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Powder Blue Satin Choker with White Lace

2000s · 2000s · Japanese

Designer

Kumiko Uehara at Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

Production

ready-to-wear

Material

cotton and silk satin

Culture

Japanese

Movement

Lolita fashion · Kawaii culture · Indie Sleaze

Influences

Victorian collar styling · kawaii aesthetic

A delicate choker featuring a powder blue silk satin base with white cotton lace trim and matching bow detail. The collar band sits close to the neck with precise tailoring typical of Japanese lolita fashion construction. White lace edging creates contrast against the pale blue satin, while the bow attachment adds dimensional volume. The choker coordinates with a matching lolita dress ensemble visible in powder blue with white lace collar detailing and black ribbon accents. The construction demonstrates the meticulous attention to proportion and surface decoration characteristic of Baby, the Stars Shine Bright's aesthetic approach to kawaii subculture accessories.

headband/head covering/hair accessory

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