MARUIONE SHINJUKU INDIVIDUAL FASHION EXPO IV IN TOKYO: GOTHIC LOLITA PUNK.
I skipped out on most of last week’s NYC Fashion Week because there’s something much bigger down the road… at least in my Goth Loli mind. On Sept 23, Japanese fashion retailer MaruiOne Shinjuku will host the fourth annual Individual Fashion Expo in Tokyo. I’m still digesting the fact that I’ll be in the audience!
The Individual Fashion Expo was first held in October 2005 to showcase innovators in Japanese Gothic, Lolita, and Punk streetwear. (For a visual overview, check out my review of last November’s show at Bunka College.) This year, over 2000 people will flock to see 21 iconic brands strut down the runway. Ready to drool?
Emily Temple cute, Algonquins, Black / Peace Now, Sexy Dynamite London, Hangry & Angry, Sixh, metamorphose temps de fille, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Alice & the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, OzzCcroce, Super Lovers, Victorian Maiden, Qutie Frash, Hiderock Design, Listen Flavor, Atelier Boz, Hypercore, Princess Doll, Nile Perch, and KERA Shop Angel/Arena.
MaruiOne’s Individual Fashion Expo IV will shake the dome with sets
by Visual Kei / rock bands Plastic Tree and jealkb (I previously profiled lead singer Hadaru). Kanon Wakeshima, a cellist produced by Mana (guitarist of Moi dix Mois / Malice Mizer and designer of Moi-Même-Moitié), will also perform.
Want to tag along? Below is information about how to purchase tickets. If you can’t afford the flight to Tokyo, fret not – I promise to deliver in-depth coverage and photos from the runway floor!
MARUIONE Shinjuku Presents: The Individual Fashion Expo IV
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Doors Open: 14:30 Show Starts: 15:30 (Scheduled to finish at 17:30)
Venue: JCB HALL (in MEETS PORT at Tokyo Dome City)
Tickets available from Maruione Shinjuku & various ticket offices
† Aug 1-15: priority arena seats, 1000 yen
† Aug 16 onward: arena seats, 2000 yen (incl. tax). 1st and 2nd balcony seats, 1500 yen (incl. tax)
For more information: http://maruione.jp
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I would LOVE to see Kanon Wakeshima! I think her music is very beautiful, I can't wait until her album comes out… I wonder if she will play different songs than her two singles? Still Doll is a beautiful song.
Please take pictures of her performance as well, I would love to see her! ^.^
boo i cant afford the £600 flights unfortuantly..i will have to rely on your fablous blogging! i am *beyond* jealous! how long til you leave for Japan? I'm still hopinh i''m gonna win the lottery so i can take me and the hubby back for our 1 year anniversary and his 30th b-day!
I would LOVE to see Kanon Wakeshima! I think her music is very beautiful, I can’t wait until her album comes out… I wonder if she will play different songs than her two singles? Still Doll is a beautiful song.
Please take pictures of her performance as well, I would love to see her! ^.^
Me too – I’m most intrigued to hear her perform.
boo i cant afford the £600 flights unfortuantly..i will have to rely on your fablous blogging! i am *beyond* jealous! how long til you leave for Japan? I’m still hopinh i”m gonna win the lottery so i can take me and the hubby back for our 1 year anniversary and his 30th b-day!
Ohhh that would be an awesome gift! Paper’s the theme for year one… origami and a plane ticket?
exactly! thats what i was thinking! it would be totally amazing but alas i need a miracle to be able to afford that :o( boo maybe a eurostar ticket to paris would suffice? not quite as awesome however!
I think I need to find the artist who did the art work for the flyer. That is Awesome.
I think I need to find the artist who did the art work for the flyer. That is Awesome.
It’s “feebee”! From the release:
“The image character for the EXPO is inspired by the unique fashion of Japan and has been created by the popular artist “feebee” especially for this event. Active since 2002, ”feebee’s” illustrations feature women with a“strong piercing gaze” and express themes that reflect inner strength and beauty in addition to the aesthetics of the outside world. Her unique Neo-Japanesque art style has received much acclaim in Japan as well as from the international art community. Her collection of works, entitled“The art of feebee”, was released in 2006.”
My new artist idol. That just kicks so much ass. Thank you so much! *looks up more*
It's “feebee”! From the release:
“The image character for the EXPO is inspired by the unique fashion of Japan and has been created by the popular artist “feebee” especially for this event. Active since 2002, ”feebee’s” illustrations feature women with a“strong piercing gaze” and express themes that reflect inner strength and beauty in addition to the aesthetics of the outside world. Her unique Neo-Japanesque art style has received much acclaim in Japan as well as from the international art community. Her collection of works, entitled“The art of feebee”, was released in 2006.”
Ohhh that would be an awesome gift! Paper's the theme for year one… origami and a plane ticket?
Tons of pics, please!!
Me too – I'm most intrigued to hear her perform.
Tons of pics, please!!
My new artist idol. That just kicks so much ass. Thank you so much! *looks up more*
exactly! thats what i was thinking! it would be totally amazing but alas i need a miracle to be able to afford that :o( boo maybe a eurostar ticket to paris would suffice? not quite as awesome however!
exactly! thats what i was thinking! it would be totally amazing but alas i need a miracle to be able to afford that :o( boo maybe a eurostar ticket to paris would suffice? not quite as awesome however!