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 Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:55 pm
This thread is dedicated to Japanese street Fashion...from here on out I ban the the use of "Harajuku girls" because that not what it is called.
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Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:58 pm
♥What is Lolita?♥ Lolita is a very hard style to define, but in my opinion what really defines it is it's childlike innocence and old-fashioned elegance. It's distinctive style is most obviously from the Victorian and Rococo eras, but you will see a lot of influence from the Edwardian period and even some 40s and 50s American clothing styles - any time period in which fashion was elegant and beautiful. The bell-shaped skirt provides the typical silhouette, but it is neither what makes something lolita nor is it required of all lolitas. There is no one item of clothing or a color or trim that embodies all that is lolita - it is a unique aesthetic that's hard to perfect. To some there's a lifestyle attached - not only wearing the clothes as often as possible but also taking part in lolita activities and following a certain code of etiquette - but to others it is merely a clothing style. Lolita can be an escape from the mundane, or an attempt to return to a more innocent time in life. It's something a little bit different to everyone, but what lolitas have in common is a shared desire to wear really awesome clothes. Lolita fashion is : # Cute. Even the most gothic or deconstructed lolita maintains that cuteness. # Youthful. This could be tied into the cute factor, since cute is generally applied to more young/youthful people and things? This can especially be seen in the number of outfits that incorporate elements seen in school uniforms like schoolgirlish plaids, sailor collars, etc. Even the most mature lolita styles seem to retain the feel of youth. Youth, however, does NOT necessarily translate into very-young-girl-style. Compare Angelic Pretty to Mary Magdalene or BabySSB to Victorian Maiden. # Feminine. It's pretty self explanatory to me. But examples can be the emphasis on curved lines, soft fabrics, and typically feminine motifs such as hearts, flowers/floral prints, and butterflies. Punk lolita has the least of this element, but I think it's still there. I think the line between "just punk" and "punk loli" can be seen partially in whether or not strong feminine elements have been incorporated. # Detailed. This does NOT necessarily mean all loli is frilly or elaborate. There seem to always be little details in lolita clothing that make the outfit, be it pintucks, matching laces, embroidery, ruffles, shirring, richly textured fabric, unusual collar or skirt shapes... I could go on and on. But little or nothing is ever left plain. Some exceptions to the plainness are certain pieces from brands like Atelier Boz or Moi Meme Moitie, but one could argue that the details there are the very crisp, very clean lines of the garments, the very "rich" fabrics and trims. # Deliberate. In lolita done right* all the elements are carefully matched to each other, the outfit is planned; even the punky side of lolita looks like you deliberately and carefully matched pieces cobbled together from a war zone. ^^ Lots of lolitas have mix and match style wardrobes, *but* the empasis is on the "match" part of that. There is often careful attention to the lines of the outfit, the flow of colors and patterns, etc. # Not overtly sexual. There is a sensuality and flirtatiousness in this fashion, and occasionally innuendo, but I think most would agree that the traditional style/clothing itself is not overtly sexual. The only time I have seen overt sexuality described as part of lolita fashion is _here_, in the description of "erololi." This is the only time I've seen the term erololi. The community seems split between people who feel overt sexuality has no place in the fashion and don't seem to consider erololi part of their view of the lolita world, and people who feel that excluding all clothing that could be said to be sexualized constitutes elitism and excessive purism. The people WEARING the fashions may be utterly chaste and modest or extremely sexual, however. ♥What about Nabokov's "Lolita"? Isn't that where the term "lolita" comes from"?♥ Yes and no. There is no simple answer to this and you can probably argue it for hours all to no avail. Yes Nabokov popularized the term as a name for a young girl, but there is no indication that the Japanese borrowed the sexual connotation of the word as well. Most lolitas will protest a Nabokov reference, but others see a sexual side side to the fashion. Like all other facets of lolita fashion, each person has a unique perspective on the word itself, so rarely is it beneficial to argue it at length. If anyone has some articles on the subject I'd love to add them.
