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KAWAII ART, CUTE JAPANESE GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANGELA CHE. HARAJUKU GIRLS TRIBES FABRIC PRINT, TOKYO PACKAGING DESIGN.
One of the many perks of blogging: it connects me to creative people who share my interests in J-pop kitschy-cute. Miss Angela Che is a illustrator influenced by Japanese pop culture whimsy. She stumbled upon my blog before a trip to Tokyo and wrote to me to share her work — I encourage you to do the same!
I always feature artists on my blog who do a rendering of La Carmina and/or Basil Farrow — and Angela amazed me with her digital illustration. She captured my “Rose Fetish” outfit perfectly, down to my slick red Metamorphose boots. And my fold-eared cat looks so cuddly; don’t you want to stroke his fur?
Whether it’s cute packaging, paintings, 3D art or Harajuku Tribes fabric prints, Angela rocks every medium she puts her hands on.
Surf over to Angela Che’s website to see more of her art, and if you are ever in need of an illustrator (digital or paint), she’s open to collaborating. If you would like your Carmina or Basil art to be featured here, along with your other works, shoot me an email — I’m always happy to hear from you.
J-NEWS ROUNDUP (add me on Twitter to keep up with the latest):
† Moi dix Mois announced: “And our special guest for the Tokyo show will be, Count Yu~ki! In 2010 we’re shattering the silence with our revival.” You heard that right: Yu~ki will be touring with Mana and Kozi. They’ll probably be playing three shows this summer in Japan. What’s next: a reunion with Gackt? In our boyslove dreams!
† The New York Times has an article about Japanese designers breaking into America, with quotes from Misako Aoki about Lolita fashion. What do you think?
† My funny CNNGo article is getting a ton of hits: Asia’s 10 dumbest criminals of the last 10 years. Which is your personal favorite?
† Another video-filled CNNGo article for you: Asia’s Child Prodigies, who program iPhones and jam with Ozzy Osbourne. Crazy.
Speaking of genius… the video above features I Am Sebastien! “A young European Vegan gets sent a secret map to a mysterious “Evening of Horror and Delight”. He finally finds the house but not all is not what it seems. Especially for Dravarious and The Happy Phantom.” LOL at more spooky Tokyo antics on their YouTube channel.
Song of the Day #277: Colony 5 – Future (suggested by Sebastien!)
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UPCOMING GOTH PARTIES & EVENTS IN TOKYO, GREECE! DAS ICH & GOTHIKA AT MIDNIGHT MESS, JAPAN & ANIME, DJ SISEN CYBER GOTHIC NIGHTCLUB.
Does anyone know what time it is? I surely do… it’s party time, my children of the night!
If you are planning to visit Tokyo, you should come in the last week of the month in order to attend Midnight Mess. It’s the longest-running Gothic/Industrial event in Tokyo, held at the conveniently-located Shinjuku Marz. Special guests and DJS have included Skinny Puppy, Covenant, and your beloved SiSEN. Don’t feel intimidated — as you can see in this video, everyone is very friendly and the staff speak English! For Midnight Mess photos, maps, directions etc, visit my Tokyo Goth Club Guide.
9.26 MIDNIGHT MESS – with special guest Spanking Machine
– Begins midnight on Sept 26, 2009 at Shinjuku Marz. 3000/3500/4000 yen (cheaper if dresscode/RSVP). See my Tokyo Goth Club Guide for map and details.
To see the back of the flyer, click here.
11.29 presale tickets for Das Ich/GOTHIKA (Germany) available in limited quantities for 4000yen on the 26th of September at Midnight Mess. Details at http://midnightmess.com
10.24 MIDNIGHT MESS – Nightmare before Halloween
– A costume contest, suspension show, photobooth, performance by Selia and more!
– I took the photo above of the Comte de Sang (these are outtakes from the Vampire Cafe chapter of my Theme Restaurants book).
– Begins midnight on Oct 24, 2009 at Shinjuku Marz. 4500/5000 yen (cheaper if dresscode/RSVP).See my Tokyo Goth Club Guide for map and details.
11.29 MIDNIGHT MESS – With Das Ich and GOTHIKA
– A bloody vampire ball – a Goth Industrial Electro fest with Dance Macabre Records! Tickets available at the 9.26 Midnight Mess; details at http://midnightmess.com
– Begins midnight on Nov 29, 2009 at Shinjuku Marz. 3000/3500/4000 yen (cheaper if dresscode/RSVP).See my Tokyo Goth Club Guide for map and details.
9.25 Darkest Labyrinth Sponsored Event
– Greek promoters Sakura Syndrome kick-start their 5th consecutive season with rare audio-visual material of the label’s artists, exclusive pre-release songs, as well as a Double Release Party! Listen to Suicide Ali’s brand new album “Dai Yon no Waltz” and GPKISM’s new single “Barathrum”!
– Friday, the 25th of September at Cofix (Lori Margariti 11). Begins 21:00. Entrance: 4€ (drink included). For more details, visit Sakura Syndrome’s site.
10.10 Jasmine You + CLJ Records free event
– In the light of the recent passing of Jasmine You, Sakura Syndrome is holding a mini-tribute to Versailles.
– Plus a CLJ record release party with special audio and video material of SCREW and -OZ-
– And as always, giveaways, costume contests and Visual Kei/J-rock, anime music videos…
– Saturday, the 10th of October at DaSein Arts and Spirits [Solomou 12, Plateia Eksarheion]. Begins 21:00. Entrance: FREE! For more details, visit Sakura Syndrome’s site.
10.3 Glitter Channel
– DJs SiSeN, Manik(HimemaniK), and Cold+Sleep are playing a wild cyber party on Oct 3 in the outskirts of Tokyo!
– Live acts include digital-techno BESPA☆KUMAMERO, cruel electronics Marlee, and skin-piercing analog SuperBossM10.
– Exhibits by Gothic Lolita/VK fashion and accessories labels Bitch Gold, product_c, Belial
Oct 3 at Hangar Hall in Yamanashi-ken, Nakakoma-gun, Showamachi, Kasai 622-1
TEL 055-267-9011, Open 18:30 / Start 19:00, 2000/2500 yen with ID, http://hangarhall.com/
(Thanks to Comte de Sang for the translation)
Song of the Day #206: Spanking Machine performing live (tell all your Tokyo friends about the 9.26 show and upcoming events!)
LA CARMINA
