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WALPURGIS NIGHT, LOLITA KOMPLEX IN JAPAN. TOKYO GOTHIC PARTIES. INDUSTRIAL EBM ELECTRO MUSIC EVENTS, CLUBS.

Posted by La Carmina on November 11, 2011

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My hair’s been purple since September, but I haven’t posted very many photos yet. (Yes, my blog is months behind… patience!)

During my grueling Food Network TV shoot, I found a sliver of free time to attend Walpurgis Night, a Goth live event at Shinjuku Jam.

Leopard print slip: from Hong Kong
Black Gothic jacket: Metamorphose temps de Fille, from Closet Child.
Pirate necklace: gifted from Ghostlove (more photos here)

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My spooks and I usually meet in the streets of Kabukicho for a pre-drink from the convenience store, or absinthe at Decabar.

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A nightcrawl isn’t complete without… Swedish crackers?

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First Mate Naomi and I were reunited with Nekoi (from cyber-industrial band Psydoll), and Arina from Paris.

Walpurgis Night is a Gothic live music event that occurs every month or so. This New Romantic ghoul sums up the vibe.

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Taizo spins 1980s Goth tracks that got us dancing.

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The always-cheery Naohiro, frontman of the band 13th Moon, turns the room into a Nightmare Before Christmas dance scene.

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Seminal Japanese post-punk band, Madame Edwarda, is as strong on stage as ever.

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Austrian band Lolita Komplex got us headbanging with their metal riffs and girl-guy vocals. A long time ago, I featured Sweet Lolita Nana on my blog, as Gothloli of the Week.

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In one of the night’s best moments, Zin-François Angelique joins Lolita Komplex on stage.

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He has a Marilyn Manson vibe, don’t you think?

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As morning approaches, Taizo dances. Butoh-influenced, grotesque and glamorous.

For more, check out my complete guide to Tokyo Goth clubs and events.

How did you first get into Goth fashion and culture? What draws you to the dark lifestyle, music and aesthetics? Share your story in the comments; I’ll write back.

Song of the Day: Madame Edwarda – Héliogabale

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BABY DOLL: GOTH FETISH CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES STORE IN HARAJUKU. VENICE MASKS, LEATHER CORSET, LADY GAGA DRESS.

Posted by La Carmina on October 14, 2011

After visiting the Gothic Lolita tearoom-boutique Abilletage in Harajuku, I took NHK Kawaii TV to Baby Doll in Harajuku. I was keen to feature this Goth Fetish boutique in the program, since it’s been independently run for over 10 years.

The lively manager, Mirano, bound me tightly into a custom corset with French braiding. My waist has never been so small.

Baby Doll’s original clothing includes form-fitting outfits worn by Lady Gaga. These photos don’t do the iridescent fabric justice.

Yukiro Dravarious models a military cap next to a romantic chandelier.

You can pick up everything from tutus to play-torture equipment here.

I especially love the Venetian masks, customized with an eyeball in the center.

Watch out, NHK cameraman… there’s a little red riding crop behind you!

Support indie stores! When you’re shopping in Harajuku, I hope you’ll visit Mirano – who speaks English – at Baby Doll Tokyo. 3F, 2-32-1 Jingumae Shibuya-Ku Tokyo Japan, tel 03-5785-2507. Open 13:00 – 20:00; closed Sundays. (Special thanks to first mate Naomi for photos and arranging.)