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Originally Posted by MissMisa (Post 469144)

Harajuku is a place in Japan where teens go and hang out. They are usually the outcasts of society [the equivilent of Goth and Punk in the UK and America] that gather together in groups, to socialise, and some also pose for tourist photos. There isn't really a generic Harajuku style - there are many different styles in Harajuku, such as Decora, Ganguro, Lolita and Visual Kei to name a few. Look in books called 'Fruits' and 'Fresh Fruits' which have a lot of images of styles in Harajuku.

That's how I'd put it, anyway ^-^ I picked freedom of expression because Harajuku isn't really a style.

If you want to interview me, I dress Gothic Lolita quite often, and I know quite a bit about it. That would be fine by me ^_^ I am not from Japan though, I am from the UK.

Thanks! i replied to the post yesterday with questions and cant seem to find it! so if you get this twice disregard, im new to this forum and im still a little lost. :o

1. why did you pick goth-loli, were there any other reasons besides ur personal self-expression?

2. do ur friends or any guys dress in harajuku?

3. is there any other harajuku variation that u hate/think is stupid/love/etc.?

4. what reaction do you get when you dress goth-loli in public negative/postitve?

5.

i cant remember my fifth question, but i really appreciate all your help. there are few harajuku girls in ireland from what i can see, so its hard to get good sources of info.
thanks :D

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Originally Posted by KeywiiKate (Post 472267)

Yeah I already replied to you in a Personal Message. Go to your User CP at the top left hand side, click it, and you'll see you've got a message from me ^_^

All the answers are in that PM I sent you.

I swear Harajuku fashion started because Gwen Stefani's back-up dancers, Love Angel Music & Baby, are originally from Hrajuku and their sense of dress inspired others to follow it. There were soon known as the Harajuku Girls... etc etc:vsign:

You think Harajuku fashion started because of Gwen Stefani's backup dancers? Umm..:rolleyes:

lol. o.o

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Originally Posted by AmbeRz (Post 472518)

You think Harajuku fashion started because of Gwen Stefani's backup dancers? Umm..:rolleyes:

lol. o.o

i dunnoo... i think because of them more people around the world started to know about it

A new teenage subculture

what is ur opinion??

What do u tink about Gyaru and do u prefer them or Geisha??

of course I prefer Geisha! And I don't like gyaru at all ><
(but I have some gyaru (girls and boys) friends)

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Originally Posted by Matteinokun (Post 478311)

of course I prefer Geisha! And I don't like gyaru at all ><
(but I have some gyaru (girls and boys) friends)

Fair enuff... i dont need to make my skin dark anywayzz:mtongue:

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Originally Posted by xnamelessx (Post 472515)

Noo :O Gwen Stefani's back-up dances are inspired by the Harajuku lifestyle - there is no way they started it. The Harajuku style is way older than they are.