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:24 pm
The Anatomy of a Lolita Outfit and different styles of and/or related to lolita is posted here Lolita Outfit Anatomyand Lolita and others heart Gothic Lolita...Gothic Lolita is not subset of gothic fashion...it is called gothic to represent the dark qualities of the dresses (I.e. black, crosses)  heart Sweet Lolita (the opposite of gothic...outfits usually have candies, cakes, children's toys, etc on them)  heart Classic Lolita (between Sweet and Gothic...classic is a more grown up version of the two. Colors are usually subdued and more mature)  heart Punk Lolita (Punk Loli is just that Lolita with Punk elements)  heart Ero lolita(this version of loli is most looked down upon b/c theres is noting erotic about being a child...most outfits include fetish materials like leather, collars,high heeled shoes, garters and fishnet tight. Dresses are considerably short and more revealing but not TOO much)  heart Wa Lolita (combines traditional Japanese clothing with Lolita. Chines Qipaos and Korean Hanboks are also used) 
OThER LOLITA Themes heart Sailor Lolita/Pirate (self Explanatory)   heart Guro Lolita (Guro usually gives off the "Broken Dolly Look")  heart Country Lolita(A SUbset of sweet..it usually uses gingham prints, baskets, and straw hats)  heart Shiro and Kuro (Black And White) (Self Explanatory...these to subsets are usually seen in pairs)   heart HIme (Princess)(Subset of Sweet Lolita...The point is to look like a roccocoan princess...princess type dresses are used along with crowns and voluminous hair(like Hime Gyaru))  STYLES RELATED TO LOLITA heart Aristocrat(what a Edwardian Gentleman Would wear)  heart Madam(feminine version of Aristocrat..skirts are longer and more subdued then lolita)  heart Kodona/ Dandy/Ouji (prince) The male version of lolita...The point is to look like a Victorian boy or prince)  NEW UPCOMING STYLES OF LOLITA heart Steam Punk( (very hard to explain if you don't know SteamPunk wikipedia it) Mixing Steam Punk elements with Lolita)  heart Decora Lolita (Mixing Decora (see below) elements with Lolita)   heart Retro Lolita (50's style dresses and poodle skirts)    heart Cyber Lolita(Very difficult to pull of correctly... PVC, leather and neon colors are usually used)   
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:45 pm
If you would like to know more...here is the site I got my stuff from...it's pretty efficient and will tell you everything else you need to know Lolita Handbookand don't be discouraged...anyone can wear lolita...if you wear it correctly and modestly though...here is a great community of International lolitas on Livejournal Daily Lolita
And if you didn't read any of that....here is a basic rundown heart Lolita is not a costume/cosplay...please don't call it that heart Skirts should reach knee or stop at above the knee (even when doing erololi )
heart Beware of lolita elitists (don't take everything they say seriously)
heart dressing up as an anime character who is a lolita..is NOT lolita...it is a costume (i.e. Princess Ai, Chobits,Rozen Maiden,DeathNote)
heart wearing an Alice in Wonderland/Princess/French Maid costume...is NOT lolita...these costumes are usually made to look "sexy" and lolita is not these are crappy cosutmes manufactured out of polyester and other itchy fabrics(same thing with Gothic Faeries...this is an American theme...most Japanese tales do not have fairies in them)
heart Wear a petticoat (unless doing casual) don't unintentionally show your petticoat
heart Lolita is not sexy...it is innocent. Lolita's do not dress to impress men...they dress b/c they like it
heart Remember when picking an offbrand (burando) outfit..ask yourself...would a refined Victorian lady or gentlemen (for aristocrat) wear this...or would a little girl wear this (if the answer is no...put it back on the rack)
heart Don't let lolita elitists tell you that you HAVE to wear a brand to be lolita..it is good to have brand pieces...but if you can't afford...don't sweat it
their are other lolita like styles like country-kei or otome and ojou-sama...which was popular in the 90's...these styles have less frills longer dresses...and give the "little house on the prairie/anne of green gables" look.
