/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I’m happy they included nekokumya in the hair ties. I hope they make a print with him someday

>>10426039
I hope a ton of people buy nekokumya so they know it's popular

I keep seeing people bitching about constant bloodbaths or overpriced AP jewelry like it’s something new. Welcome to what I experienced in 2010 newfags. Either spend $600 on it secondhand like the rest of us had to back then or go without.

>>10426054
Is AP ever going to not be popular? I long for the day it falls out of style so I can get all their stuff cheap secondhand

>>10426065
uh 2-3 years ago

>>10426073
I don't recall popular 2010-era stuff being cheap 2-3 years ago... or ever

>>10426065
I feel like AP is currently suiciding off a cliff with poor quality releases, so either prices are going to spike as people realize the old, good AP is dead, or prices will fall because they'll be no more motive to be a brand whore.

>>10426075
We’re currently in option one. If people had any faith that AP would release something good they wouldn’t be spending a bajillion dollars snatching up all the old stuff

>>10426074
Even in 2018 I had friends selling off 2010-2012 stuff for cheap because they thought they’d never wear it again and are now kicking themselves for letting stuff go for so little. What I want to know is why AP coats are so cheap. 2010 era stuff going for like 50 bucks

>>10426075
>>10426084
Ice Cream Parlor sold out in minutes, so even if it's the quality is poor, people are still snatching it up like crazy if the print is cute.

so sick of BB&B Deco quality. Another one of my pieces from them broke yesterday. I’m so sick of gluing those pieces of crap back together. Anyone else had issues?

>>10426088
Ice Cream Parlor sold so well *because* it's reminiscent of 2010 era sweet. Their more mature releases aren't selling so well

>>10426088
>ice cream parlor
>cute

No

>>10426045
Im trying to snag one!

>>10426094
If only more people shared your unpopular opinion and it wasn't a bloodbath to get...

>>10426039
In the SF lottery you can go for as many colors of Usakumya and Kumakumya as you want, but only one total Nekokumya. I wonder if this means they didn’t make as many.

I'm late but this is the funniest fucking shit I've ever seen

>>10426103
Sorry about your cow tits but this is cute

>>10426103
Karami's ugly step sister

>>10426104
Is it a nightgown?

>>10426104
that would be a sick burn if I didn't have an 83cm chest and own multiple babydoll cuts. Anon look at it, it's gone beyond babydoll and into another dimension. The black ribbon that looks embarrassed to even be there is just the cherry on top

>>10426106
it's clearly a communion dress

>>10426103
This looks like it came from the kids section in a normie store. This is so ugly.
>>10426104
Have some self respect.

>>10426103
I fucking hate this. There's no one on earth this would look flattering on.

>>10426122
Maybe a man with 0 tits.

>>10426074
Yes it was, unless you think $100 average isn't cheap

>>10426097
It’s a bloodbath because of the Chinese, come on.

>>10426110
it's for bible belt themed country coords.

I’m planning on attending the AP virtual tea party and I’ve never been to any of theirs before, is it expected to wear AP head to toe?

>>10426248
it depends on the event. sometimes they request most of or all of the coord is their brand, sometimes if it's less formal they don't require it, but fancy events require you to wear AP (or whatever brand) from head to toe. even if the brand doesn't request it, i generally try to wear as much of the host brand as possible.

>>10426103
Target dress

>>10426248
You have to to enter the best dressed part politely but if you're wearing a main piece it should be fine. They won't see anything below your shoulders if you don't want them to, anyway.

>>10426086
Itas have no taste and will throw a pink or black north face over an AP coord rather than buy a coat for a fair price. Source: gave my AP coats to a friend after leaving sweet

>>10426249
>>10426273
Thank you for your detailed answers!

VM - Margaret Series
Colours:
>Bordeaux (ボルドー)
>Rose Mist (ローズミスト)
> Dragee Blue(ドラジェブルー)
>Dark gray (ダークグレー)

Outer material: 100% cotton
Lining: 100% polyester
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Margaret Lady OP (マーガレットレディドレス)
>Price: 39,600 yen (tax incl.)

Length: 111 cm
Shoulder width: 35 cm
Sleeve length: 58 cm
Cuffs: 20 cm
Bust: 90 cm
Waist: 74 cm

>http://v-maiden.ya.shopserve.jp/SHOP/203MOP17.html
Note: There are seam pockets on both sides.
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Margaret Lady Bustle Skirt (マーガレットレディバッスルスカート)
>Price: 30,800 yen (tax incl.)

Length: 86.5 cm
High waist: 73.5 cm (adjustable with the corset lacing)
Waist: 72 cm

>http://v-maiden.ya.shopserve.jp/SHOP/203MSK07.html
Note: There is a seam pocket on the right side.
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Margaret Lady Bolero (マーガレットレディボレロ)
>Price: 30,800 yen (tax incl.)

Length: 33 cm
Shoulder width: 35 cm
Sleeve length: 62 cm
Cuffs: 25 cm
Bust: 90 cm

>http://v-maiden.ya.shopserve.jp/SHOP/203MJK02.html
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Reservation period: 1st July 2020, 10:00 JST to 10th July 2020, 23:59 JST (it's up!)
If you order 2 or more items from the series, there is a 10% discount. VM will also include an original handkerchief for those to make a reservation.

>>10426346
The handkerchief.

>>10426346
The handkerchief.

>>10426346
That bolero looks really great. Shame I have nothing that would match with it in terms of color.

>>10426198
Lots of people in the west wanted it, including gulls so dunno where you’ve been. It also sold out in under a minute on the AP US site, which Chinese don’t use.

>>10426093
Well not with western lolitas but it is with Japanese and Chinese lolitas.

>>10426351
Gorgeous, love the peacock

>>10426351
Please VM please sell this handkerchief in the future

>>10426346
Pretty! I love the handkerchief, the embroidery is gorgeous. I just wish they didn't make all their cuts so long nowadays.

>>10426364
Where are you seeing that? I see Asian lolitas going crazy for the same stuff the west does while the plain stuff that no one likes sites on the AP website forever.

>>10426346
I love VM but this is horrifying ugly. My wallet is safe for another month.

Tea party itinerary just went out. There's a yet unexplained treasure hunt, and they sent zoom backgrounds, this being one of them. I'll dump if anyone is interested, but this is the cutest lol.
They're just the Rose Tea Garden border and filler in green and pink, and Dolly Damask in pink and purple.
There's going to be a group photo, I wonder how they'll handle that? Just a screenshot of everyone?

>>10426346
Well I'm glad about that bolero, even though it's ugly. The last time they released one was in 2016. It was about damn time. Hopefully shoes will make a comeback, too.

>>10426086
>What I want to know is why AP coats are so cheap

I find this crazy too but AP coats are the only thing of theirs I consistently like so I'm not complaining. Mind you, I'm classic, so maybe the problem is that their coat designs don't appeal to their core customer base.

Etc summer lucky bags are out today

http://emilytemplecute-shop.com/smartphone/detail.html?id=000000002491

I'm not getting one only because i want the winter one but I'm curious what's in it

>>10426414
What coats do you get? I wear classic and all the secondhand coats are too sweet, my wardrobe is lots of a line and jewel tones with brown

>>10426410
I was planning on using my plain curtained wall for the background but these seem cuter and might be more cohesive? I assumed it would be a group screenshot too.

