[ Poll ] The OFFICIAL Visual Kei/J-Punk Thread

ARE YOU VISUAL?

Yes. c:

100.0%

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Total Votes: 2061

[Tuxedo Douche]

Welcome to the Visual Kei/J-punk Fashion Thread!
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After lurking F&S for quite awhile now, I've noticed there is no VK/J-punk thread. And no, the japanese fashion threads don't count, because all japanese fashion =/= visual kei/j-punk. It's a broad enough fashion to deserve its own thread. 4laugh


Onto what this thread is about! Visual Kei and J-punk! Now, Visual Kei IS NOT a genre of a music. It quite literally translates into "visual style", and although the term is also used to label bands, ie: "visual kei bands", VK is not a type of music. It is merely the way a person dresses. Visual Kei focuses heavily on the visual aspect (lol). Funky hair, bright hair colors, flashy clothes, and whatnot. Over the years, the visual kei style has changed in certain areas and trends are coming and going. The punk style has also been integrated into the VK scene. Though, I will refer to it as j-punk, because j-punk and western punk are different, and I'm also not going to have people come in here and be like "THAT'S NOT PUNK LOL". But anyway. :'D The entire scene is diverse, ranging from bright, happy, visual kei-- something I'd refer to as oshare kei, to a more dark-gothy VK, and then onto a more j-punk inspired VK.

This thread will be here to discuss Visual Kei/J-punk-fashion trends, the brands, showing off outfits, asking and giving advice and so on.

I do have to say something, though---
I believe we all can be civilized in here, and so if I see you even hinting at trying to start drama in here, I will immediately put you on my block list.
I will not tolerate drama s**t in the least bit, and I hope you can appreciate my request and we can all get along. :D
Other than that, please follow the ToS and we're all cool with eachother. cool

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[Phenomenon]

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I'm going to show you some pictures so you get a feel for what the style is about, if you don't already know. Now, the pictures should not in anyway make you think, "Oh, to be VK, I need to look like this", or lead you to believe you must do it a certain way for it to be right. This is not the case--- but the pictures will help you get a feel for the whole point of the fashion. SO.. JUST BARE WITH ME. xD


Visual Kei



Notice how each of the styles are different in their own way, but still have similar elements.
Layered and choppy hair, flashy clothing and accessories, expressive makeup.


Visual kei [often shortened vk] has several sub-genres, as well, that have emerged within the last few years or so:

oshare kei



Oshare kei is the "cutesy" version of vk.
Brighter colours, cuter accessories, but still keeping with the general vk look.
Makeup often consists of bright and/or glittery eyeshadow, jewels around the eyes, and long, fake eyelashes.
Hair is usually dyed bright colours and/or blonde.

eroguro kei



Eroguro is short for "erotic grotesque".
It is exactly how it sounds: things like eyepatches, bandages, and fake blood are used.

angura kei



Anguro, short for "underground", is a style of vk that incorporates traditional Japanese themes into the look. Things like kimono, yukata, and Japanese folktales are used.


J-punk



Not to be confused with Western punk, J-punk takes punk elements and mixes it with the VK style. It's essentially a more toned-down, everyday vk look.
Lip piercings, several ear piercings, leapard prints, safety pins, thrashed fishnet stockings, creepers, bandanas, and chains are most often seen.

This is a great way to go if you want to have a vk style everyday, as complete vk really isn't conducive to school and work environments.






A final word of advice...
You might want to keep in mind...if you try full-out vk and...well, fail, people aren't going to be sugary-sweet about it.
Black lipstick, white-face makeup, Halloween-store wigs, scarves around your nose, and eyeliner swirlies aren't vk.
Avoid 'em like the plague if you want to be taken seriously :D

We're always happy to help you out with your outfits, makeup, and hair, so please don't hesitate to ask.

[Tuxedo Douche]

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Publications That You May Find Helpful
The following are Japanese magazines that may be helpful to you if you want to try to pursue a VK/J-Punk look. All are available at JBox.

