2010.50.2

Object: Ensemble

Brand: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright (Japanese)

Date: 2009

Medium: Pink and white cotton, white lace, pink and white satin, white acetate, pink grosgrain, and patent leather

Country: Japan

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 2010.50.2

Description18th century inspired pink and white lolita dress ensemble consisting of pink and white cotton dress with white lace trim and mock stomacher covered with pink bows, and detachable mock watteau pleat at back, two white crinolines, a white lace and pink ribbon headpiece, pair of white lace cuffs, white knee socks, white ballet style toe shoe lace up shoes

Label Text:Red, white, and pink are Japan’s favorite colors (in that order) and have played an important role in Japanese culture. But pink’s greatest impact came during the late twentieth century, with the rise of Japanese girl culture. This is not the pink of cherry blossoms, but rather a “cute” pink, drawing on ideas of childish femininity.

In Collection(s)

2000s

Exhibitions:

Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color
Japan Fashion Now