Summary of Reddit Comments on "Kawaii Fashion"

Kawaii Movement Origins and Comparison to Punk

The kawaii movement originated in the 70s as a rebellion against societal pressures for school girls to grow up quickly after high school.
Kawaii is considered a counterculture movement with origins similar to Punk.
In terms of fashion, simple and cute styles are popular, with Uniqlo fashion being mentioned as an example.
Punk fashion started out as more working class and violent.

Lolita fashion is a subculture that exists outside of sexual appeal and social expectations, providing a comfortable space for self-expression.
The major downsides of Lolita fashion are classism and high startup costs to join, which may deter newcomers.
School girls in Japan had to dye their hair black until recently, leading to the trend of manga and anime protagonists having various hair colors.
Ageha is a glamorous hostess style that gained popularity in the 2000s.

Japan has strict gender norms and rigid societal expectations, which limits individual creativity.
Japanese society is described as having positive aspects like healthy living but also negative aspects like groping, conservative views, and extreme work culture.

There is surprise that Japanese Punk is related to Kawaii culture.
Some express disappointment in Western men oversexualizing Japanese women and Japanese society's prudishness.

Various subcultures related to Kawaii fashion include Jojifuku, Yume Kawaii, Yami Kawaii, Menhera, GuroKawa, Heisei Retro, Girly Kei, Himekaji, among others.
Some comments provide details about where to find Kawaii fashion brands and items.

Users share their outfits and express admiration for kawaii fashion, Lolita fashion, and pink-themed outfits.
Some users ask for information about specific items in the outfits.

Comments discuss personal experiences with anime, manga, and weeb culture.
Some express discomfort or criticism towards certain anime plot lines or behaviors associated with weeb culture.