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In a series of essays and comics that are at once academic and intimate, cartoonists Jane Mai and An Nguyen delve into Lolita subculture and their relationship with it. Empowering and beautiful, but also inescapably linked to consumerism, the Rococo-inspired fashion is indulgent and sublime, pretty and rotten.
An Nguyen is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Ottawa, ON be...more
An Nguyen is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Ottawa, ON be...more
Published May 16th 2017 by Koyama Press
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May 16, 2017Maggie Gordon rated it really liked it
I didn't expect So Pretty/Very Rotten to be so profoundly affecting given that I don't dress in lolita. But it's commentary on fashion, femininity, and politics was quite astute and provided me with a lot of thoughtful ideas to reflect upon.
The book is a combination of essays and comics that seek to explore what lolita is and why people join this subculture. However, unlike so much of what I see on this style of fashion, the focus is much deeper and darker than on just how cute the clothing is....more
The book is a combination of essays and comics that seek to explore what lolita is and why people join this subculture. However, unlike so much of what I see on this style of fashion, the focus is much deeper and darker than on just how cute the clothing is....more
Jun 11, 2017Natalie (CuriousReader) rated it really liked it
Disclaimer: The fashion called 'Lolita' has no known connection to Nabokov's Lolita.
So Pretty/ Very Rotten is a combination of Jane Mai and An Nguyen's efforts in comic and essay form to explore different facets of lolita fashion. While the comics could be enjoyed by lolita-fans and others alike, it'll likely ring especially true to either lolitas or people who're already familiar with the niche fashion style. Lolita fashion is sort of a modern take on rococo fashion with a lot of different sub-...more
So Pretty/ Very Rotten is a combination of Jane Mai and An Nguyen's efforts in comic and essay form to explore different facets of lolita fashion. While the comics could be enjoyed by lolita-fans and others alike, it'll likely ring especially true to either lolitas or people who're already familiar with the niche fashion style. Lolita fashion is sort of a modern take on rococo fashion with a lot of different sub-...more
Jun 18, 2017Alenka rated it it was amazing
I think I'm gonna get super on goodreads for a sec, here. Don't judge me.
I loved this book. I'm a huge fan of Jane Mai's work but I've never read anything by An Nguyen before and now I'd really like to read more, because her research into Lolita culture was so wonderfully done, accessible, and enlightening. The pair had a zine that teased the book that I got about a year ago, so I had a very rough idea of what I was in for - that this was going to be something empowering, about women dressing fo...more
I loved this book. I'm a huge fan of Jane Mai's work but I've never read anything by An Nguyen before and now I'd really like to read more, because her research into Lolita culture was so wonderfully done, accessible, and enlightening. The pair had a zine that teased the book that I got about a year ago, so I had a very rough idea of what I was in for - that this was going to be something empowering, about women dressing fo...more
This is a really fascinating look at Japanese lolita fashion culture.
I wasn't very familiar with lolita before reading this. Lolita is a frilly, extremely labour-intensive style inspired by European women's fashion of the 18th and 19th centuries. It's presented as a self-focused style whose goal is to empower the wearer, which is sharply distinguished from styles which are meant to appeal to men or to society at large. The essays in this collection draw from historical research and with lolita p...more
I wasn't very familiar with lolita before reading this. Lolita is a frilly, extremely labour-intensive style inspired by European women's fashion of the 18th and 19th centuries. It's presented as a self-focused style whose goal is to empower the wearer, which is sharply distinguished from styles which are meant to appeal to men or to society at large. The essays in this collection draw from historical research and with lolita p...more
Resilience, smashing the patriarchy via going against mainstream beauty standards, dressing for yourself, sisterhood, community, nonconformity to gender roles, kindness towards yourself and others. These are some topics I picked up from reading this graphic novel. I really enjoyed it.
Very informative, much better than blurbs in books about wacky Japanese things. As someone who knows a lot about lolita, I still learned things and either way it's very interesting. The comics were beautiful and touching. LUV IT
The comics are nice, but the essays -- both Nguyen's and Mai's -- are what give this hybrid collection its impact. Thoughtful and clarifying.
Oct 21, 2017Ashur rated it really liked it Shelves: sociology, nonfiction, essays, sequential-art, culture
I want to read more academic writings/drawings about Lolita and fashion culture in general from Mai! This book fills a void.
Above all this book is interesting to the outsider of Lolita culture.
