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7TH FLOOR OF MARUI IS SHOE HEAVEN: GOTHIC LOLITA PUNK BOOTS, LEATHER SHOES.

Leche by Yosuke Gothic Lolita and Sweet Lolita shoes. Cute platform shoes from Tokyo, Japan. Marui Young Shinjuku 0101 department store.

If you have 24 hours left to live and St. Peter’s barred you from the gates, get thee to the seventh floor of Marui Young post-haste. You can have at least gone to shoe heaven… and then died.

Goth rock boots, gothic and sweet lolita cute boots and shoes. Lace up alternative shoes, footwear from Japan, military punk style leather.

The shoe selection at NYC’s Trash & Vaudeville looks like purgatory compared to MaruiOne. Leche by Yosuke dominated the Lolita racks with cute-meets-Victorian Mary Janes and lace-up stompers. (I bought ankle boots for about $75). Antenna, UK Underground, Doc Martens, and skull-printed hi-top sneakers were also kicking it.

Algonquins gothic lolita punk shop in Marui Young Shinjuku 0101 department store. Gosurori fashion, shopping for Harajuku clothing.

Woman cannot live on shoes alone. Algonquins rounds out this floor…

Tokyo shopping for Gothic Lolita clothing. Algonquins punk jackets, butterfly and heart rock emo purses. 80s style pink and black outfits in department store.
…with studded butterfly purses and New Wave influences.

Goth military leather jacket with diamond black and white tie, long white shirt with pointy collar. Black Peace Now goth lolita brand designs from Maruione in Tokyo, Japan.

I put on a Peace Now scarf with a goblin’s head at one end; the store clerk placed a matching devil-horned hoody-hat on my head. I didn’t dare try on a gorgeous pair of Black Peace Now studded knee-boots, which had pointed toes and were wrapped with thin leather strips. (They were around $200.)

h.NAOTO Sixh goth leather purses with studs and chains. Black color Gothic trailing fashion designs, shopping for Goth punk alternative clothes at Marui Young Shinjuku 0101 department store.

h.NAOTO’s Sixh delivered flowing Goth menswear.

Tomorrow, I’ll post TEN photos from the Sweet Lolita shops on the eighth floor… including Metamorphose, Angelic Pretty, and Baby the Stars Shine Bright!

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43 Comments

  1. chelsea
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 9:15 am | Permalink

    I hate this blog, taunting me with pretty clothes and shoes out of reach. I was pleased with just hunting down some minna parikka loli-esque shoes, but they would be put to shame on 7th floor shoe mecca.

  2. Lenard
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 10:01 am | Permalink

    I've been looking for DMs here in Tokyo.
    Where exactly is this store?

  3. chelsea
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 4:15 pm | Permalink

    I hate this blog, taunting me with pretty clothes and shoes out of reach. I was pleased with just hunting down some minna parikka loli-esque shoes, but they would be put to shame on 7th floor shoe mecca.

  4. Lenard
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 5:01 pm | Permalink

    I’ve been looking for DMs here in Tokyo.
    Where exactly is this store?

    • lacarmina
      Posted October 7, 2008 at 2:40 am | Permalink

      You’re in luck: there are many types of mens and womens Doc Martens at Marui Shinjuku. Take the JR to Shinjuku Station, walk right-ish when you leave the east exit, cross toward Studio Alba and it’s basically right there at the corner. Good luck – let me know if you find something!

