Dead as Disco is so fucking funny and bizzar to me, especially from the perspective of Charlie's band mates.
Like, imagine finding one of your friends dead. You and the rest of your band break up-all of you selling your souls to become star idols and barely speaking to one another. Then ten years later that same dude ressurects from the dead somehow, and beats the everloving shit outta you before then trying to convince you to join the band again.
forgot to post these yesterday but pride Rori from Castoff as well as pride Bracelety, Gaty, Saw, Toothpaste, Fern, and Rose! (Will make more later)
plus some rainbow shrimps and prawns! :D
55. gothic lolita (gosu rori)
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gothic lolita —summary
gothic lolita is a highly structured, elegant fashion subculture that originated in Japan. it combines the hyper-feminine, modest, Victorian and Edwardian-inspired silhouettes of the broader lolita fashion movement with the dark, macabre, and melancholic themes of western gothic style. It emphasizes a doll-like appearance, immaculate coordination, and high-quality, lace-heavy garments. here is a breakdown of gothic lolitaaa!!!!!!!!!
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origins & development
- emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s in the Harajuku district of Tokyo, Japan.
- heavily popularized by the Japanese Visual Kei music scene, most notably by Mana, the guitarist of the legendary band Malice Mizer, who coined the term "Elegant Gothic Lolita" (EGL).
- rooted in a rebellion against mainstream Japanese societal expectations of youth fashion, choosing historical elegance and alternative expression instead.
- spread globally through anime conventions, J-fashion subcultural meetups, and dedicated independent indie brands.
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clothing & accessories:
- bell-shaped skirts
- A-line skirts
- structured petticoats
- high-necked, ruffled Victorian blouses
- long sleeves
- bell sleeves
- jumperskirts (JSKs)
- one-pieces (OPs)
- heavy cotton
- velvet
- jacquard
- dark, ornate prints
- cathedrals
- crosses
- bats
- chandeliers
- ornate headwear
- rectangular lace headdresses
- mini top hats
- large elegant bows
- knee-high socks
- thigh-high socks
- often trimmed custom lace
- cross prints
- platform rocking-horse shoes
- chunky Mary Janes
- lace-up Victorian boots
- lace parasols
- bat-shaped purses
- silver cross jewelry
- elegant lace-trimmed bloomers
makeup & hair:
- porcelain, matte foundation base
- soft, round doll-like eyeshadow
- deep plums
- muted pinks
- dark browns
- neatly applied eyeliner
- prominent top and bottom eyelashes
- muted rose
- deep crimson
- dark berry lipsticks
- perfectly styled hair
- ringlet curls
- straight hime-cuts
- princess cuts with heavy straight bangs
- twin-tails
- hair is typically kept in natural dark tones
- platinum blonde
- deep burgundy
colors:
- solid pitch black
- stark white
- deep navy blue
- midnight blue
- rich wine red
- burgundy
- oxblood
- forest green
- deep violet
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music
- Visual Kei
- Symphonic rock
- Darkwave
- J-rock
- Gothic metal
- Neoclassical
- artists: Malice Mizer, Moi dix Mois, Kanon Wakeshina, Ali Project, Yousei Teikoku, Phantasmagoria
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movies, anime & manga
- Kamikaze Girls (Shimotsuma Monogatari, 2004)
- Rozen Maiden (2004)
- Death Note (2006)
- Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji, 2008)
- Gosick (2011)
- Psycho Gothic Lolita (2010)
- Nuigulumar Z (2014)
- X-Cross (2007)
- Peep "TV" Show (2004)
- Carole & Tuesday (2019)
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fashion magazines & brands:
- Gothic & Lolita Bible
- Moi-même-Moitié
- Innocent World
- Atelier Pierrot
- Alice and the Pirates
- Putumayo
- Black Peace Now
fandoms / communities:
- international J-Fashion (Japanese Fashion) communities
- local "comm" tea parties
- anime and manga convention subcultural circles
- doll collecting communities (such as Super Dollfie and Pullip)
similar aesthetics:
- victorian goth
- romantic goth
- haute goth
- steampunk goth