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Ume at Chijmes (Singapore) during dusk
Chijmes was once the building of Convent Holy Infant Jesus St Nicholas,
which is a Catholic Girls' School. The colonial building is now restored and converted into a place for fine-dining experience.

:: Gothic Lolita Culture ::

Gothic & Lolita is a relatively young subculture which dates back to 1997. There are different variations of the Lolita look and the Gothic Lolita is only one variation. The other looks are the Classic Lolita and the Sweet Lolita.

One of the major influences of the Gothic & Lolita look is the "Visual Kei", which are Visual Rock bands. Male members of the band often wear makeup and feminine clothing. This popularised the Gothic & Lolita look iand brought about a fashion revolution

West wing of Chijmes (Singapore)

The Gothic Lolita Twins ... Peaz and Ume. They are hanging out not in Harajuku, but in High Humidity KL.

During the weekends, youths will hang out in the Harajuku to show off their latest Gothic Lolita fashion. This is viewed by many as an escapism from the daily monotonous life as well as a way to gain attention.

Although the word "Gothic" is present in Gothic & Lolita, it is widely differentiated from Goth. Instead, Gothic & Lolita is like a stylized emulation of Victorian style clothing.

Due to its uniqueness (morbidness to some), the Gothic & Lolita genre has become well established and is to stay for a period of time.

Chiffon makes a lovely Lolita gal. She is not too Goth, just pale with light makeup. She wears a velvet dress inspired by Classic Lolita dresses in the Gothic & Lolita Bible magazine.

This photo is taken at the Front door of the Jubilee Clock Tower in Penang (Malaysia).

{Chiffon photos can be viewed here > Just Chiffon , Season for Velvet}
{ Black & White Blythe photos can be viewed here > GothLoli }

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:: Good References on Gothic & Lolita Culture ::

- Any Gothic & Lolita Bible magazine you can get hold of.

LINKS
- Kyshah Hell, 'Elegant Gothic Lolita',
http://www.morbidoutlook.com/fashion/articles/2002_07_gothiclolita.html,
( Accessed 20th July 2005)
- 'Encyclopedia: Gothic Lolita', http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Gothic-lolita,
( Accessed 20th July 2005)