japonia

We meet the Tokyo youth celebrating genderless fashion. Using make-up, clothes and Instagram filters, these young people are challenging international beauty norms and drawing on japan's anime-fluid-beauty standards to express themselves.

VICE meets Canada's real Lolitas, fans of a Japanese street fashion that promotes modesty and femininity with lacy dresses and bows. Watch as they prepare for a tea party where dozens will meet, socialize and feel empowered without being sexualized.