>>10426443
They're definitely not all perfect for classic, but Dramatic Lady (pic related) and School Girl Coat were the sorts of thing I had in mind. Of course, they'd still be classified as sweet-style, but I find they fit in pretty well with a lot of my wardrobe.

>>10426084
>>10426075
This is such a cope. AP is rising rapidly in popularity again, we’ve returned to the days of bloodbaths. You’re probably the same kind of anon who said 2010 sweet wasn’t coming back, but here we are.

>>10426448
That's really cute! Wouldn't match my VM and J et J but would be perfect for IW

>>10426364
The AP USA and Paris websites ship to the whole world. If anyone in China wanted those plain mature dresses they wouldn’t be in stock

Is it normal that transactions in Japan cost 5 dollars?

What’s up with the AP US site? Its categories are always messed up.
They have a button for OPs, Jumperskirts, and another one that just says Dresses. A couple weeks ago there was an extra button for “jumper skirts” in addition to the one for “jumperskirts”
They have special sets that aren’t in the sets section, just in with the JSKs

wtf ap

What's up with the hate meta gets around here?
Sometimes theyre a bit weird, yeah, but honestly I think they're one of the best brands out there.
They experiment more than baby or AP seem to do and, sure, their experiments sometimes fail but it seems when they pay off, they really pay off.
They also consistently have better collabs than other brands. As bad as the Toy Story Alien's dress was, it was down to the color choice and was no where near as bad as the Jessie sallopette from AP.
Is it just the cgl lolitas at heart following a meme or what?

>>10426483
I think there's a fee if they only can pay via bank transfer so yes but if there are other payment methods it shouldnt cost that fee

>>10426493
I think it’s because so many itas tend to be drawn to their train wreck dresses like the aforementioned toy story dress and also their wa dresses. When you see the brand so consistently ita’d, you tend to like the brand less. Plus I don’t see a lot of really good meta coords on COF or Instagram. People tend to post higher status pieces and Meta has always been so accessible that their stuff isn’t as coveted. And when you rarely see good coords of a brand posted, you start to think it’s the brand and not the wearers. Dunno, just my thoughts on it, I love meta

I need advice! I pre-ordered an item from a Western Indie designer in May. At the time, the listing did not have a release date, but I wasn't worried about it.

As it started getting closer to July, I got more curious but hadn't seen any updates. I emailed the shop owner a week ago, including my confirmation email, asking when the estimated release date would be. I haven't received a response.

I know things are crazy with the pandemic, and I really don't want to come off as a Karen. I have waited months for pre-ordered items before, so that is not the issue. I am certain my order will be fulfilled. I am just curious when I can look forward to receiving my item.

What would you do at this point? Continue to wait for an update? Try to contact the shop owner on a different platform? I am worried if I do that, I will come off as pushy.

>>10426515
Mind letting us know the shop?
I'd let it go, anon.

>>10426493
It absolutely is an ita meme, they either get it from here or Tyler and everyone knows that her main audience are newbies and lolitas at heart and the same thing can be said about 90% of cgl's userbase let's be honest.

>>10426138
Honestly with their bodices cut for miniscule cup sizes but huge torso width, that’s who they are catering to atm.

>>10426103
Looks like cheap normie sundress

I want a "replica vs original" quizz.

If the anon willing to ask questions at the AP tea party is still here from the last thread, i'd love you to ask if they will re-release chick-chan!

>>10426651
I'm not the tea party anon, but I think AP would sooner re-release the pony bags than Chick-chan. But I don't think either will actually happen.

The only re-released plush bag was the Whimsical Cat bag and the Milky Bears. Let me know if I'm wrong though?

>>10426651
Questions that are just "will you release my favorite dress" are retarded. The most they can do is laugh awkwardly and say "maybe, I'm not sure".

>>10426658
This. These decisions aren't made at interviews during tea parties.The question itself seems really naive.

>>10426662
it also comes across as stupidly self-centered and greedy. lots of women want their favorite prints to come back. you don't specifically deserve the spotlight to waste time asking about your favorites any more than they do.

>>10426658
>>10426662
>naive
the idea is to put the interest out there. unless you are so naive that you think brands don't listen to their customers.

>>10426651
Hi, tea party anon here! Unfortunately I think everyone is right, there will likely be many questions like that and I doubt they won't be filtered out. I think I saw your WTB, I hope you're able to find Chick-chan someday :(

>>10426668
AP already doesn't really "listen" to their customers, because they don't have to. Whatever AP puts out, people will buy. You have to gain a lot of voices for a brand to listen. It's not just as simple as someone mentioning it in one interview. I used the word "naive" because the obvious answer to anon's question is "No."

Also the request specifically for Chick-Chan is painfully specific. It comes across as item-seeking and needy. A better question would be "Will AP release more varieties of plush bags in the future?" .. or if you really want to add substance, something like "Chick-Chan is very popular in the west. Do the creators know they unintentionally created a cult-following for such a small character?" But even that last question is kind of off topic. It might have been a better question for them around the time of Fruity Lemon's release.

>>10426651
Kira Imai said at her interview it's better to email and ask AP directly for rereleases.
They can gauge the amount of interest more easily I'd imagine.

The state of my comm’s discord has devolved to a point where people are bragging about finally getting their first piece from a true Japanese lolita brand: Bodyline.

>>10426680
can you stop being so autistic?

>>10426516
The shop owner could at least acknowledge receiving their email, anon. Delays are understandable but straight up ignoring a respectfully asked question is not professional. It takes 20 seconds to type out "Thanks for your email. Due to the COVID delays, production has been pushed out significantly. I don't have an estimate at this time. Please continue to check the site for updates"

>>10426700
>4chan memes
ok

>>10426700
no u

>>10426715
Karen alert

>>10426515
I assume you already made you payment? Message them again, if they still don't respond name and shame, possibly reach out to you bank for a return if nothing changes. Even with COVID, nothing makes it OK to ghost your clients.
>>10426729
If anon paid for it and haven't recieved any information since, they should at least respond to their emails. This isn't a Karen type situation, it looks like people might've gotten scammed.

>>10426729
Shitty seller alert

>>10426657
>The only re-released plush bag was the Whimsical Cat bag
Did they? I believe it was Princess Cat, it's different plush

>>10426680
>You have to gain a lot of voices for a brand to listen.
We did once with Honey Cake tho. I just feel anon needs to go global. Make a list of actually popular stuff (look over DD thread, also I guess there was Rufflechat thread too), pick favorites, do petitions/polls, mail those tho AP. Let them see there's numerous demand for things. I believe people would vote for Chick-chan to be back.

Also to add my five cents in, I'd like to see these chocolate bois again, and I bet release would be popular. I remember brand new plush going sold out for 30500 yen (sic!!) on fril. Although that fur fabric seems pretty specific, it might be difficult to find another stock years ago.

>>10426032

I picked up my Lyrical Bunny headband today and I love it so much but now I have a strong desire to cop the matching wristcuffs from fril scalpers

>>10426751

Faux fur like this isn't uncommon amongst plush toys in Japan generally speaking; I once won 2 or 3 rilakkumas one summer in crane games at arcades in Japan with the same soft textured fur by the looks of it (sadly if you cuddle it too much the plush can go flat or lumpy and will need some fluffing/brushing, but I'm prolly a weirdo for being an adult who still sleeps with their plushes)

>>10426103
It’s cute but it’s not AP’s price tag cute

>>10426751
I'm using lolibrary, but the Whimsical Cat bag had three releases in 2015. Then Princess Cat had one release 2016.

