false 49035241 2120562 435140 0811856909 9780811856904 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174754421m/435140.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174754421s/435140.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/435140.Japanese_Schoolgirl_Inferno_Tokyo_Teen_Fashion_Subculture_Handbook 3.85 34 manga and the deadly schoolgirl in Kill Bill, it's no wonder that international fashion designers look to the streets of Tokyo for fresh inspiration. This playful and thoroughly researched handbook examines the key styles and subcultures past and present: sailor-suited gangsters, Pippi Longstockings risen from the dead, girls in blackface, teens sporting giant hamster costumes, and more. Each fashion profile is packed with photos and illustrations, history, ideal boyfriends, and must-have items. Also included are a gatefold evolutionary fashion chart, resources, and makeup tips. At last, an in-depth guide to what the girls are wearing and why on earth they're wearing it.]]> 245154 3.85 34 5 221774 3.67 57 10 2007 4 0 false Thu Mar 12 09:35:14 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 12 09:35:14 -0700 2009