/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Will dump some pics I have

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>>8524045

Cult party kei is more dead than under appreciated. Even the Virgin Mary has gone pretty normie now.

Image source: the newest pic on their official Twitter. What the fuck Virgin Mary.

>>8524029
oh finally. let's not post the watered down shit that the west thinks is cpk. as for stores, ebay's vintage section is your best friend. normie thrift stores usually don't have much, although i've seen workable pieces at goodwill. try vintage clothing stores in the sleepwear section. forever 21 and some other fast fashion normie stores have good filler pieces such as cardigans but you can't rely on those. basically, vintage sleepwear should make up a good chunk of your outfit. flower crowns are not necessary. maxi pad headdresses are actually used sometimes
attached is some early cpk, i own those tights. buy the authentic ones from celeste stein, the quality is amazing

>>8524050
this is why tumblr/the west misunderstands cpk. it's supposed to be dolly kei but sweeter and lighter. good brands are grimoire, axes femme, KATIE, nile perch, swankiss, etc/ but honestly it focuses more on vintage/handmade and isn't as brand centric as gyaru or lolita

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>>8524050
yikes. that's disappointing

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>>8524060
Those brands don't really fit the cult party kei aesthetic either.

>>8524064
ok, done with my photo dump for now!

>>8524067
in moderation they can. they all have pieces that work. but you cannot rely solely on any one brand for this style, as it is a hybrid of fairy kei and dolly kei (with a little mori)
girl on far right here is supposed to be cult party i think

>>8524071
>as it is a hybrid of fairy kei and dolly kei (with a little mori)

It's not though. It grew independently of all those styles, with most of its roots tracing back to The Virgin Mary. Dolly kei and cult party kei cropped up around he same time. It's a vintage style and I would really caution anyone against using the brands you listed because it will likely push the outfit into other styles. It just doesn't work well.

Also all of those are cult party. That's a slightly older Virgin Mary snap.

>>8524071

You do realise this is a snap of The Virgin Mary staff when they had their Cult Party shop?

is this CPK?

>>8524143
Shanti does some of the best cpk in the West, imo. She's not always as out there as some of the elaborate Japanese snaps but her looks are pretty definitely cult party.

>>8524060

The name Cult Party Kei literally comes from a shop called Cult Party, which the owner Ari closed down and then opened The Virgin Mary. So The Virgin Mary is/was actually CPK aesthetic.

Cult Party actually predates Dolly Kei

>>8524159
thanks! i will keep an eye out for her coords

>>8524050
>Uchuu kei confirmed

had to

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>>8525365
I usually get my accessories from etsy.

>>8525370

this might sound dumb but

can i request summer cpk inspiration?? it's so hot here but I need to come up with a coord for a harajuku event soon

>>8524060
What has the japanese brand, that used be THE shop named Cult Party that coined the fashion, to do with Tumblr?

>>8527391
Cult Party is pretty much a summer fashion anyways, it may be many layers but as they are usually sheer they don't do much.

>>8527414
unf, I love "stuffed" sheer skirts so much, anyone know if there is a real term for it?

>>8527414
That's too much for summer where I live.

>>8527497
If that's too much for your summer then this fashion is not for you.

Seconding that CPK is not dead, just not as trendy as it used to be, and a little misunderstood. Many elements of it still pertain throughout current jfash styles, like the blush under the eyes trend and larme kei is like a "modern" version of it, like the evolved form or something.

>>8527455
Don't think so but it is only Etsuna Otsuka that makes and sells them anyways.

>>8527649
Plus the most people don't wear it when it is cold as fuck, thus it appeared dead for like a half year as the people wearing it start to look more like mori or dolly kei in winter/early spring.

>>8525370
Accessories are a must and often have a handmade or crafty vibe so etsy would be a good bet, look out for things like brooches, badges, pins, necklaces with crosses, crystals, charms, scarves and faux-fur.

>>8527655
I wear cult party kei and mori girl during winter, I think it's a great casual fashion and the layering keeps me warm, but then again I'm from a warm-ish climate.

Cpk is my favorite j-fashion but I don't know where to start in terms of actually wearing it myself. I feel like I would just look like a hot mess if I attempted all those layers.

>>8529354
Honestly, CPK is probably one of the hardest styles to pull off well because it's such a free-for-all compared to other styles with more structure and rules. I'd say focus on getting the color scheme, accessories, and textures right before worrying too much about creative layering.

>>8527651
What is Etsuna Otsuka? I just took a look at it and nothing seems to be for sale. Is it just one of those vintage resale shops or do they have any original pieces?

>>8529433
Etsuna Otsuna is a famous Cult Party Kei fashion designer and her works get as quickly sold as they are put online.

>>8529461
*Otsuka

Hey gulls, I have a plain tote bag and am planning on DIY-ing it because that seems to be the most common option for CPK bags. Since I'm not confident in my drawing skills, I think I'll put some kind of medical cross on it. Also dumping CPK bags

>>8524050
That's so sad, reminds me of Grimoire who have gone really normie vintage for a while now.

