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rainedragon Ā· 1 year ago
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Mini Lolita Fashion History Lesson: MILK
Today, MILK is generally known as an 'otome' or 'girly' brand, and many of their modern items don't look like what modern lolita think of as lolita.
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A recent MILK collection However, in the late 80s and early 90s, MILK was considered to be one of the quintessential Lolita brands.
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1990s lolita wearing MILK In a 1994 zipper interview about the history of lolita fashion the brand representative for MILK states "I think what is now called lolita fashion is the fashion that milk has been making for a long time."
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MILK was founded in 1970 by Hitomi Okawa (å¤§å·ć²ćØćæ). When Hitomi Okawa started as a designer there were not manyĀ DC brands yet and ready to wear fashion was really just starting to become more widespread in Japan.Ā Okawa attended an art university in Kyoto because of a love of drawing that started in elementary school. She used to draw illustrations of girls and make things like paper dolls. At the age of 11, she drew many pictures of the same clothes and changed the patterns (polka dots, checks, flowers).Ā She grew up the daughter of a doctor, in an affluent home where her mother would read magazines like Harper's Bazaar with 1950s and 1960s American fashion. She also looked at American fashion catalogs as a child, and cites this study of clothing in magazines and catalogs as her earliest sort of "studying" of fashion.Ā 
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50s/60s Harper's Bazaar In addition to drawing inspiration from the 50s & 60s Harper's Bazaar & American clothing catalogs, she also drew inspiration from military uniforms and how they have custom buttons and custom fabric and details like that, as well as current trends in London and Tokyo as the brand continued to develop. When she started however, she says that she was the only one making this sort of cute girly clothing in Japan and she felt like she had to make it because no one else was making what she wanted to wear.
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50s/60s Harper's Bazaar
After graduating fromĀ Seian College of Art and Design, Department of Design, she started MILK in Harajuku. She wanted to start in the coolest place possible, so she decided onĀ Central Apartment.
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MILK Shop Front in the 70s, Central Apartment
She had come to Harajuku when she was either in High School or her first year of University and had stood in the middle of the pedestrian bridge right off Harajuku station, and she looked down at Omotesando and thought "Here is the coolest place, I want to be here!", and that's why she chose that location. The Bridge doesn't exist any more, it was torn down in 2011. She wasn't aware at the time thatĀ Central ApartmentĀ was a popular place for creators, she just thought that street was nice and thatĀ Central ApartmentĀ was modern and cool. In a 2021 interview she confessed that she sometimes still goes up to the pedestrian bridge on the Yoyogi Park side and looks at Omotesando, and when she does, she feels the same way she did when she was 20 years old.
Central Apartment (原å®æć‚»ćƒ³ćƒˆćƒ©ćƒ«ć‚¢ćƒ‘ćƒ¼ćƒˆ) was initially an apartment complex built in Harajuku in 1958 at the intersection of Meiji-dori.Ā It was initially built for special international travelers like US military personnel.Ā In the mid 1960s/early 1970s, the lower floors were converted into stores with offices in the upper apartment floors.
The Coffee shop Leon on the first floor was a popular spot with creative people.Ā There were also shops likeĀ Mademoiselle NonnonĀ launched by designerĀ Taro AramakiĀ which sold French style clothing and lots of horizontal stripes.Ā Mademoiselle NonnonĀ is considered to be the source of the border (horizontal stripe) trend in Japan.
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Initially, "MILK", was expensive and unrealistic for everyday wear, so it was mainly used as a stage costume for idols, however, people started wearing Milk as everyday clothing as time went on.
MILK also experimented with a Bridal line in the 70s as well.
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While their runway looks were generally a bit more loud than the way the pieces would have been worn in real life, you can see some prairie revival influence their early 70s items as well as some silhouettes in the '76 collection that are starting to look more lolita-esque.
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Here are a few runway examples from the 1980s, note the border print of a carousel in the 1988 collection and the knee length ruffled skirt in the 1982 one.
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By the early 1990s, MILK was heavily featured in coordinates worn by young women who considered themselves lolita in magazines like Cutie and Zipper, and was also advertising in those magazines.
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1990-1992 Cutie advertisements for MILK
Early 1990s looks from MILK were fairly consistent with what was on offer from similar shops like PRETTY and Shirley Temple.
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MILK Coordinates from Nene magazine, 1995
Speaking of Shirley Temple, the founder of Shirley Temple, Rei YanagawaĀ (ęŸ³å·ć‚Œć„), worked as a designer for MILK before starting the Shirley Temple children's brand in 1974.
