Lolita Fashion

Miss Katherine Rose discovered Lolita Fashion in 2009 and its taken her to places she’d never imagined to go to! She is running her Lolita Fashion blog therosesaresilent.blogspot.co.uk for over two years now, writing down her journey through Lolita fashion and her adventures on the way.

She is moving on in her studies of fashion&clothing and to become a professional designer! Her dream is to move to Tokyo and surround herself with its inspiring and unique street art, and to experience the culture that brought some of the most original innovations in fashion.

What is Lolita Fashion?

Lolita fashion is an alternative style that originally comes from the Harajuku district in Tokyo. Its influenced by historical fashion; primarily Rococo and Victorian children’s wear but also has references to other periods in time. It has a very distinct silhouette; a poofy skirt in either a bell (like an upside-down ‘U’) or A-line (wider at the bottom than the top, like an ‘A’- although it is important to know that this is a lot more voluminous than the standard A-line skirt you’d find on the high street). Modesty is important, everything from the top of the arms to the knee is covered- and headwear is always used, the standard being the large ‘Alice’ bows while other kinds like headdresses of varying detail, hats and flowers are also commonly seen. Materials wise, only good quality fabrics and lace are used to avoid looking like a costume. This is because lolita fashion is, in fact, an everyday street fashion that many wear during their daily lives, although it is so ornate that you may not think that initially. It is also important to note that it, despite the name, has no connections with the novel by Vladimir Nabokov. It is a fun style to wear and has a myriad of sub-styles to explore, so there’s something for everybody!