  5. Emma
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 12:20 pm | Permalink

    Those boots with shoe laces made of actual lace are just amazing… Today is actually my birthday, I wish somebody would read my mind and drop by with a pair! o_o

    The ankle boots on the left in the first pic are the ones you bought right? They look great in white as well! They were a great choice and really not that expensive compared to how high quality they are…
    What kind of Japanese food do you eat while you're in Tokyo? Lots of cute food perhaps? ;)

  6. Emma
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 7:20 pm | Permalink

    Those boots with shoe laces made of actual lace are just amazing… Today is actually my birthday, I wish somebody would read my mind and drop by with a pair! o_o

    The ankle boots on the left in the first pic are the ones you bought right? They look great in white as well! They were a great choice and really not that expensive compared to how high quality they are…
    What kind of Japanese food do you eat while you’re in Tokyo? Lots of cute food perhaps? ;)

    • lacarmina
      Posted October 7, 2008 at 2:44 am | Permalink

      Hi Emma,
      Yes, those shoes were gorgeous – I might re-string some of my old leather stompers with lace.

      I was very impressed by Leche by Yosuke; I’d compare the quality to Irregular Choice and Camper. And exactly – great price for the value.

      I’m about to dig into tofu and a picked veggie mix from the corner convini!

  7. Ruka
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 6:43 pm | Permalink

    Wow. Nice stealthy camera skills, it must've been hard not to get caught! Your pictures are tempting me even more to go to Tokyo… I'd probably go broke buying only clothes and having no money left over to buy any food! XD I LOVE Black Peace Now!!! Seeing their clothes makes me so excited. Black Peace Now is so elegant and refined, but it's like a more simple elegance without too many frills and laces and added bells and whistles which makes me just adore that brand. Much kudos to you for including Peace Now! <3

  8. lacarmina
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 7:40 pm | Permalink

    You're in luck: there are many types of mens and womens Doc Martens at Marui Shinjuku. Take the JR to Shinjuku Station, walk right-ish when you leave the east exit, cross toward Studio Alba and it's basically right there at the corner. Good luck – let me know if you find something!

  9. lacarmina
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 7:42 pm | Permalink

    Thanks – I spent a lot of time in the BPN section! Their playing card symbol jewelry was beautiful as well.

    I'm learning the art of “shooting from the hip”… my DSLR hangs from my neck, and when nobody's looking, I aim and click without lifting it ;)

  10. lacarmina
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 7:44 pm | Permalink

    Hi Emma,
    Yes, those shoes were gorgeous – I might re-string some of my old leather stompers with lace.

    I was very impressed by Leche by Yosuke; I'd compare the quality to Irregular Choice and Camper. And exactly – great price for the value.

    I'm about to dig into tofu and a picked veggie mix from the corner convini!

  11. Lemon
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 7:44 pm | Permalink

    Wow this store looks amazing! I'll have to put it on my list of places to shop when I make my way over to Japan.

  12. Anne
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 7:48 pm | Permalink

    Aaaaahhhhh O.O Shooooooooooes! God, I want all of them XDD

  13. Ruka
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 1:43 am | Permalink

    Wow. Nice stealthy camera skills, it must’ve been hard not to get caught! Your pictures are tempting me even more to go to Tokyo… I’d probably go broke buying only clothes and having no money left over to buy any food! XD I LOVE Black Peace Now!!! Seeing their clothes makes me so excited. Black Peace Now is so elegant and refined, but it’s like a more simple elegance without too many frills and laces and added bells and whistles which makes me just adore that brand. Much kudos to you for including Peace Now! <3

    • lacarmina
      Posted October 7, 2008 at 2:42 am | Permalink

      Thanks – I spent a lot of time in the BPN section! Their playing card symbol jewelry was beautiful as well.

      I’m learning the art of “shooting from the hip”… my DSLR hangs from my neck, and when nobody’s looking, I aim and click without lifting it ;)

      • Emma
        Posted October 7, 2008 at 6:17 am | Permalink

        My dad does that on holidays as well, he always takes pics of random people because he finds that amusing… it is, actually, gives a different feel to holiday pics!
        Is it illegal to take pictures in stores? I mean, it is good advertisement…

        • lacarmina
          Posted October 7, 2008 at 6:22 am | Permalink

          It’s not illegal but the stores have a “no photo” policy; people with cameras can disturb the store atmosphere and thwart customers. But they don’t even notice what I’m doing…

  14. Lemon
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 2:44 am | Permalink

    Wow this store looks amazing! I’ll have to put it on my list of places to shop when I make my way over to Japan.

