PQ is a free magazine for young women living in Tokyo published by the Creators Company Connection. The full name is Paradise ♥ Queen, but since you'll probably be picking up your copy in a conbini in Kabuki-cho at three in the morning, the odds are you 'aint no queen, nor anywhere near the dictionary definition of paradise. So let's just call this thing here PQ (pronounced ﾋﾟｰ♥ｷｭｰ) and try not to confuse it with that other magazine.
PQ takes its sparkly diamond design cues from Koakuma ageha and co. but is more of a reality-based and functional guide on how to survive far from home in a hostile environment. For example, this issue contains a big section on color contacts, exclusive beauty salons, "gorgeous" hairstyles, and dressing well for any occasion (see below).
After the the glossy opening section, full of deco nails and eye makeup tricks, PQ finally settles down to the nitty gritty. The "PQ Living" section shows off a variety of real estate options in Shinjuku and Takadanobaba while the "Kampai Work" ads offer employment opportunities for "Bunny Girls", "Floor Ladies", and "Companions".
PQ has it's own character mascot in the form of NyanQ (above). The mag promises you can download all sorts of cute cat-related apps at the official website, but all I found when I got there were a lot of jobs for "Models". Consequently, I am outraged, upset, and perhaps shall not PQ up the next issue!
Gah, been trying to find the mag's website.
Some of those outfits are flat out skanky. (Suppose that's the point...)
In the last pic, the chick in the lower left looks like she's going to the bathroom. Funny how they got a cleavage shot in there.
Posted by: Joanna | March 20, 2008 at 02:21 AM
http://ppq.jp/
Posted by: Patrick Macias | March 20, 2008 at 10:55 PM