Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno

Taking the utterly perplexing fashion of Harajuku popularised recently by pop art and pop stars, 'Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno' documents the fashion phenomena and faux-pas of these youngsters for whom shock-value is paramount.

This fully illustrated book features photographs taken on the streets of Tokyo, and outlines the eleven key styles and subcultures from the 1970 through to the present.

From the dangerous, sailor-suited sukeban, to the super suntanned, panda makeup wearing kogaru schoolgirls who date for dollars, each subculture fashion profile features photos and cute, clear illustrations of the style; explorations of who the girls are, what they're wearing, and why; their ideal boyfriend; and must-have items.

'Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno' also features 'Get!', a resource section featuring movies, magazines, shops, websites for the various styles/tribes; a fold-out evolutionary chart of Japanese schoolgirl fashion; instructions for applying kogaru make-up and a 'What Kind of Gal Are You' quiz.