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KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER!


KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

The current (May 2012) issue of AnAn Magazine features Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, “Gothic Lolita ambassador” Misako Aoki… and La Carmina! The Japanese magazine interviewed me about kawaii fashion and culture worldwide.

Read on for style scans, and to vote for your favorite entry in my Go With Oh design contest.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

Here’s my feature! I answer six questions about cute culture/style outside Japan. I’m honored to be in this J-fashion magazine, which is about the equivalent of Cosmo.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

This issue focuses on kawaii (Japanese cuteness), which never goes out of style. The current torchbearer is musician and model Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, known for her surreal rainbow-explosion style.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

This “Kawaii Museum” spread is doll-like, with dark Lolita and Aristocrat elements.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

Love the long braids, star creeper shoes, and Wednesday Addams dress.

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AnAn also spotlights Momoiro Clover Z, a Japanese female idol group that reminds me of the Power Rangers.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

The magazine has a round-up of the latest, cutest items. Someone give me those Little Twin Stars shoes!

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

Floral and dessert motifs are popular. Kawaii style must include nail art, color layering, and retro-kitsch.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

Speaking of spooky-cute… I need your help! Which t-shirt design should win my Go With Oh contest?

Please Like and Comment on your favorite, to help me choose. See the entries on Facebook and Pinterest.

KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER. きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ, An an magazine, anan scans, japanese fashion magazine scans, tokyo street style, gothic lolita fashion 2012, tokyo magazines, japanese streets, kawaii tv international, misako aoki, lolita magazine, egl, gothic lolita bible, lolita photos, kawaii artwork, cute japanese artists, manga anime, design contest, kawaii art

There’s still time for you to submit a design! To be safe, get your entry to me by May 20th, USA time. I look forward to seeing your work. (Read the full info here.)

What do you think of the kawaii fashion in AnAn Magazine? Are you a fan of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and Misako Aoki?

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TORTURE GARDEN JAPAN, TOKYO FETISH CLUB NIGHT. GOTH ALTERNATIVE JAPANESE NIGHTLIFE, CLUBS LISTINGS & PARTIES.


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I’ve been to Torture Garden in Japan twice now. In Halloween 2010, I wore a sexy nun costume. This time, my inspiration was Goth Sailor Moon.

Steampunk skirt: gifted from Lip Service
Black lingerie top: an old thing
Gold octopus pin: gifted from Ghostlove
Horror necklace: gifted from Sourpuss Clothing

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I met two spooky friends at the Shibuya Hachiko statue.

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We went to a K-pop cafe, which felt like we were in Seoul.

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We met more Rainbow Brite friends in front of Eleven, the club in Nishi Azabu.

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Final touches to outfits before going in.

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Kana (right) looks like she came straight from her burlesque boudoir. On the left: yet another example of Gothic Lolita that doesn’t play by the rules: ghoulish makeup and cute bear ears. That’s how it is in Japan clubs.

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Scattered around the event: punishment demos, dancing queens, painful performances.

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From Geisha to Gothic, every type of fashion is found here.

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Yukiro and I have now nightcrawled together in Tokyo, Osaka, LA, NYC… and soon Berlin and Leipzig (Wave Gotik Treffen).

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Pain and pleasure.

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I wasn’t impressed with the clown who staple-gunned his arm and inhaled a glass of milk. But I love the rubber lady, who makes her own costumes.

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Torture Garden sounds like an intimidating place, but it’s all about freedom and fun.

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How do you feel about extreme performances at fetish/underground events like this one? Which outfits did you like best?

For more Tokyo nightlife, check out my Japan Goth club guide.

PS: I’ve moved my Song of the Day feature to my La Carmina Tumblr. (I’l add you back!)

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