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HaraJuku History

HARAJUKU is the common name for the area around Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo, Japan. Harajuku is known for the patrons that visit the area every Sunday. Every Sunday, many young people dress in a variety of styles that include gothic lolita, visual kei, and cosplay, among others and spend the day in Harajuku socializing. The fashion styles of these young people frequently vary and are rarely conformist to one particle style and are usually a mesh of many. Most young people gather on Jingu Bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge that connects Harajuku to the neighboring Meiji Shrine Area. However, Harajuku is not just known for its Sunday visitors. It is also a well-respected fashion capital of the world renowned for its unique street fashion. Harajuku street style is promoted in Japanese and international publications such as Kera, Tune, Gothic & Lolita Bible and Fruits. Many prominent designers and fashion ideals have sprung from Harajuku and incorporated themselves in to other fashions throughout the world. Harajuku is also a vast shopping district that includes luxury western designers like Louis Vuitton, Harajuku native designers, and affordable shops catered to youths.
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The HaraJuku Style

Harajuku Style varies considerably and there are many different looks ranging from elegant gothic lolita to punky modern looking Visual Kei - which is inspired by japanese rock group (jrock).

Too see the japanese teen culture at its most intense, go to Harajuku on a Sunday, when many teens congregate around Harajuku Station and take part in costume play (cosplay), dressed up in outlandish costumes to appear like anime characters, punk rock musicians, and various harajuku gothic styles.

Tokyo is a huge fashion epicentere around the world. Youths in Japan dress in vibrant clothing. They mix and match different clothing styles and create their own style, sometimes with big coloured hair and cute accsessories.

While many people from all around the world are influenced by Harajuku, the real Harajuku style fashion stays where it originated from - in the area itself.

Lolita History

The Lolita style began in the 1970's with brands such as Milk and Pink House making outfits that resembled Canada's Anne of Green Gables (which is widely loved in Japan) and, to a lesser extent, Little House on the Prairie. Angelic Pretty opened in 1979, Baby, The Stars Shine Bright opened in the 80's, and Moi-meme-Moitie opened in 1999.
Mana, ex-Malice Mizer (co-founded with Kozi, also guitar), is widely credited for having helped popularize Gothic Lolita, though he is not a founder of the style. He coined the terms "Elegant Gothic Lolita" (EGL) and "Elegant Gothic Aristocrat" (EGA) to describe the style of his own fashion label Moi-même-Moitié, which was founded in 1999. Other influential figures in the scene include the singer Kana, who often modeled for Lolita related fashion magazines, and Mitsukazu Mihara, who drew the first eight covers of the Gothic & Lolita Bible.

Goth & Lolita

Lolita as a fashion is not as strongly associated with a particular style of music or outside interests as Goth, and individual followers of Lolita fashion may listen to a wide variety of music, from Classic music to pop and rock.

In Japan, Goth is a minor subculture with few followers, partly because the emphasis upon visual identity in Japanese youth culture makes other factors such as music and literature less important signifiers, and perhaps partly because Christianity is a minor religion here. In Japan, people who have heard the term "Goth" usually assume that it is simply a contraction of "Gothic Lolita" except for the Goths themselves, who strongly emphasize the differences. Likewise, some non-Japanese observers assume that "Gothic Lolita" is the Japanese version of "Goth", purely on the similarities in fashion.

Previously in Tokyo, the largest "goth" club events, such as "Tokyo Dark Castle", would also attract a noticeable proportion of Gothic Lolita customers. However, since 2005 their numbers have dwindled and such events now primarily attract more typical goth, industrial and metal music fans.Concerts of visual kei themed bands are often attended by many Lolitas, but conversely, few goths.

The Lolita Style

Lolita fashion draws much of its inspiration from Rococo, Victorian-style and Edwardian fashion and often aims to imitate the look of Victorian children or porcelain dolls. Gothic Lolita applies the aesthetics of Gothic fashion to the childlike, pretty Lolita fashion. The word Gothloli comes, quite naturally, from a combination of Lolita and Gothic fashion.

Gothic Lolita is the best-known of the various "Lolita" looks. Other categories include "Classic Lolita", which is often more mature-looking and contains more muted colors and floral prints and "Sweet Lolita" which is identified by childish pastel colors and cute prints.

Gothic Lolita style is usually a combination of black and white, often black with white lace and typically decorated with ribbons and lace trims. Skirts are knee length and may have a crinoline or petticoat to add volume. As in mainstream Japanese fashion, over-knee socks or stockings are popular. White or black tights are also common. Boots, rocking horse shoes, or child-like shoes such as Mary Janes complete the look. Frilly, ruffled or lace-trimmed Victorian blouses are also popular with Gothic Lolitas and designs are usually modest, sometimes with long lace-capped sleeves and/or high-necked blouses.

