Altering Lolita Fashion

Want to alter preexisting lolita fashion for fit and style? Join veteran lolitas Fabrickind and Hairspring to learn how to embellish, tailor, upgrade, and combine garments. This panel covers destructive and non-destructive techniques for making garments larger or smaller, upgrading Taobao garments, adding structure, and more.

Get the Look—Anime Edition!

Ever wondered how you could dress like your favorite character? Join Japanese alternative fashion experts Jenna and Kelp as they match up real-life garments to fictional fashion looks! They'll cover keywords for common styles, recommended brands, and where you can buy your own anime-inspired fresh fit.

How To Tie A Perfect Bow

Can't get your bow picture-perfect? Drop in for a quick lesson on how to tie a perfect bow!

Learn to Tie an Obi!

Want to learn how to tie a casual-style obi? We will be teaching several ways to tie one, using casual-style obis appropriate for yukata and komon kimono. We will provide up to ten obi, but you are welcome to bring your own (hanhaba or kaku only please)! Masc and femme styles will be covered! We will not be dressing you in kimono/yukata. Please come dressed in light layers (t-shirt and pants).

Let's Draw J-Fashion!

Love drawing and J-Fashion, but wish you had more practice? Want to just chill and draw? Join this drawing workshop! This panel will go over drapery, folds, light and shadow, as well as the basics of how various garments are made and how that knowledge aids in drawing them. This is a great time to practice live drawing if you have always wanted to. Pencils and paper will be provided, and there will be multiple drawing subjects to choose from. All skill levels are welcome!

Lolita Fashion 101

Interested in lolita fashion but don't know where to start? Come learn the basics in this 101 panel! This panel will cover a brief history of the fashion, where to buy, important resources, wardrobe building, and information about participating in the community!

Materials For Lolita Fashion

Want to get started sewing your own lolita fashion? Join Fabrickind to learn which fabrics and trims will take you from ita to lolita! This panel will cover various fabrics and their uses, types of lace to look for, and basic sewing advice on working with these materials.

Metamorphose temps de fille - Coordinate Commentary

Designers of Japanese Lolita fashion brand Metamorphose temps de fille comment on outfits submitted by fans! Please note that this panel is pre-recorded.

Metamorphose temps de fille - Design Ranking

Designers of Japanese Lolita fashion brand Metamorphose temps de fille review and comment on a ranking of popular designs chosen by fans! Please note that this panel is pre-recorded.

Posing Academy

The perfect outfit deserves the perfect photo! Not sure what to do in front of the camera? Come get some practical posing tips for looking your best in your pictures and nailing the runway walk. Plus, here's your chance to ask questions, pose, and practice for the perfect shot!

Print-o-mania!

Help design the ultimate lolita fashion print! This is an interactive panel where the audience can pick and draw print elements to create a new design—sure to be the next best-seller everywhere!

*Disclaimer: The panel hosts in no way guarantee any of these creations will become best-sellers anywhere.

Be sure to bring your phone so you can chat, suggest print elements, and vote in polls!

Sneak Peek: Haenuli Design

Haenuli is a lolita fashion designer and illustrator who has been designing for 16+ years. Join us for a sneak peak of her newest designs and a live virtual Q&A session!

You've Got Mail!

Ever wondered how to order alternative fashion from Japan? Curious about mail forwarding? Have questions about shipping items you've sold? Hosts Seams and Jenna will answer all your questions about packing, parcels, and more!