Chantilly

 A rising force in the lolita industry, Chantilly is headed by Fumiko. With her experience in working with Angelic Pretty, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, and Moi Même Moitié, she is quite well versed in the industry. As well as being a wonderful illustrative artist in her own right, she takes inspiration from even everyday objects, like curtains and pastries, or from music.  Special just for this event, Chantilly and Tsubaki Torii had teamed up!  Goth VIP ticket holders will receive a a personalized illustration from Tsubaki Torrii as a special gift for supporting Oneesan Inc.!

 

 

 

 

Atelier-Pierrot

Recognized as one of the defining brands of gothic and elegant fashion based off French inspirations, Atelier-Pierrot also acts as a supporter for a wide variety of independent labels. Carrying almost 20 brands under their wing, they focus on more subdued and classical styles to carry them. With two physical locations in Japan, they have a firm grasp on the trends of the darker, poised side of lolita fashion.

Kokusyoku Sumire

Renowned musical duo Kokusyoku Sumire returns to San Jose once again to serenade you with their wonderful melodies. Sachi and Yuka take their motifs from a variety of international works, from classic fairy tales "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Hansel and Gretel" to Japanese traditional music. Their position in the Japanese musical scene is indeed a unique one, and we are quite pleased to have them with us.

 

 

Angelic Pretty

Returning from last year's event, Angelic Pretty is a top brand from the sweeter side of lolita fashion. The two faces of the company, Asuka and Maki, will be here again in full force as part of our lineup of guests. Founded in 1979, Angelic Pretty has been a constant presence for years with thirteen locations in Japan and one overseas in France.

Vivcore

Vivcore was founded with an aim of bringing beautiful street fashion and lolita clothing to the states, designed to fit and flatter our more Western shapes and sizes, as well as to one day open up the same opportunities for events and employment our fashionable sisters in Japan enjoy.

Vivien Hoffpauir an English girl new to the states first set up shop back in 2002 selling Japanese style tsumami kanzashi and quickly expanded to include all kinds clothing and accessories with a Japanese street fashion flare. As she grew to miss her old home in the UK she started to be drawn to lolita style fashion for the links it had back to traditional and historical England and all the ancient estates and castles she grew up visiting. In 2004 Candy Violet was born from this frilly obsession and Vivcore was Split into 2 labels, Street fashion label Cute Salad, and fancy label Candy Violet. Mixing up the European Couture tradition of her English upbringing and the Hollywood glamor of her new home Designer Vivien Hoffpauir hopes to create something new in the world of frills. When Vivien isn't designing she's often updating her online webzines such as Fancy Girl and trying to spread the word about her new Quaintrelle fashion and lifestyle, and encouraging others to do the same through the various online communities she also maintains. She says "fashion is about showing the world who you are, and what your dreams are" and hopes to encourage and enable more people to enjoy that feeling.

 

Sweet Rococo and Wonderland Atelier

Sweet Rococo and Wonderland Atelier are two up and coming Southern California based Lolita labels. Established in 2007 by Lynleigh and Yasuyuki Sato, Sweet Rococo offers a unique shopping experience with their original "Design Wizard" program. They have recently expanded their line by offering limited boutique items and jewelry by Wonderland Atelier. Wonderland Atelier was established in 2008, by Lisa Munden, to create jewelry to compliment and coordinate with Sweet Rococo's styles. These two brands have taken Lolita full circle by guiding the style back to its roots in occidental fashion.