/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9802618
>Tbh, I sympathize more with Simplicity than indie designers.
>They weren't making replicas

You may not give a shit about western indie, but the original work (that was purchased at the con from the brand to later be ripped off with a pattern sold for money by Simplicity) was by Vierge Vampur. They are J-indie and wonderfully creative with great quality.

VV doesn't have an online shop right now and their pieces are coveted, so it's really nice that they were able to bring items to the U.S. for us to purchase at the event. But then Simplicity rolls over to the booth, purchase the bonnet, and then makes an exact pattern for people to buy?

that's grimey and the community shouldn't stand for it. point blank.
I think Rufflecon failed because the broader alt fashion goals did not match up with the population buying tix.

If the NE U.S. gets another con, it should be for EGL/EGA only and budget accordingly. Lolitas will come and a profit can be made.