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GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #83: ALEXANDRA. FILM OF THE WEEK: MILO AND OTIS. LA CARMINA BOOK TOUR, BARNES & NOBLE TABLE DISPLAY NEWS.
† Name: Alexandra
† Age: 18
† Location: Marseille, France
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I began to be interested in Japan 5 years ago, and it all first came from the music: I fell in love with Visual Kei. This was so new for me, the sounds, the atmosphere and the appearance! That underground fashion was exactly what I needed to satisfy my thirst of eccentric styles. So, all along, I bought Japanese Punk clothes such as SEX POT ReVeNGe, Gothic Lolita clothes such as Black Peace Now or Algonquins, and I still try hard to buy only Japanese brands, to make my little tribute to them.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
What I really like about GL style is the possibility to escape classic styles, to be eccentric, even if, contrary to Japan, here in France, I can’t be dressed like the in the streets without being taken as a foolish girl. All the Goth Loli culture is deeply inspired of European old styles so Europeans who don’t know Goth Loli fashion find it ridiculous to wear today.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
For the Goth Loli style, definitely Black Peace Now! And Algonquins too, even if it’s cuter ^.^
† Any other comments (inspiration, tips, favorites)?
Goth Loli fashion is very huge and kind of endless, you are certain to find the style that will fit you! From the Punk Loli to the Sweet Loli, passing through the Classical Loli or the EGA, it’s so beautiful to see!
Film of the Week #33: The Adventures of Milo and Otis (dir. Masanori Hata). A sweet Japanese live-action film about an orange tabby and pug. The cat climbs in a box and drifts down a river; the dog chases after him, leading to harrowing escapades with woodland creatures. Milo and Otis was the very first movie I saw in theaters (in Hong Kong, circa 1986)! I learned later that it was embroiled in animal abuse allegations, but none of the claims were ever verified, so it’s hard to say what really went on…
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MARVELOUS news, darklings… in Octorber, Cute Yummy Time will be displayed prominently on a “featured books” table at Barnes & Noble! Soon, you’ll be able to get a copy of the book anywhere in the world. Two book tour dates have been confirmed so far… I’ll keep you posted on everything.
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GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #82: MARIA. FILM OF THE WEEK: STANLEY KUBRICK'S A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, LITTLE ALEX & DROOGS.
† Name: Maria
† Age: 27
† Location: Kalmar, Sweden
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I had a lot of friends who were into the Japanese pop culture scene and one of them wanted to show me this “cool weird book of fashion” that he had picked up. So he pointed at a Gothic Lolita spread in the book and said: “That is so you, Maria!” And yeah, it truly was. That’s almost 10 years ago.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
I love the silhouette the most, the slender torso and the poof of doom below the waist. I also love the many different expressions. You can be just as extrovert or discreet as you wish and still fit under the same umbrella of a style. The culture itself, at least here in the Western world, is not really much of a culture to talk about – YET. It’s still in it’s starter phase but with it’s increasing popularity it will form itself, all in good time.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
Metamorphose because it was my very first encounter with an established lolita brand. Innocent World because they have the most versatile pieces that appeal to my taste and never ever have they been disappointing when it comes to quality and craftmanship. Juliette et Justine because they make clothes for the decadent, elegant countess within me that is just dying to get out.
† Any other comments (inspiration, tips, favorites)?
My favourite quotes/mottos: “Make it work!” “Never underestimate the offbrand.” “People wouldn’t care as much about what other people think about them if they knew how seldom they do.” My blog has translated snippets in each entry now. And for you Swedes, don’t forget to register at the new and improved forum!
Film of the Week #32: A Clockwork Orange (Malcolm McDowell, dir. Stanley Kubrick). I watched this for the first time in a few years and my head’s now swimming in Nadsat (the addictive slang spoken by Little Alex and his droogs). My favorite line: “Who’s that fella sitting in the sofa munchy-wunching lomticks of toast?” His pet snake is named… Basil! And I am giddy over the Beethoven synth soundtrack, the bowler hat and codpiece costumes, the hentai cat lady, the “yessss?” and “right right right”… O my brothers, thou must viddy this horrorshow picture.
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