TOKYO FASHION STORE PHOTOS: GOTH SWEET LOLITA PUNK & FAIRY KEI BOUTIQUES IN LAFORET, HARAJUKU. NILE PERCH, SEXY DYNAMITE LONDON, H.NAOTO.
It’s a good thing that all of you love Fairy Kei fashion — because girly 1980s pastels are taking over the streets! A new accessories store, B Be Bee, recently opened in Laforet Harajuku; it’s filled with airy fairy headbands, heart-dangle bracelets and other cute accents. Doesn’t the blue-haired mannequin remind you of DJ Kanon?
The Nile Perch fairy kei store was packed (it’s also in the basement of Laforet). Who can resist baby girl pop and lovery? Here are more photos of the boutique.
Laforet’s basement seems to be veering away from traditional Gothic Lolita, in favor of other Harajuku styles. In October, punk plaid took center stage.
h.NAOTO’s dresses, however, continue to impress. If I could only wear one brand for the rest of my life, it could very well be this one. One day, I’ll pick up one of these $220-350 beauties…
I’m a fan of Sexy Dynamite London’s bright red hats and punk jackets. What do you think of the evolution of these brands? Any predictions for future trends?
(Many more Gothic Lolita Punk store photos are posted in my Shopping Guide. LA coverage begins tomorrow… watch out!)
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December 2nd, 2009 at 09:13
Melanie says:I really like your article… you do a really nice job! Have you ever thought of applying to be an international shopping consultant? I know that my friend's company, LetsBuyIt.com, is looking for one for next year… you'd be perfect for it if that's what you're into… they need someone to travel to 7 countries (expenses included) and take notes on the shopping cultures in each place… from hat I can see you'd be perfect! If you just google the position name and company, it should pop right up, its pretty well known/competitive…
December 2nd, 2009 at 09:14
Melanie says:I really like your article… you do a really nice job! Have you ever thought of applying to be an international shopping consultant? I know that my friend's company, LetsBuyIt.com, is looking for one for next year… you'd be perfect for it if that's what you're into… they need someone to travel to 7 countries (expenses included) and take notes on the shopping cultures in each place… from hat I can see you'd be perfect! If you just google the position name and company, it should pop right up, its pretty well known/competitive…
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:29
lacarmina says:I think you might be right on. I just got a ridiculous 1950s hat with a giant bow haaha. Loving the era.
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:30
lacarmina says:Oh wow, what a gig! I think I can't be tied down to a position like this, however… it takes up all your time commitment and I have some excellent things brewing at the moment… Let's hope 2010 is a good year!
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:31
Ana Hi says:All is just so pretty! Hehe how much money do you think I should take for my first trip to Japan? lol
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:31
Anime Dancer says:The ultimate heaven. I'm contemplating buying an h.NAOTO piece soon. I've been of fan for years, just never had the cash to do it.
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:31
Moon Maiden 90 says:B Be Bee looks kinda nifty =)
but my style swings to the more h.NAOTO & Sexy Dynamite London… I like that red jacket in the sexy Dynamite store!
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:55
lacarmina says:Hahah bring a lot!! In a way, it's worth the money for the value; once you've flown to Japan, the clothes aren't prohibitively expensive (especially at places like Closet Child).
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:56
lacarmina says:oooh, which one are you thinking of buying? I can vouch that the quality is stunning and you won't get tired of the piece…
December 2nd, 2009 at 12:56
lacarmina says:Red and black! It'd look great on you!
December 2nd, 2009 at 13:12
blackfeathers says:i'm hoping the styles and collections will maintain their goth themes and are just expanding to different styles -not moving away from it. if i can pick one style brand, h.naoto sixh. is my choice.
as a parallel in the west, cyberdog uk moved away from their first styles in dark clothing, which has become less appealing for many here.
December 2nd, 2009 at 13:13
lacarmina says:I know… it's discouraging that the Moi meme Moitie shop in Marui One closed down (now, the brand is sold only on 1 rack in the store). The Goth club scene is going strong, but the fashion may be becoming less prominent in the stores… ;__l
December 2nd, 2009 at 17:17
Ayame says:I agree. After so many years of being in the EGL scene, I realised that it's beginning to step down a little and Punk is starting to take the stage now, but I can see that some are starting to mix a few genres together and it actually looks good :D
December 2nd, 2009 at 17:23
Njeskin says:so gorgeous
December 2nd, 2009 at 17:23
Murbela says:Woah, expensive, but $$$=quality I guess… and pretty pics of Basil, heh. Thx for the reply :)
December 2nd, 2009 at 21:32
Jen says:I'd probably wear h.NAOTO too if price wasn't an issue. Or any of the S-inc brands really. I never thought my mother and I would agree on a style, but she loves h.NAOTO Blood and gouk. I'm also a big fan of Putumayo.
December 2nd, 2009 at 22:54
Kaguya says:h.NAOTO is liked by a lot of my friends^^
One of the friend like FRILL series very much.
December 2nd, 2009 at 22:54
Anime Dancer says:Haha…I'm not really sure just yet, to be honest. There was a jacket I was looking at awhile back, but I need more pants/skirts. We'll see. Definitely can't go wrong with anything either way.
December 2nd, 2009 at 22:55
lacarmina says:Exactly, you can't go wrong…
December 2nd, 2009 at 22:55
lacarmina says:Funny — my mother also likes the Japanese Gothic brands because the clothes are well made (and that's what matters to her). My “emo boy” top is by h.NAOTO Blood — love it. http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/11/film-stil...
December 2nd, 2009 at 22:56
lacarmina says:Frill is one of my favorite Gothic Lolita looks… the delicate layers are beautiful.
December 3rd, 2009 at 06:13
All Women Stalker says:I'm kinda new to the Japanese fashion scene so you'd understand how I've never heard of h.NAOTO. But that won't stop me from admiring their dresses. They look so yummy!
-Denise
December 3rd, 2009 at 08:29
shichi says:I could be wrong but it seemed like the Moi Meme Moitie line wasn't really evolving to stay relevant. The next decade's Gothic Aristocrat and Gothic Lolita could be the brighter colors that Alice and the Pirates is promoting through Versailles. Actually the fact that we can even talk about GA/GL entering a third decade is impressive. Fashions never last that long.
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:30
lacarmina says:They are indeed amazing… there are more h.NAOTO photos here http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2008/04/hnaoto-h-...
December 3rd, 2009 at 22:18
All Women Stalker says:Thanks for that link. It's pretty far back so I wouldn't have seen it.
-Denise
December 4th, 2009 at 04:13
gilimalili says:B Be Bee looks really cool.
December 5th, 2009 at 15:18
Seiran says:Fairy kei looks awesome… I wanna try it someday~
But I'm most fond of Sexy Dynamite London more than h.NAOTO… I do love h.NAOTO but SDL is more… sophisticated… to me at least (I still like h.Naoto though ^^)
December 6th, 2009 at 02:51
rubyredshoes says:Oh Laforet how I love you, but how expensive you are compared to other stores in Harajuku. I wish I could actually ever have the patients to save up and be able to buy at these stores but I always get sucked into the cheapness of others
December 6th, 2009 at 10:51
rubyredshoes says:Oh Laforet how I love you, but how expensive you are compared to other stores in Harajuku. I wish I could actually ever have the patients to save up and be able to buy at these stores but I always get sucked into the cheapness of others