I have one of the rereleases of the Whimsical cat bag and it has polka dot lace instead of the bow lace that the original release did, so I know for a fact there's at least two rereleases.

Milky Bear seems like the only plush bag that gets any love, sadly.

>>10426729
Karens are people who screech and escalate shit without waiting a reasonable time. Basically being unnecessarily entitled. Anon asked a question, they didn't make a demand. They waited a reasonable time frame. They didn't blow up on social media or name and shame them either. In fact, they're asking how to best approach which a Karen wouldn't do. Anon needs to look out for themselves because purchase protection does run out at a certain point.

It's not unreasonable to expect someone to have the courtesy to answer after holding your money for months.

Sounds like you're the indie brand in question, a scammer, or just a retard.

>>10426651
Lol I actually asked about chick-chan in my question field and I have no regrets

>>10426668
This, I have the feeling I'm not the only one who asked and even if I did, I just want them to know that an older plush bag like this is popular enough. Also, if they can re-release Milk Bears why stop there?

>>10426680
>AP already doesn't really "listen" to their customers
Neon Star Diner had such a high demand among their customer base in Japan that they decided to make a limited MTO. Sounds like they do care.

>>10426780
>I actually asked about chick-chan
based.

>>10426780
And Ice Cream Parlor has been massively asked for, but AP hasn't done an MTO for that.

>>10426780
>if they can re-release Milk Bears why stop there?
Exactly. The designers are only basing re-releases off of what they see plus their own preferences.

>>10426795
ice cream parlor didn't do that well tho.

>>10426795
What >>10426798 said, I saw much more hype for Neon Star Diner among Japanese lolitas than Ice Cream Parlor. Even instagram stories about them being sad that they weren't able to get it back then.

>>10426807
Doesn't what you said just support the fact that AP will only listen to Japanese lolitas though? I agree that AP might listen to Japanese lolitas (I mean, look at the yet another rerelease of Melody Toys). But I think for the most part, they don't really care about anyone else, even if there's a somewhat large push.

>>10426751
Honey Cake does seem to be the exception.

I really don't understand the meme about Ice Cream Parlor not being popular. It sold out everywhere within minutes.

>>10426658
You're wrong though because they have specifically said at one of these they wouldn't rerelease puppet circus and why not. That was useful information for some of us.

>>10426815
Still worth a try imo, can't hurt to ask. What if they really don't know that Chick-chan is popular here at all? It's like they're getting market research for free in a way. Fruity Lemon did get a store-exclusive re-release not too long ago too.

anyone get the yukatas being sold by jetj?

When is the wrapping heart re-release dropping again?

>>10426815
Honey cake had petition anon going wild on all sites and raising hype. I think Jewelry Jelly is the next hype but we need petition anon

>>10426892
What makes you think Jewelry Jelly is next? If secondhand value indicates desirability, it goes for way less than what pre-MTO Honey Cake did, which means it’s way less desired. I just bought a JJ set 6 months ago for $200

>>10426892
sugary carnival next please

>>10426900
Now that’s the one we’re all waiting for

/cgl/ always talks about trends in the west vs jp or west vs china, but what are the trends in the west vs the west? like russia vs EU vs NA vs SA - what are the regional trends within each part of the west?

>>10426899
i think the lower value is more because of how faded all jewelry jellies are rather than the print itself being unwanted

>>10426904

Why is jewelry jelly in particular a print that faded so bad compared to other AP prints?

>>10426902
we are mostly a burgerboard so that's what we know best. as far i can tell, canada and euro lolitas aren't significantly different from american ones like japanese and chinese ones are

>>10426908
because AP fucked up the printing from the get-go, it's a manufacturing error

Angelic Pretty Shibuya employee has happened to be infected with Covid. Shit is serious, but hope they get better soon.

>>10426892
Jewellery jelly is such a lame print though.

>>10426681
Nayrt but I've tried this on multiple occasions and I've been ignored every time.

>>10426892
I am HC petition anon, but I never want to make another petiton ever again.

I agree with the majority that the Honey Cake petition was indeed a disaster. When I made the petition I did not anticipate that AP were going to change the release so dramatically with sizing and fabric and ultimately suffered the consequences. I do not want to be the cause of another dress's downfall. If I had the support I would consider making another petition for say Jewellery Jelly or Sugary Carnival, but after Honey Cake I'm more apprehensive. I did try to make a Melty Ribbon Chocolate petition in the collar jsk cut because AP made it in the Royal Chocolate cuts, but it was posted directly to cgl in a BTB thread.

Also, it wasn't me resharing the petition, I only sent to friends who reposted on my behalf and posted to Amino which I am not a part of anymore. I've been keeping quiet and removed myself from SM since the petition incident, but since I was mentioned I felt the need to come forward.

I'm also the anon who offered to request prints at the TP this weekend because I'm looking at a different approach to get the dresses we want. I wrote down everybody's suggestions to appeal directly so that the same mistake isnt made again.

Trying to post link to a rerelease poll, can’t get it to work. bit dot ly backslash 2ArS0US

>>10427156
>I wrote down everybody's suggestions to appeal directly so that the same mistake isnt made again.
How would asking them directly rather than through a petition have any effect on the material/size they release it in?

>>10427156
i would buy sc in all of the colorways even if it is poly and big. i love that print so much, and altering to be smaller isn't even hard.

>>10427156
I am the anon who was reposting the HC petition here. I’m sorry you had to drop your SM over that, I only wanted to make HC rerelease happen. I should’ve done my own petition for not to cause others any harm.

>>10427164
Oh come on it isnt you. If it was you'd know I deleted it out of shame.

>>10427156
> I did try to make a Melty Ribbon Chocolate petition in the collar jsk cut because AP made it in the Royal Chocolate cuts, but it was posted directly to cgl in a BTB thread.
Can you elaborate on that point?

>>10427161
Sizing would be out of my control, but I'd be willing to specify that cotton is preferred to be as close to the original aa possible

>>10427162
If I had support to consider making a petition, I would probably do it and even be willing to ask for a rerelease of the Magical Pony bags with the dresses

>>10427164
Anon it isn't your fault. The backlash from the petition was my own fault and I shouldn't have worded it the way I did and not have tried to change it. If I did another petition then I would request only a rerelease, not a MTO. I admit it was a trainwreck and while I know a lot of other anons were happy to have it, I deleted the petition out of shame.

>>10427167
A while ago, Angelic Pretty rereleased Melty Ribbon Chocolate because I think it was heavily requested at Tekko, but they got confused and released it in the Melty Royal Chocolate cuts instead of the collar JSK that was super popular. I remember it took ages to sell out, AP must've been so confused because they described it as a "heavily requested" print. I made a petition to rerelease the collar JSK in both M and L and posted it to Amino. It was taken down in seconds and only seen by 3 people, but one of those three saw it and reported to a BTB thread that I had made a petition for "melty chocolate". I think the thread got pushed off the board so it wasn't on long, but long enough that I saw it as well as insults regarding Honey Cake.

>>10427170
this is the biggest lie i have ever read on this board.

>>10427173
Yeah, it wasn’t petition anon, yuck. Idk if text of petition was really THAT bad or people didn’t want it to happen to keep the market value, I don’t think those were the biggest reasons. I put the most blame on anon being a petty fag who doesn’t want people to have nice things.

