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GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #99: BLOODMYER. BIG NEWS: HOSTING CNN INTERNATIONAL & CNNGO TOKYO TV SHOW, INTERVIEWING GOTH DESIGNER KENZO.

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† Name: Samanteina Bloodmyer
† Age: 19
† Location: England
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I grew up with Japan. My grandmama *rest her soul* and Mother raised me with a Japanese culture. My mother dressed me in Gothic Lolita dresses and my grandmama taught me about geishas and Japanese history. I myself dress mostly Sweet Lolita but do dress Gothic Lolita when I attend more formal events.

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† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
To look like a doll or princess daily. I admire the courage and guts people have to be a lolita, as I myself am one in England and in England its very difficult to be yourself without a lot of criticism. And of course I adore dresses.
† What are your favorite Gothic Lolita clothing brands?
Moi-meme-Moitie / Angelic Pretty / Metamorphose / Secret Garden / Baby the Stars Shine Bright / Original designs (self made)
† Any other comments (inspiration, tips, favorites)?
Don’t be afraid to be who you are. Some of you may be Lolita, other may be VK to normal, but whatever you choose to do to express yourself follow your heart and stay happy. For love truly makes the world go round!

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Wahh some fabulous news… I’m staying in Tokyo a bit longer… to host a CNN TV special! As you probably know, I write for CNNGo (my recent article made the CNNi front page, above). A CNN International producer asked me to take part in a new TV program, which explores pff-the-beaten-path aspects of Asia’s major cities. (There’s a preview of the Shanghai episode online.)

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So I’ll be in the Tokyo CNN show… interviewing Japanese Goth designer Kenzo-A! (Above, with Kanae and me at Midnight Mess.) Kenzo-A is the mastermind behind Stigmata and now his own brand Rituals, sold in Kera Arena (Marui One) and other major stores. We’ll chat about Japan’s Gothic/underground culture, and then CNN will film his fashion show — which features EBM/Goth DJs and Visual Kei band MUCC.

SO excited that CNN will bring Tokyo’s vibrant Gothic and Visual Kei cultures to a larger audience… I’ll have photos and updates for you. The program will air 4-6 times in mid-June on CNN International, and then will be posted online.

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Some Basil Farrow photos, since I miss my Scottish Fold. He’s doing well at home. Charming the pants off his grandparents and their friends.

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That’s the major downside of travelling: no furry stomach to rub when you come home. All of Tokyo’s cat cafes have at least one fold-eared kitty, but none of them are as soft, round or earless as my baby…

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There’s a whole lot more Basil Farrow on his blog, Facebook (add him!) and YouTube.

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More French TV filming this week, followed by the CNN show. My Andrew Zimmern Bizarre Foods episode airs next next Monday, I believe. I’m loving this recent TV work. Let’s hope the cameras keep rolling!

Have you seen Kenzo-A’s Gothic fashion designs?

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69 Comments

  1. luna
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:44 am | Permalink

    Yay I’m excited!

  2. Heathyr
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:44 am | Permalink

    OMG AMAZING!

  3. Clint
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:11 am | Permalink

    Big news, & bitchen new hair to boot!

    LOVIN’ IT, Carmina…

    x o x o x

  4. Mel
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:12 am | Permalink

    congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    that is HUGE!

  5. Chela
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:13 am | Permalink

    Weee! I’m so watching it. Congrats!! =3

  6. orientoccident
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:31 am | Permalink

    Congrats on the show n interview! Can’t wait to see :)

  7. Dawn
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:59 am | Permalink

    That’s amazing!!! Way to go!

  8. Merinette
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 7:24 am | Permalink

    congrats! :D

  9. luna
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:44 am | Permalink

    Yay I'm excited!

  10. Heathyr
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:44 am | Permalink

    OMG AMAZING!

  11. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 8:32 am | Permalink

    BASIL FARROW <3

  12. Mel
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 3:55 am | Permalink

    congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    that is HUGE!

  13. Clint
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:11 am | Permalink

    Big news, & bitchen new hair to boot!

    LOVIN' IT, Carmina…

    x o x o x

  14. Mel
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:12 am | Permalink

    congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    that is HUGE!

  15. Chela
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:13 am | Permalink

    Weee! I'm so watching it. Congrats!! =3

  16. orientoccident
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:31 am | Permalink

    Congrats on the show n interview! Can't wait to see :)

  17. Jason
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 9:46 am | Permalink

    Classic stuff.

  18. Dawn
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:59 am | Permalink

    That's amazing!!! Way to go!

  19. Merinette
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 7:24 am | Permalink

    congrats! :D

  20. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 8:32 am | Permalink

    BASIL FARROW <3

  21. Anonymous
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:04 pm | Permalink

    Haha!! I know Bloodmyer! She’s cool shyte ya!!
    Basil is too cute… those eyes…. -dies-
    Congrats on the show! I’m so watching!!! ∞(≧∇≦)∞

    • lacarmina
      Posted May 21, 2010 at 12:19 pm | Permalink

      Thank you! And what a cute face — I’ll have to tweet that!

  22. Jason
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 9:46 am | Permalink

    Classic stuff.

  23. AngryBroomstick
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:48 pm | Permalink

    she has a very cute style, love her photos

  24. Lorin
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 3:10 pm | Permalink

    oh my, haha

  25. Nelly
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 3:42 pm | Permalink

    beautiful

  26. Kindal
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:11 pm | Permalink

    No a big fan of the Gothic look… but I very much respect that you’re right it takes major guts and that truly is being an individual!