...indie brands do still sell them...but they're exceedingly hard to get ...for more info go to...
Lolita Indies
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:59 pm
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:28 am
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Sugar_Coated_Malice Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:46 am
heart GYARU heart Gyaru is the japanese way of saying...Gal here we move away from Harajuku to tokyo's other fashion capitol...Shibuya!!! If you go there you can actually pay a group of gangurou to show you the gyaru lifestyle...they take you shopping...fix your makeup and then take pictures around the town...despite the preconception of "bad girls" they really are very nice people...they just like to go to the extreme in everything they do. There are many different types of Gyaru...but they all have three things in common..one, the love to go partying and learns organized dances called "para para". two, they all have tans...no matter how deep it is. three, they all like to have fun and take things to the extreme! anyway here are the different subcultures of Shibuya..warning:some of the styles are a bit outdated (people still practice it thought) the most current popular style is Himegyaru...which is explained below      AmuraA girl who chooses to follow the look of Namie Amuro...who is rumored to have started the kogal fashion trend with her tan skin and light brown hair and pre-disposition to wear tiny skirts and high boots. B-GyaruDespite popular belief B-Gyaru aren't trying to look like Black women, they are copying R&B artists who are predominately African American. The style is distinguishable only by a very dark tan(whereas Yamanba/Ganguro/Gonguro are mostly tan make-up or bronzer, the B-Gyaru tan is 100% permanent with upkeep of course) and the hairstyles which are mostly micro-braids, cornrows, and almost always extensions. RasutaRasuta/Rasta style is big in Japan so of course it is big in GAL style also, characterized by Jamaican flags, red-green-yellow, Bob Marley, and lots of straw handbags or hemp clothing. Not to be confused with B-Gyaru but can be sort of a spin-off also. Banba / BambaBanba BambaThe style is much more raaku (rock) than the previous gal styles. The style is characterized by fishnet and bright colors but most importantly high stiletto boots and as much streetwalker apparel as a gal is allowed outside of Las Vegas. Not to be confused with Manba, though the hair styles are very similar. A Banba can be classified by pale or dark skin depending on preference. The teased bee-hive-esque do seem to be a favorite (think Elvira) as well as the bright colors. Yanki The yanki style is typically combat or stiletto boots, loose pants, and a long jacket often a military one. This style can often can be confused with miruteri (milatary style) which was big during the fall of 05'. Baika / BozosokuBiker style is characterized by lots of black/bright colors, and leather, chains, and plaid. The style is usually isolated to Banba/Bambas, but there are exceptions. The style is surprisingly feminine and nods to the Vivienne Westwood-punk-bondage styles of the 70's/80's in the U.K. Light white panda make-up is applied to the corners as well as some black liner for contour. The hair is usually similar to banba style but can also be cornrows/braids/or faux-hawks. A popular follower of Baika style is Hiromi Endo who epitomizes it with her fierce expression and up until recently jet black hair...which is uncharacteristic for a GAL to remain raven-headed CocogyaruGyaru who love to wear cocolulu clothing GanguroModerately tanned gyaru. One of the first styles to emerge when "Kogal" began tanning more heavily and took the initiative to take contouring make-up (the white on the bridge of the nose and through the eyes) to a new level. They tend to wear GAL brands as well as whatever the new trend is. The hairstyles usually lean more towards soft waves or stick straight hair with plenty of volume or spiral curled ends. Fake nails are a must or at least some hint of a manicure. Footwear is seasonal, but I can tell you go-go boots and tube top skirts are out. Gonguro This style like Ganguro is taken up a notch. This style requires a super dark tan, super white contouring make-up, and white lipstick. Sometimes bleached white or silver streaked hair is also common. Ganjiro / Shiro GyaruThis style pertains to any GAL who chooses not to tan but follows all of the other gal trends. They even go above and beyond the call of duty to remain "bihaku"(beautifully white) and apply sun-block. Some ganjiro choose a light bronze skintone but never tan religiously. It's not the tan that makes you GAL it's the attitude and way of carrying yourself...as well as the fashions you tend to wear. Ganjiro can still be any of the previous fashions other than Gonguro and Ganguro, some even slick on orange make-up and pretend to be Yamanba for a day...many Yamanba are very pale under all the make-up. Kogyaru / KogalA high school girl who chooses to hinder her skin tone and hair color to go against standards set by her school to dictate what she wears or doesn't wear, kogal are set apart from others because of their need to stay "Kawaii" (Cute) ?and one step ahead of fashion trends. Mago-gyaru A girl not yet in high school but in junior high who follows GAL fashion.
