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LA CARMINA ONLINE STORE NOW OPEN! BUY DESIGNER LADIES OUTERWEAR, JAPANESE GOTHIC LOLITA COATS & JACKETS.


Japanese ladies fashion online store. Buy designer Tokyo young womens clothing, Gothic Lolita street style shopping.

Did I promise you an announcement of elephantine proportions? I did, I did! Could it be? At last? It IS!

LA CARMINA ONLINE STORE IS NOW OPEN!

LA CARMINA is “seasonless fashion outerwear for modern Marie Antoinettes” – high-quality coats inspired by Tokyo Gothic Lolita and Tim Burton films. Design signatures include light fabrics, asymmetrical collars, rows of silver buttons, corset lacing, tiered bell skirts, and gathered shoulders.

I’m now taking pre-orders for the coats, meaning that they’ll be at your doorstep in mid to late June. I’m also selling wholesale to boutiques and online retailers all over the world; buyers, click here to learn how to place an order.

Tokyo Japan shopping, cute boutique store for Gothic Lolita outerwear. Light ladies fashion coats, independent young designer label.

† How do I place an individual order?
Hop over to the online store, select your desired style / color / size, and check out using PayPal. For detailed ordering instructions, click here.

† How did you arrive at the cost ($220 US)?
To me, Gothic Lolita is synonymous with the finest fabrics, construction, and design details. I will not produce anything of lesser quality than your favorite Japanese brands (ie. Algonquins and Angelic Pretty). Since I am an independent designer, I’ve priced my coats very reasonably for my market range (cf. Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B or Juicy Couture).

† Where and how are coats made?
The La Carmina fashion line is made in a small factory in Hong Kong, which specializes in Gothic Lolita and Visual Kei garments. In fact, this company makes a certain brand often seen in Kera / GL Bible… (but my lips are sealed!) The production meets or exceeds industry standards and is closely supervised by my agents in Hong Kong.

† Why did it take you a while to launch the store?
For the past 6 months, I’ve been tasked with delivering 2 books to my publishers. My work involved moving to Tokyo for 3 months, shooting several dozen theme restaurants, conceptualizing and cooking and photographing 100 cute recipes, and drawing just as many kawaii illustrations on Adobe Illustrator. Oh, and the near-daily blogging? I didn’t want to let you down on any of these fronts, so I took a mini hiatus from the clothing line. Now, I’m able to devote 100% of my effort to it – and I promise I will.

Thank you, my darklings, for making the online shop possible! Please feel free to ask me any questions or leave feedback in the comments. Also, can you recommend any boutiques that might be interested in my fashion line? Let me know – I’m keen to sell internationally! (Wholesale info here.)

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  • http://yakaii-lollypop.blogspot.com Yakaii

    Woo hoo! Congratulations! I'll have to collect some money but I'd love to order… Birthday present? Maybe… :D

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Yayyy! I'm so glad to have your encouragement!

  • http://www.myspace.com/zeruda86 Zeruda

    Your coats are great. However I just bought one some weeks ago, arrived today :D You know.. when you're telling us a japanese brand is produced in hong kong I'm getting more convinced that thay are just steling our money with high prices. My coat is also made in hong kong, its excellent quality, very well sewn with more details than your coats, still i payd a LOT less than your coats will ever cost. hong kong seems to produce very cheap, but the right people nows where to put an extra zero behind the prize…. I don't say they don't deserve it, they do a wonderful job, I just say I'd go for the cheaper coat.

  • http://yakaii-lollypop.blogspot.com Yakaii

    Woo hoo! Congratulations! I’ll have to collect some money but I’d love to order… Birthday present? Maybe… :D

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Yayyy! I’m so glad to have your encouragement!

    • http://www.breastpumpdeals.com/medela-freestyle-breast-pump.html Medela

      Awesome! I just loved it, keep stuff like this coming, you rock totally!