>>10427173
>>10427182
Check for yourselves, the petition is gone. Im not sure what to tell you, or what proof you want, but I am petition anon.

>>10427173
>>10427182
These were the things said about me on the BTB thread and the MRC petition. That is all the proof I have.

>>10427183
>>10427196
I appreciate u and would 100% back a sugary carnival or jewelry jelly in either original cut and material or updated, as long as it fits JP size M and L (I can wear either depending on brand and like flexible sizing)

>>10427196
These arent mean anon, I hope you learn to understand that asking for something then complaining about it makes you look bad because it is childish. Just like how its childish to blame other people because AP didnt release it how you wanted it to be for those 2 dresses.

>>10426515
Message them again, sometimes messages just get lost or forgot to reply to. The seller wont think your are being pushy, they'll probably feel bad they forgot to reply desu

>>10426886
October, I think?

>>10427156
>>10427162
This is my worst nightmare. AP re-releasing prints in larger sizes/poly completely ruins the point. At the very least, they should always be in the original sizing, and honestly it should always be in the original fabric too. If they want to additionally release a large size, sure, go for it, but they should never remove the original sizing option.

The Cat's Tea Party rerelease would have been a legendary disaster if it had resulted like HC (Not blaming Petition Anon. I believe in the end it was AP who screwed up).

>>10426695
comm discords are where comms go to die, all the newbies with no coords asking questions and the well dressed girls aren't even in it

Would anyone be interested in a new lolita community on saidit? I found out about this site after the mass censorship purge on reddit and seems like a good place to create a new comm without pandering to men, sissies and itas with asspats.

>>10427327
>newbies with no coords
It’s been so surreal to see the people who’ve been super active posting almost daily for many many months celebrate that they’re finally getting their first main piece in the mail.
>mfw
I have a theory that the fewer coords someone has, the more active they are online. Many of our well dressed members are in the discord but they hardly ever post. It’s a total lolita-at-heart circlejerk.

>>10427344
I feel like I'm too old and salty for this fashion. I'm going to puke if I see one more person screech about getting their dream dress and it's fucking Kiss Me Cat.

>>10427359
Or that alien toy story collab. Jfc it kills me inside

>>10427359
Or a fucking Taobao meme print that’s still available on devilinspired but their parents won’t buy it for them until it’s their birthday. And they’re an adult.

>Kiss Me Cat
cursed

>>10426493
What are you talking about? The majority stopped hating on meta for at least 3 years and anons who do say anything negative get shut down fast.

>>10427367
I've never understood having a "dream dress" that's <$100... readily available to buy.

>>10427372
Tons of people seem to use the terms "dream dress" and "wishlist dress" interchangeably

>>10427343
No. Delet all lolita comms, delet all cloud chasing, drama and flexing. Make lolita a wild west again.

>>10427372
Yeah, and if you tell them that’s not what a dream dress is they’ll start crying about how you’re horrible and mean because not everyone has $300 to spend on a dress. Cry me a fucking river.

>>10427147
Wrong.

>>10427373
Then there's the people who post literal fucking wardrobes as wishlists/WTBs. Okay. So you want every sweet AP dress ever. Congratulations.

>>10427376
This is the worst and makes me re-think my stance on non-violence.

>>10427376
>>10427372
Id almost rather have a "dream dress" that's readily available but shit instead of simping for MM dresses that I can't find anywhere ;-;

>>10427381
Someone recently posted a dream dress collage with the picture of my literal dress from the sales post and I got real weirded out lol, like no that one is MINE keep your grubby eyes off it.

Anyone here planning on getting anything from the Angelina series? I hate the polka dots desu

>>10427386
Ooo a new color of shanghai doll! Not like I can afford it now, but I’m excited to see it.

>>10427385
Jealousy is the highest form of flattery, I guess.
This is why I'm scared of doing a wardrobe post/video. I have multiple colorways of the same popular sweet AP dresses and I swear someone is going to message me asking me to sell one.

>>10427386
Nope. It's all trash except the wristcuffs honestly.

>>10427343
Wtf is saidit...? Has anyone else taken the poll up thread, I almost missed it.

>>10427390
I do love the Shanghai doll jsk in pink and sax, but I'm poor as fuck and need to lose weight before I could dream of wearing it in public. Sigh

>>10427392
It's basically uncensored Reddit. Reddit just purged over 2k subs, including everything that doesn't pander to men's feefees, especially men who wish they were women.

I'm just so sick of obvious fetishists posting on the lolita subreddit.

>>10426658
agree. instead of asking for a million dresses to be rereleased, why can’t people ask actually engaging questions? ask about the design process, production, literally anything!

I would be happy it if they rereleased just one or two old prints a year At the same time each year, and a different ones each year. Not the same few like Holy Lantern and Melody Toys over and over. Last year was HC, this year was Wrapping Heart. Next year is sugary carnival. That way we would just know, like ok, it’s March, time for the re-release! Instead of omg I have two days to get $500 because they just randomly announced a Sugary Carnival rerelease on like aTuesday at 3pm

>>10427413
It's not the money that makes me scramble. I pretty much always have a chunk of money to just throw at brand because I know situations like this will happen.

What bothers me is how things get announced like you said. You basically have 24 hours to see the re-release and then hope you get a spot with an SS. It's always been so weird to me. It's like AP doesn't want people to see it, so they won't have to fulfill as much demand? I don't know.

Also I wanted to add - Toy Fantasy was rereleased as an MTO last year and it was great to see...but the most exclusive thing ever. My SS re-dialed for a straight hour because only ONE AP store in Japan was accepting orders. It never made it's way to any other country. Just... why? I mean by some miracle I got 3 full sets. But still.

>>10426883
Me, I got the Bosch one

>>10427401
I would love if someone asked about the sustainability of their cotton sources!

>>10427419
can we stop virtue signaling in jfashion jfc

>>10427419
can we stop virtue signaling in jfashion jfc

>literally ask any other corporate company to change their earth-killing production processes
>AP doesn't even make cotton dresses anymore

>>10427425
Im sorry dude :-( I was just curious

>>10427397
Reddit was always a dumpster fire for lolita content. What makes you think this will be any better? Tbh I'm kind of done with online lolita communities other than my comm's Facebook page. They all fucking suck.

>>10427428
I totally agree about reddit being a complete dumpster fire. It's usually because it's filled with noobs, and people being far too nice to them and being scared to hurt feelings. Is there a way that the reddit format could work to actually be good?

>>10427414
It’s bizarre. They do location-specific releases, knowing full well the store is just gonna get clogged up with SS orders. If they can only do a small number, cest is vie, that’s a different convo about their artificially constricted supply, but why only one location? Why the no notice? I get up at 4am so I beat most Americans to get SS spots so I’m usually ok, but it’s ridiculous nonetheless. Why does the first thing I do In the morning have to be checking for surprise release announcements? Maybe this is a cultural thing we’re not understanding. But I’m starting to suspect it’s like what you said, so the demand is easier for them to deal with. Last year I was majorly addicted to my phone because I was so worried about missing a surprise release that I kept checking back. It’s only now that I’ve taken a break from buying lolita that I feel like I can spend time off my phone and I feel so much less stress

>>10427435
I admit that my life is basically controlled by releases and the secondhand market. I have specific times that I check sites every single day, no matter what. It's basically an obsessive ritual. All it takes is 60 seconds to lose out on an item I'll never see for 5 more years. In addition to the specific times, I'm constantly re-checking other sites like mercari/fril like a crazy person. What's sad is all the times I've tried to take a break from checking my phone, I've been more upset afterwards that I missed things.

