It's best to enjoy living your life the way you want to.
Cute things make your heart flutter.
The spirit in your heart... and you will be kawaii.
Hey guys it's Cathy Cat. There is a special event called Brilliant Star Decorations
which Lolitas and fashion lovers celebrate and this time it was their WORLD collection
Not only Japanese fashion brands but also international fashion brands
to celebrate their unique styles and this time we have the pleasure
to actually go up to the brands and ask them questions such as...
what they think is "KAWAII"
Japanese Kawaii is a big part of Kawaii culture.
Let's find out what they want to say. And don't forget...
subscribe so you don't miss any future videos that we put up on our channel.
Let's go ask Japanese and international Lolita brands.
We went to the fashion brand stores!
I can see some unique items here. What's your brand name?
Our brand is called Drug Honey. - What type of brand is it?
It's a fusion of MODE and GOTHIC.
We create our own unique prints.
Where can people find your brand? - We have a store in Harajuku.
What's kawaii in your opinion?
Kawaii things are not just bright and fun.
I think it's also things that are deep and have history.
Those things make me feel the "kawaii" spirit from the bottom of my heart.
That's why our brand doesn't only have general cute things but also antique items
We add things that keep their own history.
I put my efforts into making designs that have a meaningful depth to them.
I think what we all perceive as kawaii is different.
But we should all express that in our fashion and enjoy living your life the way you want to.
Drug Honey is another way to express your personal character.
I am the designer of the brand Listen Flavor that you can find in Harajuku, Takeshita street
My brand has two ways, the kawaii items and the cool style items.
At this event many Lolitas are attending, so I brought kawaii style items with me.
Anything you can recommend for people who might be interested?
This is a new collaboration product with the character Emily the Strange.
Also the Dangan Ronpa game collaboration tops are very popular.
Dangan Ronpa! YAY!
What's "kawaii" to you?
Things that make your heart flutter. You look at them and you're happy.
Things that make me smile are kawaii.
No matter how old you get, there will be things you look at
that will delight the inner girl that is still inside your heart.
You will look at these things, your heart will flutter and you say it's kawaii.
This transcends all ages. Those things are kawaii.
Where are you from? - I am from Shanghai.
You are here with your brand. What's your brand name?
Krad Lanrete.
A classic lolita style.
I think some of it is Gothic. - Some gothic as well.
We are also asking everyone, what you think in your opinion is kawaii.
In our designer's opinion, she says it's that...
there is a very wide range that she can define as kawaii
to present it on clothes or in accessories.
Where is your brand from? - China.
I see you here with your own Lolita fashion brand, what is the name of it?
- Long Ears and Sharp Ears
You said it's a very Chinese lolita style, right?
With the Chinese lolita style we have the cute bear (panda) pattern down here.
and then we have decorations and stuff.
And red, lots of red is used in your dress. Right?
Yes, red. It's a very Chinese color.
What in your opinion is kawaii?
Spirit-ism. So if you think...
you can keep the pure spirit in your heart and you will be kawaii.
Wonderful answer.
Just be yourself. - Ah! Be yourself!
Wonderful that came in English now.
Where are you from? - I am from Hong Kong.
Right Hong Kong!
You are here with a brand today, a wig brand. Can you explain what brand it is?
This is a brand from China it's called Dream Holic and
we sell Kawaii wigs to the world.
We sell it in China, Japan and the USA and Switzerland.
In a lot of places. - Yes.
What in your opinion is kawaii?
I think it's when people do what they want to do
and show their characters from their own.
And work hard and play hard to success their dream. I think this is kawaii.
Work hard!
Play hard! - Yay!
I am the organizer of Brilliant Star Decorations, I am called Babi.
I am also the organizer of Brilliant Star Decorations, my name is Kaie.
I had so much fun at your event. - Thank you for coming.
We didn't just call brands, we focused on international gothic and lolita brands
and invited them from all across the world to come to our event.
This was the first of such events.
People from different countries will come up with interesting designs
that we in Japan might not think of. It's inspiring for us too.
There are different concepts in the brands and seeing that was very fun.
What is kawaii in your opinion?
Kawaii is not a theory.
Not a theory?
Yes it's that sensation you get when your heart opens up to something you see.
That's kawaii.
I think it's more about exclamations. You all understand what exclamations are?
Expression of emotions like AAAh and OOOH are called exclamations.
I think that's exactly what kawaii is. They are expressions of your heart.
Something like "surprised"?
Yes they are like when you are surprised. An exclamation mark of the heart.
What is NOT kawaii?
Not kawaii? Humans are quite difficult.
But I think if you wear an item, anything can suit you.
Within the range of fashion, there is no such thing as "not kawaii" items.
Is there anything "not kawaii" in your world?
Because I can see a skull and a strawberry lined up next to each other here.
Mixing cute and creepy items you get "kimo-kawaii" creepy-cute.
So darkness and light are good for new nuances.
Because there are creepy things, cute things will stand out even more.
There are many customers who think skulls are cute.
There are so many types of what people think is "kawaii" in this world.
If there is one person who thinks something is cute,
we would like to cover all shades of kawaii for them in our brand.
What is not cute?
Not kawaii things or attitudes?
I think both exists... but people who lock their personality away are not cute.
That's my personal opinion but, people who show their personalities in all shades
are really cute and kawaii.
If you hide your true self away, that's not cute.
What's not kawaii... saying it in Japanese terms, I think that's people
who have bad manners. People who push others, who cut in line,
those things are not appreciated and definitely not kawaii.
Not kawaii things are generally what's inside and your attitude.
And your behavior.
If you are on bad behavior, you are not kawaii.
I am wearing a dress from your brand Tripple Fortune.
Could you tell me more about the design?
This is the "Yume Kawaii" style.
Kaie designed this, but Kaie said we should definitely have Cathy Cat wear it!
You arranged it yourself but seeing you dressed like this I was really excited.
I am so happy. I was so happy from the moment I wore it.
As a piece of the Tripple Fortune brand, it's actually very short.
I coordinated a short skirt with a big bow and a big collar
And that's how I created an item that still contains our brand philosophy.
I love it. The short sleeves are good in summer and in the cold season
I can wear something underneath like now.
I'll wear it lots!
It's Tripple Fortune's brand goal to make people happy with fashion.
I am super happy.
Seeing your smiling face is what Tripple Fortune is all about.
I am so happy!
Thank you so much, you looked so cute. Thank you for coming.
If you come to Japan, come visit Harajuku and Japanese fashion events like ours.
Let's go!
So we got a really nice variety of responses, here but you
guys, what do you think is kawaii, and what is not kawaii
in your opinion? Would be lovely to find out. Thank you for all the brands
who answered and responded to our questions. And furthermore, don't
forget to subscribe so you don't miss any future videos!
And we'll catch you soon for another video on Ask Japanese!
Thank you for watching! Bye!
So, Lolita fashion and Gothic fashion lovers all around the world come together
and celebrate their unique styles and find out about different brands
and different styles.
It was inspiring to see a different take on lolita fashion,
and this event gives Lolita fashion lovers a chance to find a new brand,
new friends and a new style.
Brilliant Star Decorations do more events during the year,
socheck our links to find out when the next event is
and if you can maybe take part and become enchanted.
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