Gyaru: Eye Candy

Japan is undeniably the fashion capital of the eastern part of the world. Some of you may think of South Korea but mind you, the latter was a nobody before the 21st century. Japanese are the trendsetter in terms of fashion here in Asia. The fashion that originated in Japan are bold and striking and even some of the locals would consider it a pain in sight. Akhibara, Shibuya and Harajuku are the three famous places in Japan where you can see Japan's unusual street fashions. Lolita and Gyaru fashions are the ones that immensely became popular worldwide. Later on, these fashions didn't just stay as they are and eventually evolved into a subculture which is even observed outside Japan.

Gyaru Art by Kiriyan

Gyaru Fashion

false lashes, wig and faux nails

Gyaru is a type of the japanese street fashion that started around 1970s. Considers to be more than just a fashion but rather evolved into a way of living, a subculture. The word "gyaru" means "gal" in english. 

Gyaru is a glamorous girly fashion, which tries to break the norm of natural beauty and relies more on the man-made enhancements (false eyelashes, wigs, faux nails, etc).

Definitely a Gyaru

This fashion is easily distinguished with prominent features like dyed or bleached hair (in blonde to brown shades), well decorated nails and noticeable make up. Make up would consist dark eyeliners with long fals lashes, full coverage foundation to create a blemish free skin and a pale/light lipstick. The look should create or achieve a sweet and girly aura. In terms of clothing, it would depend on what subcategory would you be under.

Gyaru hair color is from dark borwn to blonde gradients

Subcategory

• Gyaru Kei literally means "gal style". The Gyaru basic ensemble involve of false lashes, decorated fingernails and a dyed/bleached hair in a dark brown to blonde shade in curls, often. If you dont want your hair be dyed/bleached, you can use wigs for alterative. The getup is anything which can portray a lady like aura.



Gyaru Kei





• Hime Gyaru literally means "princess gal". This style is also known as Hime Kei. As the name suggests, this subcategory is trying to achieve a princess type look. Dresses are in pastel, often in the shades of pink, blue and yellow with laces and bows to add more femininity. Flower patterned fabric, pearls as adornments and crowns for headpieces are often associated with this fashion. 



Hime Gyaru





• Ganguro literally means "black faced". As its meaning suggests, this fashion is easily determined because of its prominent feature of super tanned skin which is seen only on their faces. Pastel, light or bright shades of the color palette are used for eye make up and lipstick. They also use face stickers for more colorful look. Later on, this subcategory has developed into two more styles which are Yamanba and Manba.



Ganguro/ Manba



Banba

• Banba is a combination of "Barbie and Manba". They have lesser make up than Manba and face stickers is not an option. The haircolor is in striking shades of neon or in a neutral shade. Hair style is with bangs or fringes, curly or braided. The outfit is a general club wear. 
• Bibinba has the typical gyaru ensemble with lots of "bling blings". 



Bibinba



Kogal/ Kogyaru

• Kogyaru also known as "kogal". This style has the fundamentals of gyaru but the outfit is a seifuku.
• Gyaruo is the male counterpart of Gyaru. 



Gyaruo

Gyaru Eyes Make-up

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So far, everything has been covered for basic things about Gyaru and its fashion. Gyaru is definitely an eye candy.