From my observation,the Gothic Lolita fashion trend was misunderstood by some as a dark and rebelling trend,while actually it portrayed elegance and cuteness.Most GothLolis,especially young women were trying to react against the growing exposure of the body and skin.It was never about getting men's attention.
Now that the fashion world has been rapidly evolving,Gothic Lolita trend seemed to look so yesterday and replaced by the Ageha and Mori trends.
Ageha are for those who intends to look nothing like themselves and more like a living Asian doll,while the Moris are those who adores nature and call themselves the Forest Girls.Both trends' followers have caught the attention of fashion setters all over the world,and even the New York Times covered the issue last year calling the situation as "Cult of the Living Dolls in Tokyo".
I personally find the trends pretty intriguing and obtrusive,especially the Agehas.
No girls in this world despise dolls,except tomboys,so the idea of Ageha seems to be interesting.All you hafta do is apply makeup that specify the elements of a doll such as big alluring eyes,long thick lashes and pale ivory skin,put on hair extensions that will add volume to your hair,and lastly,dress yourselves with layers of laces,volumed skirts and net stockings.
Who doesn't wanna look like these two?!They're adorable!
But the Ageha trend itself has evolved too.Now,the girls preferred sexy and lacy lingeries or ruffled miniskirts with high stockings to complete their look.Again.not to attract the men's attention but to achieve the doll-like look.Although you might think that they look pretty appealing in those outer fit,most of them admitted that they actually guys away from them as Japanese guys prefer a more natural looking girls.The dollier they look,the more their dating life suck.They usually spend most of their yens on makeup stuffs,hair extensions and outfits,and will never leave their house without layers of foundation,fake lashes and hair extensions.
I've actually seen and met these cool Ageha trend followers in Tokyo.They looked exactly like living Barbie dolls and from that moment on,I wished I could live a life in Tokyo and transform myself into 1 of the Agehas.I have a fiance so I don't think chasing guys away would be a problem for me.After all,your partners are supposed to love you no matter what,even if you choose to look like a living doll.Hehe =D But if I were to apply the trend while I'm living a life in Malaysia,there is only 1 possibility that just might happen.All judging eyes will be on me as I walk along,either in an adoring stare or disgusted roll.Haha.
Anyway,Ageha,Mori or GothLoli,when it comes to fashion,you have the freedom to express it in your own way.You shouldn't feel intimidated with any judging eyes around you as you're dressing for yourselves,not them.Either its revealing,cute or sophisticated,you decide.Nobody has the rights to say anything about it.Perhaps I should consider applying the Ageha doll-like look on my wedding day....Hmmmm.....