  15. Anne
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 2:48 am | Permalink

    Aaaaahhhhh O.O Shooooooooooes! God, I want all of them XDD

  16. LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 10:48 pm | Permalink

    I WANT TGOSE SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!

    lol anywayz, i really love this blog, Its always giving me ideas for my next outfit i want to get!!!!!!

  17. Emma
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 11:17 pm | Permalink

    My dad does that on holidays as well, he always takes pics of random people because he finds that amusing… it is, actually, gives a different feel to holiday pics!
    Is it illegal to take pictures in stores? I mean, it is good advertisement…

  18. lacarmina
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 11:22 pm | Permalink

    It's not illegal but the stores have a “no photo” policy; people with cameras can disturb the store atmosphere and thwart customers. But they don't even notice what I'm doing…

  19. lacarmina
    Posted October 6, 2008 at 11:22 pm | Permalink

    Awesome – that's great to hear!

  20. LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 5:48 am | Permalink

    I WANT TGOSE SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!

    lol anywayz, i really love this blog, Its always giving me ideas for my next outfit i want to get!!!!!!

    • lacarmina
      Posted October 7, 2008 at 6:22 am | Permalink

      Awesome – that’s great to hear!

  21. Zelda
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 2:10 am | Permalink

    I could die for those white boots in the second picture!!!! T_T

  22. Zelda
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 9:10 am | Permalink

    I could die for those white boots in the second picture!!!! T_T

    • lacarmina
      Posted October 7, 2008 at 12:55 pm | Permalink

      I’m afraid to wear white after my purple hair dye ruined my white leather jacket from a few years ago…

  23. lacarmina
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 5:55 am | Permalink

    I'm afraid to wear white after my purple hair dye ruined my white leather jacket from a few years ago…

  24. Yueh
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 6:41 am | Permalink

    Oh shit u.u I want this shoes…. I don't know how to buy it… or were… u.u I'm so sad xD

  25. lacarmina
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 6:42 am | Permalink

    Marui sells some shoes online: http://www.maruione.jp/

    and you can look for the brands I mentioned online :)

  26. Yueh
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 8:29 am | Permalink

    Thanks ^^ ♥

  27. Mahal
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 8:30 am | Permalink

    Aloha Carmina!
    Are you getting your costume ready for Halloween, I have no idea what I'm getting into but definetely something fun and kinky! Have you been to SIN lately?
    xxx
    me

  28. Yueh
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 1:41 pm | Permalink

    Oh shit u.u I want this shoes…. I don’t know how to buy it… or were… u.u I’m so sad xD

  29. Mahal
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 3:30 pm | Permalink

    Aloha Carmina!
    Are you getting your costume ready for Halloween, I have no idea what I’m getting into but definetely something fun and kinky! Have you been to SIN lately?
    xxx
    me

  30. Marcia
    Posted October 7, 2008 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    Ohhhhh sooo facinating. It's so rare to find these types of shoes here especially since I only buy Demonia brand.& soo many varieties.

  31. Marcia
    Posted October 8, 2008 at 4:12 am | Permalink

    Ohhhhh sooo facinating. It’s so rare to find these types of shoes here especially since I only buy Demonia brand.& soo many varieties.

  32. Leather Purses
    Posted January 27, 2009 at 10:04 am | Permalink

    Wow! I absolutely love this shop! What other countries do they sell in?

  33. Leather Purses
    Posted January 27, 2009 at 6:04 pm | Permalink

    Wow! I absolutely love this shop! What other countries do they sell in?

  34. Leather Purses
    Posted January 27, 2009 at 6:04 pm | Permalink

    Wow! I absolutely love this shop! What other countries do they sell in?