It's funny that our schedule is almost opposite. I live in PST, so I stay up late to catch the releases/listings. I beat the EST lolitas if I stay up late enough. I get about 4 hours of sleep right now during the pandemic and I have a full-time job. I'm destroying myself, I swear.

>>10427447
It's not just an "obsessive ritual" it's an addiction.
I also noticed all the people I know who act like this have 0 other hobbies or 1-2 others that also purely revolve around consuming. It's really really unhealthy and shouldn't be as accepted as it is in Lolita.

>>10427447
Get help. That is not a fulfilling life.

>>10427452
I don't really care though, because in the end it makes me happy? I have other hobbies, lolita is just the primary one. I draw and make other art/crafty things. I play video games and go to seasonal/cultural events around my city (rip, thanks covid). I try to keep up with my Japanese from my college minor years ago.

I never got into lolita casually. I was pretty relentless from the beginning. It's the thing I love the most, so I'm going to throw my entire heart and mind into it. So yes, it kind of destroys me. But in the end, I rather it be this than anything else. And it's amplified right now because covid-19 has shifted more of my life into the digital world.

>>10427447
This is why I'm building a bot to check sites for me

>>10427458
Anon, I have already done this, and it doesn't give you the upper-hand anymore if you give the same idea to everyone else on the internet.

>>10427455
>my life is basically controlled by releases and the secondhand market
>I'm constantly re-checking other sites like mercari/fril like a crazy person
>All it takes is 60 seconds to miss out
>What's sad is all the times I've tried to take a break from checking my phone, I've been more upset afterwards that I missed things.
>I stay up late to catch the releases/listings
>I get about 4 hours of sleep right now

>I don't really care though
>it makes me happy

>>10427455
There's a difference between loving something and being so addicted you are dependent on it and putting your FoMo over your physical and mental health.

>>10427455
kek @ this level of denial

>>10427464
>>10427454

What I don't get is why people get mad over the fact that I'm like this? Why does it affect you and why do you feel as if you need to shame me into being a different way?

If anything, I'm just snagging more listings than people. Is that why people are mad about it? Serious question.

>>10427468
Why do you think people are mad? No one is mad, you’re just retarded.

>>10427468
No one is getting mad, you're getting defensive.

>>10427468
Spoken like an actual druggie.

>>10427470
Maybe "mad" isn't the right word. But people are obviously bothered by it.

>>10427475
Literally

>>10427476
People are just being honest with you. What you described is objectively not healthy and maybe you're just in too deep to see that. But no one's mad and no one actually gives a shit. You do you.

>>10427476
Anons were telling you it's unhealthy and self-distructive, what you yourself hinted at but as soon as other anons said it, you went full denial, defensive and now borderline paranoid. No one is bothered or wants to steal your potential brand. If someone posts about their life, of course anons are going to comment on it.

>>10427468
You could monetize this and do a dream dress watch subscription service for a low monthly fee

>connect
They're using their kink phrases even, it's so blatant. Fucking gross. Reported it but can they stop already? Ffs.

>>10427447
Ayrt, I’m similar to you checking the secondhand sales sites, and I snatched up a ton of good deals last year because of it. But I’m taking a break now and it also feels good. And yeah, it hurts to miss out on stuff, but I’m trying to be more content with what I have vs what I want so I can save up money to go on an awesome trip. People on here are gonna bitch at you because they do get jealous when one person gets a bunch of good deals and because people love to find ways to feel better than someone. You do you if it makes you happy

>>10427480
>defensive and now borderline paranoid
I probably shouldn't let 4chan get to me, because I know people are here just to shit on others, rather than share any genuine feelings. That's why I tried to ask a serious question of why it elicited such a strong response from other anon's. Other than to criticize me, I just don't understand why my own personal habits matter very much to a stranger on the internet.

>>10427478
Thank you for being sensible anon. I didn't mean to claim anything I did was particularly "healthy." I understand what people are saying. I just have no interest in "chilling out" anytime soon.

>>10427485
I admit I've gotten very good deals/finds from those two extra hours I've stayed up at night. I hope your trip works out and the current crappy state of the world doesn't cancel any of your plans!

Youtubers other than Tyler and Lor? I like them, but I want to find a nice youtuber, preferably one that doesn't scream about BLM or talk about unrelated to EGL or EGA stuff. Drama is a yes, activism is a no.

>>10427490
You are interpreting strong feelings into completely normal posts and remarks.
But yes anon, everyone is just hating and jelly. Keep obsessing, losing sleep and seeing competition in everyone telling you otherwise.

>>10427492
Just don't click on those videos if it triggers you so much. You might as well not even bother.

>>10427492
I really like Candy Carnival.
Otherwise, looking through the subscriptions of lolita youtuber's channels or those of people who comment under videos can help discover new people.

>>10427494
>interpreting strong feelings into completely normal posts and remarks
You say this and then your own post is passive aggressive/sarcastic.

>>10427498
Yes, but the posts before weren't.

New ap series coming out soon, called Angelina, this weeks releases are incredibly boring imo

>>10427509
this looks like current dreamv crap.

>>10427509
>no blouse
kek

>>10427512
There's also going to be a re-release of the Shanghai Doll op, jsk and headdress, as well as a re-release of the bunny ear socks and wrist cuffs

>>10427509
Is there a pink x black colorway of this too?

>>10427514
I really like these scrunchies however

>>10427515
Yes, it's coming out in pink, mint, sax and black x pink (on the 4th at 12pm Japan time)

>>10427514
Stupid question, but when were these wristcuffs first released? I thought this was the first release of this type.

>>10427481
I would totally pay for this. I'm way too lazy to scour auctions every day and when I do I end up buying too many things I don't need anyway.

>>10427481
that's what scalping is lmao

>>10427512
God I hate polka dots
>>10427517
The jsks are so adorable

>>10427521
>>10427481
Someone did this a few years ago but they ended up taking the money for a year, never reporting any success and then ignoring messages. I think they were named takoyaki co.

>>10427520
Checking lolibrary, they are new, I just assumed that they were re-released as ap have released bunny wristcuffs like 10 times by this point (they're mostly Lyrical Bunny wrist cuffs, these ones are Lyrical Lace wrist cuffs). The socks are new too as well as the lace is matching

>>10427528
Yeah I guess it'd be pretty difficult to check if they were actually doing it without... spending as much time as you would searching for it yourself

Were there no new prints shown in the Angelic Pretty 2020 autumn look book? I've been checking the ap tag on instagram and twitter, but I haven't been able to find much. Is everything coming up this year truly that boring or is no one posting for some reason?

>>10427492
Pearlie Cute is good and she does interesting topics. The one on AP lucky packs was right up my alley and there are ones about lolita drama. She films in decent quality, wears cute coords, doesn’t speak like a squeaky mouse, and doesn’t just do hauls

>>10427537
could someone also list the ones that do sound squeaky and do only do hauls, because that's more of my thing. idgaf about drama, i just want to see clothes.

>>>10427537
candy carnival does sweet hauls/lookbooks she doesn’t talk much tho lol

>>10427536
Looks like there wasn’t anything else new in there that we haven’t seen. The only new prints is the heart one and the map one.

>>10427512
Another dress with cute potential ruined by horrible design choices. What the fuck is the point to that white lace?