Yamanba / YamambaThe early form of Manba, characterized by over the top make-up and stickers of popular Disney characters or cartoons as well as jewels or stick-on earrings. The clothing style is heavy "I just got back from Hawaii" complete with lei's on wrists, necks, ankles and even in hair. Thick Ganguro style "panda" make-up, and usually orange, hot pink, teal blue, blue or bleached white hair. The usual hairstyle is long with many multi-colored extensions with the common long on bottom short on top hairstyle that is all too frequent in Japan.
Manba / MambaThe updated version of Yamamba, is for the most part exactly the same only the make-up is much more powdery and blended better, and often the clothing is Alba Rosa, Cocolulu, and fairly non-beach related clothing. However, 4 inch strappy sandals and Capri pants are all too common. Romamba style that is too often called "Lolita Gal" but is rather Ro, as in romantic, and Manba who wear lots of pink and lots of lace. Romanba wear lots of Marie-chan and lots of pearls and flowers. Though similar to the idea of the Lolita Style. It is far from it. Typical brands are Pinky Girls and Liz Lisa. The skin tone is always very dark and the make-up is the same as Yamanba. OneegyaruA GAL who is typically in her early to mid twenties that has reformed her previously wild GAL style into a sophisticated, and understated form of Ganguro. Many oneegyaru still tan and dye their hair light brown or blonde but choose to wear labels like Louis Vuitton, YSL, and Chanel. HimegyaruMeaning Princess GAL it is a style characterized by pink make-up and long eyelashes as well as either tan or very light skin. Huge hair in a bouffant/beehive is practically the uniform. Himegyaru wear Liz Lisa typically because the brand sums up the style. Lots of fur and rich materials as well as lace and velvet are common. High heels are always a must, as well as a good structured handbag preferably white, black, or pink. Animal prints as well as rhinestones, roses, orchids, and other flowers. Pearl and cameo inlays and beadwork on nails is a big trend. Hair is teased up on top and curled tightly in spirals on the bottom. Hair color is always caramel, black, or dark brown. Rarely is hair dyed white and never unnatural colors. Casual Himegyaru can be confused with Oneegyaru.
Sentaa / Sentaa GuyThey wear the same Alba Rosa pants and have the same long lion manes teased up 4 inches. They wear the same make-up and even dress in tons of pink. One common difference is the amount of jewelry accosted by a Sentaa-Kun...usually tons of beaded "raver" bracelets or Madonna-esque jelly bracelets cling to their super tan arms. Flip flops are a must...flat ones. Korean GyaruAs of late there has been an onslaught of Korean girls copying the japanese gyaru style (which is funny because Korea hates Japan..and yet they copy them so much)...but then again...Korea hates everybody woohoo
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:26 pm
GYARU SLANG
Kimoi - This word literally means "disgusting". Kogals use it describe guys that they do not like.
Gangire - This means "really upset" or "just about to get so mad"
Maji - "Really?"
Maji-mukatsuku - "That really makes me mad" or "I hate that"
Pakuru - To steal
Chikuru - To tell on someone
All (pronounced "o-ru" in Japanese) - Staying up late or all night
Enjo, enkou - Prostitution or dating older men for money (from the word "enjo-kosai")
Geki-kawa - Really cute
Tenparu - To try to hurry
Kinpa - Bleached or dyed blond hair
Yabai - Dangerous
Owatta - Literally "It's over". Some girls, however, use it when they don't like a situation.
