Visual Kei
Also known as: V-kei
Japanese music-linked fashion with dramatic layering, contrasting textures and expressive proportions. Punk hardware, gothic lace and historical tailoring can appear together, with hair and accessories extending the outfit's theatrical shape.
The Story
Visual Kei grew from Japanese rock scenes drawing on glam rock, metal and punk. The V&A documents its elaborate historical references and its connections with Japanese street fashion.
Identity Layer
Culture, feeling, setting, and how the aesthetic is interpreted.
Visual Kei encompasses many looks. Musicians and street-fashion wearers have developed ornate and punk-influenced interpretations. This profile focuses on wearable garment and accessory combinations; its dramatic styling can be interpreted individually without reproducing a performer's complete outfit.
How to Wear It
Outfit formulas, beauty cues, and search terms for building the look.
- Wear a draped black shirt under a long lace coat with narrow trousers and sturdy boots; finish with one silver-tone pendant.
- Pair a plaid shirt jacket with a ruffled blouse and black trousers, then use a decorative belt to connect the layered lengths.
Beauty / Styling
Source Keywords
Key Pieces
- Long lace coat
- Plaid shirt jacket
- Ruffled or draped shirt
- Slim trousers
- Platform boots
- Layered silver-tone jewelry
- Decorative belt
- Asymmetric outer layer
Color Palette
The Vibe
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