The Tea Party Club lolita group caused somewhat of a stir today when well over 100 frilly lolitas descended upon the V&A museum to see the new Kitty and the Bulldog display. As I blogged last month, the exciting display is part of the British Design Season and looks at how British design has influenced the beautiful Japanese lolita street style.
I was so excited to go to today's meet and see the exhibition, and it didn't disappoint. It showcases popular lolita sub styles such as classic, sweet and gothic but also more unusual ones such as punk. The garments on display are from renowned lolita brands such as Baby the Stars Shine Bright and Moi-même-Moitié and as curator Rupert Faulkner said in the Hyper Japan event panel the craftsmanship is of an incredibly high quality. As we gazed through the glass there was some definite coveting occurring.
My favourite thing about lolita fashion is how happy it makes me. I will confess to not having been the happiest of bunnies under exam stress but as soon as I slipped on my wig and petticoat this morning I just wanted to twirl around in delight.
Thank you so much to Kyra of the Tea Party Club for organising the meet and to the V&A for being so accommodating to us today. I had the most wonderful time and am looking forward to visiting the exhibition again before it closes in January 2013. The V&A museum is open daily 10:00 – 17:45 and until 22:00 every Friday
12 comments:
I love your outfit! Love the wig! All of it :) and I am definitely going to that exhibition! Thanks for sharing :) xx
AWESOME! I had no idea there was a Lolita fashion exhib on at the V&A - well definitely have to check it out sometime!
xx Charlotte
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Super cute outfit! I love lilac. I unfortunately didn't make it to the meet but from what I've read on Facebook it seems as though it was a great day :) xxx
You look adorable! I especially love the minty lavender wig :)
Such lovely photographs!!! The displays look wonderful, I'm hoping to go and see the exhibition next week :)
x<3
What a wonderful sounding exhibition! Glad you had a good time - I think the most important thing about any fashion is that it makes you happy - if it doesn't then you are doing it wrong!
Your outfit is so lovely, & you look gorgeous. You make me want to get my loli gear back out & wear it again! Haven't in so long. xx
My daughter (9) and I read your blog together, you are officially her idol :D When she saw your outfit in this post she was like "Wow. I totally want to be her!" <3
This is just adorable! You look amazing, love the colours! I really quite want one of those wigs now, I have no idea when I'd wear it tho! Super excited to go down & see the exhibition now I've seen this sneak peek too! :)
Love the whole look- especially the wig! I need more wigs in my life for sure!
Gorgeous! Japanese street style is amazing! I wish I could go to the exhibit!
You look absolutely amazing in Lolita! I'd love to see that exhibit too.
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