J-FASHION COMMUNITY EVENTS
J-FASHION UNIVERSITY
PANELS

Petticoats 101: Everything You Need To Know About Petticoats
Fluffy Kawaii Jo (she/her)
September 4, 2021 at 3:00:00 PM
60 min
Learn everything you need to know about petticoats. Fluffy Kawaii Jo will share what she learned in researching and comparing 15 different petticoats. She will talk about shape, size, comfort, length, material, poof level, where to buy and how to find the perfect one for you!
Lolita Fashion 101
Cursed Kaiser (she/they)
September 4, 2021 at 5:15:00 PM
75 min
New to Lolita and need to learn the basics of dressing and styling in this wonderful style? Please check out the Lolita Fashion 101 panel!
Where to Buy: Lolita Fashion & Accessories
Mindy (she/her)
September 4, 2021 at 5:45:00 PM
75 min
Want to know where to buy all the poofy dresses and matching accessories? Come join and learn all the places to shop, from brand to indie to secondhand, we'll cover it all!
Para Para 075: Becoming a Para Para All-Star Without Actually Getting Up and Moving
Kai
September 4, 2021 at 7:15:00 PM
75 min
Do you want to learn more about para para without actually learning a para para routine? What do gyaru have to do with a substyle of eurodance? And why is Mickey Mouse waving his arms around on TV?Join Kai as we go over the long history of para para from the 80s to today!
Ultimate Gyaru 101: Guide to Start in the Style
Reila
September 4, 2021 at 8:45:00 PM
60 min
Gyaru is a subculture that was born in the early 90s to go against Japanese beauty and behavioral standards. During the last years we've seen the third boom which came with a lot of new people interested in joining the style and wanting to learn more about that. In this panel you'll learn all the basics to be Gyaru. Where that comes from? How can you start? Which are the Gyaru substyles and how to can choose for yourself? And much more.
J-fashion of the Last Decade: Cult Party-kei and Dolly-kei
Avina-Kei (they/them), Melancholiaah (he/him)
September 4, 2021 at 10:00:00 PM
90 min
J-fashion trends and movements, due to how reliant they are on stores that provide community spaces and dictate trends, can seemingly disappear overnight. Two fashions from the early 2010s that had fell out of favor by the end of the decade, yet are frequently confused with each other, are Cult Party-kei and Dolly-kei. In this panel, we'll talk about the aesthetics and evolution of the styles, how to bring their influence into your wardrobe, and discuss how they have evolved and currently exist in communities, both online and offline.
Posing Panel 101
Plentiful Pie (she/her)
September 4, 2021 at 11:45:00 PM
60 min
The perfect outfit deserves the perfect photo! Not sure what to do in front of the camera? Professor Plentiful Pie (with a PhD in Posing the house down) will give practical tips and examples for looking your best!
Old School for Newbies
Shay (they/them)
September 5, 2021 at 1:00:00 AM
60 min
Do you long after pieces in GLB snaps? Want to learn to love cotton? Bored of border prints? Join frillSquid on a journey through the recent past to learn how to wear lolita in an old-school style.
Creating Your Mori Kei Wardrobe
Kathryn (she/her)
September 5, 2021 at 2:15:00 AM
45 min
Have you ever wanted to start wearing Mori Kei, but were unsure where to start? This panel will help you to navigate the waters of starting your own Mori wardrobe. From what kind of clothes to buy, fabrics, cuts, and layering, we will walk through the best ways to start exploring mori fashion for yourself.
Becoming a Decora Kid!
September 5, 2021 at 3:15:00 AM
60 min
Discover the freedom of dressing like the rainbow and beyond by jumping into Decora fashion! With community leaders Kamilah and Monique (the founders of International Decora Day, Emptying the Clips Comic, and much more) you will get expert knowledge in clashing patterns and piling on stickers!
Office Hours
Bay Area Kei Faculty
September 5, 2021 at 4:00:00 PM
45 min
Have any J-Fashion related questions or looking for coord tips? We’ll be holding Office Hours on our Discord Server before panels start on Sunday, September 5th at 9:00am! During this time, you can hop into the “Main Office” voice channel (Under the “Study Hall” category) and ask your question.
Professors will have their area of expertise noted in their server nickname (e.g. [EGA/Lolita] Emma) so you can know who to ask and what to expect. Professors may move you to a more private channel or Direct Message to answer your question at length 1 on 1. You are also welcome to use text chat rooms to share any references and images.
J-Fashion attire is not required for this activity! You are also not required to have your camera on during this time.
Economics 101: J-Fashion Budgeting
Obsixwi (she/her), Mani Tokkigo (she/her)
September 5, 2021 at 5:45:00 PM
60 min
Wearing J-Fashion can be an expensive pastime, which often makes it intimidating for those starting out. This class will teach you how to make responsible purchases, save money, and make informed decisions. Join Mani Tokkigo and Obsixwi as they answer your finance-related queries and provide insight on how to be kawaii on a budget. Note: Neither Obsixwi or Tokkigo are actual finance experts.
A Lesson on Lashes: An Eye Opening Tutorial on False Eyelashes
Nycticeivs (she/her)
September 5, 2021 at 7:00:00 PM
30 min
Do you have a love/hate relationship with false eyelashes because they can be such a hassle to apply? Is it a miracle every time you manage to get them on without making a mistake? No need to fear these little fellas anymore! Learn how to flawlessly (and easily) apply your lashes in this quick 30 minute lesson, as well as some other quick tips on how to seamlessly blend them in, how to measure and trim your lashes, how to clean your lashes, and more!
Business 102: So You Want To Start Your Own Clothing Brand
Halley (she/her)
September 5, 2021 at 7:00:00 PM
60 min
Some basic 101 tips on what you need to know to get started in the fashion/design world from indie brand owner Halley M. of The Black Ribbon.
Social Media 101: A Cursory Intro to Social Media Networks
Emma (she/her)
September 5, 2021 at 7:00:00 PM
60 min
As J-Fashion enthusiasts we all use Instagram, but maybe you want to take a dive into another Social Media Network, or you just want to learn how to grow your audience. In this lesson, Nycticeivs, a 7+ year tenured Social Media Manager at an information technology company, will cover the basics of 3 networks (Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook), best practices for account management, content creation tips, social media self-care tips, and more.
Final Exams
Bay Area Kei Faculty
September 5, 2021 at 9:30:00 PM
30 min
Sharpen your number 2 pencils!
Our final J-Fashion University class will be a Kahoot quiz hosted on Twitch! Quiz prompts will consist of questions about the subjects that were taught over the course of the weekend. Join us on Sunday, September 5th at 2:30pm for a 30 minute stream and see what you learned throughout the event!
To participate, watch the stream on Twitch and enter the Kahoot Game Code when it appears. We only have room for 10 participants at a time. No registration is necessary, but because spots are limited, joining as a player will be decided by first-come first-serve basis.
For this event - the prize is KNOWLEDGE!
Graduation Ceremony
Bay Area Kei Faculty
September 5, 2021 at 10:15:00 PM
30 min
Time to toss your caps in the air! Join us in celebrating the completion of your two-day university experience. We hope to send off our students equipped with as much knowledge as they need to start their J-fashion journeys! Also, be sure to stick around for announcements regarding future events.