San Francisco
will see an exciting new addition to its fashion boutiques this fall
with the addition of a line of clothing from Japanese designer
h.NAOTO.
NEW PEOPLE,
San Francisco’s première destination for all things Japanese, has just
hosted an event to celebrate the debut of the fashion line, which was
previously only available for purchase in Japan. Many of
h.NAOTO’s designs
fall into the category of “gothic lolita,” which is a term that may be
commonplace in Japan, but is still considered a niche in the United
States. You may not be sure what you are looking at if you spot a woman
wearing doll-like clothing, highly detailed accessories such as
patterned stockings or ruffled cuffs, small hats, and long curled,
flowing hair. Does she carry a small purse with handles? Does her
clothing seem as if it’s come from another century? You’ve seen your
first Lolita. – -
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