A gyaru or ganguro wandering Shibuya in 2007 Gyaru (Japanese: ギャル, pronounced [ɡʲaꜜɾɯ]) is a Japanese fashion subculture for all ages, often associated with gaudy fashion styles, an extreme makeup style and dyed hair. [1] The term gyaru is a Japanese transliteration of the English slang word gal. [2][3][4][5] In Japan, it is used to refer to young women who are cheerful, sociable ...
The Gyaru style began to evolve into subcultures like Gothic Gyaru, Hime-Gyaru, Yamanba, Rokku and more. The typical Gyaru is adorned with signature blonde hair, dramatic makeup, and an outfit inspired by the Mcbling and Y2K era of fashion. With bright colors and loud sounds, the Gyaru fashion movement also inspired music and dance.
What is Gyaru? “Gyaru” is a transliteration of the English word “gal,” and the gyaru aesthetic is characterized by a particular look: hair dyed lighter, heavy makeup, sexy clothing and an accompanying wild attitude. While its exact origins are hard to pinpoint, the Japanese concept of “gyaru” came fully into its own in the 1990s. In many ways, the subculture is a form of feminine ...
Gyaru (also known as gal) is a Japanese fashion subculture that has been around since the 1970s. They are known for wearing lots of accessories like hair clips, necklaces, and bracelets, wearing ...
Gyaru (ギャル, Gal) is a Japanese subculture that was born as a rebellion against the traditional Asian beauty standards of being pale and showing little skin. While gyaru is generally associated with a particular style, the importance lies in the bold makeup and overall vibe of the outfits rather than wearing a specific fashion. The point is to challenge societal norms by embracing a bold ...