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Dead as Disco is so fucking funny and bizzar to me, especially from the perspective of Charlie's band mates.

Like, imagine finding one of your friends dead. You and the rest of your band break up-all of you selling your souls to become star idols and barely speaking to one another. Then ten years later that same dude ressurects from the dead somehow, and beats the everloving shit outta you before then trying to convince you to join the band again.

#benny dead as disco #dead as disco #hemlock dead as disco #prophet #prophet dead as disco #rori dead as disco #dex dead as disco #rori

55. gothic lolita (gosu rori)

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gothic lolita —summary

gothic lolita is a highly structured, elegant fashion subculture that originated in Japan. it combines the hyper-feminine, modest, Victorian and Edwardian-inspired silhouettes of the broader lolita fashion movement with the dark, macabre, and melancholic themes of western gothic style. It emphasizes a doll-like appearance, immaculate coordination, and high-quality, lace-heavy garments. here is a breakdown of gothic lolitaaa!!!!!!!!!

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origins & development

emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s in the Harajuku district of Tokyo, Japan.

heavily popularized by the Japanese Visual Kei music scene, most notably by Mana, the guitarist of the legendary band Malice Mizer, who coined the term "Elegant Gothic Lolita" (EGL).

rooted in a rebellion against mainstream Japanese societal expectations of youth fashion, choosing historical elegance and alternative expression instead.

spread globally through anime conventions, J-fashion subcultural meetups, and dedicated independent indie brands.

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clothing & accessories:

bell-shaped skirts

A-line skirts

structured petticoats

high-necked, ruffled Victorian blouses

long sleeves

bell sleeves

jumperskirts (JSKs)

one-pieces (OPs)

heavy cotton

velvet

jacquard

dark, ornate prints

cathedrals

crosses

bats

chandeliers

ornate headwear

rectangular lace headdresses

mini top hats

large elegant bows

knee-high socks

thigh-high socks

often trimmed custom lace

cross prints

platform rocking-horse shoes

chunky Mary Janes

lace-up Victorian boots

lace parasols

bat-shaped purses

silver cross jewelry

elegant lace-trimmed bloomers

makeup & hair:

porcelain, matte foundation base

soft, round doll-like eyeshadow

deep plums

muted pinks

dark browns

neatly applied eyeliner

prominent top and bottom eyelashes

muted rose

deep crimson

dark berry lipsticks

perfectly styled hair

ringlet curls

straight hime-cuts

princess cuts with heavy straight bangs

twin-tails

hair is typically kept in natural dark tones

platinum blonde

deep burgundy

colors:

solid pitch black

stark white

deep navy blue

midnight blue

rich wine red

burgundy

oxblood

forest green

deep violet

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music

Visual Kei

Symphonic rock

Darkwave

J-rock

Gothic metal

Neoclassical

artists: Malice Mizer, Moi dix Mois, Kanon Wakeshina, Ali Project, Yousei Teikoku, Phantasmagoria

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movies, anime & manga

Kamikaze Girls (Shimotsuma Monogatari, 2004)

Rozen Maiden (2004)

Death Note (2006)

Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji, 2008)

Gosick (2011)

Psycho Gothic Lolita (2010)

Nuigulumar Z (2014)

X-Cross (2007)

Peep "TV" Show (2004)

Carole & Tuesday (2019)

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fashion magazines & brands:

Gothic & Lolita Bible

Moi-même-Moitié

Innocent World

Atelier Pierrot

Alice and the Pirates

Putumayo

Black Peace Now

fandoms / communities:

international J-Fashion (Japanese Fashion) communities

local "comm" tea parties

anime and manga convention subcultural circles

doll collecting communities (such as Super Dollfie and Pullip)

similar aesthetics:

victorian goth

romantic goth

haute goth

steampunk goth

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