Ikemen - A good looking guy
Loose (pronounced "ru-zu" in Japanese) - Abbreviation for "loose socks", the ones used by schoolgirls in Japan.
Cho - Extremely. Girls use this word before another word, such as "Cho-kakkoii" (That's really cool)
Puri-cho - A notebook for sticking purikura (tiny sticker-pictures with frames around them). Taking these pictures even among adults is common, especially when they are with friends
Uchi-me - Myself ("uchira" means "us")
~makuru - To do something a lot (e.g., "asobi-makuru" means "to hang around a lot" or to "party a lot")
Nanpa - To ask a woman on the street for a date. This is a fairly common practice among young people in Japan especially in areas with a lot of nightlife. When groups of young men and women are hanging out, men will typically shout it to a group of girls or vice versa. (Warning: If you are a foreigner, do not try it)
Gyaku-nan - To ask a man on the street for a date (Short for "gyaku-nanpa" which means "opposite of nanpa")
Karui- A guy or a girl that hangs around a lot, sometimes at night and has lots of girlfriends or boyfriends. using http://www.freedict.com/onldict/onldict.php, I found that to also mean light (adj), non-serious, minor
Asondesou -Another word for "karui"
Ikebu - Ikebukuro
Uzaberu - pocket bell
Kimpa - blonde hair
Keita - cellular phone
Kerompa - Blonde long haired man
Sonipura - Sony Plaza
Tawareko - Tower records
Cho LL - Super-love love
Choyagamo - Get damaged
Cho YM - Overly highly motivated
Choberigu - Super very good
Choberiha - Super very Happy
Choberibu - Super very blue
No pro - no problem
Naru Ra - Narcissisit
B.A - A bad attitude
Pitch - PHS
Buya - Shibuya
Famima - Family mart
V - Fan of v6
Bukuro - Ikebukuro
Pongi - Roppongi
Ronge - long hair
Wakattingu - meaning of understanding
Chokomba - are very out of condition
CB - awkward person
Amura - Girl who is conscious of Namie Amuro
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:46 pm
heart hime gyaru style DEBUNKED! heart since HimeGyaru is th emost popular style in gyaru fashion right now(most of the other fashion's like ganguro aand manba are dead or very little people still practice it)...it is a little lolitaesque but not to be confused with it's counterpart...Romanba...which is dead (it was pretty much the same thing as hime is now..but it was way more frilly, outlandishly colored, and required way more tan and makeup)          I don't know...I think it's kinda cuteI think it's safe to say a lot of girls that love and are into the Lolita style often migrate over to this style because it's what they are used to(frilly, pretty, and girlie). However, sometimes it's not known or maybe taken in to consideration what this style is really about. Hime Gal style is a young woman's elegant sophisticated style, and the casual style is sometimes confused with Onee Gyaru style. First, let's start off with what the Hime Gyaru style is meant to look like: A young woman who's parents are well off. She is stylish and delicate and has lots of time to primp and have her nails and hair done and probably sleeps on the best satin sheets! She likes the finer things in life, furs and jewels. She could even be mistaken for royalty perhaps. Everything is feminine, ultra lush and high class. That being said, it's a look that takes place in the modern day, a Hime gal is up on the latest trends and probably has many rich handsome young men taking her out for fancy desserts and champagne in His luxury car, and is buying her things from Bvgalri to show his fancy of her. The key point is that she is a young adult, not child-like like a Lolita. Hime Gyaru is NOT Lolita's big sister. Key points of this style: There are a few things that set this style apart from Onee gyaru and Lolita style. * Hair * Make up * Nails * Accessories Hair: This is a biggie...no pun intended. We all pretty much know that gal hair in general is BIG. But hime hair is set apart by just HOW BIG it can be sometimes. ALTHOUGH this is not to say that hair must always be huge, long, and curly all the time. Generally for more formal looks it's this way, but not all the time. For the casual looks these things definitely do not hold true. * Color-Most people think that very light blond or orange are the only way to go for the Hime gal. However, this is not true, Loads of gals have dark blonde, light to medium brown and even completely black hair. As long as it looks well groomed and perfectly styled! * Cut-You don't