Some additions may include mini top hats, parasols, and lace headdresses, which resemble wide, elegantly decorated headbands. Other popular Lolita headgear are ribbons, lace or bows, an alice band with a bow or sometimes even a bonnet. Hair is sometimes curled, or a curled wig is worn to complete the porcelain doll look. Blonde and black are the most popular hair colors, though as the fashion continues to develop, other colors (such as brown and red and other vivid colors) are increasing in popularity.

Lolita outfits may be accessorized with other props like handbags, small backpacks and purses, sometimes in the shape of bats, coffins, and crucifixes, as well as conspicuous pocket books, pocket watches, and hat boxes. Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are also common, and some brands make special "gothic" teddy bears out of black leather or PVC.

Some Lolitas own Super Dollfie or other ball-jointed dolls and carry them when wearing the style, often going so far as to dress them to match. Gothic Lolita is extremely common in Japan.

Gothic Lolita Culture

In Japan it is mass-marketed, though not widely worn, but has visibility particularly in the streets of Tokyo and Osaka, on television, in manga and computer games. The fashion is being picked up worldwide, thanks to the foreign publication of Japanese magazine anthology FRUiTS, where the outstanding style actually blends in with the other quirky teen trends in Japan. More "faithful" adherents to the style take many influences from the Rococo and Victorian periods of European history, believing it to be in the nature of a Lolita to be respectful, polite, and demure at all times; even more extreme adherents are often known to attempt to cultivate interest in hobbies or activities considered appropriate to high-society ladies during these periods, such as needlework, opera, classical and baroque styles of music, painting, sewing, and the traditional observance of high tea. For the most part, however, most Lolitas live a day-to-day life very similar to any average person.

Mission & Philosophy

The Mission

Based on the “Golden Rule”, which teaches that one should behave toward others as one would have others behave toward oneself, Lolita Kisama was created in dedication to everyone ( no matter of what age, sex, ethnic or origin ), who has the intention and will to step out of the norm, to breach and ban cultural boundaries of ageism, prejudice, racism, sexism, and xenophobia. Exactly, we are talking about spiriting away all of those negative manifestations of integrative power. Lolita Kisama as a single company doing so - hardly imaginable, isn’t it? That is why we are looking for people that share the same interest and belief, people that are inspired of our belief, because as an union – together - we can step up higher to improve cultural relationships and even give back to the community, which can only be (re)shaped by our own hands.

Why is Lolita Kisama International Internet based?

Not only do we provide all of our valuable customers, good quality, but a wide selection of unique products from clothes to accessories and more deviant fashion at reasonable prices! One of our greatest strength is providing the convenience of comfortable and safe shopping from home through online-catalogue sales and bargains because we belief in the internet as the hand to reach all our fans from all around the world.

Spreading The World

One of our major goals is to strengthen the minority supporter-groups of Jrock, Visual Kei and Gothic Lolita, that are outside of Japan, through our fashion and accessories. We strive to build relationships and friendships between countries, cultures and people, because isn’t it the best - to laugh, talk, share and connect with someone because you are on the same wavelenght and think alike?!

Lolita Kisama Fashion & Accessories consist of a variety of (Japanese) fashion style influences, simply because we try to meet everyone’s fashion tastes; we leave options for everyone to show one’s inner self– one’s individuality.

Our clothes have a sense of history to it that speaks to us, making Lolita Kisama fashion so interesting.

Stop The Misunderstandings!

Visus (fans who copy the style of VK musicians), Are you tired of those looks that you get from society? Tired of your parents complaining about the way you look and dress, telling you what to wear and what not to wear, that you should stop watching those Jrock MV’s, collect Jrock band pictures, listening to that kind of music because it is “so bad!”,…?! If that is exactly the situation that describes yours, believe us, we can feel you! What’s up with those prejudices which claim that “dark” means “evil” & “violent”? Let’s speak up and react, because this is simply not the truth. Lolita Kisama helps you to get out of this awful situation by providing you and your family an information page about what Visual Kei, Gothic Lolita and more is. Let’s unite and grow to show how tolerant we in reality are, that it’s honestly just about expressing and looking for individualism.

The Philosophy

Histoy has been shaped by various past and current events of vital importance to today’s world. One of its main remembrances are honored people: artist of all forms – architects, composers, musicians, painters, poets, …, and most importantly to mention: (fashion) designers. Ever since the 20th century on, fashion has helped to put egalitarian individualism into practice – a philosophy that believes that each human being is equally worthy of human rights despite one’s ethinicity- whether young or old, male or female, …
Lolita Kisama believes that fashion is one of the most fundamental ways in which we practice the right of freedom to express one’s inner self.
Lolita Kisama is not afraid to breach boundaries and that is why our belief system is not hard to decipher: Fashion as the helping hand to the union of cultures across cultural boundaries.

