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Encyclopedia > Baby, The Stars Shine Bright

Baby, The Stars Shine Bright (Shortened to Baby or BTSSB) is the name of a Japanese clothing boutique chain created in 1988 by Akinori Isobe and his wife, Fumiyo. The original fashion house is located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Baby, The Stars Shine Bright specializes in Lolita fashion, and like Manifesteange Metamorphose temps de fille, their main focus is the subcategory Sweet Lolita. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Categories: Wards of Tokyo | Japan geography stubs ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Shirololi (Left) and Kurololi (Right) in Takeshita Street, Tokyo Mana(Gothic Lolita) Lolita fashion (ロリータ・ファッション) is part of the fashion style and subculture Gothic & Lolita, which originated in Japan, largely inspired by Victorian childrens clothing and the elaborate costumes of the Rococo period. ... Manifesteange Metamorphose temps de fille or Metamorphose temps de fille (or abbreviated as Metamorphose or Meta) is a Lolita fashion brand that was started in 1997 and features designs by Kuniko Kato. ... Sweet Lolita or amaloli - (あまロリ) is a subcategory of Lolita fashion that takes its main inspiration from Victorian girls fashion, but is also influenced by Rococo and Shōjo manga. ...


The CEO and creator, Akinori Isobe, states in an interview for the Lolita-rich Shimotsuma Monogatari (aka Kamikaze Girls) book, film, and comic, that he has plans to make an official English-language version of the Baby website and formally enter the American and European markets [1]. He has not done this yet, but there is talk of a Baby the Stars Shine Bright opening in San Francisco, although there still are English-language instructions on how to order from the all-Japanese website. [2] Currently there is a Baby the Stars Shine Bright in Paris, France. The New York City branch of Kinokuniya has also been selling clothing from the label, including dresses, headdresses, shoes and socks. Shimotsuma Monogatari, literally meaning Shimotsuma Story, and released in the United States under the title Kamikaze Girls is a groundbreaking Japanese movie which came out in 2004. ... English is a West Germanic language developed in England, and the first language for most people of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. ... This article is about the continent. ... New York, NY redirects here. ... Books Kinokuniya (紀伊國屋書店) is a Japanese bookstore company, founded in 1927, with its first store located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. ...


As mentioned in Shimotsuma Monogatari, the label's name was taken from the title of an album by English pop music group Everything But the Girl. Everything but the Girl Is a song composed and written by Tyler Buckkie of Ontario. ...

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Hello Kitty's and Charmmy Kitty

Baby, The Stars Shine Bright also sells other brand names such as a variant on the Hello Kitty character: Hello Kitty's pet cat, Charmmy Kitty. The Charmmy Kitty dolls they sell relate with the store's own gothic lolita and sweet lolita fashion style. Hello Kitty has played a role in the sweet lolita fashion as an on-side accessory. As it will not be easy to find a Lolita carrying a Hello Kitty or Charmmy Kitty doll on the streets, the character instead might reside in the girl's bedroom, cellphone, accessories, and so on for decoration. Hello Kitty ) is the most well-known of many fictional characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. ... Hello Kitty ) is the most well-known of many fictional characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. ... Charmmy Kitty is the cat of Hello Kitty! Papa and Dear Daniel gave the pet to her. ... Charmmy Kitty is the cat of Hello Kitty! Papa and Dear Daniel gave the pet to her. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Sweet Lolita or amaloli - (あまロリ) is a subcategory of Lolita fashion that takes its main inspiration from Victorian girls fashion, but is also influenced by Rococo and Shōjo manga. ... Hello Kitty ) is the most well-known of many fictional characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. ... Sweet Lolita or amaloli - (あまロリ) is a subcategory of Lolita fashion that takes its main inspiration from Victorian girls fashion, but is also influenced by Rococo and Shōjo manga. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Hello Kitty ) is the most well-known of many fictional characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. ... Charmmy Kitty is the cat of Hello Kitty! Papa and Dear Daniel gave the pet to her. ...


In relation to Charmmy Kitty, Japanese author Novala Takemoto's Pour Lolita version of Hello Kitty has become a prevalent icon among wearers. The character is often linked to Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, appearing wearing a pink bonnet and carrying a lacey handbag strongly reminiscent of the fashions offered by this brand. Charmmy Kitty is the cat of Hello Kitty! Papa and Dear Daniel gave the pet to her. ... Novala Takemoto , born January 26, 1968) is a Japanese author and fashion designer. ... Hello Kitty ) is the most well-known of many fictional characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. ...


Pour Lolita

Pour Lolita is Novala Takemoto's line of clothing as sponsored by Baby, the Stars Shine Bright. "God Save The Lolita" is the catch phrase of the Pour Lolita line. Novala Takemoto , born January 26, 1968) is a Japanese author and fashion designer. ...


Alice and the Pirates

"Alice and the Pirates" is a line of Baby, the Stars Shine Bright entirely pirate themed. A store devoted to this line opened in Harajuku on the 25th of August 2006.


Baby and Kamikaze Girls

Baby, The Stars Shine Bright was featured in the movie, book, and manga of Shimotsuma Monogatari (English title "Kamikaze Girls"). One of the lead characters, Momoko, is obsessed with Baby clothing, and wears Lolita fashion throughout the story. Kamikaze Girls, also known as Shimotsuma Monogatari (下妻物語), is a Japanese novel, manga, and movie. ...


See also

Shirololi (Left) and Kurololi (Right) in Takeshita Street, Tokyo Mana(Gothic Lolita) Lolita fashion (ロリータ・ファッション) is part of the fashion style and subculture Gothic & Lolita, which originated in Japan, largely inspired by Victorian childrens clothing and the elaborate costumes of the Rococo period. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Shimotsuma Monogatari, literally meaning Shimotsuma Story, and released in the United States under the title Kamikaze Girls is a groundbreaking Japanese movie which came out in 2004. ... Novala Takemoto , born January 26, 1968) is a Japanese author and fashion designer. ...

External links

  • Baby, The Stars Shine Bright official website (Japanese)


 

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