As time went on, lolita fashion started to diverge from the MILK style, while MILK followed their own design concept and look more at current trends in girly fashion. Today, some iconic MILK items like their heart purse are still frequently used in lolita fashion, however, it would be difficult to walk into MILK today and put together a coordinate that would read the same as one made from items at Angelic Pretty.
While goth and punk brands typically have no issue relating themselves to goth or punk fashion, brands popular with lolita have sometimes resisted self-describing themselves as lolita, most likely in an attempt to not alienate non lolita customers, due to lolita fashion having a mixed reputation. MILK, like many other Japanese brands, especially DC brands, maintains that they make MILK style, even though their influence on what we call lolita fashion today, is unmistakable.
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newyorkthegoldenage Ā· 6 months ago
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Edward Hopper, House at Dusk, 1935. Oil on canvas.
Photo: Archive.org
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dykedivorce Ā· 10 months ago
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stuck on the fact that a small part of Dongsik hoped for 20 entire years that Yuyeon was still alive. he fantasized about coming across her in random places and was anxious about recognizing her as a 40 year old woman because he genuinely still held onto a glimmer of hope for two decades. ten years and another ten years after than. half his life picturing his sister dead and alive turn by turn. maybe even when he burst the wall open he still thought there was a chance it would be empty.
and isn't it supremely fucked up that for the enormous, cataclysmic impact that Yuyeon's disappearance had on Dongsik and the central place that his love for her occupies in his motivations as a character, the only time they interact on-screen is when he finally finds her body and tenderly cradles her long-dead hands in his.
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kleefkruid Ā· 2 months ago
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They were in the room with the electric heater for the first time and Witloof immediately figured out so sit straight in the flow of the heat on a fallen blanket. Heā€™s so good at being a cat like yeah thatā€™s where youā€™re supposed to be!
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misteria247 Ā· 1 year ago
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Linked universe x modern reader but the reader isn't into the whole adventure thing and instead only has one mission in mind.
Finding their beloved pet that they were separated from.
They search all throughout Hyrule, helping the boys along the way and keeping a sharp eye and keen ear out for their furry friend. It's basically their main quest and the actual adventure involving the shadow and the boys is like a side quest.
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dollsome-does-tumblr Ā· 4 months ago
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question!
what's an example of a loving relationship between two female characters (platonic, romantic, familial, whatever) that's a central part of a big tv or movie franchise that's not targeted more toward female audiences?
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hiraethwrote Ā· 1 day ago
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might end up homeless āœŒšŸ»šŸ˜—
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sainz100 Ā· 3 months ago
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Daniel Ricciardo | Saturday at the 2024 Dutch GP | šŸ“ø
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canisalbus Ā· 8 months ago
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Well, now I can say I have dreamt about the gay Cstholic dogs as well!
I was writing a story, but the dreamā€™s perspective switched to me watching the story like a movie at some point. It was the modern AU, and Vasco and Machete were travelling to what I think was supposed to be some important landmark in Italy, most likely the Vatican. What was going to happen was that there was going to be a portrait of Vasco and Machete from their canon time period (even though I know this wouldnā€™t happen at the Vatican), and their friend would point out that it looked an awful lot like them and how strange that was and have the boys react to that, but I woke up before that could happen.
This is the first time Iā€™ve dreamt about them, so I felt compelled to let you know!
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ohyoufool Ā· 6 months ago
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phagodyke Ā· 4 months ago
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at its core dorohedoro is abt what if there was someone whose special interest was making gyoza and also someone else whose special interest was eating them. and they found each other in this crazy world to be besties <3
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loverslakes Ā· 6 months ago
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it shouldnā€™t even need to be said that itā€™s not ā€œeitherā€ mike ā€œorā€ will that are going to have crucial parts in the plot in st5 and meaningful personal storylines to match. everything is clearly leading up for it to center both of them with respect for the rest of the ensemble. likeā€¦ā€¦ at least to me thatā€™s why itā€™s such a compelling ship
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wanderingnewyork Ā· 9 months ago
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The #San_Remo_Apartnents on #Central_Park_West, #Manhattan as seen through the trees of Central Park.
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canon-gabriel-quotes Ā· 9 months ago
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In an interesting coincidence you first mentioned living in Florida the day it was revealed to me I may have to move their and now everytime you mention florida more news about this comes to light . Have you cursed me?
This is not the place for me to go into my insane ramblings but
Iā€™m warning you.
