CLOSET CHILD HARAJUKU: SECONDHAND GOTHIC LOLITA PUNK CLOTHES SHOPPING, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD JEWELERY.
While I was cleaning up my files, I discovered some Tokyo store photos that I’ve yet to post. Behold: Closet Child Harajuku, the legendary Gothic/Lolita/Punk secondhand store where most of my money goes. Walk down Takeshita Doori from Harajuku Station; the store is on the left after Bodyline. As you can see, the top floors hold Sweet and Classical Lolita clothing. Today, we’ll poke around the Punk & Rock level.
The front of the shop is packed with vintage Vivienne Westwood clothing and jewelery, much of it in good condition but pricey. I saw original rocking horse shoes, plaid handbags, orb pendants, and royal punk crowns.
Here’s Patrick Macias at his secret day job (I kid, I kid). There are only about six racks of clothing – but boy, do they hold a lot of gems! The usual Goth/Loli/Punk suspects are well-represented: h.NAOTO, Moi-meme-Moitie, Algonquins, Putumayo, Black Peace Now, Miho Matsuda. Closet Child Shinjuku has more Alice Auaa, but overall, the Harajuku store has the best selection.
I wasn’t kidding when I said most of my money goes to this store. My Closet Child purchases include (top) an Atelier Pierrot striped dress, an h.NAOTO gouK cardigan with trailing sleeves, a Black Peace Now cobweb sweater with detachable arms, (bottom) a Peace Now skirt with detachable leg pieces, Metamorphose temps de fille knee boots, an h.NAOTO hEAVEN dress, and Kera Arena boots. Each of these items was under $100 (except for the red boots, which were $120). Pretty reasonable, considering that a new Lolita dress will set you back $250-300. (Yes, the tab does add up, but these were my only clothing purchases for the past few months.)
Since Closet Child’s items have a quick turnover, you can visit the store every week and discover something new to lust over. Many of the customers were dressed up, including this charming Lolita. I also threw in photo of cute character socks from a nearby store, to further our discussion on kawaii products.
Tomorrow, I’ll post photos from the Sweet Lolita floors of Closet Child Harajuku. Time to see Coraline!
Song of the Day #40: Alison Yasou – More Than A Dream (I confess, HI-NRG from 1988 makes me happy.)
40 Comments
ahhh closet child will be my second home once i see it for real!
p.s. THE SOCKS =^___^=
ahhh closet child will be my second home once i see it for real!
p.s. THE SOCKS =^___^=
Oooh, when are you heading to Tokyo?
Oooh, when are you heading to Tokyo?
ahhh closet child will be my second home once i see it for real!
p.s. THE SOCKS =^___^=
I just wanted to tell you that your blog was really useful for my trip to tokyo! ^^
*squeals* more adorable socks!!! And yay Coraline, about time they made that movie! I love the dress with the roses on it the best ^.^
ooohhhh, i miss closet child, i miss japan a lot U_U
thanks for the pictures
My pleasure! I'll post more store photos tomorrow and Sunday. :D
Oh Harajuku, how I miss you… <3
Oooh, when are you heading to Tokyo?
I just wanted to tell you that your blog was really useful for my trip to tokyo! ^^
I just wanted to tell you that your blog was really useful for my trip to tokyo! ^^
*squeals* more adorable socks!!! And yay Coraline, about time they made that movie! I love the dress with the roses on it the best ^.^
*squeals* more adorable socks!!! And yay Coraline, about time they made that movie! I love the dress with the roses on it the best ^.^
ooohhhh, i miss closet child, i miss japan a lot U_U
thanks for the pictures
My pleasure! I’ll post more store photos tomorrow and Sunday. :D
My pleasure! I’ll post more store photos tomorrow and Sunday. :D
ooohhhh, i miss closet child, i miss japan a lot U_U
thanks for the pictures
i love your photos of harajuku and shibuya!
they are completely awesome.
* q*
i really wish i could go to tokyo.
i really do…..
it's on my “VISIT ONE DAY BEFORE GETTING OUT OF COLLEGE IN 4 YEARS” list.
looooooooooove it. <3
Oh Harajuku, how I miss you… <3
Oh Harajuku, how I miss you… <3
i love your photos of harajuku and shibuya!
they are completely awesome.
* q*
i really wish i could go to tokyo.
i really do…..
it’s on my “VISIT ONE DAY BEFORE GETTING OUT OF COLLEGE IN 4 YEARS” list.
looooooooooove it. <3
i love your photos of harajuku and shibuya!
they are completely awesome.
* q*
i really wish i could go to tokyo.
i really do…..
it’s on my “VISIT ONE DAY BEFORE GETTING OUT OF COLLEGE IN 4 YEARS” list.
looooooooooove it. <3
OMG the SOCKS!
You're the best travel guide to Tokyo. Have you ever considered writing a book about Lolita and related haunts?
::drools:: must….shop so how was the movie?
I saw Coraline in 3D on opening night – and LOVED it. A twisted visual stunner with a good measure of Goth, circus, burlesque. Highly recommended!
OMG the SOCKS!
You’re the best travel guide to Tokyo. Have you ever considered writing a book about Lolita and related haunts?
OMG the SOCKS!
You’re the best travel guide to Tokyo. Have you ever considered writing a book about Lolita and related haunts?
::drools:: must….shop so how was the movie?
I saw Coraline in 3D on opening night – and LOVED it. A twisted visual stunner with a good measure of Goth, circus, burlesque. Highly recommended!
I am visiting over the summer and was wondering, does closet child take credit cards??? i'm thinking of getting lots of items but am unsure how much i'll have on me at the time… would really x87632 appreciate it if you'd email me back ms.LaCarmina >_<)/ have a wonderful day (p.s. love your blogggg)
oh it's eunibond@gmail.com just to make sure 8D
I am visiting over the summer and was wondering, does closet child take credit cards??? i’m thinking of getting lots of items but am unsure how much i’ll have on me at the time… would really x87632 appreciate it if you’d email me back ms.LaCarmina >_<)/ have a wonderful day (p.s. love your blogggg)
oh it’s eunibond@gmail.com just to make sure 8D
Hi Eunice,
Absolutely! C Child takes all major credit cards, cash, you name it. They have giant bags as well, so you can cart away as much as your heart desires!
Just posted some new videos – http://www.youtube.com/lacarmina – and please check out my upcoming books, which can now be preordered! https://www.lacarmina.com/books.php
Thanks!
–Carmina
Hi Eunice,
Absolutely! C Child takes all major credit cards, cash, you name it. They have giant bags as well, so you can cart away as much as your heart desires!
Just posted some new videos – http://www.youtube.com/lacarmina – and please check out my upcoming books, which can now be preordered! https://www.lacarmina.com/books.php
Thanks!
–Carmina
i'm gonna live there
if they ever open a store in CA
i’m gonna live there
if they ever open a store in CA
i'm gonna live there
if they ever open a store in CA