Gothic Lolita

Gothic Lolita (Japanese: ゴシック・アンド・ロリータ, Hepburn: Goshikku ando rorīta), abbreviated as gothloli (ゴスロリ, gosurori) for short, is a Japanese fashion subculture inspired by European goth subculture and is a branch of Japanese Lolita fashion. It was originally based on traditional European clothing and then adopted by the Japanese street culture in the 1980s. Gothic Lolita combines the loveliness of Lolita fashion and the darkness and mystery of the gothic style and is renowned for its abundant use of black elements such as lace, ruffles, and straps.