Subcul Kei, also known as Jirai Danshi, is a style similar to Jirai Kei, and essentially its male counterpart, incorporating more elements from aesthetics such as goth and punk. It originated from the Goth Punk aesthetic but features more use of the color purple. it is highly androgynous and is a style worn by both men and women.
The basis of this style takes influences from E-Girl, Goth Punk, and generally dark alternative styles. Because of this, some outfits may even be completely in that style without the use brands dubbed Jirai. What distinguishes this style from alternative styles is the subcultural stereotype and the Jirai makeup style.
Fashion[]
Oversized tees, sweaters, and sweatshirts are the most common garment in this aesthetic. They often have a print with a stereotypical motif, English text, anime prints, etc. Feminine details are sometimes featured, but rarely; for example, there may be eyelets for lacing ribbon through, zippers, or detachable Peter Pan collars. This resembles the fashion of the Yami Kawaii aesthetic, and contributes to an edgier and less girly look. As a feature of the mental illness and Yami Kawaii aspect, outfits use clothes typically only worn at home (ex. with pajama pants and house slippers) such as Crocs or novelty Sanrio rubber slippers with oversized tees. This also creates a sort of irony with the liberal use of accessories and elaborate makeup.
Jirai boys add masculine or androgynous elements to this style, while girls tend to pair tops with chunky platform sneakers and chain necklaces. The more casual Jersey Maid and Yami Kawaii inspired looks can also have track pants (ex. Adidas track pants) paired with a track suit jacket, oversized tee, or sweatshirt. This style also demonstrates rebellion through extensive piercings, both real and fake. Snakebites, pierced noses, pierced eyebrows, etc. finish the look.
Visuals[]
- Skulls
- Crosses
- Zippers
- Edgy, meaningless English text
- Black wings
- Guitars
Media[]
Subcul Kei is associated with the character Ame-Chan from Needy Girl Overdose, which came out around the time the style was being popularized.
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