>>10427151
Well yeah you need more than just one person doing it. And of course they aren't going to reply.

>>10427468
>why are people mad
They're not like others said, it's because you said:
>I'm destroying myself, I swear.
people are reacting to that statement accordingly. If you really like being this way, you wouldn't be saying these self deprecating things. On some level, this bothers you and you know it.

>>10427512
I hate how Photoshopd her arms look, like major nitpick but it's gross how much of a long hot dog it looks like

>>10427593
This conversation is kind of over, but of course it destroys me. I rather not get 4 hours of sleep, but something has to give.

It's like those "choose 2" memes. There's only so many hours in the day and I'm not going to sacrifice the thing that brings me happiness.

Excuse my laughable image.

>>10427514
awwww yiiisssssss

>>10427528
They were a shopping service I believe, in such case they should've done it for free and only charged when they bought the item

>>10427609
it's not really bringing you happiness if you're here bitching about it and talking about how self destructive you're being.

>>10427614
>>10427609

Staaaahp. Enough

>>10426032
if i got the lottery order from the US shop, is it considered bad form to also order from the jp site? the catalog pictures show twintails with both white and black nekokumya hairbands, but we could only reserve one or the other. and if i shouldn't go for it, then is there likely to be ready stock after the reservation?

>>10427609
>Excuse my laughable image.
Yeah... the chart you made doesn't actually make sense.

>>10427616
Yeah, I'm done talking about this now if people are going to be this >>10427614 stupid about it.

>>10427618
replace "lolita" with "hobbies" and this makes perfect sense tho? if hobbies == lolita and money == job.

>I beat the EST lolitas if I stay up late enough.
>it doesn't give you the upper-hand anymore if
>I'm just snagging more listings than people. Is that why people are mad about it?
>People get jealous when one person gets a bunch of good deals

This is what this really is about, isn't it?
Not missing out and feeling one step ahead at all times to avoid "losing" to others, getting something someone else *might* want and feeling superior over that possibility, feeling like a winner who owns something desirable, something worth being admired for.. despite no one but yourselves taking notice of you owning it or only a selected few on social media who mostly won't care about the item(s).
Honestly this discussion and these replies reminds me a lot of a friend rationalizing his gambling addiction, down to yelling how it's no ones business and claiming people are just jealous of his wins.

>>10427609
You literally sound like my alcoholic uncle trying to rationalize your habits right now. If you don’t want get better that’s your prerogative but stop acting like we should all tell you this is fine and just shut the fuck up already.

>>10427630
>>10427609
You can still have a very fulfilling wardrobe, a job and enough sleep, anon.. It's not an "either or" game.

>>10427631
I'm going to choose to blame the forced scarcity of brands and releases for this, and not people. That's basically how the discussion started anyways. Take a limited resource of literally ANYTHING and people will fight over it. This becomes more intense based on which brand is your favorite/what sub-style you're in.

Yes, it shouldn't be a competition. That's not what it's supposed to be about. But how was it ever not supposed to be one?

>>10427634
>comparing alcoholism to someone losing sleep because they check auction sites
these are not the same

>>10427641
An addict is an addict, anon.

>>10427645
This is like saying depression is schizophrenia, or strep is the same as bronchitis. Maybe they have the same underlying classification, but they are worlds apart and oversimplifying them to prove a point just makes everyone here dumber.

>>10427645
This is like saying depression is schizophrenia, or strep is the same as bronchitis. Maybe they have the same underlying classification, but they are worlds apart and oversimplifying them to prove a point just makes everyone here dumber.

I should add, everyone is just memeing that the anon in question is an addict anyways because that's what cgl loves to do.

Who does she think she's fooling? These were like 2 bucks on Bodyline a few months ago.

So i have paid for nekokumya and usakumya hairties... Does this mean i have them or i will have the chance at first dibs if they dont run out first?

>>10427651
nayrt but just because you don't like to hear it, that doesn't mean it's a meme

>>10427669
You have them.

>>10427524
By that definition then all shopping services are scalpers. Or anything that provides a convenience service really

>>10427542
Princess Peachie made a lot of good videos back in the day that are still up. She did hauls, makeup tutorials, stuff like that. She is (was?) a sweet lolita. I think she still wears lolita occasionally, but mostly she just wears general kawaii fashion and doesn’t do lolita videos anymore

>>10427528
Haven't heard that name in a while.
closet child posted a dress I wanted, I messaged them about getting it, silence, a week later takoyaki co posts the dress I asked them to get for me on their own webshop for $200 more than cc was charging.

Fuck em

>>10427696
Ooooo that sucks anon. I’d be outraged If they did that to me

>>10427696
What the fuck? No wonder they went out of business or whatever. That’s so shitty anon, I’m sorry that happened to you.

Last thread:
>>10424153
Now:
>>10427509
>>10427512
I'm positive that someone from AP stalks /cgl/ and does whatever to make gulls mad, then checks if they'll still buy it.

>>10427707
One opinion does not a consensus make. Nice try though.

>>10427612
Yes they were, and they also resold physical shop CC stuff for quite high prices. But for a while they also offered a Wishlist Service where they'd take a deposit fee for looking for items in CC shops for a specific amount of months and claimed to refund a part of the fee if she wasn't successfull. She didn't do either and ghosted people who asked for their refunds.

>>10427696
I wish anons would've spoken out about her being shady more. I'm still sore from getting my hopes up just to get basically scammed out of $30.

>>10427746
They are joking. Jesus

>>10427492
Rose Nocturnalia

>>10427413
Speaking of, any updates for Toy Fantasy? I know covid is going to cause delays but I'm wondering when I should really start to worry about not getting my money back.

>>10427694
PP is lazy beyond all reason and just expects the patreon bucks to trickle in while doing minimal/no work. She is also an ignorant womanchild full of excuses and has show some really bad sides over recent years.

>>10427696
When I bought a $350 dress from TakoyakiCo, they shipped it to me in a single AP bag. It arrived with a big tear in the bag, but thankfully the dress was somehow fine.

They also did not insure it despite me paying or insurance. They are scum.

>>10427754
>>10427698
>>10427701
I posted about it once it happened, not finding my original post on warosu. Might have not named who did it, it happened like 6-8 years ago, but yeah it was them. It was an Emily Temple Cute dress, back when people gave a shit about Emily Temple haha

>>10427756
No shit

>>10427779
Are you getting Toy Fantasy and Toy Doll Box mixed up?

Toy Fantasy MTO is projected to be ready in September. That's the super limited one that was only available from the Shinjuku store.

Toy Doll Box MTO was widely available and is supposed to be ready in July (this month).

>>10427790
I think I ordered from them unless multiple piece of shit SS are doing this!! Pay for a box and insurance, cheapass!! Especially after you charge a fuckton for packing and shipping fees

>>10427862
Sorry Anon, I did mean Toy Fantasy. I know it is due for Sept but I am just... worried.

>>10427880
I don't think you need to worry. AP isn't just going to steal your money or completely fall through in production. Sure, mail might be suspended or delayed, but some private courier somewhere is going to be shipping.

wtf is IW doing not offering dhl or yamato? i know we can use an ss, but if cc can add dhl why can't IW. feels like they're shooting themselves in the foot

>>10427789
What did she do? She's never been my cup of tea but I've never seen any drama involving her. I checked the archives and other sites and I can't find anything.

>>10427537
wasn't this the person shilling their LACE video in multiple threads for like a solid week?

