CLASSICAL LOLITA DRESSES: TOKYO GOTHLOLI SHOPPING WISHLIST. VICTORIAN MAIDEN, MARY MAGDALENE, INNOCENT WORLD, KAWAII SHOES & PURSE.
It’s terribly materialistic of me, but I confess that I’m very much looking forward to shopping in Tokyo and Osaka — soon! No harm in compiling a little Lolita wish-list, right?
La Carmina’s spring and summer picks lie in the Classical Lolita direction. Light-colored bell-skirts with blue/purple floral accents, paired with short black riding jackets and Gothic accessories. Fumiko’s brand Chantilly comes closest to my vision… (I interviewed her in this CNNGo article.)
I’ve always wanted one of Mana’s older Moi-meme-moitie dresses, with a blue and white rose print. I saw it on several lucky Japanese girls at last summer’s Moi dix Mois concert in Shibuya (click for photos and review).
Fortunately, other Japanese Lolita designers have similar dresses available. Victorian Maiden (above) and Innocent World (below)… it will be hard to decide!
Mary Magdalene is one of the finest Classical Lolita brands, in my opinion. These Lolita floral one-pieces with corset lacing are perfect for spring and summer.
I’ll certainly be poking my head into Atelier Pierrot’s Laforet boutique. I love the coordinate and flower decoration on the model on the right.
For casual-wear, Banana Fish remains one of my favorites. Joker-print skirt, kawaii t-shirt and happy-faced ghost backpack!
We mustn’t forget shoes and purses. The Alice and the Pirates crucifix sandals (above) are calling my name (note the rose-covered metal crown in the middle!). Innocent World’s cute coronet and bear bags are also adorable…
What are your spring fashion favorites? Do you have any shopping suggestions for Lolita clothes or brands? Please feel free to leave links in the comments. If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, I hope you might find the maps and photos in my Shopping Guide helpful.
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<3 indeed!
Atelier Pierrot is the way to go. If you stopped in to Yellow House near Harajuku Station and featured that, there’d be a be hug in it for you. I love me some old-school.
I’ll try to stop by!
Smallest clothing store ever. But the shop keeper is full of stories and the place is full of history.
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Atelier Pierrot is the way to go. If you stopped in to Yellow House near Harajuku Station and featured that, there'd be a be hug in it for you. I love me some old-school.
AHHHH happy ghost faced- backpack! Must steal!
Tee hee I have the dress version of it! ♥ http://lacarmina.com/2008/10/kawaii-goth-outfit-banana-fish-ghost-dress-cute-cat-scarf-bunny-purse/
I’ve seen it on your older posts, I’m stealing that too! :D
I love the white BF-backpack!
I’m tempted to get it…
Hmm.. actually I might rather have the dress 8D it’s so cute!
cute <3
lucky lucky!!!
Nudey Boy or Nude Boy or whatever it is called has some cute waist cinchers with playing card patterns as I recall.
Ooooh good to remember! I’ll look out for them…
have fun Carmina! :-)
Nice blog post. Those dresses from victorianmaiden are tempting.
I have 1 black Victorian Maiden dress and love it… such great construction.
bad bad bad temptation:) Did you put any pics of you wearing it on your blog?
AHHHH happy ghost faced- backpack! Must steal!
< DDDDD AKK -noms dresses- so pretty ^3^
fantastic shoes…
so cute…
I love the white BF-backpack!
cute <3
lucky lucky!!!
Nudey Boy or Nude Boy or whatever it is called has some cute waist cinchers with playing card patterns as I recall.
have fun Carmina! :-)
Nice blog post. Those dresses from victorianmaiden are tempting.
I have 1 black Victorian Maiden dress and love it… such great construction.
Tee hee I have the dress version of it! ♥ http://lacarmina.com/2008/10/kawaii-go…
I'm tempted to get it…
Ooooh good to remember! I'll look out for them…
I'll try to stop by!