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>>8529461
Man I followed her for a while on instagram but all she posts is Chanel, Dior, Miumiu, Chanel. She looks cute but it's fucking boring.

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>>8531421
idk why this one is so small sorry

>>8531424

I was thinking about buying this tote bag and modifying it in a similar way to >>8531394. Do you think this art style could still fit the theme, or should I just get something in a cuter style?

>>8527551
Uhhh... looks like an autumn fashion honestly with all the muted colors. Calm down dipshit. Are you even aware of climate change?

>>8532151
I was referring specifically to this image >>8527414 that the person I was replying to linked back to, but I know reading through the thread before running your mouth is far too difficult.

>>8524032
What's this girl's name again? I think I used to follow her on instagram but I can't remember what her account was called.

>>8532509
cosmashanti

>>8524032
I love her face and fashion so much. I hate that she calls herself transgender though, makes me want to punch her.

>>8532160
Yeah and I was referring to that post too. Are you not fucking coherent? Wearing long sleeves in the summer is something fucking silly ass people do, regardless of how sheer it is. I have sheer tops and I don't wear them in the summer because that would be dumb.

>>8532870
Not that anon but I almost always wear long sleeves in the summer. Most people have air conditioning, and I don't like showing my arms. Wearing long sleeves that are literally see-through is entirely summer appropriate.

>>8532877
>Wearing long sleeves that are literally see-through is entirely summer appropriate.
Not where I live.
Also
>airconditioning
I'm not always inside? I like to go outdoors.

>>8532893
Maybe you've just got a sandy clam.

>>8532893
Idk anon it gets up to 40c where I live during the summer and I too prefer long sleeves. I'll even throw on a loose cardi to cover up my arms. I just dont like them being out x_x not that they're fat or scarred, I just have a thing about it

>>8532934
Having a linen or light cotton (prob not polyester chiffon) is definitely preferable in summer. Cardigans would be intolerable here in Aus but covering your arms is recommended! Stops sunburn and the 'biting' feeling of the sun on your skin. Ozone hole and all. That's why kaftans are a thing..

>>8532870
A lot of people wear long sleeves and long bottoms in the summer to keep the sun off (obviously this wouldn't be sheer clothing). The key is to wear light, airy fabrics. Maybe you just don't know how to dress for the summer.

>>8532864
Yeah I love her but her recent gender posts make me really confused...

>>8532143
It's too white. You need offwhite or cream

>>8533189
They could tea dye it

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>>8533192
Ah ok! I knew something felt not quite right and it is pretty stark white. If I get it I'll try the tea dye and then add some more decorations.

I was also thinking about just buying a plain one from Michaels or something and drawing my own design instead. Maybe I'll do that, it'll look more original.

>>8532143
can i get a sauce?

>>8534115
https://society6.com/hennkim

i love this artist

>>8532864
That's hella transphobic.

>>8534492
Not that anon, but they're probably referring to snowflake attitudes that usually accompany supposed often fake transgenders especially Tumblr females. Why am I even explaining this, Summerfag or Tumblr-hugboxer?

>>8534492
Fuck off back to Tumblr.

>>8532864
>I hate that she calls herself transgender
why tho?

>>8533123
>obviously this wouldn't be sheer clothing
Then why even bring it up?

>Maybe you just don't know how to dress for the summer.
I wear fucking as little as possible because that keeps me coolest. Seems like common sense.

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>>8535105
You're both wrong. Wearing long loose non-synthetic clothing is great in heat. But cult-party kei is not tuareg and a lot of that stuff is synthetic and shit in other ways.

>>8527455
They're really easy to make, if you're up for it. Just stitch a few yards of tulle top to bottom to make a tube, fill it with feathers and petals, sew the gap closed, and slap an elastic waistband on it. Add lace appliques or use embroidered tulle lace for fanciness.

>>8527651
Syrup sold one a while back but I can't find it anymore. There's a lot of it in kids' formal dresses too.

any tips for layering skirts and just in general? I fucking suck and its killing me.

>>8535129
You could do it, feasibly. Cult party is a vintage fashion, so just find some vintage pieces in non synthetic fabric and play up the accessories instead of layers. I'm just tired of summer anon's pity party. Like no one else experiences hot summers.

This might be a little OT, but would it be possible to get this colour without bleaching it? The ends of my hair are already damaged from past bleachings/not taking the best care of it.

>>8536907
What colour is your hair currently, anon?

It'll be a bit tricky to get that pale pink colour unless your hair is already really light.

>>8536922
i currently dye my hair black, and it's naturally dark brown. when i was younger I was able to dye it light brown from being black, but my hair has been through a lot since then.

i'm also looking at this colour to potentially dye it. i guess whichever would be easier to achieve. but if i have no hope i guess i'll just settle for going back to brown.

>>8532972
>I am in aus

>>8537381
>soz

>>8536926
Trim the shitty ends off and grow out some healthy natural colored hair. Then lighten it and dye to that color you want. I don't think you are likely to get that pink-red tint if you don't get rid of your black.