Is a Japanese style that reached it's peak in 2005 with emphasis on tans, bright and colourful couture, lightened hair and beach-inspired accessories. This style can be sub-divided into two major groups, that of the Kanto region (Tokyo and surrounds) and that of the Kansai region (Kyoto, Osaka areas). The two styles are very similar, with the exception that the Kanto style is louder and somewhat more gaudier, entailing severly bleached hair, the use of artificial flowers, and vulgar make-up. The Kansai style is more toned down but with similar emphasis on tans and colourful couture.
A unique gunguro style also emerged in Kyoto city but is somewhat different from that of the major streams. This style also emphasised tans and fun and colourful couture, but teamed with expensive jewellery from houses such as Mikimoto, Cartier, Harry Winston and Tiffany's in a frivolous and carefree manner. Mikimoto pearls in particular, with its association with beaches and the sea was used in profusion. Girls would also have huge "kyoto curls," whilst guys tended to have shaggy surfer-inspired hairstyles. Guys would also emphasise their "beachiness" by wearing baroque Tahitian and South Sea Pearl jewellery in place of the more common surfer coconut shell and coral necklaces.
This gunguro style is most popular amongst the more well-to-do university aged students of Kyoto city; whilst the more common gunguro styles as mentioned prior are more popular amongst highschoolers and the less well-to-do.
A unique gunguro style also emerged in Kyoto city but is somewhat different from that of the major streams. This style also emphasised tans and fun and colourful couture, but teamed with expensive jewellery from houses such as Mikimoto, Cartier, Harry Winston and Tiffany's in a frivolous and carefree manner. Mikimoto pearls in particular, with its association with beaches and the sea was used in profusion. Girls would also have huge "kyoto curls," whilst guys tended to have shaggy surfer-inspired hairstyles. Guys would also emphasise their "beachiness" by wearing baroque Tahitian and South Sea Pearl jewellery in place of the more common surfer coconut shell and coral necklaces.
This gunguro style is most popular amongst the more well-to-do university aged students of Kyoto city; whilst the more common gunguro styles as mentioned prior are more popular amongst highschoolers and the less well-to-do.
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A Japanese Girl who either gets a tans or uses tanner. Bleaches hair, or brown, somtimes greay. Wears bright funky colors and Very platformed shoes. Wears white panda make up around eyes and on lips. sometimes places jewel stickers under eyes.
"omfg, have you seen Battle Royale II, thats kazumi chick is Ganguro!"
other words : yamanba, kogal, kogaru, ogyaru
other words : yamanba, kogal, kogaru, ogyaru
by Kei Fukuda January 2, 2004
Get the Ganguro mug.Ganguro is a gyaru (gal) that is tanned , wears light to medium panda make-up (white eyeshadow.etc) , wears lots of bright colours and hibiscus flowers. And loves the brand alba rosa
by Cherry August 6, 2004
Get the Ganguro mug.A fashion that consists of white eyelashes, white eyeshadow, white lipstick, glitter, bleached hair, and a dark tan. Vinyl or bright clothing is often worn in ganguro.
by Jay E. October 6, 2003
Get the GANGURO mug.A Japanese style popular amongst girls where one would dye their hair to a light shade ie: platinum blonde, and tan regularly to keep up a dark skinned appearance.
by ParaParaAllstar October 20, 2003
Get the ganguro girl mug.Aka Gonguro or Gon-Gal. A very tanned Kogal with bleached hair. Their fashion sence is more Kogal than Yamanba. Opposite of Ganjiro.
Americans tend to really confuse Ganguro with Yamanba. The panda makeup, face bling, & bad color mixes are Yamanba. The Guro in Ganguro doesn't mean "girl" but rather "face."
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