Dress
Designer
Kazuko Ogawa
Fall 2008
Synthetic sateen, lace, and satin
Museum purchase
Object number2008.48.1
The Elegant Gothic Lolita style first appeared in Japan in the 1990s, as a dark variant of the Lolita style. It has influenced a number of western designers.
DescriptionBaby doll style minidress of black synthetic sateen with puff shoulder, draped poof skirt, and black lace and black satin bow trim: round neckline with double layer black lace collar; extra long full length sleeve, with puff shoulder; two tier black lace cuffs with multiple black satin bow detail; skirt pleated at waist, falling to multiple rouched poofs at hem with multiple satin bow detail; poof created with elastic shirring; attached self sash ties at R and L side; above knee lengthCollections
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