  • http://www.myspace.com/zeruda86 Zeruda

    Your coats are great. However I just bought one some weeks ago, arrived today :D You know.. when you’re telling us a japanese brand is produced in hong kong I’m getting more convinced that thay are just steling our money with high prices. My coat is also made in hong kong, its excellent quality, very well sewn with more details than your coats, still i payd a LOT less than your coats will ever cost. hong kong seems to produce very cheap, but the right people nows where to put an extra zero behind the prize…. I don’t say they don’t deserve it, they do a wonderful job, I just say I’d go for the cheaper coat.

    • http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=504745312 Jessica

      But when you buy a La carmina coat or a well known lolita brand you aren’t just paying for the piece itself you’re also paying for the name. You could buy an off brand coat for $100 but then you can’t say look at my brand new designer coat! Like Carmina said, compare it to the price of L.A.M.B. or juicy- you could buy a pair of sweat pants in a department store for tons less but then you wouldn’t have a Juicy outfit. Some people are willing to pay for a name (and theres not really anything wrong with that, its just what you like) and some people are ok with making their own pieces or buying unknown brands.

      • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

        I would say that for me, value comes from more than just the physical product… for example, when you buy Aromaleigh or Gloomth, you get immediate customer service, the products are beautifully packaged, and the owners are more than happy to make arrangements to accommodate you.

        When you buy a coat from me (or from any brand at Marui, for example), you’re guaranteed a certain fit, look, quality, and service. If a button comes off, you don’t need to worry about your investment going down the drain. You’ll know that the clothes are made ethically, and that the designer isn’t a company set on pumping out “cool looks” but a girl who cares a lot about the fashion. Just my thoughts. :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=504745312 Jessica

    But when you buy a La carmina coat or a well known lolita brand you aren't just paying for the piece itself you're also paying for the name. You could buy an off brand coat for $100 but then you can't say look at my brand new designer coat! Like Carmina said, compare it to the price of L.A.M.B. or juicy- you could buy a pair of sweat pants in a department store for tons less but then you wouldn't have a Juicy outfit. Some people are willing to pay for a name (and theres not really anything wrong with that, its just what you like) and some people are ok with making their own pieces or buying unknown brands.

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I would say that for me, value comes from more than just the physical product… for example, when you buy Aromaleigh or Gloomth, you get immediate customer service, the products are beautifully packaged, and the owners are more than happy to make arrangements to accommodate you.

    When you buy a coat from me (or from any brand at Marui, for example), you're guaranteed a certain fit, look, quality, and service. If a button comes off, you don't need to worry about your investment going down the drain. :)

  • http://www.xiaomeiyin.blogspot.com Yinzhao

    ow wow Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!!!! ^^

  • http://free-falling.com Tokki

    Oh, I missed the contest! Shoot. :( My friend's birthday has such inopportune timing.

    But congratulations on the store launch! As soon as I get money again…

  • http://kagitsune.deviantart.com kagitsune

    Awesome! I was wondering when the line would come out. :) The Antoinette coat has always had my eye… I love how it'd go beautifully in either a gothic or lolita wardrobe! BTW, are the chains removable? That'd be really helpful for a “Day-to-night” coat that you could wear at work and then to the club… ;)

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Yup yup! They can be removed and worn straight or diagonally. :)
    Thanks for your kind words!

  • http://www.xiaomeiyin.blogspot.com Yinzhao

    ow wow Congratulations, I’m so happy for you!!!! ^^

  • http://free-falling.com Tokki

    Oh, I missed the contest! Shoot. :( My friend’s birthday has such inopportune timing.

    But congratulations on the store launch! As soon as I get money again…

  • Taeden Hall

    Your designs are LOVELY !!!!!!!
    I'm so excited for you. :)

    -tae

  • http://kagitsune.deviantart.com kagitsune

    Awesome! I was wondering when the line would come out. :) The Antoinette coat has always had my eye… I love how it’d go beautifully in either a gothic or lolita wardrobe! BTW, are the chains removable? That’d be really helpful for a “Day-to-night” coat that you could wear at work and then to the club… ;)

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Yup yup! They can be removed and worn straight or diagonally. :)
      Thanks for your kind words!

