Aristocrat (fashion)
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Example of a Moi-même-Moitié product. |
Aristocrat (or
Madam when referring to the feminine version of the fashion) is a Japanese fashion that is inspired by what is thought to be worn by European
Middle Class and above status persons in the
Middle Ages and by fashion worn by the
upper class in the
19th Century. The fashion includes long sleeve blouses and shirts, long skirts, corsetry, pants and dresses that are styled similarly for men and women, since it is centered on
androgyny and elegance. The fashion is usually seen as a mature version of
Lolita and is usually worn by people in their twenties and beyond. Make-up, when worn with the fashion, is on the darker side, may be heavy and can be worn by both genders.
It is often mislabeled as
Elegant Gothic Aristocrat, which is a brand label created by
Mana for one of the lines in his
Lolita and Aristocrat fashion brand
Moi-même-Moitié. While never used in
Japan to decribe Aristocrat style as a whole, it is often mistakenly used in Western Lolita culture.
Subcategories of the fashion include:
*Erotic (Ero) Aristocrat: A more revealing version including lace and lower necklines.
*Gothic Aristocrat
*Sweet Aristocrat: Usually features pastels, light colors and a lighter feel.
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Lolita fashion*
Gothic Lolita*
Elegant Gothic Aristocrat*
Madam (fashion)*
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