Tag: Manga

Kyoko Okazaki’s manga Helter Skelter still cuts deep. A fever dream about beauty, power, and the terrifying cost of perfection. Liliko: Manufactured Icon in Freefall A Face Everywhere In 1990s Japan, Liliko is the face of fashion — omnipresent on billboards, magazine covers, TV screens. Her beauty is blinding, sculpted to perfection through full-body cosmetic…

Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of Sailor Moon, is renowned not only for her captivating storytelling but also for her deep connection to high fashion. Takeuchi’s affection for couture is evident in her meticulous design of the Sailor Moon universe, where high fashion and fantasy intertwine seamlessly. The anime is rich in sartorial choices that reflect…