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Maruione.jp x KERA / Nov 08

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:32:51 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

Right: Sarome (Aichi)19 yrs old, Blood Type O

Today's fashion theme: Radioactive contamination

"This country is rotten and I don’t want to breathe in the air, so I carry a gasmask with me at all times. Yohane and I are working on rebuilding a new world, so we’d appreciate your cooperation! Member No. 666"

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Individual Fashion Expo IV Videos and Pics

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:11:42 GMT

Here's a 10 min. digest of highlights from last month's Individual Fashion Expo IV Presented by OIONE Shinjuku and supported by KERA magazine. The LiveJ website has also been updated with a ton of runway images from the event as well. Link here.

Maruione.jp X KERA / Sept 08

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:34:21 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

Kitty♡Lily♡Necole (From Osaka, Living in Tokyo) 21, Blood type R, Happy fashionable monster
Today's fashion theme: An ICE QUEEN’s Summer
"My love to everyone who likes me. I will up my lily-ness"

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Individual Fashion Expo IV English flier

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:07:58 GMT

The full English language flier for the Individual Fashion Expo IV is now on-line.

Link here

MARUIONE Shinjuku – The Individual Fashion Expo IV (9/23)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:50:32 GMT

MARUIONE Shinjuku – The Individual Fashion Expo IV (9/23)

8/22/08 Tokyo, Japan

Japanese fashion retailer Maruione Shinjuku will hold their fourth annual Individual Fashion Expo on September 23rd, 2008 at the JCB Hall in Tokyo Dome City.

The Individual Fashion Show IV is an event showcasing Japanese Gothic, Lolita, and Punk style. Over 2000 people are expected to attend the Expo, including visitors from around the globe. The Individual Fashion Expo will be an opportunity to witness first-hand the global expansion of the popularity of Japanese fashion and pop culture from the place where it all started: Tokyo.

21 different cutting edge and iconic clothing brands – including Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, Angelic Pretty, and Peace Now – will participate in a fashion show featuring both professional models and readers of the Japanese fashion magazine KERA.

The Individual Fashion Show IV will also feature musical performances by popular rock bands Plastic Tree and jealkb in addition to cellist and DefSTAR recording artist Kanon Wakeshima.

September 2008 also marks the 10th anniversary of the Maruione Shinjuku store – a major hub for Japanese Gothic, Lolita, and Punk fashion. To celebrate, visual artist feebee has created an original character for the occasion (above) inspired by the unique fashion of Japan.

PARTICIPATING BRANDS (in no particular order): Emily Temple cute, ALGONQUINS, PEACE NOW, BLACK PEACE NOW, SEXY DYNAMITE LONDON, Hangry & Angry, Sixh, metamorphose temps de fille, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Alice & the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, OzzCcroce, Super Lovers, Victorian Maiden, Qutie Frash, Hiderock Design, Listen Flavor, Atelier Boz, Hypercore, Princess Doll Nile Perch, KERA Shop Angel/Arena

MARUIONE Shinjuku Presents: The Individual Fashion Expo IV
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Doors Open: 14:30 Show Starts: 15:30 (Scheduled to finish at 17:30)
Venue: JCB HALL (in MEETS PORT at Tokyo Dome City)

For more information:
English
Japanese

Full set of press releases here (.pdf)

MARUI X KERA / August 08

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:10:35 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

Hatumi (From Fukuoka, Living in Saitama)
"Like I said, love and peace is real important"

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MAURIONE.JP x OTAKON

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:52:16 GMT

MARUIONE.JP will be at the OTAKON 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland held between
August 8th and 10th. OTAKON is a major convention which focuses on Japanese
animation, music and culture.

* Angelic Pretty Shop at OTAKON 2008 with MARUIONE.JP
The popular brand “Angelic Pretty” will be opening a shop for a limited
time only at the convention! From dresses to accessories, a wide range of
items will be available!

In addition to this, there will also be…

* New items of our most popular brands and exclusive convention sale
prices!
As well as new items from BLACK PEACE NOW and PEACE NOW, we will also be
selling items at a special low price exclusively for convention attendees!
Come and see what fantastic items we have in store!

* MARUIONE.JP Photo Snap Event!
Staff at the booths will be taking snap shots of fashionable attendees! We
will be posting the photos on our LIVEJ website, so don’t miss this
opportunity to get your fashion snaps online!

++ Date & Time: August 8th (Fri) - August 10th (Sun)
++ Venue: Baltimore Convention Center
Official Website: http://www.otakon.com/

MARUI X KERA / July 08

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:29:55 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

Miho Goto (From Tokyo), 20, Staff at too much
Shoes: At 109
What I associate with summer: Watermelons

"I’m always at the too much store. Come and visit me!"

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The MARUIONE.JP Fashion Contest!

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:10:31 GMT

Full details here!

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MARUIONE.JP x KERA magazine International Street Snap Pics

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:38:23 GMT

The first round of images from this weekend's "MARUIONE.JP x KERA magazine International Street Snap" at Anime Expo 2008 are UP NOW at LIVEJ. Come and see if your picture has made the grade!