  • http://listerinepree.livejournal.com/ layla

    “If a button comes off, you don't need to worry about your investment going down the drain. “

    what does this actually mean? if its fucked up, you will give absolute refunds?

    TBH your coats look fairly big standard, not worth the money at all. With lolita you are not simply buying the name, you buy a great deal of quality too which lasts for years. HOW you cna compare these to angelic pretty coats i dont understand. I wear my BTSSB coat every single day and not a single button has fallen off, it still looks great. I dare you to suggest the same would be true of this poly cotton ensemble.

  • Taeden Hall

    Your designs are LOVELY !!!!!!!
    I’m so excited for you. :)

    -tae

  • http://www.myspace.com/demonic_vampyre LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo

    AHHH OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS REALLY CHEERED ME UP! Cuz i'm in a grumpy mood and my eyes are slightly infected -_- need to take these special eye drops every 4 hours. . . . . .

    Would ur stuuf beable to ship over to Australia???????????

    I'm sorry if this might creep u out. . . .but i sorta dont have a choice. . . . my Dad wants to let you know that he thinks ur hot. . . .SORRY!!!!!!!!!! (his not that much of a perv!!!!!!!!)

    But anywayz, love the coats and hoping to buy some of them really soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Hahah that's really funny! Yes, I ship worldwide – and Australia's quite close to Hong Kong. You should persuade your dad to buy you a little present… tell him it'll make me happy! ;)

  • chaoticLady

    ah the coats look sooooo so sooo awesome..i love this style

  • chaoticLady

    i think i should save some money^^ and order a coat^^

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Aww you the best! Thank you my dear – I really appreciate your support!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Thank you for your well wishes!! xox

  • http://www.myspace.com/demonic_vampyre LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo

    hehehe it worked ^_^ he said within one month!!!!!!!!

  • http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

    Congratulations Carmen! So happy to see your vision as a reality! Make menswear some day! Ha ha…

  • http://www.myspace.com/demonic_vampyre LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo

    AHHH OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS REALLY CHEERED ME UP! Cuz i’m in a grumpy mood and my eyes are slightly infected -_- need to take these special eye drops every 4 hours. . . . . .

    Would ur stuuf beable to ship over to Australia???????????

    I’m sorry if this might creep u out. . . .but i sorta dont have a choice. . . . my Dad wants to let you know that he thinks ur hot. . . .SORRY!!!!!!!!!! (his not that much of a perv!!!!!!!!)

    But anywayz, love the coats and hoping to buy some of them really soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Hahah that’s really funny! Yes, I ship worldwide – and Australia’s quite close to Hong Kong. You should persuade your dad to buy you a little present… tell him it’ll make me happy! ;)

      • http://www.myspace.com/demonic_vampyre LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo

        hehehe it worked ^_^ he said within one month!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    PS – as a price comparison, here is an indie designer that makes Goth coats for $240-300. ;)

    http://www.rosemortem.com/magento/index.php/coats

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Thank you! I'd love to branch into menswear… but one step at a time!

  • chaoticLady

    ah the coats look sooooo so sooo awesome..i love this style

  • XNXFX~Aesthetic13~

    So wonderful, my dear! I wish you the best on your clothing line, the garments look fab!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Thank you for your well wishes!! xox

  • chaoticLady

    i think i should save some money^^ and order a coat^^

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Aww you the best! Thank you my dear – I really appreciate your support!

  • KawaiiCupcake

    Yeah… except this designer's coats appear to be made out of a much higher quality fabric than yours, and some of them are quite a bit longer, meaning you're paying for more fabric, etc.
    Honestly, I think your coats are quite a bit overpriced; perhaps it's just the photo quality, but your coats look a bit thin and wrinkly and super-shiny. (And to the person who stated that “you're paying for the name,” yes, that can be true for well-known designers, but is La Carmina really as well-known as L.A.M.B. or Juicy Couture? I don't think so… not yet, at least.)

