So, what kind of style is the Harajuku kawaii fashion?
There are many types of fashion in Harajuku including the medieval aristocrats-inspired Gothic style, the unique Japanese Lolita style with emphasis on girlish cuteness and coquettish beauty, the Gothic Lolita style that combines the two, and the ballerina-inspired style that mixes a tutu skirt with colorful tops.
But there are no sets of rules for the kawaii fashion. The focus of Harajuku style is not about looking kawaii from the male perspective, but rather about staying true to what you feel is kawaii and placing greater emphasis on what is kawaii from a girl’s perspective. Having one’s own sense of style and not holding back for other’s judgment, while utilizing bold colors to the fullest, is what enables the Harajuku girls to evolve their kawaii fashion.