Elegant Gothic Lolita

[Petit Lucille]

WARNING: about to get really cruel-sounded here.
I must be, for I won't lie.
I adore the look when used with delicate clothes, and details.- I mean not TOO custome-like and it only seems to go right on baby-faced people. But maybe it is only my view point. I like costumes, specially if you look taken out from a Burton film- but not if it is halloweeny-like!
If this sounded violent, my apologizes.
I am planning of doing myself a black velvet dress that would be a usual post in this thread

 

[purplelucrezia]

This website was posted in the egl community, and I am in deep love with their dresses... *sigh* http://www.le-ciela.com/A-B.html
(That second picture is of a headress, which Gothic Lolitas often wear).

 

[purplelucrezia]

Another outfit from the label, I like the detail of the collar.

 

[purplelucrezia]

You can see some of the historical inspiration here...

 

[purplelucrezia]

These dolls, called Dollfies, are really popular with Gothic Lolitas. I have seen them a lot in the various communities, the owners will often put a lot of money into these objects. Apart from being named and given an individual personality, the elaborate clothing and even the dolls themselves are usually a major investment.

 

[utopia]

the dolls kind of give me the creeps.

loving the historical inspiration used in some of those dresses, and the craftsmenship...I'm fascinated by this because this whole gothic/lolita thing is so closely related to the realm of historical costuming, except these people take elements of that, reinterpret it, and actually wear this stuff. not for me at all, but I find the creativity inspiring.
the full dresses themselves though look more like they belong in a V&A exhibit than on the streets. very costume-y as a whole.
the stuff is so beautiful though - I'm particularly enchanted with this bodice:

 

[purplelucrezia]

Originally posted by utopia@Nov 17 2004, 06:38 PM
the dolls kind of give me the creeps.

They freak me out too... Which I would normally like, but I don't get all the enthusiasm around them. I would so much rather just cloth a human being!

 

[Petit Lucille]

The white haired one looks like devon

 

[purplelucrezia]

Originally posted by maskedmannequin@Nov 16 2004, 02:48 PM
How were razorblade kiss?
I was interested in seeing them, but I'm too far from where they gig...

[snapback]434627[/snapback]​

I've unfourtunately never seen them in person, only over the internet.

 

[utopia]

I've come up with some more elegant gothic lolita clothes to fall in love with, from http://www.victorianmaiden.com/... I'm so enchanted.

for the bonnie EGL lass

 

[purplelucrezia]

Not outwardly Gothic Lolita, but this editorial was very much what the style is all about.

 

[purplelucrezia]

From Numero magazine, photographed by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello. The hair is by Cyril Laloue.

 

[snickerdoodles]

Purple, I absolutely love those pictures!! Lovely!!!!

 

[purplelucrezia]

More...

 

[purplelucrezia]

Originally posted by snickerdoodles@Dec 6 2004, 11:36 PM
Purple, I absolutely love those pictures!! Lovely!!!!

[snapback]454418[/snapback]​

I thought that they were pretty awesome myself.

 

[utopia]

the grey bustled miniskirt from the first set of pictures is stunning. thanks purple!

 

[michii102]

not to go off topic, but i love gackt from malice mizer
hes soo cool looking

 

[purplelucrezia]

Originally posted by utopia@Dec 7 2004, 09:45 AM
the grey bustled miniskirt from the first set of pictures is stunning. thanks purple!

[snapback]454769[/snapback]​

You're very welcome.

 

[Erzébeth]

hey purple, who are the models? they're good

 

[purplelucrezia]

Originally posted by Erzébeth@Dec 9 2004, 02:16 AM
hey purple, who are the models? they're good

[snapback]457727[/snapback]​

Her name is Lily D, she's a newer model. B)