KENZO-A RITUALS FASHION SHOW: JAPANESE POLE DANCING, GOTH FETISH BDSM FASHION TOKYO.
Remember when Kenzo-A and I were spotlighted in a CNN International / CNNGo TV show? The camera crew also filmed his Rituals fashion show, a Gothic affair that involved DJ SiSEN and fetish pole dancers. Want to see? Keep scrolling…
The Rituals fashion show was part of a Tokyo Gothic all-night party at Warehouse 702 in Roppongi. Although Kenzo-A was busy with runway preparations, he found time to goof off with his friends in attendance. Hiderock designer Yokota Hideki (right) examines his friend’s latest designs.
Japanese spooks come out at night. I wonder, why are so many scary people Leos with birthdays in August? La Carmina, Kenzo-A, Yukiro Dravarious, Count de Sang, Lady Raisu…
My incompetent minion, Kanae, was among Kenzo-A’s models. The show also featured PureOne Corset Works (I’ll be interviewing the designer in an upcoming post).
Hello, cute Japanese Goth girls.
V-fingers and all-black contact lenses.
When the clock struck midnight, Kenzo-A’s fashion show began… with two sexy Goth/fetish pole dancers! Miyu (from Royal Cabaret) and ALK (from Tokyo Dolores) mesmerized us with their spins and acrobatics. I want the leather boots.
A model marched on the runway with the Rituals by KENZO-A flag spread between his arms. Followed by a procession of familiar faces from the Japanese underground — including DJ SiSen.
Undead Lolita, tattered skirts, deconstructed jackets, military fetish. How would you describe Kenzo-A’s latest collection?
The fashion show was great fun — a real family affair! CNN axed the footage due to space constraints, but…
… you can watch the entire experience above, in the video by Telemak Films.
Which Rituals ensemble would you most like to wear? Find Kenzo-A’s Gothic designs in various Tokyo locations (including Kera Shop Arena) or buy from his web store.
PS – Stranded overnight? No problem. In my new CNNGo article, I outline 13 ways to have fun when you missed the last train. Read and share!
Japanese Word of the Day: Mahou no chikara = Magic powers
Song of the Day: Numbed Again / KENZO-A (from Gabriel’s Stiletto) – the song featured in the above video.
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goodness, so pretty!
goodness, so pretty!
Must.Order ! OwO All clothes are fantastic !!! And Kanae was nice as a model too. But I didn’t catch her name in the list in the end.
Must.Order ! OwO All clothes are fantastic !!! And Kanae was nice as a model too. But I didn’t catch her name in the list in the end.
Oh really? That’s strange… it must have been a mistake omission.
I’d like the “Quadruple Frill Skirt” :3rnrnThe show is… awkward! D:
I’d like the “Quadruple Frill Skirt” :3
The show is… awkward! D:
Pole dancers were too much for CNN, I guess!
Well, don’t you think that the vid show more footage of the pole dancers than the actual fashion show…?
Leos are usually creative and once they show their creativity he or she and his or her image will stick to people harder than steel does with another piece of steel due to metal bonding glue. nnLeos tend to also love or attractive things which is kind of funny because the primary color in this article is black haha! But that’s evident.nnAs far as the most scary people…I guess people who really do stick out or is that creative are truly scary to most of the people out there. Sometimes I sort of wonder how I was born as a Libra…it just doesn’t seem right to me (Sigh!)nnHowever! I do seem more like a Scorpio/Leo – maybe I’m more of a Scorpio because my birthday is 10/20 – and because Libras are up to 10/22 I would think I was meant to be more of a Scorpio. It fits more really. nnBut that fashion show looked great – the strippers must have made it even more awesome…I mean just looking at that picture – WOW. Great job Kenzo-AnnOh and I got some exciting news for gothic lolita fashion lovers SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS!:nnh.NAOTO (Naoto Hirooka) will be having a GOTH NIGHT 04 FASHION SHOW @n6:30 pm 09/28 – JAPAN TIMEnnYou can watch it here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/h-naoto-fashion-shownnAnd if you don’t know h.NAOTO, do look him up – it will be well worth your time, and if you don’t like his designs – you don’t like GOTHIC LOLITA PERIOD.nnTake best of care! Stay safe!
Leos are usually creative and once they show their creativity he or she and his or her image will stick to people harder than steel does with another piece of steel due to metal bonding glue.
Leos tend to also love or attractive things which is kind of funny because the primary color in this article is black haha! But that’s evident.
As far as the most scary people…I guess people who really do stick out or is that creative are truly scary to most of the people out there. Sometimes I sort of wonder how I was born as a Libra…it just doesn’t seem right to me (Sigh!)
However! I do seem more like a Scorpio/Leo – maybe I’m more of a Scorpio because my birthday is 10/20 – and because Libras are up to 10/22 I would think I was meant to be more of a Scorpio. It fits more really.
But that fashion show looked great – the strippers must have made it even more awesome…I mean just looking at that picture – WOW. Great job Kenzo-A
Oh and I got some exciting news for gothic lolita fashion lovers SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS!:
h.NAOTO (Naoto Hirooka) will be having a GOTH NIGHT 04 FASHION SHOW @
6:30 pm 09/28 – JAPAN TIME
You can watch it here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/h-naoto-fashion-show
And if you don’t know h.NAOTO, do look him up – it will be well worth your time, and if you don’t like his designs – you don’t like GOTHIC LOLITA PERIOD.
Take best of care! Stay safe!
Pole Dancers aren’t strippers. At least, I know Alk isn’t because she’s part of my crew (* shameless plug- http://chaosroyale.com). There’s an unfortunate stereotype that if women are sexy and don’t wear much they are automatically lapdancers or strippers. Alk is an amazingly talented acrobat and dancer and deserves immense respect for her professionalism and dedication.
Luke Chaos.
Oh jeese I didn’t even notice I wrote that down. Sorry about that.
For some reason I have a hinting suspicion that me watching some
Dead or Alive by Miike right before reading this article had something
to do with the mistype.
Again my apologies – I don’t and didn’t mean to stereotype Alk or
anyone else.
I was very impressed by her performance that night – it takes a lot of skill.
Hahha guess what? We FILMED the goth Night fashion show for the Australian TV show. I met the designer, Hirooka Naoto – there are tons of photos, interviews etc coming up on this site!!! It’s one of my favorite brands.
すごい！
Pole Dancers aren’t strippers. At least, I know Alk isn’t because she’s part of my crew (* shameless plug- http://chaosroyale.com). There’s an unfortunate stereotype that if women are sexy and don’t wear much they are automatically lapdancers or strippers. Alk is an amazingly talented acrobat and dancer and deserves immense respect for her professionalism and dedication.nnLuke Chaos.
Oh jeese I didn’t even notice I wrote that down. Sorry about that. nFor some reason I have a hinting suspicion that me watching some nDead or Alive by Miike right before reading this article had somethingnto do with the mistype.nnAgain my apologies – I don’t and didn’t mean to stereotype Alk or nanyone else.
Hahha guess what? We FILMED the goth Night fashion show for the Australian TV show. I met the designer, Hirooka Naoto – there are tons of photos, interviews etc coming up on this site!!! It’s one of my favorite brands.
I was very impressed by her performance that night – it takes a lot of skill.
Well, don’t you think that the vid show more footage of the pole dancers than the actual fashion show…?