I'm not completely unaware of the fashion and movement within Japan and abroad, but some of the deeper concepts and psyche within Lolita was lost on the casual observer. Ideas that Lolita represents not only a move counter to the mainstream culture, but also acts as a sort of Peter Pan complex - as a way to hold onto girlhood and innocence (the young 'shoujo' or cute 'kawai') in a society that quickly demands those feminine ind...more
May 10, 2017Helena rated it it was amazingI'm not completely unaware of the fashion and movement within Japan and abroad, but some of the deeper concepts and psyche within Lolita was lost on the casual observer. Ideas that Lolita represents not only a move counter to the mainstream culture, but also acts as a sort of Peter Pan complex - as a way to hold onto girlhood and innocence (the young 'shoujo' or cute 'kawai') in a society that quickly demands those feminine ind...more
Shelves: lolita, nonfiction-books-about-japan, non-japanese-comics, read-in-2017
This book is wonderful and so heart-warming and so endearing.
For me, this book carries an atmosphere of the deeply indulgent yet nostalgic and comforting lolita-as-subculture lolita-as-meaningful-experience understanding of lolita as I have always seen it, but I can't seem to always find anymore.
It investigates the meaning that lolita has held for its fans/proponents throughout its history, and examines what place this has in our society.
It examines the role lolita can play in our lives.
It does...more
For me, this book carries an atmosphere of the deeply indulgent yet nostalgic and comforting lolita-as-subculture lolita-as-meaningful-experience understanding of lolita as I have always seen it, but I can't seem to always find anymore.
It investigates the meaning that lolita has held for its fans/proponents throughout its history, and examines what place this has in our society.
It examines the role lolita can play in our lives.
It does...more
Jan 28, 2018Cara rated it it was ok
A mix of more comics than essays (mostly comics, and a few mostly outsourced essays), there were a few gems in the mix, particularly the final comic, but by and large the whole thing seemed very caught up in the 'not like other girls' concept I see floating around a lot of Western fashion communities. I won't say it was disappointing, in fact I pretty much expected everything I saw, but it was a little tiring. Maybe that's not surprising, as many of the comics seemed to also be deeply personal,...more
Nov 18, 2018Margaret Lettuce rated it really liked it
So Pretty/Very Rotten dives into the subject of lolita fashion and the importance of lolita fashion to so many people that choose to wear it.
Accompanied with many beautiful illustrations drawn by Jane Mai, So Pretty/Very Rotten provides readers that wear lolita fashion (and those that do not wear it) themes of femininity, empowerment and social standpoints on those that choose to diverge from 'normal' fashion.
The book also provides information on different types of sub genres on the style for...more
Jun 15, 2018Pretty Literate Opossum rated it really liked itAccompanied with many beautiful illustrations drawn by Jane Mai, So Pretty/Very Rotten provides readers that wear lolita fashion (and those that do not wear it) themes of femininity, empowerment and social standpoints on those that choose to diverge from 'normal' fashion.
The book also provides information on different types of sub genres on the style for...more
Shelves: interlibrary-loan, general-comics-and-gns, academic, essays-and-short-stories, nerd-appeal
Very likely the only academically written book/graphic novel hybrid that I've seen that covers Lolita fashion and culture, and it approaches the subject with a newcomer's eye while gradually transitioning to more specific subjects.
The comics do tie in to a point, but some of them became less anecdotal and more symbolic of personal sacrifice some members of this niche community will give in order to pursue the fashion they love. Expect grim outcomes in these fictional tales.
Personally, I'm a fan...more
The comics do tie in to a point, but some of them became less anecdotal and more symbolic of personal sacrifice some members of this niche community will give in order to pursue the fashion they love. Expect grim outcomes in these fictional tales.
Personally, I'm a fan...more
I really enjoyed this as a relative outsider (follow a few Tokyo street photography Tumblrs; aware of Kamikaze Girls but not its original author; put Fruits on my Amazon wishlist in 2002 but never bothered to pick it up). Aside from a few organizational quibbles- I wish the citations were in a more academic format for quick reference, and that Mai's illustrated glossary of garments were located earlier in the book rather than immediately after a segment that had me wondering what a 'JSK' was- bu...more
Though I have known of lolita, worn it, and read about it for a few years now, I learned a lot from the essays in this book. I really appreciated the ones that discussed the connection between lolita and the underground music scene. I also really enjoyed the comparisons between Japanese and Western lolitas. The list goes on. The comics were great, and a welcome mental break from the more academic nature of these essays. (The art is also really cute!!) I felt that I related more emotionally to th...more
Jun 28, 2017Garlic_toast rated it really liked it
As someone who used to wear lolita a lot some years ago and still loves the esthetic's, this book was both a lot of fun and interesting.
Thought there are two things that would have made it even better in my opinion:
1. I would have loved some more essays. All of the, were insightful and reminded me of all the things I love about the fashion and how much fun I had with it, while also bringing up some interesting points I hadn't thought about. More of this would have been lovely, which also brings...more
Thought there are two things that would have made it even better in my opinion:
1. I would have loved some more essays. All of the, were insightful and reminded me of all the things I love about the fashion and how much fun I had with it, while also bringing up some interesting points I hadn't thought about. More of this would have been lovely, which also brings...more
I enjoyed this book a great deal and read through it voraciously. The comics are funny and tragic, the essays academic. This is a great primer for anyone interested in subculture, Lolita fashion, fashion as rebellion, femme positive spaces, or someone who is just a little curious about those fluffy girls that they see at anime conventions.
