The goth scene has been more than just an underground subculture in Japan. Rather one of the mnay looks that exist in this style concious society. What seems to be emerging now in the west...or at least beginning in New York is goth Chic. According to Nina Lali from the Village voice designers such as Marc Jacobs and Ann Demeulemeester are producing puffy black numbers with ruffles and ripped stockings. I have to admit that even I have purchased a few 'goth' pieces for my wardrobe...

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