† Name/URL: Melissa
† Age: 28
† Location: San Dimas, CA.
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I was introduced to Gothic Lolita Fashion in 2001. I studied abroad in Hiroshima and went to Tokyo for a week. After my trip to Japan, I started collecting Blythe Dolls and Pullip Dolls. I began dressing my dolls in Gothic Lolita fashion and wanted to dress up myself.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
I love the innocent little girl look, with a dark/provocative twist.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
Japanese brands: Angelic Pretty and Baby The Stars Shine Bright. U.S. Brands: Blasphemina’s Closet and Candy Violet.
† Any other comments?
For inspiration I go to www.thisisblythe.com.

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Film of the Week #9: Dumplings (Mirium Yeung and Bai Ling, dir. Fruit Chan)

† Name/URL: Lusty (real name: Andréa)
† Age: 20
† Location: France.
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I knew of Lolita fashion for some years. I was interested in Japan through manga at first, then the music and finally the fashion – it is not very original ^^. But I always liked this style of dress and knew gothic fashion, so Lolita really consolidated all these elements. I always dreamed to be a princess with beautiful dresses ^^.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
I find that Lolita fashion is a magnificent thing, that it allows us to express all the sweetness which we have at the bottom of us. It is a chance to be able to express ourselves from this single fashion which goes from the sweetest of the princesses to the darkest of the queens. It is full of poetry.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
Metamorphose temps de fille, Mary Magdalene, Putumayo, Angelic Pretty, Body Line…
† Any other comments?
Thanks to all those who make known this magnificent style and render it accessible. I would like that the world of the lolita remains peaceful and happy forever, even if I sometimes find that it misses solidarity and tolerance.

Film of the Week #8: Steamboy (dir. Katsuhiro Otomo)

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