/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>Do you like Angelic Pretty? Why or why not?
I do. It probably makes up about 85/90% of my wardrobe, my favourite time is probably in between 2006 and 2014, though the occasional later release catches my eye. I think I like it best because the style suits exactly what I like, and the dresses make me feel happy as well as nostalgic somehow? I also love the extra details, like custom lace and the more striking unique designs.
>What are your AP dream dresses?
Honey cake and Osanpo Candy Chan.
>Do you like the direction the brand is going in?
I'm unsure about it, the occasional release still catches my interest but the current more modern trends don't really suit my tastes and they don't excite me. It doesn't really make me think of AP when I look at the designs. The quality continues to decline and many designs are more minimal on lace and intricate details, using generic dot laces, no more built in petticoat layers and few actual cotton releases, instead more polyester blends. 3 out of 4 of dresses I got in 2017 and 2018 had flaws, mostly to do with shoddy sewing. I'm not sure but it feels like AP are doing more MTOs, special sets and rereleases of popular prints from the past few years to keep the market of people who want more of the classic iconic AP while they continue moving into new trends. I did order the brilliant colour dream marine MTO because I find it more exciting than the original release, but I am concerned about quality control issues.