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JapaneseCulture12 min

Gyaru: The Japanese Fashion Subculture That Defied Convention

A complete guide to gyaru (ギャル): from Shibuya's kogal girls to ganguro, the history of a rebellious Japanese subculture, its styles, its magazines, and its lasting influence on global fashion.

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