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02 Giu 2023 10:30

The Eternal shōjo: Exploring the Aesthetics of Kawaii Culture and Lolita Fashion in Japan

Online

Masafumi Monden, PhD at University of Technology, Lecturer in Japanese Studies

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Abstract
Shōjo, the girl positioned between child and adult, is an iconic representation of femininity and girlhood in Japanese culture. A pretty and stereotypically feminine aesthetic that can disguise dark and disturbing themes, shōjo has fascinated artists working in many fields from literature to manga, film to fashion.  And not just in Japan - why is shōjo intriguing to so many people and in so many areas of creativity? How have shōjo manga (girls’ comics) helped shape and promulgate this shōjo ideal? Are girlish dress styles like "Lolita" the shōjo of contemporary Japan? How does the concept of “kawaii” tie all of these stylistic elements together? In this talk, Dr Masafumi Monden explores the multifaceted importance of this girlish culture and style, examining fashion and visual aspects of the realms of shōjo and Lolita.

Organized by Angelica Stevanato, Erika Iacono Quarantino, Student Association GESSHIN, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

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Department of Asian and North African Studies, Student Association GESSHIN - Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

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