller stores too – sometimes you find some great things to mix into an outfit!
† Any other comments?
Be yourself – Some western lolitas have the wrong idea about real lolita and I’ve heard some pretty crazy comments and, like I said, had some say me and my friends can’t count as lolita. Fashion is a personal style, so don’t dress a certain way just because someone said, “Pick one – Decora or Lolita? You can’t have both” – because if you want to, you can.
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