>>10427897
Yeah I guess, people thought it was her and maybe it was. I don’t really care about that, I just really liked some of her other videos

>>10427619
I don't see how it's stupid.
You brought this on yourself. Plus I left this thread and I'm only now coming back to the thread to see other anon are still bringing up good points about how you are as a person.

>>10427492
I miss when deer stalker was doing lolita related content. They had some iconic stuff. Also, Milky Fawn had such a drool worthy wardrobe, was sad to see her leave the fashion.

>>10427651
Think of it this way:
Gambling has GA, Gambling Anonymous. Just like how there is an Alcohol Anonymous for people addicted to alcohol and NA for narcotics and so on - they're not the same, you're right.

But they're all addictions that can be treated.

>>10427327
I like my comms discord. The discussions are mostly geared towards ideas for meets and lolita related purchases. I didn't really understand why we were asked to state our pronouns during introductions but other than that; it's been useful and interesting conversations.

>>10427468
>>10427455
>>10427447
oh god is this $200 necklace anon???

>>10427912
nooo anon you'll summon her and she'll treat us to another essay

>>10427910
>I didn't really understand why we were asked to state our pronouns during introductions
do you live under a rock?

>>10427925
Don't get me wrong; I know that it's a thing that happens but it just seemed unnecessary. I figure if someone wants to be addressed a certain way they'll bring it up on their own; especially if it's something so important to them.

>>10427147
Get out

>>10426883
Me. The dark tower of babel print

>>10427895
IW has terrible customer service, they tack on all kinds of fees and taxes even if you're international and should be tax exempt. Their international order form should also be a warning not to buy there, they have always preferred domestic orders

>>10427927
>>10427378
Sorry for your bad taste anon, it wasn't even a popular print.

>>10427935
I will never buy from them again after I bought an oddments pack and got 6 of the same stupid print. Who does that to a customer? I know they don’t guarantee anything but obviously no one wants multiples of the same dress

Do you ever dress up like cartoon characters?

>>10427944
Wow which one was it? The same print and cut? That's like the bodyline left sleeve shit.
I cut IW off because their quality went down and the last dress I got from them was a total disappointment quality wise.

>>10427912

>>10427912
>>10427914
Hi anons.

>>10427949
It was the recent Merry-Go-Round Star print, all the same cut, the OP. Four of one color, two of another.

>>10427957
pls say sike

Has closetchild been slow to confirm orders recently? It's been a week since I bought something and I have yet to receive the usual order confirmation email.

>>10427965
Wow really? I order two things on June 25th and 28th. Both got confirmed in less than 24 hours and shipped DHL. I already got the packages. I'm in the US though. You might want to email them and ask gently?

>>10427910
>>10427925
Fuck the preferred pronouns BS. I will never state mine anywhere.

>>10427965
I tried to order from them recently, and it took about a week or so and then they told me my package got lost and refunded me:/ I hope they answer you soon anon:<

>>10427969
Do you know how it got lost? Was it still in Japan?

>>10427968
i can't imagine what kind of comm would even ask for that unless it's in california or some other super lib state

>>10427967
I had an order on June 19 that got confirmed the same day and already arrived via EMS (I'm in Canada) so idk what's the matter with this one unless it's a really recent problem (June 27). I never had to email them before, would it be ok to email in english or should I email in broken google translate?
>>10427969
Shit I'm worried about this, it was a dress I really liked too... I've also been worried about my poor epacket that's been MIA since April.

>>10427973
I would email in English. I always have. Sometimes I get someone who is better at English than others, but as long as you keep the sentence structure fairly simple, they'll understand you.

>>10427973
I have epackets bouncing around in the void too. I have faith they'll show up... eventually.

>>10427975
>>10427973
I'm in the USA and my e-packets/EMS that were shipped on April 21st and earlier have all arrived in the US. I had a ton of packages. I was about to get the last one delivered but USPS has lost it for two weeks even though it already cleared customs and everything (I posted in the feels thread). It's a really shitty way to end things after waiting two months.

>>10427961
Oh god I'm so sorry anon, I hope you could at least sell it on the second hand market.
That's just really dirty of them to do though.
They also sold me a shoddily sewn dress and tried to tell me that the flaws were not flaws. Saw that another girl on insta had the same problem, so it wasn't just me. I'm only going to buy their stuff secondhand now.

Sendai AP got some CTPs back in stock

>>10427977
Oof, that sucks.

epackets always make me nervous because they don't have tracking once they enter my country so I have no idea where they are. Not sure if that's the same in every country or if Canada Post just sucks that way.

>>10427941
Sorry for yours. Popular doesn't equate to good. AP's modern stuff sells out but the designs and quality are garbage.

>>10427986
E-packet has tracking all the way through for US. This is the only time I've ever had problems. In fact, I had a package from Wunder Welt get to the US on the same day as the CC one (now lost). They had the same tracking scans at the same location, at almost identical times. The WW one was delivered to me over a week ago. I wish the WW one was the one that got lost instead. Ugh.

I never knew that the tracking didn't carry over for Canada though. That's stressful.

>>10427988
>E-packet has tracking all the way through for US.
Wow, goddamn it. Canada Post strikes again. They're so stingy with tracking even though everything has a barcode.

I hope you do get it eventually or that they can at least refund you.

>>10427961
I remember this! I saw them being listed on lacemarket.
I still love IW's accessories and socks and will go out of my way to get them but they really don't make things easy like Baby or Meta.

>>10427971
They just said they couldnt find the item and that it probably got lost on it's way to them, it's never happened to me before with them:< I was really sad too, it was gonna be my first piece from ap.
>>10427973
What item is it, anon? That really sucks, I hope it's just delays.

>>10427972
My comm is quite large and has proportionally few enbys, but ALL of them are super active in our discord to the point where I think ‘cis’ people are actually the minority. I can totally see them taking over and making pronoun circles a standard introduction ritual. It’s interesting from a sociological perspective but fucking miserable from a lolita-who-just-wants-to-socialise-but-hates-FB perspective.

>>10427880
I'm worried too. I asked my friend to get it for me as she's studying in Japan, but she visited her home country just before everything went into lockdown and now she can't go back to Japan. Obviously, her health and wellbeing comes first, but I can't lie and say I'm not scared she won't be able to go back to Japan before September. Hopefully AP will just hold on to the items until she can collect it.

Hol up
Is AP doing a re-release of toy fantasy?
I cant find any info on it. Is it too late to pre order?
Toy fantasy is my all time dream dress

>>10428012
you are way too late. i'm sure scalpers will have some extra

>>10428012
It was back in January and only at Shinjuku. So yeah. You're very late.

https://ameblo.jp/ap-shinjuku/entry-12568191474.html

>>10428014
How much was it initially going for?

>>10428015
Jesus christ that salopette is atrocious

>>10428017
I hate salopettes with a passion, but the JSK of this series is perfection in my eyes. I love that heart buckle.

ETC is coming up with lovely poodle print. Can’t tell for sure if that’s rerelease or just new print.

>>10428020

>>10428019
I think its just that on first glance it looked like one of those one piece lingerie sets with cut outs on the side but in toy fantasy print.
I can see how it would be cute tho, toy fantasy is everything.

>>10427987
What made you assume I even like the new stuff? I saw Jewellery jelly irl when it came out, it's the ugliest faded shit. But hey you like what you like.

