{"title":"Alice Auaa","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eAlice Auaa Archive Menswear Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYasutaka Funakoshi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e founded the Japanese label \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlice Auaa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the mid-1990s, introducing a singular vision within Tokyo’s experimental fashion landscape. Drawing inspiration from Victorian dress, gothic subculture, religious iconography, and the darker edges of romanticism, the designer developed an aesthetic that blends fragility with severity. The brand quickly became associated with Japan’s underground fashion movement, producing garments that feel theatrical yet meticulously constructed — merging couture-level craftsmanship with avant-garde expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eThroughout its evolution, Alice Auaa cultivated a visual language defined by corsetry, lace, sheer layering, and elongated silhouettes that evoke both Victorian mourning dress and gothic fantasy. Structured jackets, fitted trousers, lace shirts, dramatic coats, and intricately detailed accessories became signatures, often rendered in stark palettes of black, ivory, and deep crimson. The garments balance romantic delicacy with architectural construction, creating pieces that feel both historical and otherworldly. Alice Auaa’s work exists at the intersection of fashion, costume, and subculture — where garments function as expressions of identity as much as clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eThis archive collection presents rare runway pieces and signature garments from the Alice Auaa era — structured gothic jackets, lace-layered tops, corseted silhouettes, elongated tailoring, and accessories imbued with a dark romanticism. For collectors drawn to gothic couture, Japanese avant-garde design, and fashion that embraces theatrical narrative, these pieces are more than clothing—they are artifacts of a deeply imaginative world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1848\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1848\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eShop Alice Auaa archive pieces — curated by DRIEW for discerning collectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alice-auaa-early-00s-gothic-vampire-cropped-wool-jacket","title":"Alice Auaa Early 00s Gothic ‘Vampire’ Cropped Wool Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Alice Auaa is a Japanese Gothic Lolita fashion brand founded by designer Yasutaka Funakoshi. It began in 1993 as “Alice in Modern Time” in Kobe, blending punk, new wave, and gothic influences before officially launching as Alice Auaa in 1995. The label, now based in Osaka, is known for theatrical, avant‑gothic collections featuring corsetry, elaborate ruffles, and surreal motifs inspired by themes like bondage and Alice in Wonderland. Funakoshi’s craftsmanship has earned recognition in both underground fashion circles and museum exhibits worldwide, and even Lady Gaga wore the brand during her 2013 Japan visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 3, fits a Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCondition: 8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlight pilling throughout \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alice Auaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42612181532750,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/3421\/6270\/files\/5FF6F76D-1703-4DB4-9561-3E8D34DF0137.jpg?v=1749848776"},{"product_id":"alice-auaa-early-00s-dark-navy-gothic-double-layer-tailored-shirt","title":"Alice Auaa 90s Dark Navy Gothic Double Layered Tailored Shirt","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh armhole \u0026amp; tailored design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExaggerated double layer pointed collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble layered sleeves with inner split seam sleeve for flaring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand tag at the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 resin button front closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 resin button sleeve placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efits like a men's X-Small\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCondition: 8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight wear throughout, no flaws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alice Auaa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43478594158670,"sku":"434785941586_C42A","price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/3421\/6270\/files\/1009712A-A00E-48E4-974C-7C48FAC9529B.jpg?v=1772149300"}],"url":"https:\/\/driewgarments.com\/collections\/alice-auaa.oembed","provider":"DRIEW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}