Tokyo's Lolita subculture thumbs nose at men

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Badsey at 09:38 AM JST - 6th August

with all the male interest in Lolita sub-culture(by evidence of these posts), I'm sure Lolito sub-culture is not far behind???

Does this mean Lolitos (guys) wear dresses and have frilly umbrellas also?
BigRobu at 10:04 AM JST - 6th August

would have been nice to include some pictures to go along with this article
bebert at 12:27 PM JST - 6th August

I like the look. It's charming and refreshing. There is a lot of diversity within the style, so it allows for more individuality than the name would suggest. The clothes are expensive, which is probably why many girls buy parts of their outfits second hand or make them by hand. As long as they are having fun and feel good about themselves, no harm is being done and they're cute to look at.

There is a Lolito(male) culture. The look is dapper and feminine, sort of like a European prince from the 18th Century.

Pictures

would

have been nice. Here is a link to a so-so gallery from wikipedia. http://ziza.ru/2008/06/07/novoevejanejaponskojjmodyHarajukuFashion71foto.html
AlfGarnett at 12:34 PM JST - 6th August

What is all this about? I am an old man from England. i thought lolita was an under age temptress.

What is this all about? I am only just learning about things in Japan lately, `cos me granson is going to work there soon.
KaptainKichigai at 01:38 PM JST - 6th August

Just more social retardation in one of the worlds modern Gamoras. Fashion of any sort is lame, from Hip hop to cowboy to Goth to trannie to punk to Elvis. Shallow minds filling the vacuums in their lives with possesions and image. A complete separation from the spiritual and lofty. Sad....just sad.
kimigano at 02:08 PM JST - 6th August

If it's being reported on, it's mainstream.
dennis0bauer at 03:10 PM JST - 6th August

they are right it doesn't atract men it atracts Otaku's always fun to see these guys oogling lollicon figures while the real deal stand a few meters from them :p

Oh and Mana (Ex-Malice- mizer) was about the first that promoted the style and he is Male!
KissMint at 04:24 PM JST - 6th August

Someone help out Mr. Garnett with a succinct explanation... My brain's tired right now.
zzonkerr at 06:28 PM JST - 6th August

Mr. Garnett, take a peek here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Lolita
toolongheremaybe at 09:34 PM JST - 6th August

SmithinJapan, well said.
SiouxGirl at 03:39 AM JST - 7th August

I live in an area where there's strict conformism in dress, style, thought, music, etc., also meaning no gays or non-christians, so I support anyone who expresses their own personality and style. Don't like it? As long as they're not committing a crime, ignore them and get on with your life.
imagawa at 06:42 AM JST - 8th August

SiouxGirl

"also meaning no gays or non-christians,"

Sorry but I just have ask, where the hell do you live?!

Smithinjapan

Why should anybody take against Lolitas? They are harmless, mostly silly cute, sometimes very odd, but always harmless. Leave the girls alone they are doing what they enjoy & they are NOT telling you how you should live. Alot of the clothes they make themselves so they not spending stupid money on stupidly expensive bags & whatever else. They are fun & they can make the streets fun & interesting too.
gamera at 07:23 AM JST - 8th August

I like the "Cowardly Lion" look. Big mane of hair with a bow and bright lipstick. Bert Lahr would be proud. http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/cowardlylion.jpg
Zolt at 12:23 PM JST - 8th August

Lol, my first encounter with the gosu-loli style was way back in 2002, and that was a group in harajuku led by a 1m90 male. freaky
emimi at 03:02 AM JST - 9th August

As someone who participates in this fashion, I can actually support this article (in general). Some of the descriptions are not exactly accurate, but as this was not written by someone involved in lolita fashion, it is acceptable.

Instead of dressing "sexy" (Japanese gyaru fashion), girls flocked to lolita fashion. It has historical roots in many periods (Rococo, Edwardian, American 1950's, etc). It is modest, and that's the main point. It is in no way associated with the true definition of lolita. Unfortunately, the Japanese have a habit of taking words out of context and meaning (ahem, Kanji anyone?) and creating their own meanings.