If you can avoid it. Donā€™t. Donā€™t. Do it.
Donā€™t curse yourself.
If at all possible. Donā€™t. The state is actively running itself into the ground.
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dawnsbreaking Ā· 9 months ago
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Transcription: Zayne's ST "Beginning"
i transcribed Zayne's ST story for meta purposes and thought I would put the transcription here for others to have it if they haven't unlocked it yet/to have it more accessible than it is in game
everything with "Foreseer:" is Zayne speaking directly, anything not attributed is the poem. i did it this way to make it easier to read the poem on its own, since that's what i hope to analyze in the future <3
Foreseer: Shift your gaze elsewhere. Foreseer: Your expression shall not even earn an ounce of my pity. Foreseer: Though it seems a night in the throne room was not enough. Foreseer: Perhaps you desire to be frozen with the wall as your paltry confessional? [Ice SFX] Foreseer: Better to yield now than later. [Page turning SFX] Foreseer: Could you still be interested in what Iā€™m currently reading? Foreseer: ā€¦Certainly, ā€™tis a poem related to Astra. Its descriptions suit you. Foreseer: Would you like to hear it? - A great distance beyond, ā€¦. north of ice and snow, Atop the Divine Mountain, When Light pierces through howling blizzards, The divine sing of Destinyā€™s crest My Emissary devout, Will thou be lost in these celestial halls? Will thou have the courage to wait for Mine words? To unveil thy fate predetermined. - Foreseer: You appear to be fascinated. Foreseer: [Laugh?] Hmph, then donā€™t speak. - With the frozen kingdom awakened, Greedy ants fall into eternal slumber. The divine rest upon their thrones, Yet hidden daggers lie beneath their robes. Brazen trespasser, Arcticyons sing of thy requiem. Dost thou know where thy stands, Upon white, gleaming bones? - Foreseer: I donā€™t mind repeating this verse. Consider it a prophesy of your future. Foreseer: Are you frightened? Foreseer: If this is all your courage is capable of, you best forget about the Creatio Protocore. [Page turning SFX] - Traces of destiny like shimmering starlight, Bind people who have never metā€¦ - Foreseer: Iā€™ll stop here. The last verse is rather strange. Foreseer: Do you truly wish to strike a deal? Foreseer: You ask far too many questions. [Ice SFX] Foreseer: Must your wild curiosity be satiated? - Celestial Savior, Is thou prepared? To save him from darkness? To be his sanctuary amidst rime and gale, To allow the descentā€¦ of miracles once again? - [END] here is the poem in its entirety without interjections just to make it easier to read:
A great distance beyond, ā€¦. north of ice and snow, Atop the Divine Mountain, When Light pierces through howling blizzards, The divine sing of Destinyā€™s crest My Emissary devout, Will thou be lost in these celestial halls? Will thou have the courage to wait for Mine words? To unveil thy fate predetermined. With the frozen kingdom awakened, Greedy ants fall into eternal slumber. The divine rest upon their thrones, Yet hidden daggers lie beneath their robes. Brazen trespasser, Arcticyons sing of thy requiem. Dost thou know where thy stands, Upon white, gleaming bones? Traces of destiny like shimmering starlight, Bind people who have never metā€¦ Celestial Savior, Is thou prepared? To save him from darkness? To be his sanctuary amidst rime and gale, To allow the descentā€¦ of miracles once again?
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tourist-gengar Ā· 1 month ago
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ā€œThey put the sign out this time!ā€
When Zak was traveling with my sister during her last trip to New York, Hook & Ladder 8 didnā€™t have the Ghostbusters sign hanging in front of the building. I wasnā€™t expecting it to be there when I visited, but lo and behold, it was there, and I was so excited to see it. I believe itā€™s a new sign, as they still had one sign in the window as seen in the previous visit photo linked above.
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We also made sure to swing by Spook Central on this trip, but due to a faulty electric bike one day (long story, might tell yā€™all later) and being in a hurry to get to the financial district to get to Hook & Ladder 8 the other day, I didnā€™t get to snap a picture of Zak in front of it.
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ā€œIā€™m a little disappointed, but if you had seen how exhausted Cali was from that bike, youā€™d understand why I didnā€™t pester her for a picture. Iā€™m mischievous, not malicious!ā€
And I appreciate your concern, Zak. Maybe next time, and Iā€™m certain there will be a next time; I really enjoyed my visit to New York and thereā€™s a few places we didnā€™t get to go to this time.
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