白い月

jinix asked:

This might be a weird question but sometimes I see kimono lolita and have to wonder how it's viewed by the general population of Japan? Is it seen as a homage to traditional clothing or a bizarre corruption? I assume those who know of it view it as a costume or fringe fashion rather than a legitimate style of dress.

thekimonolady answered:

The truth is, outside of those who are fans of it, Lolita fashion in general is looked at sideways by most of Japan and not seen as a legitimate style of dress to begin with.

So kimono Lolita (usually called Wa Lolita), from what I’ve seen, is just seen as the same kind of strangeness with a Japan-flavored topping. I don’t believe most see it as disrespectful or bizarre, though.

Elements of traditional Japanese culture echo throughout modern culture in many ways here. You can buy Hanshin Tigers yukata, a holographic glitter obi, or cheesy “sexy time” satin bathrobe “kimono”, all made by Japanese for consumption here in Japan.

Another example is the “yukata dress” style that has become a popular, acceptable choice for young girls to wear to summer festivals. I saw a big display of them in my local department store yesterday. Getting back to Wa Lolita, does the silhouette look familiar? ;)

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/kyotorurihinagiku/9294/

Their popularity isn’t at all because of the Lolita = young girl connection or an acceptance of Lolita fashion, I believe, but rather the power of cute paired with a chance for “special occasion/non-normal clothing” and a style that lets kids run around like crazy unencumbered by normal yukata.

Generally speaking, Japan enjoys blending its traditional roots into the modern world and having fun with it. The issue many people would have with Wa Lolita fashion isn’t the Wa, it’s the Lolita.

vorpalgirl

Ahhh the link, the link! Click the link, they’re adorable ~! <3

I wish they made those in adult sizes, because WANT.

thekimonolady

Hi, I’ll be your enabler for this evening. *sliiiiides out a few links*

A couple of stores do make them, actually! If you don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for brand “Wa Lolita” looks here are a few adult women’s “yukata dresses”. I haven’t seen adult women wearing them here but I’m not in a major metropolitan area this time around.

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/dreamv/item/516162/?s-id=borderless_browsehist_en

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/dreamv/item/516163/?s-id=borderless_browsehist_en

jatisrose

You have no idea what you’re talking about. Do you even live in Japan? You may know about kimono, which is awesome, but don’t make assumptions about other styles of clothing, ESPECIALLY one as popular as egl, sweet lolita, and other gothic Lolitas. Saying they’re not a legitimate style is crazy, especially if you don’t live here and see shops specializing in it everywhere.

Stick with what you know.

See, that’s what the app is perfect for.

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