If you asked me what I’d like for Christmas…it would be either a trip back to Japan…
…or a jacket from Alice Auaa – in my opinion the most exquisite gothic lolita designer today.
I LOVE this top of hers that I bought from Closet Child, in the cobweb fabric for which she is best known:
Alas, the cost of her work is totally out of the reach of the everyday gothic lolita gal. This is why I bought the top secondhand, as Closet Child is a store that sells great gothic lolita designers like Alice Auaa, Black Peace Now, Algonquins, BTSSB, Vivienne Westwood etc pre-loved, at more affordable prices.
Every single time I go to Japan, whether Tokyo or Osaka, I visit the store and try things on. Just this last visit I tried on these gorgeous jackets, but in houndstooth not tweed:
alas my bust (puny as it is by western standards), just proved a little too big.
Here are 2 versions of the jacket I almost bought. You have to see it in person to appreciate it fully; the wool is so thick and plush, the design so chic. And, fashion-forward as ever, she has incorporated Balmainesque pagoda shoulders to the garment (and I ADORE pagoda shoulders).
and the longer coat version
The stand-up collar is amazing – you can bend and manoevre it around to make different shapes.
But again, the size proved a problem, even though I’m only 156 cm tall with a 34B bust. The bit that’s supposed to sit under the bust, came only 3/4 down mine. So taller people would have no hope.
And there are other items I just drool over…
and skirts, jumpsuits, blouses and pants as well..
I love the originality and assymetry of some of her work
Not to mention amazing shoes and boots
And don’t get me started on the accessories.
If you’d like to buy some Alice Auaa and cannot get to Japan, you do have a few options.
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One is the Marui One webstore – they have a section devoted to Alice Auaa, although the selection is not as extensive an instore. Conveniently, it is in English.
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You can shop at Closet Child online – they have an International Order guide in English to help you fill out your order.
* I do a post on Tokyo gothic lolita fashion shopping here,
mention Marui One in this post from Halloween and another here,
and Closet Child here, in my Shinjuku post,
i-socks gothic lolita fashion store in Malaysia here,
have a lolita fashion shoot here, aww, just go check out my tags for more 🙂
mention Marui One in this post from Halloween and another here,
and Closet Child here, in my Shinjuku post,
i-socks gothic lolita fashion store in Malaysia here,
have a lolita fashion shoot here, aww, just go check out my tags for more 🙂
For more on Alice Auaa:
Some other useful links about Japanese and lolita fashion generally:
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the brands/store list from lolitafashion.org, of those that ship internationally
- La Carmina’s website and blog and Gothic Lolita Shopping Guide
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description from Japanese Lifestyle
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Morbid Outlook and its much discussed article on Elegant Gothic Lolitas.
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Clothing Drop sells pre-loved GL clothing
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Tokyo Rebel’s take on it
If you are ever in Tokyo or Osaka, you MUST check out Alice Auaa stores. Not only are they works of art in themselves, but the clothes are just to die for.
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