  27. Bloodmyer
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 6:44 pm | Permalink

    Oh my i love you La you know how to rly make someone happy Y3Y

  28. stillprince
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:04 pm | Permalink

    Haha!! I know Bloodmyer! She's cool shyte ya!!
    Basil is too cute… those eyes…. -dies-
    Congrats on the show! I'm so watching!!! ∞(≧∇≦)∞

  29. AngryBroomstick
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 2:48 pm | Permalink

    she has a very cute style, love her photos

  30. Lorin
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 3:10 pm | Permalink

    oh my, haha

  31. Nelly
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 3:42 pm | Permalink

    beautiful

  32. Kindal
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 4:11 pm | Permalink

    No a big fan of the Gothic look… but I very much respect that you're right it takes major guts and that truly is being an individual!

  33. Ryuu
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    LMAO!! I love you Yukiro xD Kanae and Carmilla were pretty awesome in the video too, someday I too hope to be an EVIL Prince or something of some sort :O

  34. Dahlia
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    Lucky! That’s so awesome congrats!

  35. £@dy Dark§unMoon
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 11:07 pm | Permalink

    You meet Kenzo-A?!? I’m so jealous of you now… You and my friend MaikoStarr who meet Hirooka Naoto last winter! I’m stuck in Canada, FML!

  36. £@dy Dark§unMoon
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 11:07 pm | Permalink

    You meet Kenzo-A?!? I’m so jealous of you now… You and my friend MaikoStarr who meet Hirooka Naoto last winter! I’m stuck in Canada, FML!

  37. Bloodmyer
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 6:44 pm | Permalink

    Oh my i love you La you know how to rly make someone happy Y3Y

  38. isabella
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 1:32 am | Permalink

    helloooo cutie! im looking for a club in tokyo to hang on. i like new wave/ industrial/ italodisco/ 80s
    do you know if any club are open for 2day or in the weekend?
    thank you so much! ^^v ( im totally lost o_O)

  39. Ryuu
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    LMAO!! I love you Yukiro xD Kanae and Carmilla were pretty awesome in the video too, someday I too hope to be an EVIL Prince or something of some sort :O

  40. Dahlia
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    Lucky! That's so awesome congrats!

  41. £@dy Dark§unMoon
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 11:07 pm | Permalink

    You meet Kenzo-A?!? I'm so jealous of you now… You and my friend MaikoStarr who meet Hirooka Naoto last winter! I'm stuck in Canada, FML!

  42. £@dy Dark§unMoon
    Posted May 20, 2010 at 11:07 pm | Permalink

    You meet Kenzo-A?!? I'm so jealous of you now… You and my friend MaikoStarr who meet Hirooka Naoto last winter! I'm stuck in Canada, FML!

  43. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    those are some inspiring pics!…& some REALLY cute ones of Basil ^-^
    Congrats on your newest job opportunity! =)

    • lacarmina
      Posted May 21, 2010 at 12:19 pm | Permalink

      Thank you so much! You make me smile :) :)

      • Moon Maiden 90
        Posted May 22, 2010 at 5:20 am | Permalink

        your very welcome =)

  44. Madelaine
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    Your outfit and hair color reminds me of Misa Amane from Death Note. :)

  45. Madelaine
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    Your outfit and hair color reminds me of Misa Amane from Death Note. :)

  46. isabella
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 1:32 am | Permalink

    helloooo cutie! im looking for a club in tokyo to hang on. i like new wave/ industrial/ italodisco/ 80s
    do you know if any club are open for 2day or in the weekend?
    thank you so much! ^^v ( im totally lost o_O)

  47. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    those are some inspiring pics!…& some REALLY cute ones of Basil ^-^
    Congrats on your newest job opportunity! =)

  48. Madelaine
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    Your outfit and hair color reminds me of Misa Amane from Death Note. :)

  49. Madelaine
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    Your outfit and hair color reminds me of Misa Amane from Death Note. :)

  50. lacarmina
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 12:19 pm | Permalink

    Thank you so much! You make me smile :) :)

  51. lacarmina
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 12:19 pm | Permalink

    My baby bear!!!

  52. lacarmina
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 12:19 pm | Permalink

    Thank you! And what a cute face — I'll have to tweet that!

  53. lacarmina
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 1:18 pm | Permalink

    <3 <3 Thanks for the great photos!

  54. lacarmina
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 1:19 pm | Permalink

    He's a friend… more pics to come :)

  55. lacarmina
    Posted May 21, 2010 at 1:20 pm | Permalink

    Gothic Bar Heaven tonight. Tokyo Decadance bar at Christon Cafe Shinjuku tomorrow. Check out this post for details: http://lacarmina.com/2009/04/japan-got

  56. Chisexy
    Posted May 22, 2010 at 5:24 am | Permalink

    You rock and congrats…I’m your new biggest fan! (^o^)

  57. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted May 22, 2010 at 5:20 am | Permalink

    your very welcome =)

  58. Chisexy
    Posted May 22, 2010 at 5:24 am | Permalink

    You rock and congrats…I'm your new biggest fan! (^o^)

  59. Allesandro
    Posted May 23, 2010 at 2:46 pm | Permalink

    I love cats!

  60. Allesandro
    Posted May 23, 2010 at 2:46 pm | Permalink

    I love cats!

  61. Sakura
    Posted May 27, 2010 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    Samanteina’s outfits and your photos of her are beautiful :) Is the top right Emilie Autumn inspired, or perhaps a cosplay of her? I’m very jealous of all the fun you’re having and the people you’re meeting :) xx

  62. Sakura
    Posted May 27, 2010 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    Samanteina's outfits and your photos of her are beautiful :) Is the top right Emilie Autumn inspired, or perhaps a cosplay of her? I'm very jealous of all the fun you're having and the people you're meeting :) xx

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