January 10th

 

January 10th, 1997, MALICE MIZER performed a sold out show at Nippon Seinen-kan Hall in Shinjuku as part of their tour ~ Sans retour Voyage "derniere" ~. At this time they were selling out on the same day that tickets went on sale.

January 9th

 

January 9th, 1996, MALICE MIZER continued touring to support their first single "Uruwashiki Kamen no Shoutaijou" (麗しき仮面の招待状, Invitation card of a beautiful mask). They performed at HeartLand in Nagoya.

January 8th

 

January 8th, 2003, Moi dix Mois perform at Shinjuku LOFT as part of their ~ Tour 2002 - 2003 forbidden ~ 

Gothic Lolita Bible 1

There were also gothic aristocrat pieces featured in the first Gothic Lolita Bible. Mana was shown wearing the very elegant Mantle Jacket along with a velveteen skirt. The Mantle Jacket was a velveteen jacket with a short cape lined in Mana’s signature Moi-même-Moitié blue. A very elegant and dignified fashion piece.

 

January 6th

 January 6th, 1996, MALICE MIZER performs a sold out show at ON AIR WEST in Shibuya to support of SOLD OUT in support of their first single "Uruwashiki Kamen no Shoutaijou" (麗しき仮面の招待状, Invitation card of a beautiful mask)

Gothic Lolita Bible 1

 

Here is one more Moi-même-Moitié outfit from the first Gothic Lolita Bible. Mana wore the Velvet Count Coat with a long Velveteen Tuck Skirt underneath along with a Moitié logo ring and umbrella.

Gothic Lolita Bible 1

From the first Gothic Lolita Bible, 2001, Mana was wearing the Moi-même-Moitié Velveteen Frill Long Jacket and Jumper Skirt in blue, with a mini pannier underneath, OTK socks and a Coffin Beads Ring. "Frills overlapped many times are luxurious." 

 

Gothic Lolita Bible 1

From the first Gothic Lolita Bible, 2001, Mana's photograph wearing the Moi-même-Moitié Gobelin Coat. It featured a detachable collar. The fabric had a luxurious look. There was also a matching dress. 

 

Moi-même-Moitié 25th Anniversary

 

To celebrate Moi-même-Moitié's 25th Anniversary, let's go back to the first Gothic Lolita Bible. It was the beginning of a long collaboration with photos of Mana wearing various outfits like the EGL Velveteen Frill Jacket and Jumper Skirt with the iconic Bat Bag. 

January 1st

 

January 1st, 1999, Gackt was no longer a member of MALICE MIZER.

January 1st, 2023, the joint announcement of the combined forces of four major Visual Kei bands was made. Moi dix Mois, VERSAILLES, D and Matenrou Opera were coming together to help support Japanese Visual Metal rock music during 2023, including a four city concert tour.