Link here.

Live from Anime Expo - MARUIONE.JP x Kera Street Snap

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:12:19 GMT

Here are some images from Day 2 of the KERA magazine Street Snap sessions at Anime Expo 2008 in LA. Thanks to those who have attended so far for helping to make this event such a success!

Please be sure to join us at today's photo sessions for KERA magazine and MARUIONE.JP's LIVEJ website!

(Sat/5)
Main exhibition hall
Booth# 1109
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

PEACE NOW interview at LIVEJ

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:56:58 GMT

New at LIVEJ
J-Culture Spot column by jaPRESS
An interview with PEACE NOW Corporation LTD.

Link here

ANGELIC PRETTY now on sale at MARUIONE.JP!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:51:45 GMT

Angelic Pretty… Pretty clothes adorned with lace, frills and ribbons – just like the dresses worn by storybook princesses that you adored as a child. We want girls to always have a heart that dreams… Angelic Pretty is a fashion brand for girls who never forget their dreams, and who want to be cute and lovely for eternity.

Maruione.JP is now selling Angelic Pretty!
Check it out!

MARUIONE.JP will be at ANIME EXPO 2008!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:46:09 GMT

MARUI X KERA X ANIME EXPO

MARUIONE.JP will be participating in the ANIME EXPO(R) 2008 event held in Los Angeles between July 3rd – 6th. Staff from MARUIONE.JP will be there together with the editorial team from KERA magazine!

* KERA STREET SNAP in L.A.!
The photographing crew for KERA magazine's popular Harajuku Street Snap corner will be at the event, taking photos of attendees in KERA Snap style!

The photo sessions will be held on July 3rd, 4th and 5th at the MARUIONE.JP booth at AX...

7/3 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
7/4 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
7/5 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Some of the best photographs will be featured in an upcoming issue of KERA Magazine as well as the LIVEJ website.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be featured in one of Japan's most popular teen magazines!

++ Date & Time: July 3rd (Thurs) – 6th (Sun)
++ Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
Official Website: http://www.anime-expo.org/

Come dressed in your very best! We look forward to seeing you there!

S-inc CO.,LTD. (h.NAOTO) interview

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:43:36 GMT

The japRESS interview with S-inc CO.,LTD. (h.NAOTO) up now at LIVEJ.

Lolita Lesson 5 - On Panniers

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:35:02 GMT

Lolita Lesson 5 - On Panniers

Learn to be an adorable Lolita with these simple lessons on the basics of Lolita Fashion. Providing all there is to know for the Lolita beginner!

So what can be found hidden beneath a Lolita dress? Something that one cannot do without in order to create a distinctive feminine silhouette. It is the the most basic of basics when it comes to Lolita inner wear – yes, you’ve got it; the pannier.

Link here

Marui x KERA / June 08

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:22:12 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

HAL (From Kanagawa Prefecture) 21, Blood type A, Assistant Hairdresser, Height 158cm

Fashion theme I’d like to try: Flashy flashy
How I get through the rainy season: Go to Harajuku anyway!!!

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Marui x Kera / May 08

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:08:41 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

"Romantic Crunch gig - Fashion show - driving license - Will try my best!!!"

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Lolita Lesson 3

Sat, 17 May 2008 22:52:31 GMT

Lolita Lesson 3 - On Blouses

Learn to be an adorable Lolita with these simple lessons on the basics of Lolita Fashion. Providing all there is to know for the Lolita beginner!

Link here

MARUI X KERA / May 08

Sat, 10 May 2008 02:44:31 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

Today's Fashion Theme: Gaudy Flashy it is!!

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New Article at LiveJ

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:55:42 GMT

Lolita Lesson 2 - How to Choose Colors

Learn to be an adorable Lolita with these simple lessons on the basics of Lolita Fashion. Providing all there is to know for the Lolita beginner!

Written by Yuko Ueda, author of several books on Lolita culture.

Link here.

Marui x Kera / May 08

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:01:30 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

"I like Visual-K and Metal :D
Finally going to do some serious gigs
I’m gonna SIIINNNGGG!!!! As much as a heavy metal band can anyway. LOL
Hope to cross over to the Visual-Kei scene too　Yoroshiku!!"

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MARUI X KERA / APRIL 15

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:17:19 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now at LIVEJ

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

Aoki Misako （From Chiba） Blood Type O, Nurse, Height 157cm
Today's Fashion Theme: Pink Heart Bag ♥

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A Lesson in Lolita

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:11:56 GMT

New article at LiveJ:

Lolita Lesson 1 - Choosing Your Very First Item

Learn to be an adorable Lolita with these simple lessons on the basics of Lolita Fashion. Providing all there is to know for the Lolita beginner!

Written by Yuko Ueda, author of several books on Lolita culture.

Link here.

MARUI X KERA / APRIL 08

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:18:38 GMT

Tokyo Fashion Now

Bringing you KERA Magazine's popular "Street Snap" corner, with snapshots of fashion from the streets of Harajuku.

Their connection: Telepathic waves
"I want to be a woman who can go to a sushi joint by herself"
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