Gothic Lolita

English

Etymology

From Japanese ゴスロリ (gosurori), a blend of ゴス (Goth, “Goth”) + ロリータ (lolita), from English lolita.

Gothic Lolita girls in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Noun

Gothic Lolita (uncountable)

1. A Japanese fashion movement whose adherents dress in an elegant, largely monochromatic style with traditional accoutrements such as parasols.

Related terms

• Sweet Lolita