Diversity

Social Responsibility / Community Relations

DiversityWhat is Fashion to us?

Lolita Kisama would like to distance from those who see Jap Fashion as a guideline, rule or restriction , who cirticize and stereotype others in their way of apprearance.

To Lolita Kisama, that is not what Fashion is about.

Fashion to us, is about the outward appearance supporting a person to strengthen the confidence they feel inside. Fashion gives us the liberty to pursue one's happiness, because you don’t dress for anyone else except yourself, proving society that you are not afraid to be the original-you.

Lolita Kisama Fashion & Accessories is intended to ispire you to be creative with us, not allowing anyone else to judge your uniqueness, simply because it is something different and creative. Lolita Kisama knows that diversity is a key initiative of the society. We highly value mutually respect and diversity within our work force, customer base, community and vendor relationships. We also encourage our employees, partners, dealers and customers to value others for who they are.

Lolita Kisama typifies

- Originality -

Designs inspired by Jap. Fashion

- Incomparableness -

Lolita Kisama has an own way of expression.

Fashion Shows:

A totally different experience with music, performance and Fashion apart from all other fashion shows.

Designs:

Unique and Deviant

- Uniqueness -

As mediator of unique styles for everyone

-Multifariousness -

Varity of all kind of designs and styles


Volunteerism

Lolita Kisama also offers great volunteer opportunities to the youth, High School students that need to get their tons of community service hours done are more than welcome to advertise for us by passing out flyers or other. (LINK)

(Anime) Conventions / Trade Shows Support

There are many (Anime) Conventions / Trade Shows all around the world. A few of the well-known ones for example are: Anime Expo, Otakon, FanimeCon, Pacific Media Expo, etc. that promote Asian awareness (anime/manga, music and lifestyle) within the other continents. Diverse and great programs guarantee a lot of fun and entertainment! With your friends, you can watch movies, dance at music concerts- even meet real musicians, discuss interesting topics at panels or have fun shopping at the dealers hall and lots of more! But the very best about there conventions is the attendees themselves that can freely reveal their real-selfs by what they are wearing. As supporters, intending to promote Asian awareness, as well, do we highly encourage everyone to attend such Trade Shows with us. Lolita Kisama attends conventions as exhibitors to offer our Fashion & Accessories to all attendees that want to stand out of the crowd.

Shows

Social Projects

(Anime) Conventions / Trade Shows

Not just any kind of business- Lolita Kisama values its customers high and wants to build amicable relationships with them. The Lolita Kisama Team choses an effective way to do so by attending (Anime) Conventions in the United States, California ( e.g.: Fanime, Yaoi-Con, Pacific Media Expo, etc. ) with the reputation of being one of the well known exhibitors that are just different! Different in a good way though!

As attendees and our customers say, it’s Lolita Kisama’s booths that are the center and highlight of every convention’s dealers hall: banner, creative decorations, eye-catching mannequins, a wide, interesting, colorful display of products and the fashionable team – right in front of your eyes. Our team is young, very flexible, always at your disposal and fun! Sharing the same interest just as any other attendee, one could find our team members either dancing the hell out of themselves at a (Jrock) music concert, discussing an interesting topic at panels or simply enjoying walking around the whole location to meet new people, in an atmosphere that tells them that “It’s totally fine and right how you look like!”.

If you are not a resident of CA, but wish us to attend conventions of other US states or even other countries, please (continue) to support us, recommend us and most importantly contribute to our growth.

Fashion Shows – We Want To Entertain In Style!

One of the main purposes of every Fashion Show is to put a designer’s own created masterpieces to show, expecting feedback, recommendation, compliments or criticism in return. Yes, that is what Lolita Kisama’s Fashion Shows are about, too.

BUT, let us bend and turn around the word “Fashion Show” the way that no one else has done it before - Let us entertain you! Fact is, Lolita Kisama is different. Expect us to be different, but most importantly, expect us to act and perform differently, as well! Lolita Kisama Fashion Shows are roller coaster alike in the noises that arise with us and our models on stage. With our models, we incorporate music, dance, action, emotions and more into our performances. Performing a Lolita Kisama Fashion Show means not only that we give you the opportunity to take a closer look at unique, original, incompareable – deviant Lolita Kisama designer pieces but to feel our power and spirit of our exciting performances, as well! Our Fashion Performances are a fusion of innovative, new fashion and inspiration - an instant buzz that decorates your moment with us with 100% fun and laughter, letting you hit your highest notes again and again and of course unforgettable Lolita Kisama Fashion right in front of you.

If you are interested in seeing us (again) on more convention stages, please support and recommend us to them!