Hmm.. actually I might rather have the dress 8D it's so cute!
VERY pretty! I luv the corset lacing & those shoes are 2 die for!
I love Japanese shoes… and they’re not that expensive, either!
Zara or H&M :D
ahah!
< DDDDD AKK -noms dresses- so pretty ^3^
I second Atelier Pierrot and Yellow House. The salespeople at both are really nice, as are the ones at Putumayo. The hands down favorite spring collection among me and my friends is Alice and the Pirates; even my non-Loli friends were drooling over the clothes.
The sales people at Yellow House are only nice if you can establish early that you aren’t a tourist and know VK history. First time I went in they didn’t want to have anything to do with me. Second time I had a ZI:KILL shirt on and I got personally fitted by the designer.
I love that crown purse!
fantastic shoes…
so cute…
Heart Innocent World and Mary Magdalene
VERY pretty! I luv the corset lacing & those shoes are 2 die for!
Zara or H&M :D
<3 indeed!
I love Japanese shoes… and they're not that expensive, either!
ahah!
I second Atelier Pierrot and Yellow House. The salespeople at both are really nice, as are the ones at Putumayo. The hands down favorite spring collection among me and my friends is Alice and the Pirates; even my non-Loli friends were drooling over the clothes.
bad bad bad temptation:) Did you put any pics of you wearing it on your blog?
I love that crown purse!
I've seen it on your older posts, I'm stealing that too! :D
Smallest clothing store ever. But the shop keeper is full of stories and the place is full of history.
The sales people at Yellow House are only nice if you can establish early that you aren't a tourist and know VK history. First time I went in they didn't want to have anything to do with me. Second time I had a ZI:KILL shirt on and I got personally fitted by the designer.
Heart Innocent World and Mary Magdalene
Definitely visit the Atelier Pierrot if you’re in Osaka (in Amemura), it’s gorgeous and they’ve got a good amount of beautiful Triple Fortune hats, accesories and bonnets! For classic lolita, Closet Child is the best~ lots of cheap dresses in mint condition! (Moitié is sometimes overpriced there, though…)
Closet Child is where I get 70% of my clothes ahah. Ooh I’ll be sure to check out A Pierrot in Osaka!
you r so lucky. i wish i cud afford adventures like yours
ahah it didn’t cost anything… our friend who worked there took us around!
i recommend “marui one” in shinjuku more than harajuku though…
Go to Marui One in Shinjuku and Lafore in Harajuku!
Megumi and Tomo – Same, I love Marui One + Laforet! I have photos of all the old and new stores in this post: http://lacarmina.com/2009/04/tokyo-gothic-lolita-shopping-guide-sweet-and-goth-harajuku-stores-where-to-buy-clothes-in-japan/
If you are indecisive go to Marui One, they have everything. If you are low of cash check out bodyline.
I know the shoes you mean *drool*
Definitely visit the Atelier Pierrot if you're in Osaka (in Amemura), it's gorgeous and they've got a good amount of beautiful Triple Fortune hats, accesories and bonnets! For classic lolita, Closet Child is the best~ lots of cheap dresses in mint condition! (Moitié is sometimes overpriced there, though…)
you r so lucky. i wish i cud afford adventures like yours
ahah it didn't cost anything… our friend who worked there took us around!
Closet Child is where I get 70% of my clothes ahah. Ooh I'll be sure to check out A Pierrot in Osaka!
i recommend “marui one” in shinjuku more than harajuku though…
Go to Marui One in Shinjuku and Lafore in Harajuku!
If you are indecisive go to Marui One, they have everything. If you are low of cash check out bodyline.
I know the shoes you mean *drool*
Megumi and Tomo – Same, I love Marui One + Laforet! I have photos of all the old and new stores in this post: http://lacarmina.com/2009/04/tokyo-got…
I don’t think the Gothic-look will look good on me.
Harajaku is weird…
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