Fresh out of Japan, the fierce and fiesty F.E.M.M. arrived on the J-pop circuit early last year, stomping onto the scene with sleek music videos like, “Fxxk Boyz Get Money” and “Kill The DJ”.
While their genre-defying, signature style blends cutting edge electropop with hints of Eurodisco, it’s the mannequin pop star act that truly captures the audience. Futuristic RiRi and LuLa perform as FEMM (Far-East Mention Mannequin), an imaginative, hyper-intelligent set of mannequins setting out to fight for the rights of their abused kin.
Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Skillrex and other world-famous music producers have already taken note of FEMM’s catchy beats and equally avant-garde fashion.
The pair sports everything from leather leggings, latex bodysuits and sweet sailor uniforms in the recent “Astroboy” music video. The robotic choreography matches perfectly as the duo rocks a set of full latex bodysuits. Sizzling and sexy, the latex catsuits come complete with waist-cinching corsets, thigh high lacing, belted leg straps and sky high stilettos.
In complete J-pop fashion, the videography borderlines on bizarre, shifting to split screens of a good-girl versus bad-girl nurse scene and a dizzying array of mannequins decked out in Sailor Moon-inspired uniforms.
On the polar opposite end of the spectrum, the pair shines in prim and proper garb in the video for “Fxxk Boyz Get Money”. Could there be a better match made in heaven than latex revamps of Lolita coordinates? Although typically made with luxurious lace and layers of cotton influenced by antiquated Victorian fashion, these re-imagined latex looks are to die for.
The attention to detail is unparalleled as the robotic mannequins lip sync the hypnotic loop, wearing matching naughty-but-nice dresses in black and white. The elegant gothic Lolita inspired dresses feature a v-neck top adorned with fluffy white bows, complemented by two full tiers of black vinyl, which spill out to the sides in volumes. An over sized headband, a plethora of frilly vinyl bows and ankle strap heels complete the perfect maid look.
In the video for “Whiplash”, FEMM capitalizes on the rising harness trend. Looking fierce and fearless, the duo sport dominatrix-influenced outfits, showing their love of latex with slick black bodysuits and O-ring straps at the waist. Set in a fluorescent, Tron-like universe, the mannequins slay with killer choreography and back up dancers clad in shorts with glow in the dark stars.
Characterized by her combat skills, RiRi is the more aggressive of the two, wearing military-inspired gear. Studded fingerless gloves, curve-hugging catsuits and gravity defying heels all make up portions of RiRi’s favorite all black looks. Sweet and sexy, LuLa favors more feminine, all-white looks, like a deadly nurse costume with garter strap leggings.
While RiRi is more of a bold, in-your-face rebel, LuLa holds the responsibility to heal all the hurt and wounded mannequins of the world. In our digital landscape of today, fans can log on to FEMM.jp for a complete interactive experience, where they are able to create personalized mannequin avatars and explore the world of FEMM. Sleek, sexy and ultra-glossy, these two rising J-pop stars are ones to watch.
Their blend of sleek electropop with such theatrical fashion choices could easily be overwhelming, but from this interview it sounds like they’ve found a clear, signature style that works.
The mannequin concept could have felt gimmicky, but the interview really shows how RiRi and LuLa build a full narrative around abused mannequins seeking rights, which makes the whole project surprisingly cohesive.
The interactive FEMM.jp platform where fans can create mannequin avatars feels like a natural extension of their concept, not just a promotional gimmick.
The “good-girl versus bad-girl nurse” imagery combined with latex styling sounds intentionally provocative, but also very on-brand for their futuristic, slightly dystopian aesthetic.
The RiRi versus LuLa dynamic is interesting, especially with RiRi’s military-inspired aggression and LuLa’s nurse-like healer role. It gives their performances a narrative beyond just music.
I appreciated how the article highlighted their videography, especially the split screens and Tron-like environments, because it seems like visuals are just as important as the music.
What stood out most was the attention to detail in the gothic Lolita latex dresses, especially the layered vinyl and oversized bows. It’s such a clever twist on traditional cotton-heavy Lolita fashion.
It’s wild that artists like Lady Gaga and Skrillex have already noticed them, and after reading about their genre mix of electropop and Eurodisco, it makes total sense why.
I didn’t expect the harness and O-ring strap details in “Whiplash” to tie into mainstream trends, but the article makes it clear they’re tapping into global fashion, not just J-pop visuals.
I liked how the article contrasted their latex-heavy “Whiplash” looks with the prim, almost Victorian-inspired outfits in “Fxxk Boyz Get Money.” That duality seems central to their identity.
The description of the Astroboy video with Sailor Moon-inspired uniforms and split nurse scenes sounds chaotic in the best J-pop way, and it fits their futuristic mannequin storyline perfectly.
Their robotic choreography paired with full latex bodysuits seems like more than just styling—it reinforces the mannequin persona in a way that feels intentional, not just aesthetic.