have to have the stero-typical 'hime cut' but a cut that is stylish and gal and somewhat versatile. * Styling-This is important! The style should look a little to a lot over done, yet still stylish and chic. This is a girlie style and it's about excess...so when you make a 'poof' at the crown of your head, really get it up there! Don't just make a little one and think it's ok. BE IMPRESSIVE!! * Accessorize-It's not just for the outfit! Place a flower, a ribbon and/or bow, a sparkley and or jeweled brooch/barrette. Make it PRETTY!! Make up/Nails: Hime Gyaru WEAR MAKE UP and lots of it. This is something that some ex-Lolita's sometimes have a problem with. While Lolita style is about looking naturally pretty and child-like. Hime Gyaru wear stylish gal make-up which includes lots of eyeliner, eyeshadow, perfect and cleans looking skin, soft 'gal' eyebrows, and soft glossy lips. It's also a very good thing to get circle/colored contact lenses if you are doing this style because not only are they just stylish anyway for all styles: they also help achieve a pretty 'doll' look. * Nails-Make them over the top with feathers and/or jewels and charms. Any thing sparkley, jeweled, or glittery. Strong or soft colors...anything goes as long as it looks like it took a long time to do. Right now pointed seems to be very popular with the Hime style, but round and square are also still alive and thriving. Clothing/Accessories: Again think lush and stylish. Finer more expensive fabrics. Even jeans are allowed. However colors are usually pretty soft. Browns, blacks, light/soft pinks and purples, greens, and of course white and creams. Usually very loud electric colors aren't used, but I wouldn't say they are totally out of the way if used sparingly. Even the jewel tones that are very popular this season are popping up in little pieces here and there. Just remember to think proper and well brought up chic when wearing that denim mini skirt! smile
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:51 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:16 pm
The gothic and lolita bible in english is now in stores go buy it!!!!! xp
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:16 pm
The Japanese Rave Scene   Someone pm'd me and was interested about the japanese rave scene so here is a rundown about the rave scene in general since the japanese rave scene is the same as america...REMEMBER YOU DON"T HAVE TO DO DRUGS TO GO TO RAVE>>>THAT IS A HORRIBLE STEREOTPYETypes of Ravers The following are loosely defined stereotypes generated by the rave community. They are generalized, inconclusive, and are not necessarily complete or current. * Club Kids - the self proclaimed "original" ravers and nightlife circuit attenders, predominantly a major urban center (New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, etc.) culture type. Most club kids came from the early gay and house music scenes, many are transgender or crossdress. The most famous examples of "club kids" would likely be Michael Alig, the convicted murderer and subject of the 2003 movie Party Monster, or RuPaul, arguably the world's most famous drag queen. * Candy raver, Candykid or Kandikid - often wears brightly colored and child-like fashions such as day-glo wide-leg pants (aka phat pants), black light-reactive or glow-in-the-dark bracelets/necklaces, fur pets and t-shirts featuring cartoon characters. Candy ravers or candykids wear homemade bracelets and necklaces made of plastic, glass, or felt beads or candy. They are often found exchanging or giving out small gifts. These small gifts will usually be hugs, toys, glowsticks, CDs, necklaces, bracelets, and/or candy. * Junglist - refers to a sub-culture of the rave scene defined by drum and bass and jungle music. Many Junglists detest mainstream rave music and prefer darker and deeper vibes. Many junglists differentiate themselves from 'ravers' owing to the public/mass media connotations of the word. Many junglists dress in a more militant or urban fashion: many wear either hip hop influenced clothing or camouflage / military influenced clothing. Junglists are generally seen as more jaded, angry, and aggressive than other ravers but that’s not always the case. This term died out in the UK circa 1996, and its continued use amongst certain Americans generates a degree of amusement amongst the British contingent. In addition, UK fans of drum and bass / jungle are only to happy to term events 'raves' and