BABY DOLL: GOTH FETISH CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES STORE IN HARAJUKU. VENICE MASKS, LEATHER CORSET, LADY GAGA DRESS.
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.)
For more Harajuku shopping suggestions, along with a detailed map, check out my Tokyo Gothic Fetish Punk shop guide.
Do you have any favorite stores that are usually overlooked by shoppers? Keep checking my blog to find out where I took NHK next.
PS: My Halloween plans are INSANE this year! Celebrating in a country I’ve never visited before. Can you guess where I’ll be?
Song of the Day: the GazettE – Suicide Circus (Yukiro is in this PV!)
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MANGA ANIME FANS & VENDORS AT ANI-JAM, CALIFORNIA. JAPAN TOURISM BOARD GIVING FREE PLANE TICKETS TO TOKYO?
So far, I’ve only blogged about Day 1 of our Ani-Jam Convention appearance (as Guests of Honor). Let’s continue with the second day’s adventures. (My hair’s purple now; these photos are from August.)
Can you guess how this remote control affected the bed?
Absinthe necklace: made by my friend Rose
Tank top and holy tights: from Hong Kong
Rose Lolita skirt: from Spider in Hong Kong (see store photos)
Mini Lolita hat: Putumayo, from Closet Child Harajuku
Gothic Lolita dolly shoes: Yosuke, from Marui One Shinjuku
Seba wears Strange Freak rings, and a top by Umbilical. Thanks to everyone who made fanart for us!
The vendor’s area was bursting with colorful cosplayers. Can you identify these characters?
On camera.
I gave over a hundred autographs that day.
We signed some unusual objects, including this mask.
All of Ani-Jam’s guests doodled on a T-shirt. Seba and I both drew cats. You can probably recognize Basil Farrow.
Seba’s panel was a bit of a Sebastrophe… but in the best way possible!
I interviewed him, and we showed photos of our collaborations such as the Soho Hearts panda bear necklace to benefit Japan.
Someone brought our NOH8 photo for us to sign.
Another brought a bunny bag.
In addition to signing his name, Seba drew pictures of me. My cat isn’t that fat, is he?
Thank you to Ani-Jam for inviting us and treating us like royals. And to everyone who came: it was wonderful to meet you!
PS: Have you heard? Japan Tourism proposes giving away 10,000 free round-trip tickets to boost travel. The program hasn’t been confirmed yet. But if it happens, what would be YOUR reason to want to visit Japan? Join the discussion on my Facebook Wall.
I’ve worked with the Japan Tourism Board, so I’ll keep you posted as soon as I hear more.
Song of the Day: Roxette – Listen To Your Heart
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