Japanese street fashion

From City Scene, published on 26 August, 2007

Loli-Pop - Auckland Museum's Loli-Pop exhibition (15 September to 18 November) explores one of Japan's fashion sub-cultures, the Gothic Lolita phenomenon.

Auckland Museum's Loli-Pop exhibition (15 September to 18 November) explores one of Japan's fashion sub-cultures, the Gothic Lolita phenomenon. Curator Kathryn Hardy Bernal says the Gothic Lolita style is defined by fashions inspired by the Rococo, Romantic and Victorian periods, with adherents demonstrating a preference for bloomers, petticoats, pinafores, ribbons, ruffles, bonnets and parasols. The exhibition features garments created by AUT University fashion staff, photographs of students modelling the outfits, and images taken here and on the streets of Tokyo. Phone 309 0443 or visit www.aucklandmuseum.com for details.