It did not present me with new ideas, but as I had been involved in the fashion for over 10 years, that's not terribly surprising. This would be an excellent...more
It did not present me with new ideas, but as I had been involved in the fashion for over 10 years, that's not terribly surprising. This would be an excellent...more
Dec 13, 2017Bunbun rated it it was amazing
The last comic got me so hard with the feels. It was so good. *sob sob*
This was a great book filled with personal feelings, pretty artwork, interesting light academic essays on Japanese sub-fashions (mainly, of course, Lolita) and all the other Japanese culture/aesthetics that flow in and out of such a niche, princess-y fashion. It was really good. I highly recommend it, for those in the fashion or those who are curious about it. It's a good place to start in understanding it and the feels/empo...more
This was a great book filled with personal feelings, pretty artwork, interesting light academic essays on Japanese sub-fashions (mainly, of course, Lolita) and all the other Japanese culture/aesthetics that flow in and out of such a niche, princess-y fashion. It was really good. I highly recommend it, for those in the fashion or those who are curious about it. It's a good place to start in understanding it and the feels/empo...more
I really love this book! I pretty much devour non-fiction fashion/fashion history/street fashion books especially when they are related to a subculture. This book was mix of comics, drawings, and essays on the origins and ideas behind Lolita fashion. There's even a section of the book that illustrates the different types of Lolita within the subculture. Pick it up if you're interested in street fashion, subcultures, Japanese street fashion, or like looking at cute illustration of girls in frilly...more
Mar 25, 2019Y rated it it was amazing Shelves: creepy, comics, not-gay-but, specfic, diversity, trigger-warnings
Absolutely incredible read, whether you're new to Lolita entirely or are incredibly into it. The book looks at perspectives of both American and Japanese lolitas, and the combination of essays and comics was absolutely perfect to get all of its different messages across. I honestly have not a single critique; looks like I'd better keep reading! Any recommendations similar to this book (information on lolita fashion, particularly the culture, related in an exciting form) gladly accepted.
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May 15, 2017Stacy rated it it was amazing
Excellent introduction to Japanese lolita street fashion, loaded with interesting essays and fantastic comics! The art style is rather 'indie' which I think fits the work very well, although it may not appeal to all readers. Touches on both the external aspects of the fashion and also the underlying philosophy, exploring the contradictions of a subculture which is simultaneously a rebellion / rejection of social norms while also being deeply capitalistic, with its focus on material possessions a...more
Jun 24, 2017Sinistre rated it really liked it
SO PRETTY (Things I like)
- Novala Takemoto's interview
- The comic about the girl who dies for dressing lolita 24/7
- The comic about the newcomer and the shade into lolita comm.
- Kamikaze Girls vibes
VERY ROTTEN (things I didn't like).
- Some contradictions (Otome don't exist but then is placed in the 90s, 'otome'/romantic/protololita is not defined very much, Olive gals/CUTiE called lolita...)
- One comic which is dress-oriented, these kind of talking I hate in lolita meetings.
- Novala Takemoto's interview
- The comic about the girl who dies for dressing lolita 24/7
- The comic about the newcomer and the shade into lolita comm.
- Kamikaze Girls vibes
VERY ROTTEN (things I didn't like).
- Some contradictions (Otome don't exist but then is placed in the 90s, 'otome'/romantic/protololita is not defined very much, Olive gals/CUTiE called lolita...)
- One comic which is dress-oriented, these kind of talking I hate in lolita meetings.
It's an interesting book, and does cool things with form, but it wasn't for me. Felt like an odd mix of only for insiders and only for outsiders. I think t would probably most enjoyable to those who know nothing about lolita fashion.
While I wish the essays could be more in depth I understand the limitations of having them compiled like this. And they had an interview and essay with Novala Takemoto! Overall I'd say this book captured the 'essence' of lolita very well.
Aug 21, 2017Meghan rated it really liked it
Gives an interesting perspective of Lolita Fashion from an insider's point of view. There is a lot of information jam-packed into this book and some really good comics as well! If you are even remotely interested in Japanese Street Fashion you should check out this book!
why on page 206 nothing is capitalized?
Aug 24, 2017Ashley Hietpas rated it really liked it
Great intro into the culture. Definitely asking my bff to pick up the fashion mags mentioned in here.
Jun 02, 2017Comics Alternative rated it really liked it
I was hoping for more comics, but nicely done.
A fascinating dissection of a subculture we in the West tend to misunderstand. The comics and essays are are all great.
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