    I'm sorry, I truly mean no offense with this comment… I had been planning on buying one of your coats when they were released, but I just can't bring myself to spend $220 on a coat you compare to well-known Japanese brands' items when in my opinion don't even appear to be the same quality from these pictures. I do applaud you for your determination and wish you success… perhaps one day I'll see your coats in person and it'll change my mind and prove me an idiot, who knows. :)

  • seed

    CARMINA! CONGRATS! i hope to become as successful as you one day. your a renaissance woman *nods* :3

  • http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

    Congratulations Carmen! So happy to see your vision as a reality! Make menswear some day! Ha ha…

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Thank you! I’d love to branch into menswear… but one step at a time!

      • http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

        Agreed! By small and simple things are great works accomplished!

        What types of boutiques would you like to branch your line out to?

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    PS – as a price comparison, here is an indie designer that makes Goth coats for $240-300. ;)

    http://www.rosemortem.com/magento/index.php/coats

    • KawaiiCupcake

      Yeah… except this designer’s coats appear to be made out of a much higher quality fabric than yours, and some of them are quite a bit longer, meaning you’re paying for more fabric, etc.
      Honestly, I think your coats are quite a bit overpriced; perhaps it’s just the photo quality, but your coats look a bit thin and wrinkly and super-shiny. (And to the person who stated that “you’re paying for the name,” yes, that can be true for well-known designers, but is La Carmina really as well-known as L.A.M.B. or Juicy Couture? I don’t think so… not yet, at least.)

      I’m sorry, I truly mean no offense with this comment… I had been planning on buying one of your coats when they were released, but I just can’t bring myself to spend $220 on a coat you compare to well-known Japanese brands’ items when in my opinion don’t even appear to be the same quality from these pictures. I do applaud you for your determination and wish you success… perhaps one day I’ll see your coats in person and it’ll change my mind and prove me an idiot, who knows. :)

  • Anonymous

    CARMINA! CONGRATS! i hope to become as successful as you one day. your a renaissance woman *nods* :3

  • http://thestrawberrycorner.blogspot.com megan

    Congratulations on the launch of the store!

    Though you might be interested in this: http://kotaku.com/5191325/xbox-360-getting-goth…

  • http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

    Agreed! By small and simple things are great works accomplished!

    What types of boutiques would you like to branch your line out to?

  • Medela

    Awesome! I just loved it, keep stuff like this coming, you rock totally!

  • http://thestrawberrycorner.blogspot.com megan

    Congratulations on the launch of the store!

    Though you might be interested in this: http://kotaku.com/5191325/xbox-360-getting-gothic-lolita-shooter-sequel

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  • Christina

    Gorgeous. I'm thinking about the DuBarry coat. I just love the sleeves.

    Pardon me if I missed it somewhere, but did you say when the winners for the Aromaleigh/Gloomth contest were going to be announced?

  • Maleva

    cute………………….wonderfulllllllllll

  • Christina

    Gorgeous. I’m thinking about the DuBarry coat. I just love the sleeves.

    Pardon me if I missed it somewhere, but did you say when the winners for the Aromaleigh/Gloomth contest were going to be announced?

  • Maleva

    cute………………….wonderfulllllllllll

  • Dragonswyng

    well its about time! lol it seems like forever ago that I first discovered your blog and saw those gorgeous creations. in fact I think my very first question to you was about the coats. anyway congrats on getting it going. I just wish it had happened a month ago when I had spending money. still there's always future play money right ;-) there is one boutique near me that doesn't really have anything like this in stock but they do carry things in your 'market range' including L.A.M.B. so I'll give it a mention next time I'm in there.

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Ahh thank you for any recommendations!

  • Dragonswyng

    well its about time! lol it seems like forever ago that I first discovered your blog and saw those gorgeous creations. in fact I think my very first question to you was about the coats. anyway congrats on getting it going. I just wish it had happened a month ago when I had spending money. still there’s always future play money right ;-) there is one boutique near me that doesn’t really have anything like this in stock but they do carry things in your ‘market range’ including L.A.M.B. so I’ll give it a mention next time I’m in there.

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Ahh thank you for any recommendations!

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