Harajuku Girls as Gothic Lolitas and more...

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Thanks (and this is embarrassing) to Gwen Stefani, I've recently discovered Harajuku Girls. Wonderous...

Harajuku Girl is a term to describe a fashion savvy denizen of the Harajuku district of Tokyo. The term has come into popular use via Gwen Stefani's music videos and songs from her Love.Angel.Music.Baby album. The "Harajuku style" combines a wide range of diverse influences, and is also known as "Fruits Fashion" by followers of Fruits Magazine.

There are many styles of clothing, as there are many groups who
spend time in this area. You may see people dressed in the following
styles: Gothic Lolita, Decora, Kogal, Ganguro, Wamono, Second-Hand Fashion, Cyber Fashion.

Decora comes from the word "Decoration" and is a colorful style,
usually with layered bright clothing and a emphasis on "cute" and
brightly colored accessories.

Wamono is a style that mixes traditional Japanese clothing with
western clothing styles. (See the brand name Takuya Angel for an
example).

Visual Kei or Anime Cosplayers also gather in Harajuku. However, this is separate from the fashion scene.