Product Line

Inspiration / Focus On Lolita Kisama Designs

Fashion That Has History To It

Though believing in and valuing all kinds of existing fashion styles, because of their originality and creativity, Lolita Kisama Fashion and Accessories does not intend to represent a specific fashion style, but rather carries on an own created, unique fashion and accessories line. However, we are highly influenced by, and therefore known for, our Japanese, Visual Kei and Gothic Lolita inspired Fashion. The reason why our designs tend to lean toward these styles is our personal love and passion for Japan – its history, culture, language, but most of all: it’s lifestyle – entertainment, music and fashion.

Imagining to be in the middle of Japan, among people of all ages, dressed up in simple yet extrem, strange, daring, but always unique styles ?! Whether if kawaii, elegant, classic or modern, all of them find a way to freely express themselves - beyond any limits; without the fear of being rejected by society. This beautiful dreampicture of reality is what inspires us so much to honor Japanese (street) fashion. The greatest strength about Japanese, Visual Kei and Gothic Lolita fashion is their consisting elements of previous fashion eras, so that one can say that Japanese fashion is partly influenced by world’s fashion from West to East. Lolita Kisama wants to move one step further and now cross cultural boundaries. We believe that all of us have the potential to do so through music and fashion, and that is why it’s so important to us to reach so many people of so many different races fashionably and musically. If people of different origins share same interests such as music and fashion, why not sharing tolerance and respect, as well?!

Fulfilling Everyone’s Needs And Wants

Opening the very first page of our online catalogue- What do you see?

Our selection offers a wide variety of products, ranging from apparel such as: blouses, jackets, pants, T-Shirts, tops, (Kitty) sweaters, etc. to accessories such as jewelry, handbags, hats, scarves or make-up products and more! It’s the usual and common things that everyone should have or must have in life. Our desire is to absorb and meet all customers’ wants and needs with our products, so that everyone can easily find something that suits them.

Lolita Kisama – The Manufacturer / The Brand

Well, now to the more interesting part: Moving closer to the screen, there are “Lokisa”: Meow Knit Hats, Belt Purses, Mini Candy Tophats, Kitty sweaters, Konpaku Ties, Cat Collars, ( Ghost Skull ) Face Masks,… ?! Probably the first time that you have heard these names, isn’t it? Absolutely right, because these products are not being offered anywhere else except at Lolita Kisama. As a manufacturer from the United States, our greatest strength is that we continually deliver innovation and ideas to produce unique products and designs – concentrating not to develop products that turn out to be fads, something that gains popularity very quickly but loses it quickly afterwards. Lolita Kisama offers high quality and reasonable prices. Best seller products, such as our Lokisa Meow Knit hats and Lokisa Belt Purses are popular for their good quality fabric that we use, Lokisa Designer T-Shirts for their original designs and good quality print. Some products, such as our Mini Candy Tophats, are even handmade.
Our manufacturing working force from the USA incorporates personal heart into our work and proudly puts Lolita Kisama’s individually stamp on it. “Lolita Kisama - Made in the USA”.

Clothing / Accessory Sets

Isn’t that the greatest? To browse through our online catalogue and have so many products, so many styles, so many colors, so many options, so many deals, etc. to choose from?! But, you might be someone that got too overwhelmed by our catalogue, now asking yourself: “Wait, would this Face Mask fit better to my new pants? Should I rather buy the grey hairextension or the red one? Is this haircirclet with the bow cute enough for my rainbow shirt and pink shoes? What should I buy?! What should I buy for “him”?! What should I buy “her”?!…” If this is your case, we have the solution! Lolita Kisama offers a great variety of (Visual Kei / JRock) fashion sets, that are displayed as ready-to-wear. Once purchased, there should not be any more worries about whether your accessories match or not, whether you look good or not! You must be wondering yourself now: “There must be a catch to it!” Correctly! It’s that the total cost of each set is price-reduced, that you can save up to 40 % or more! (;

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Grab Bags

Lolita Kisama Grab Bags are creative bags of different styles ( Asian Lolita, Decora, Gothic Lolita, Visual Kei ) that are filled up with apparel and / or accessories (jewelry, handbags, hats, scarves or make-up products etc.) as a surprise.

The customer can choose between two sizes: “Medium” ( with a content value of $35 but only cost $15 ) and “Large” ( with a content value of $45 but only cost $25 ). The bags are tremendous in value and packed with unique items.

Not knowing what is inside until buying one and opening it- getting totally hit by the incredible good stuff- what a fun and fair deal is that?!

Go for it if you want Christmas or your Birthday happen more than once in a year!
One of the best gifts that you could purchase for your friend or for yourself,if ever you should ask yourself: “What should I buy?!”

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