>>10427988
I hope it shows up eventually!! I'm still waiting on an EMS package that departed Japan on the 17th of June and hasn't updated since. Feels bad.

>>10428026
Thank you anon. That means a lot to me right now. I hope yours reaches you safely too.

>>10428024
You said "it wasn't even a popular print" like that makes it objectively bad. I never said you liked new AP, just gave an example of how your measurement of popular thing = good is not always true.

>>10427170
They didn't get confused. Jaquard is expensive to make, so instead of making one dress in two sizes again, they combined what they thought would be a more appealing cut to the Chinese market and only make one smaller size. More bang for the buck in their mind. The larger size and and flatering cut went over their head because they're not trying to cater to the western market. Sadly they didn't take into account how big of klout chasers the Chinese are, who wanted the original cut of MRC to lord over. So in the end no one won.

>>10427151
Please tell me you didn't send an email in English to a Japanese company.

>>10427965
Me again, weird update, I checked the "detail" section of my order, to see the order number and other info before emailing, and I found a tracking number that works!! It was listed under the "Inquiry slip number" heading. I'm so happy and relieved, but super confused how their system missed on sending me two emails about it (the confirmation + notice of dispatch). Anyone with the same problem as me please check that if you buy through them with an account.
>>10427974
I'll remember that if this happens again, thanks anon!
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>>10427991
The epacket situation is stressful because both items are moitie. Only one can be replaced as it is a WW order, the other CC order is a skirt that cannot be replaced, definitely not for the price I paid. I'm trying to have faith too but my CC epacket was also shipped on April 21, left Japan June 3, and has never updated since because like other anons said, CanadaPost is useless. I'm 90% sure at this point that one or both of the epackets have been stolen, the new post delivery people rarely ring the doorbell and just leave it on my porch. I've only known when my ems packages have arrived because of the email delivery notices, but I can't do that with epacket. It's so stressful, they used to just put my small epackets in my mail box or a slip on my door if I wasn't home, but they've just been tossing it on my porch, even though they know my street has a bad problem with mail/package theft (the community mailbox has been torn open a couple times since quarantine). Also, if the packages are lost or stolen, there's nothing you can do because CanadaPost refuses to take any responsibility. I've had things stolen on their end before, holes through Canadian customs tape with some big items missing from the package, and even with proof they do not care.
>>10427994
It was a Jesus Diamante dress, I'm not a gal and it's not suitable for lolita but it has a nice gaudy angel print.

>>10428048
Yo this confused me, I think I never realized before there was a melty ribbon chocolate AND a melty Royal chocolate and that the fabric was slightly different. with the ribbon detail in the jacquard. I was so confused last year when the rerelease came out and I didn’t get why people weren’t happy because I thought the two were always the same dress. My mind is blown. Thanks anon for clearing that up for me

>>10428120
Wow I had no idea Canada post was that bad!! My sympathies, anon

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SK_hzj-gPV3lO-I0mMUxg

Who is ya'lls favorite Lolita YTber? Mine is Lolita Fashion Collection, even if all they post is their collection

>>10428120
The knock on door and leave it is Canada Post's new policy during Covid unfortunately. Its to minimize human contact as much as possible. They mention it on the website. At least my EMS packages are left my building's parcel locker, but everything else is left by the door. Nothing goes to the post office it seems. Both myself and my across-the-hall neighbor had stuff disappear before so I eat the cost and ship everything via EMS.

I hope the thief enjoyed my Larme magazine they took.

>Slacktivism, but make it lolita.
If you really wanted to support IW, buy from them through a SS.

>>10428142
There’s Melty Whip Chocolate having some whipped stuff on it tho. Idk if I have a favorite among these patterns, they look pretty samey from aside. Back then I’ve been even thinking about opting to MWC since MRC is so hard to get.
Basically, when I saw last years released I suspected them going with simpler cut (and no berets, hnnng) to cut some costs, plus it seemed like fitting this “adult-like clothes” concept.

>>10428216
>that feel when I might never be able to get my hands on a iw boleros.
This is the punishment I get for putting it off for so long. I hope they pull through this rut, or at the very least, are able to rise from the ashes as a better version of their current selves..

>>10428216
Speaking of IW, apparently the AW collection is going to be the culmination of 22 years of experience so maybe that’ll save them (despite the disappointment that was SS, my hopes are shamelessly high)

>>10428271
I just want some knee-length cotton. Hell I’ll settle for tea-length cotton if I like the cut. Just no more poly solids, please!

>>10428216
People like this are a so dense. It's a business, they are having financial issues not emotional ones. This kind of "motivation" is completely useless, they can't pay production and employees with your pictures.

>>10428271
>the AW collection is going to be the culmination of 22 years of experience
What does this even mean though? Isn’t everything new that someone makes the new culmination of their experience, provided they aren’t getting worse?

>>10427984
Real question: Where does this random stock of nearly a year old MTO come from? Sample dresses?

>>10428271
I have a suspicion this means something OTT or a wedding dress

>>10428296
maybe samples, leftovers from people that never picked up their orders, late extras that got delayed at the manufacturer's

>>10428020
It's sort of both. I can't find the original, but they've made a dress with those exact poodles on it before. They're on a different background here to sort of make a new print. This is what they're doing with most of their "new" print releases, re-using old art.

>>10428216
On top of that, I'm willing to bet most of the girls who will post pictures bought their IW stuff secondhand so IW has never seen a dime of their money.

>>10428144
The pandemic somehow made them even worse, which I didn't even know was possible. Like they have a warning on their site not to call about packages, because "they don't know where they are due to the pandemic", but it's not like they ever helped with packages via phone anyways lol.
>>10428195
I understand that but they're not even knocking or ringing the doorbell, which is the problem. They're not even leaving a slip so that I know that something was delivered (I'm home all day), so I can't even tell if it's still in limbo, lost, or stolen. Even for EMS, the only way I know is because of the tracking email notification which has a slight delay sometimes. One of my packages was small & light and I didn't get the email right away, and the wind blew it to the end of my driveway. If I didn't happen to go out at that time it would have blown away and I never would have found it, there was no knock or ring. I 100% support strict covid restrictions, but this is just typical Canada Post shit. Also, I think they're just throwing the package on my porch too cuz my dog always cries if a human is on the porch.
That sucks to hear about your magazine, hopefully you have better luck with future packages!

>>10428216
given the amount of lolitas on my ig that screech CAPITALISM BAD at every available opportunity, i'm not surprised to see they have no clue how the economy works

>>10428358
I’m in this comm and your post is spot on. Kek. It’s full of liberal pissbabies who still live with their parents and cry about capitalism even though mommy and daddy pay for their burando.

>>10428216
yikes. considering how the western comm is heavily secondhand based, this is extra useless and dumb

>>10428067
Most are fine with it if they ship internationally. Wunderwelt explicitly encourages people to.

>>10428216
this is so cringe.

i love iw and think they will survive but did anyone else see fujiwarasan post a weird tweet two days ago calling out people who dont wear lolita and saying they have bad taste and that she doesnt want to associate with them??? it was weird af and at least two japanese people replied to say it was rude basically, before she deleted the tweet. her tweets are usually so kind and positive that it made me wonder if shes under a lot of stress and things might be worse than i thought

What is this? I already got my CTP from the MTO. Is this just leftover stock or are they doing another MTO?

https://angelicpretty-onlineshop.com/whats-new/2630079/

Give me another rerelease of something different AP. Pleeease.

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