Cure

This magazine labels itself as a "Japaneseque Rock and Visual Styling Magazine". It includes pages upon pages of different J-Rock bands. There is also a section that gives step-by-steps on how to do VK makeup and hair. They often include previews and modeling of J-Punk brands. Past issues have included posters, but they have discontinued this feature.

Shoxx

Similar to Cure, but focusing more on the bands rather than the styling. It includes even more pages than Cure and includes a poster of the cover band.

Kera/Kera Maniax

These two are Japanese fashion magazines. They not only include J-Punk, but also styles like Lolita, grunge, and more. It features models wearing the latest lines, as well as "street snaps" -- photographs of people around Tokyo wearing the latest fashions. Kera Maniax also often includes special "extras", like stickers and patterns.

Gothic & Lolita Bible

While more often known and used in the Lolita subculture, this "mook" (a cross between a magazine and a book), can also be helpful for those interested in J-punk. It shows the new lines for various J-punk brands such as Putumayo, Hiderock, and h.Naoto. VK artists and bands such as Mana, Hakuei (Penicillin), 12012, and An Cafe often model. Every issue includes an extra such as stickers, a poster, or postcards. A different pattern is also included in every issue.

[Phenomenon]

Here is a list of brands and stores popular in the vk scene.
Don't feel limited by these! In fact, thrift stores are an incredible place to get great finds.


Starred stores ship internationally.


Algonquins
alice auaa
Banana Fish
Black Peace Now
Candy Stripper
✩Closet Child's Punk Store
Deorart
Doc Martens
Double Decker
h.NAOTO
HELL CAT PUNKS
Peace Now
SEX POT ReVeNGe
Sexy Dynamite London
T.U.K.
Vivienne Westwood

**more editing to come**
this post is not complete
I accidentally deleted all the links, so I have to find them again >__>;;

[Endearment]

-subscribes-
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heh I`m really tired right now I`ll post first thing when I wake up .__.
Btw I like your banner 3nodding

[hotel aftershow]

SO GET THIS.

I was just a-surfing through the forums, and scrolling down yr first post.

AND I SEE VIVIENNE WESTWOOD. =o! hella awesome. hella.

yeah. just thought I'd share that with...the world. o.o

[Tuxedo Douche]

.Romantik Wreck.

-subscribes-
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heh I`m really tired right now I`ll post first thing when I wake up .__.
Btw I like your banner :3nod

Woo!
Thankyouu. 4laugh heart

[Phenomenon]

cherrychoke

SO GET THIS.

I was just a-surfing through the forums, and scrolling down yr first post.

AND I SEE VIVIENNE WESTWOOD. =o! hella awesome. hella.

yeah. just thought I'd share that with...the world. o.o

-laugh-


I really want a Vivi ring. and pendant. '___'

[Tuxedo Douche]

cherrychoke

SO GET THIS.

I was just a-surfing through the forums, and scrolling down yr first post.

AND I SEE VIVIENNE WESTWOOD. =o! hella awesome. hella.

yeah. just thought I'd share that with...the world. o.o

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD IS A GOD....DESS.
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[!S.h o k o r a C.a n d y]

Ohmyohmy.
<33

[Tuxedo Douche]

!S.h o k o r a C.a n d y

Ohmyohmy.
<33

The visual-ness is bringing the people in. heart

[hotel aftershow]

Phenomenon

-laugh-


I really want a Vivi ring. and pendant. '___'

I want a necklace. -tear- and shoes. and bag.

...yeah i'll stop now.

[ljthegreat]

T.U.K <333

[Tuxedo Douche]

Phenomenon

BUT OF COURSE~~ |D


yayayay my SEXPOT is on it's waaaay e we

I wanna order moar sexpot. :[ :[


I need a fxxking job.

[!S.h o k o r a C.a n d y]

xD

Yes,
yes it iss.

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