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Fashion
and style in Singapore
Heavily
influenced by Japanese popular designs
What happens when you are so fascinated by
Japanese
culture that you completely
transform your appearance to look like a
Japanese woman? Most of
you would say that this lady should be allowed to pursue her dreams and
do whatever she wishes. However,
depending on where you live it may not always be possible.
Several MYNIPPON fans are in such countries as Saudi
Arabia,
Iran, and Jordan where there is only limited access to the Internet and
even more restrictions on how you can dress and behave.
But here is the surprising part you would not
believe that this lady lives in one of the most developed countries in
the world Singapore. MYNIPPON
is proud to feature Loletta Michelle a young lady from Singapore who
exemplifies what a Japan lover may have to go through.
As a teenager she got hooked to Japanese culture primarily fashion
trends of girls her age. As she grew she realized that Japanese women were far more
fashionable and adventurous than she could ever be. While all her peers were trying to fit into the rigid,
conservative social structure, she rebelled and decided to pursue her
own dreams. (Related:
Maria Gara)
Following Japanese styles
She got into a lot of trouble just for dressing up
like a Japanese
model. Considering
how safe Japan is where you would not get into trouble at all for
dressing even in the most provocative manner, Loletta can not even dress
like an average Japanese woman. When
she published some of her photos on the Internet, she became an
object of attention, and of course, a ton of gossip in the  Singaporean
media. This was not
something that a decent Singaporean woman is supposed to do!
She should try to find a job, worry about money, dress like
everyone else in simple, elegant style and get married to live happily
thereafter.
It appears that other than the
confines of the
bedroom, Singaporeans are leading extremely dull and boring lives,
according to Loletta.
Loletta decided to challenge the status quo and took some
suggestive and naughty photographs that she published on her website.
MYNIPPON recently interviewed Loletta and here are excerpts from
her interview:
MYNIPPON: How did your fascination with Japan
start?
Loletta: I
was introduced to J-POP and that changed my life.
Then to pursue my interests, I started surfing a lot of Japanese
websites. This research
paid off I realized what I was missing out on.
The Japanese girls were having a great time and they definitely
knew how to
dress. I was
impressed by the photography and the artistic approach Japanese
photographers have. This
interest in Japan inspired me to become the Singaporean version of a model. I am not sure if I will ever be able to but I am trying.
MYNIPPON: What
do you like about Japanese women?
Loletta: Above
all, I like their sense of
fashion.
These women know what they are doing and take care of the
details. Unlike a lot of
other Singaporean girls, I was born a little bit dark and thus I can
follow the ganguro
style. Also
following the trend in Japan, I have dyed my hair blonde.
MYNIPPON: What
part of Japanese fashion has put you in trouble?
Loletta: I
am simply in love with the Japanese schoolgirl outfit - especially the
loose socks and pleated
skirts, not exactly the way
Brooke Hogan wears it, but close
enough. In
Singapore, for someone my age, this outfit is absolutely scandalous. Other girls give me such a hard time. I have been accused of being childish when I dress like a
schoolgirl. Of course, as I
get older, it is becoming harder for me to dress in this outfit and I
even feel awkward sometimes. Also,
the local fashion scene does not allow me to do it.
The fashion in Singapore is more traditional the kind that
makes you feel like an old English lady. (Related article: Role
play as a schoolgirl)
MYNIPPON: What
other Japanese fashions attract you?
Loletta: I
LOVE boots and I always wear them even though it is so hot here.
If only there were winter in Singapore!
I have mine specially ordered from overseas.
I also like scarves and
pullovers, which I think Japanese women
know how to use and bring out the best in their bodies.
Though a lot of my fans will find it bizarre, but I
actually would love to dress in a kimono it is so neat, so inviting.
I wanted to take a picture wearing a kimono and just let it slide
off my shoulders but since I do not have one, I had to do it with a
blouse. Now all this is not fashionable here the
college girls wear only plain T-shirts and jeans.
The fashionable club going types are into spaghetti straps, 3/4
pants or jeans or sometimes tube top and pants.
Mini-skirts, which seem to be everywhere in Japan, are an
absolute no-no here. Working
women
wear mostly jackets and knee-length skirts. The
colors here are also dull its all black
or white with an occasional dark blue.
Pink, green or shocking yellow are never seen around here. You
can say that Singapore fashion is rather boring and lifeless.
Girls here are not adventurous.
MYNIPPON: If
you know Japanese women are rather colorful and their favorite color
seems to be pink. What
about you?
Loletta: In
terms of clothes, my favorite colors are white and navy blue. I like pink for wallpaper, cell phone casing, and furniture.
I do not like pink lingerie as Japanese women do.
Since I am tanned, I also love white
lingerie.
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