describe themselves as, if not 'ravers', then most certainly 'going raving', 'going to a rave'. Camouflage is definitely a fashion 'no-no' in UK drum and bass clubs / raves, as is any military clothing. * Dark raver or Graver - the raving equivalent of a goth. Gravers tend to wear darker clothing and makeup and frequent events called dark raves. Like Junglists they tend to enjoy darker music and atmosphere. There is some overlap between the dark rave scene and the industrial and EBM scene. "Traditional" goths occasionally hold distaste for gravers, as they prefer dark electronic music, or "electrosludge" as detractors have termed it, over the more traditional gothic rock. Some go as far to say that bands popular with gravers are causing decay in the goth subculture by flooding scenes with more easily produced music. * Cyber Raver - Sometimes considered a hacker, but in the rave scene they are somewhat of a mix of a candy kid and a graver. They will often wear the baggy pants with straps and accessories common to the graver, but they choose the tight or loose fitting colorful shirts of the candy kids. Unlike most gravers they do not think themselves too good to dance, but in contrast they indulge in the feeling of the music and dance to their heart's content. They generally wear some "candy" and/or bead-based jewelry, but not an abundance noteworthy of the candy kids. They tend to choose colors more somber than the candy kids, but brighter and more lively than the gravers do. Some carry a stuffed toy and other peripherals that would mark the candy kids, but also wear the spikes and straps common of gravers. Some cyber kids, like candy kids, give hugs/candy/toys/etc. to people for no apparent reason. UV-reactant hair extensions, often made of plastic, rubber and/or yarn, are very common to both female and male cybers. * E-tard A primarily pejorative or derogatory term used to refer to ravers under the obvious or apparent influence of illegal drugs, most commonly ecstasy, but may also apply to people affected by acid, 5-Meo-DIPT and/or GHB. The term is actually a play on the word "retard," where the "E" (short name for ecstasy in many regions) replaces the "re." E-tards usually dress in the style of Candy Kids and can often be seen sucking a pacifier to calm the teeth-grinding side effect of ecstasy use. They may also prefer to settle far away from the music in calmer and more soothing areas known as "roll piles" (also known as "cuddle puddles," or "chill rooms") while under the effect of the drugs. * Goaheads or psytrancers, a subculture that grew out of raves that is centered around parties which primarily play Goa trance (outdoor parties are usually preferred among Goaheads). These kind of ravers are generally more "hippy"-like in dress and philosophy, and sometimes prefer to distance themselves from the "rave" scene, avoiding the term "rave" when referencing their parties and culture, even though there is some crossover in philosophy, music, and origins of the subculture. The psytrance scene tends to be especially cosmopolitan, with many major multi-day festivals being located in foreign countries with no local psy-trance scene (e.g. India, specifically Goa, the namesake of the genre, even though very few locals have an interest in the music which bears the name of their province) and even when there is a local interest in the scene there tends to be a disproportionately international crowd. This scene is larger than other rave sub-scenes in some countries such as Israel, Brazil, South Africa, Japan and Scandinavian countries, although there are smaller scenes in many other countries. heart heart heart heart heart heart heart heart heart Dj Sisen is probably the most prominent figure of the japanese clubsscene...he is also a model for Takuya Angel and works there are on Saturdays (so if you're in the neighborhood one day...stop by to say hi)   When asked in an interview about the Japanese rave scene DJ Sisen (who is a prominent figure in both japanese fashion and the japanese club scene) he replied "Compared to Europe, the Japanese club and gothic scene seems very childish, in good and bad ways. In Japan, being cute is a part of clubbing and most of the audience is female. Gothic Lolitas, in particular, are active clubbers. It's nice to notice that in Europe men also have the courage to dress up; in Japan their clothes are a lot more subdued"
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