Thanks Devon and Elena for the explanation of the fashion trend from Japan.
The shape reminds me of the dresses I used to wear in the 1950's with the
layers of next underskirts, nipped in waists. That was when I had a tiny one!!
The fashion does give the opportunity to add lace to everything.
Dear Janice,
Adding to what Devon wrote, it’s an unfortunate coincidence that the
Japanese street style known as Gothic Lolita shares part of its name
with Nabokov's novel. Even to this day many Japanese are unfamiliar
with the book, and simply like the sound of the word Lolita as it
sounds wester
Dear Janice,
The one thing that everyone agrees on is that the Lolita fashion has
nothing to do with the book by Nabokov. Lolita seems to have the
meaning of "cute and elegant" in its fashion context.
It is a style, emanating from Japan that takes many forms. But, one
concept is that it is sort of
Devon wrote:
Today Elena is teaching bobbin lace at the Textile Arts Center. Many
of the people who take her classes enjoy the Lolita Goth aesthetic.
For those of us who are not familiar with the Lolita Goth aesthetic, Devon,
could you please explain it. I have heard of Goth and Steampunk, but
