Category: street snaps

Street Snaps: Kawaii Meets Art and Fashion at Japan Society

Sketch of the Time After Time capsule art project for New York City.  Will debut later this year.

Last month, I went see Sebastian Masuda spoke on his artistic journey as well as the history and “real” meaning of Harajuku fashion at Japan Society.  Often people who are not familiar with Japanese pop culture think that “Harajuku fashion” is a definitive style of dress, similar to the silhouette of Lolita fashion.  Masuda says this is not the case but rather it is more about self-expression – so each person that has been captured in Fruits and Kera is expressing their style than a group style.

He also announced later this year he will be debuting another “time capsule” art project in New York City like he did at Art Basel Miami sometime in May.

Check out all the fashionably kawaii people I saw that night!

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LBC: Who Inspires You in Lolita

Rufflecon

This will be a bit cheesy, but honestly the answer to whom I’m inspired by is all of you!  Since starting Lolita and the City and deciding to cover conventions and eventually creating my own version of “Street Snaps”, I’ve seen so many personal styles.

Rose Boudoir Tea Party
Tokyo Rebel/ Baby, Stars Shine Bright Opening
Sebastian Masuda Meet & Greet in Bryant Park
Japan Expo 2013

It gives me great joy seeing meet new people and see what they do with the basic guidelines of Lolita fashion.  Which in turn, inspires me to challenge myself with new styles and new outfits – appreciating the fashion and the passionate community.

Of course this is my own personal answer, check out below what other people’s inspirations are:

Street Snaps: Rufflecon 2014

In October 2014, I attended East Coasts first convention dedicated to alternative fashions. From Lolita to Gothic to Steampunk. It was a great sight to see everyone pulling out all the stops when it came to their outfits.

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For more photos please check our Facebook page where I’ll be rolling out batches in the coming weeks.

Street Snaps: Secret Rose Boudoir Tea Party

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a grand tea party in Baltimore hosted by the lady behind Moss Marchen. Held in the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Baltimore, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to meet some 90+ fans of Lolita fashion.  While Otakon was occurring that same weekend, a good portion of people had attended just for this event alone!

It was certainly a grand affair which everyone pulled out all the stops when it came to their coordinates. I was very impressed, overwhelmed and blown away by the entire well-dressed crowd.

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Street Snaps: ConnectiCon 2014

ConnectiCon is the main convention for Connecticut Lolitas to attend. And where there are Lolitas, I must attend!  It’s a small group but it’s growing.  I saw familiar faces and saw how they’ve grown into their own individual style. But I also saw people take “cosplay” and make it more like fashion.   

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Street Snaps – Tokyo Rebel/Baby, the Stars Shine Bright NYC Store Opening!

It was a momentous day on Saturday, July 19th.  Tokyo Rebel and Baby, the Stars Shine Bright opened its doors for business, attracting Lolitas and Japanese fashion lovers (and awe struck passerbys) far and wide (some as far as Canada!).

I managed to take a few girls in line who wanted to dress their best for the special occasion.

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Street Snaps: 6%DokiDoki in Bryant Park

Sebastian Masuda, founder of 6%DokiDoki posing with fan.

Last month,  Sebastian Masuda took a trip to NYC and mentioned on his Facebook that he would like to meet some of his fans.  He picked Bryant Park as a meeting place, and I decided to meet people that are inspired by 6%Dokidoki.

It was an intimate affair of around 30-40 people.

Of girls who wanted to show off their latest prints.
Apples on the Green.

This girl traveled all the way from Philly just to meet the man himself.
Theme of the day was pearls.
Two fans waiting to just bask in his Harajuku aura.
The fashion of the day was “Harajuku Kawaii.”
Peace and Dollar Signs. 
Two friends basking in other people’s Harajuku inspired fashion.
A close up of her blinged out RHS.
Majority wanted to see Masuda, but most just wanted to meet others who appreciated the same fashion sense.
Peace and Scoodies.
Carnivals and Planets.

Peace Out.

Street Snaps: Japan Expo USA 2013

School’s in Session in Jaegertown.

Went out to the West Coast last weekend and stopped by first Japan Expo USA.  Although I only had my phone, I did manage to capture a few pictures.

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Hats and Treasure Maps.

Cosplay of main character of Amnesia (otome game).

Black Icing Dancing Cake.

Black and Pink Candy Violet.

Booth Lolita.

Butlers from Cafe V.

To infinity and beyond.

These girls were hanging out by the pool.

Minty Cat (and alpaca) Lady.

Florals are always classic.

Charming couple I spotted after the masquerade.

Gothic and Gold.

Booking it in Haenuli.

More Haenuli in Red.

It’s all about the Iron Fist zombie bag.

Kawaii Carnival

Nice day for biscuit bags.

Maruq shop girls were passing out fliers.

Princess Knight.

Sweet and Fairy Kei.

Pink and Blue.

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Showing off their regular style.

Walking in Wa-Lolita

White and Red make good friends.

Wonder Party and Marchen Ribbon.

Street Snaps: ConnectiCon 2013

It was my first time going to Connecticon and I had a great time.  Not only was it a nice break from the larger cons, like NYCC or Otakon, it was just as fun with plenty to do.  I was quite surprised by the amount of fashion statements for such a small convention.

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Lolita Fashion and Life panelists: the girls behind FYeah Lolita and Ramble Rori.

A grey day for Lolita.

Lavender Daydreams and Dream Sky.

Bears and Stripes.

Strawberries and Bear.

Kyary fan.

A Vintage Chess Story.

Just smelling the roses.

Sweet Cult Party

A mori day to you.

Misty Sky at Night

Precious BoyStyle.

Cosplay and fashion come together with this lady’s sea-like kimono and handmade Going Merry hat.

Caro-chan lets the demon come out.

Casual Lolita.

Saw her at AnimeBoston,  does she pull off Gothic so well?

Can’t beat down a broken doll.

No lumps about it with Her Lumpiness.

Classic in Lady Sloth.

Life’s Sweet Essentials in her latest coordinate and DIY bag.
An old but good Emblem.
Last-minute dresses are fab when you have a good attitude.
This Lolita stole the blue box. Guess where it is?

A touch of sweet.

Queen of Hearts.

Cinderella Jewelry

Last photo of the night. 

Seamtress who sewed her fandom a dress.

Star Trek!

Chess Story’s Mariage L’Amour.

For once, I end the con with Magic a la Mode.

Street Snaps: AnimeNext 2013

AnimeNext was fill with all kinds of fashion. From Lolita to casual to more Lolita. Chess Story’s Starry Night Angel and Baby’s Strawberry Pie lucky packs were popular, as well as a good smattering of gothic coordinates (The weather was perfect for it — not too cold, not too hot).

These are in no particular order, please enjoy!

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