Visual Kei (V系) is a japanese fashion that is influenced by western Gothic and Punk styles. The style is mostly associated with fans of certain bands.
Features
The most common feature of Visual Kei is an androgynous look with ripped clothes, bondage pants, and platform shoes. There are many rebellious elements such as spiked hair, safety pins, studs. Since Visual Kei incorporated Punk Rock, the shoes are often heavy with thick soles. Boots are often made from leather and feature serveral buckle straps as well as zippers on the side.
Brands
Gallery
The Anatomy of Visual Kei (mynavi.jp)