LOLITA & GOTHIC LOLITA

Normally everything "Lolita" is included as Gothic Lolita, but it is not entirely exact, since Gothic Lolita is only one of its variants.

The Lolita aesthetic was born during the 70s in Japan, more or less along with the musical revolution of Visual Kei, but it was consolidated in 1999, since one of the representatives of this style was Mana, not a creator, as many people believe, if not that it was a very important icon for this aesthetic.

This aesthetic is inspired above all by the Victorian era and by the porcelain dolls of the time, taking on a very childish air. It is also influenced by the Baroque and Western Gothic fashion.

The whole movement was also born out of the admiration of young Japanese women for the western culture of the 13th-19th centuries.

The Lolita, before being born in Japan, gave signs of life in manga and anime like CardCaptor Sakura for 1996-1997, but the first clue was given in the '80s with the KISSxxxx manga that explains the history of a Jrock band, where the protagonist's girlfriend attends the concerts dressed as a Victorian doll. Even in the '80s there was a fashion very similar to Lolita, and there were several stores of this style.

As it has been said before Mana component of the group Visual Kei Malice Mizer, was the forerunner of this aesthetic «Elegant Gothic Lolita» (EGL) and «Elegant Gothic Aristocrat» (EGA) names that she used to describe the style of her own fashion called Moi -même-Moitié.

When talking about Lolita, we must also highlight the singer Kana, it is said that she makes lolita music, she is a Lolita icon being a model of the most famous magazine of this culture, the Ghotic & Lolita Bible.

Ghotic & Lolita Bible is as the title says the Lolita Bible.

It is not just a fashion magazine, since it set the standards for those who think that Lolita is not only fashion, but a lifestyle, where being Lolita is not only dressing as such, but behaving and above all living like Lolita . While other people think that the Lolita is just clothes, it should not affect the way you think, act and live. Certainly there is a kind of confrontation about these ideologies, but as long as you take the one you like best and feel comfortable, it should not matter. This tells us: follow the rules, as long as you believe in them.

The Lolita is constant innovation, it is that particularity that gives it a unique and inimitable character. Each Lolita integrates philosophy within herself, shapes it and through her own experiences and way of being she gives a meaning to “her” Lolita.

Nowadays there are many variants of the Lolita and every day new fashions are born, you can combine the Lolita and mold the style to your way of being, while still losing your own essence.

Here are some examples:

Classic combination of black and white, with European Gothic roots, being the colors used in Baroque its only range of possibilities. The quintessential Lolita style

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Very close to Gothic Lolita, but with more mature airs.

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The second most common Lolita style. It has all the elements of Lolita but in lighter colors (especially light pink or light blue) and is where the dresses can become more pompous.

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A subgenus of Sweet Lolita, with little straw hats and patterns of brambles, flowers, or fruits on the dresses. Basically it is like a sweet Lolita going to a picnic, so it is not uncommon to see them with umbrellas or small baskets. The hats and patterns printed on the dresses are generally the only thing that distinguishes them from the Amalolis.

This style joins the existing Decora.

It is characterized by wearing multiple accessories such as wigs, necklaces, brooches, dolls, bracelets, etc. and many colorful.

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The gurololi (from guro = grotesque) is the most "theatrical" and one of the most difficult to see, being practically impossible to find outside of certain places and events. The dresses that prevail in Horror are Shiro Loli with simulated bloodstains. The accessories and the accompanying iconography are eye patches, stained bandages and all kinds of medical instruments. Red and black prime makeup. Less common is the one with the characteristic lacerations on dresses of another style.

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Inspired by the traditional Japanese kimono mixing it with childish and baroque touches.

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Like the Wa-Lolita, but this time inspired by traditional Chinese costume.

They dress exclusively in black or white

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Inspired by sailor-style Japanese school uniforms.

The Erololi is a style that differs from the original lolita by being a bit more "revealing" and with accessories a bit "fetishistic" such as necklaces, long gloves, etc. Vinyl is used a lot when it comes to fabrics, and a plain corset usually with nothing underneath (like a blouse). Developer is not to be confused with display, as skirts are only slightly shorter (about four inches above the knee) and shirts are lower cut. The Ero Lolita is the only Lolita style that fishnet stockings look good in, if they coordinate well.

Those lovers of Industrial and electro, are the most futuristic vision of lolita mixing very striking elements such as brightly colored dreadlocks or called dreaks, elaborate makeup, hair warmers, large sleeves, and other materials in clothes such as vinyl or the latex.

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Both Steampunk and Lolita are styles of reenactment, that is, of conjunction between an ancient ideal and a modern representation. Both are usually Neo-Victorian, although they can also take elements from other historical periods, such as the Rococo, the US Civil War and the Edwardian era, among others. So far, most Steampunk Lolita essays have been based on taking one of the styles as dominant, including elements of the other as mere details.

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Rockabilly or psychobilly are mixes of Rock & Roll with a lot of "punk horror" That this is one and aesthetics about the "class-b" movies that are so disparagingly called low-budget productions that are mostly horror. Lolita dresses with embroidery of musical notes, hearts with daggers, zombies, misfits. Some red vintage mary jane or the famous creepers are essential; and a tail at 50's, a cutsew or cardigan of some pastel color, but yes, a lot of petty and more socks! (they usually use 2 or more pairs) Hairstyles like the bride of the frankenstain monster. Sing about massacres, about hot rods, vintage clothing and rococo in perfect harmony.

It incorporates certain historical elements, of a 'pirate' style. Three-pointed hats, bags shaped like treasure chests, some extra accessories such as swords of the time, and clothing mostly related to the XV, XVI and XVII centuries faithful to piracy, are all characteristics of this genre.

It is the lolita version of the waitresses, in Japan there are maid cafes where girls dressed in this way serve you breakfast, there are people who do not put it inside the lolita, but the truth is that well-known brands such as Baby or Angelic Pretty make dresses with little ones aprons in the front which is what makes the difference between a normal dress and a maid dress, they also tend to wear more "chacha" type headbands instead of the cap.

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The Kodona (子 ど な) is a more childish style (子, Ko means child, infant), it consists mainly of wearing children's clothes of the Victorian age, dark vests, white shirts ending in long spikes, pirate pants, black or brown shoes platform, small hats that are placed on the side of the head, etc.

Ōji or Ōji-sama means "Prince." This style is considered the male version of the Lolita. This style is influenced by the clothes that children wore in the Victorian period.

This style can be worn by both genders, and includes shorts, men's shirts, knee-length socks, top hats, dress pants, ties, etc. The most used colors are black, white, blue and brown. Hair is not normally worn very long, but rather boyish or slightly shorter. The childish side is maintained so as not to be confused with the Aristocrat style.

And I leave a lot more but I think that with these you can get used to the idea.

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