The Kogyaru is a high school Gyaru girl. The Kogyaru might be usually in schoolgirl uniform, but she’s always rocking the latest Gyaru hairstyle. As for her appearance, she’s usually sporting a tan, and her clothes are usually testing dress codes– like wearing loose socks. These girls are often viewed as a rebellious bunch since [...]
Gyaru Gal #4 – Ganguro
Probably one of the more widely known Gyaru gal, the Ganguro look requires a tanning of the skin and white makeup over the nose and through and around the eyes. The Ganguros tend to rock trendy clothes with their crazy hairstyles. Their hairdos usually appear to be wavy or pokey– their hair straight with lots [...]
Gyaru Gal #3 – Banba
The Banba look is known to be very rock starish. These girls tend to rock fishnets, bright colored clothes and accessories, and stiletto boots. As for the hair, they tend to tease the hell out of it, making the Banba hairstyle look like bee hives.
Cosplay In America
I recently attended the San Francisco Wondercon event this weekend. Aside from all the comics, I saw some really cool Cosplayers. Unfortunately, only one of my pics turned out good.
Pics by Deb Aoki. Except the Sailor Moon, that one was by me.
By Deb Aoki
By Deb Aoki. By Edward Merrin.
Gyaru Gal #2 (B-Gyaru)
Another kind of Gyaru Gal is the B-Gyaru. Like the Amura Girls, the B-Gyaru look is music based. But instead of J-Pop, the B-Gyaru girls model their looks after popular Black American R&B stars. The B-Gyaru tan is permanent, and their hairstyles are usually done with either micro-braids, cornrows. And of course, they just gotta [...]
Edward Merrin Is Infatuated With Gyaru
I know I’m starting to look obsessive here, but I just can’t help it. I’m just too fascinated with the Gyaru culture. Within the past few days, I don’t know how many times and how much I’ve invested in items related to Ganguro and Kogal lifestyles. Aside from buying a few magazines, I have [...]
Still Fascinated With Tanned Japanese Girls
So lately, I’ve just been too caught up with tanned Japanese girls. I recently went on a binge, buying as many Japanese fashion magazines on eBay. I figure, even though I can’t read the magazine, the visuals will still serve some inspiration for me. For those interested in Kogal, Gyaru/ Ganguro looks and culture, check [...]
Japanorama on Gyaru
So I recently discovered the series, Japanorama. And all I gotta say is, wow… The series is British-based, and each episode is dedicated to exploring a certain aspect or lifestyle in Japan today. It’s pretty much a Sociological documentary series. Each episode digs deep behind every culture. The host, Jonathan Ross is a little goofy, [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Ed Merrin here. I’m just wishing all of you a Happy V-day. I hope your days are filled with nothing but sweetness… Special shout out to my funny Valentine, Lena.
Ayumi Hamasaki– The Goddess Kogal
It is without a doubt, Ayumi Hamasaki is the J-Pop queen. She’s won numerous awards, and has risen to become one of Japan’s most popular and influential pop singers of all time. But what many people don’t realize is that her look and her style is tied to the Kogal subculture. Don’t be surprised [...]
