Gothic Girl Wear

“Although the name ‘Lolita’ conjures up the image of a temptress in this part of the world, the Japanese Lolita fashion is decidedly demure,” said Jenna Winterberg, TOKYOPOP senior editor. “Although Lolita is sometimes considered a lifestyle in Japan, in the West it is primarily a fashion—but a fashion that promotes community building, creativity, and self-expression. And as the Lolita movement gains momentum, it’s having a direct influence on mainstream fashion. As more elements of Lolita go mainstream, the more the general public will pay attention to the original. And we’ll be covering the trends as they happen, from both the U.S. and Japan.”
- Source: Tokyopop debuts English version of the Gothic & Lolita Bible