I am expecting other countries traditional fashion to influence this style.
- You screen background are pictures of Lolitas from abroad? - Yes!
We enjoy wearing fashion, depending on our own body and personality.
Hey guys and girls this is Cathy Cat. Today I am here at
"Dreaming of Little Lover" which is the name of the annual tea party
held by the Lolita Fashion brand "Baby the Stars Shine bright".
Today I have the pleasure to go round, ask the girls guys and models
a couple of questions about this brand. For example,
what is the difference between Lolita fashion or normal fashion abroad
and in Japan. So let's compare fashion abroad and here, including Lolita fashion.
Let's go and ask Japanese.
Comparing fashion abroad and here, what do you think is a vital difference?
In Japan we have many fashion genre groups.
We have Lolita, Gothic, Gyaru fashion and such.
We have a broad variety of fashion styles.
We enjoy wearing fashion, depending on our own body and personality.
First time I came I also thought that Japan had so many fashion styles.
Gyaru, Lolita and more. Looking at abroad, did you see a difference there?
Well abroad... that depends on what kind of fashion it is.
Abroad the fashion is really sporty and simple.
but then there are people who like dresses and sparkles too.
But don't you think the fashion is more sexy?
I think more girls want to dress sexy there.
But in Japan in comparison, we want to look like cute ladies.
You are wearing Lolita fashion at events abroad.
At how many countries did you wear it?
I counted it for a shooting the other day
25 countries and 45 cities.
That's amazing. There you have met many foreign Lolitas.
When you compare Lolitas from abroad and here, what's different?
In Japan we have shops everywhere so we can easily buy it.
Abroad there are not that many shops so many make their own Lolita fashion.
They really put in the extra effort.
So Lolitas abroad amend and make their own Lolita fashion a lot.
- They are putting in the extra effort. - They really work hard!
I think abroad the styles are more flashy and colorful.
In Japan we have the more "kawaii" image.
What do the styles have in common?
The similarities are that everyone loves fashion and wants to look cute.
Talking about color, there seem to be more vivid colors abroad.
Mixing many colors. That's the Harajuku fashion way.
Shape wise the styles are very unique too.
When foreign Lolitas wear the style they look different again.
They really look like cute dolls!
There are many cute pictures like that. I use them as wallpaper.
I use them to motivate myself.
You use the picture- You screen background are pictures of Lolitas from abroad? - Yes!
They are cute like paintings.
I want to be a foreigner but that's not possible anymore.
So my next goal is an international marriage.
There are many eccentric people who like to show that in their style in Japan.
It has been two years since I came from America.
The American Lolitas are a bit more flashy. They wear pink wigs...
and lots of accessories.
Last time I saw American Lolitas, they were like Decoras.
In Japan the Lolitas look like this, like princesses.
- That's different. - More classical?
American Lolitas look childish.
What's the difference between Lolita fashion in Japan and abroad?
Or can you see similarities?
When it's about fashion from abroad, I like "Hanaloli"
that's a style in which traditional Chinese fashion merges with Lolita fashion.
We have that with the "Walolita" style in Japan.
But the Chinese and Korean Lolitas look very admirable.
The prints are really traditional. I think that's wonderful.
Like with the Chinese fashion brands, there are more new styles emerging.
I am expecting other countries traditional fashion to influence this style too.
I am waiting for it in anticipation.
I think many people abroad start Lolita fashion because they like our culture
And now those countries will merge their unique styles and add new ideas
I am looking forward to seeing how this fashion will evolve.
In the West, many people are rather tall, right?
Their legs look really long and they have blonde hair.
So they don't need wigs to look cute like dolls.
If they wear dolly fashion, it suits them so well!
Well, the build of the face is different, they seem more gorgeous to me.
I think people abroad suit more gorgeous dresses.
In Asia, more common clothes work for us. Our fashion genres are different.
I am under the impression that many foreign lolitas make things themselves.
They make their own wands or the accessories on their head. I think that's wonderful.
Chinese Lolita fashion brands include cruel themes that you won't find
in Japanese fashion. For example the nine tailed fox, necromancers and such
Those themes are pretty cruel in my opinion.
They show their own countries appeal. I think that's all great.
I think the Chinese Lolita style is really cute.
Welcome to the magical world of "Dreaming of Little Lover"
which is the annual tea party of the Lolita fashion brand
"Baby the Stars Shine Bright" and "Alice and the Pirates".
The most famous Lolita fashion models presented the long awaited newest
fashion releases for the new season, done by both brands.
Special guest was Tsuchiya Anna from the movie "Shimotsuma Monogatari"
which is also called "Kamikaze girls".
And she presented herself in full Lolita style.
More about this at the end of the video.
Foreign fashion VS Japanese fashion. I think Tsuchiya Anna got it just right
it's sexy VS cute.
While in most western countries we try to dress sexy
we try to show of our curves, us ladies especially.
Here in Japan it's more "dress cute" don't look sexy.
Even with Lolita fashion you can see you hide all your sexiness.
You don't show chest or stomach or any skin at all.
But you want to be cute. So lots of frilly things, bows, and similar.
How about you? What's the big difference between Japanese fashion
and Western fashion? Let us know, looking forward to reading your comments.
Catch you soon on Ask Japanese!