The History of Lolita [Kawaii Fashion School]

Where did the "Gothic" in "Gothic Lolita" go? How did lolita even start, and how did it transition from gothic to kawaii?

Megu is a Sociology PhD Researcher and studies Kawaii Fashion Subcultures. Find out more about her research here:    • Tokyo's Kawaii Fashion Subcultures - ...  

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References:
► Masayuki Yoshinaga | 2007, "Gothic & Lolita"
► Tetsuya Nakashima | 2004, "Shimotsuma Monogatari"
► VICE Japan | 2014, "Otaku Room Photographer"

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