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October 19, 2016

Is Larme The New Gyaru?

I, personally, would like to think so. There's several similarities.

Larme is a pretty new style/culture among the female yout of Japan. It all started with a magazine. Literally called Larme. Began around the fall of Gyaru which I think, is what helped produce it's success.

It's pretty hard to describe the true core to Larme fashion but oddly enough, you know it when you see it. Again, considering it all started with a magazine, it's hard to truly define it. But, like Gyaru, it's predecessor, sub styles are becoming available.

Larme, I think is for the slightly older Gyaru. Maybe not as old as the Gyaru that maybe follow brands like Emoda, Lip Service, Murua etc. but for the Gyaru that were probably in their late teens early 20's during the decline. So I feel this trend is perfect for that lost, former Gyaru.

The first I ever seen of the Larme style was the brand Swankiss and didn't even know it! I've always loved it and thought it was different and unique. The models were super different too~

Ever since that discovery I didn't see the style until maybe about the past year with this whole Tumblr thing. With the pastels, chokers, frills and crosses and ugh, etc! I thought that maybe the Japanese have stolen that style from those Tumblr girls but as usual, most often, that's not the case.

The Models.

Then I started noticing certain models becoming super popular and I started seeing them everywhere. Risa Doll being the main one. That's a huge similarity with Larme and Gyaru. With Gyaru we have Sakurina, Tsubasa, Alisa etc. Now we have the newcomers. Risa, Katou, Hikapu etc. which also have a cult following as well.

The Brands.

As mentioned above, Swankiss is one of the first, if not the first to really capture Larme fashion. Now I think there are tons of Larme style brands. Rose Marie, Bubbles, Nile Perch even Gyaru brands are turning into Larme kei or it's easy to incorporate into Larme kei like Liz Lisa, One Spo, Avan Lily etc.

Usually, I've noticed, these newer Larme brands are bit on the pricier side. But, like the Larme trend, it's for the young, working girl that likes to treat herself to beautiful, quality made products. So, the fashion is a bit expensive but obviously beautiful but luckily, like Gyaru, easy to replicate.

One thing I've noticed, unlike Gyaru, there's accessories brands popping up with the Larme style and I think that's very convenient.

All in all, I really wanted to elaborate but I think I might save a lot more information for another post, Larme has developed a huge following, even I'm starting to really incorporate it into my look. But, there's definitely gonna be a part two to this post coming soon.

May 1, 2016

Fig&Viper Wishlist.

Credit to Fig&Viper.

Will be updated periodically.

April 19, 2016

Fig&Viper Lowkey Shutting Down!?!

Fig&Viper by the fabulous queen Alisa Ueno is one of my favourite Japanese Gyaru brands next to Cocolulu & d.i.a.

I was recently browsing through the amazingly informative The Universal Dolls blog and Ive just noticed a few tidbits here and there mentioning a probable fall of Fig.

Im honestly shocked because its a fairl new brand especially compared to the others and without it there would be no such thing as NeoGal.

Is it expensive?

Yes.

But what Japanese label isnt.

Although.

Considering the style is famously seen on Tumblr and called so many things like soft grunge, pastel goth whatever the fuck, you think itd be such a hit.

Wrong...?

Because of this styles huge popularity you can get these basic aesthetic pieces from better known expensive brands like Unif, or at extremely cheaper prices.

She hasnt been advertising it the best no, but even Ive been disappointed with a lot of pieces lately because it looks like expensive dupes of shit Ive seen before.

Still though.

I love the brand and the creator.

Looking at the new BAD brand, it looks great! Miss Sayoko Ozaki models for it as well. I personally havent looked deeper into the clothing or prices but it might not be helping Fig much at all. Its also kind of irritating that the creator DJ Amo DJs at the same residency that Alisa does a lot...has me thinking.

Im hurt and will dig deeper because but Im also excited to see the new cntributors to the NeoGal movement.

August 18, 2015

FIG&VIPER Pick-Up Items Of The Week. NEW SEGMENT

Hey guys!

I decided to start a new series of segments. 

I wanna focus on my favourite Korean clothing brand Stylenanda, my favourite cosmetic brand, Nanda's 3 Concept Eyes and my favourite Japanese clothing brand Fig&Viper by Alisa Ueno.

Pick-Up basically means the items to watch and get your hands on.

Each week, I'll be featuring a couple of new and my own personal favourite items to get from each of these brands. 

Each brand will have its own post.

I'll also be featuring their new collections and lookbooks!

Links to get the items will be embedded in post!

I will do more brands on request.

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A little late but...

Season S/S 15

Goodgirl Or Nah

Who IS She?!? She's so fricken hot man.

FIG&VIPER SPRING COLLECTIONは
ゴルフやテニスウェアにインスパイアされたポップなモチーフや、パステルカラーを取り入れたGOOD GIRLと、90sファッションをベースにGOLDラメやシアー素材を加えてストリート感があり
且つモードなBAD GIRL。
エッジィでセクシーに、そして可愛く、、、１人の女の子に潜む相反する２つのスタイルを提案します。

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