Chinese metro apologizes after goth makeup removal demand
21 Mar 2019 19:43:09
thejakartapost.com
China's goth community posted selfies wearing black lipstick and sombre white makeup in an online protest over a peer who was forced to remove her makeup before boarding a subway car.
The social media blitz prompted an apology from the transport company in the southern city of Guangzhou.
Goths are a subculture known for their black clothes and makeup -- with a popular segment known as "Gothic Lolita" whose members dress in dark outfits inspired by Victorian dolls.
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