Potential Trainwreck/Shady Events

[Anonymous No.7618938]

I suddenly see this pop up in my local comm's facebook and the admin asked who is running the event with other legit questions. The people running the event don't even identify themselves and just say "We're 5 people that are into J-Fashion." I scroll down and realize that the idiot that ran Crystal Candyland is a part of this. Everyone who had a brain noped their way out of that event.

Do you guys have any similar stories? Did someone host a "convention" at the local middle school? Is some team of teenagers trying to host a huge cosplay party in their backyard?

[Anonymous No.7619022]

I don't understand what they're even trying to do. Who wants to stand around in Times Square doing nothing for two hours?

[Anonymous No.7619062]

>>7619022
They want to basically parade down the sidewalk in J-fashion.

[Anonymous No.7619066]

>>7619062
>event starts at 4:30
>requests people be there 2 hours early
why?
fashion walks are a thing, but still, that's a lot of waiting around doing shit all.

[Anonymous No.7619074]

Any banned lolitas from the NYC comm going to this event? I know Vanessa maybe.

Also why would they do this going towards Times Square? There will be a clusterfuck of tourists and if I was from The City, I wouldn't go to Times Square. Aren't there other places to go instead like walking from Madison Square Park to Union Square or starting at Bryant Park down to Union Square?

[Anonymous No.7619325]

>>7619074
Mia Carla is running it. She's banned from the NYC comm for trying to force her "LoliCon" idea down everyone's throat and causing a shitstorm over it.

[Anonymous No.7619330]

The actual Harajuku fashion walks in japan look pretty fun, if there was one in my city I'd go.

If everyone turns up crappily dressed, your feet get sore or it's awkward, you can just leave! Go with a friend so you can ditch together and just have fun in the city yourselves?

[Anonymous No.7619493]

Just going to leave this here

[Anonymous No.7619512]

>>7618938
Bakas don't even know ~the authentic~ HFW starts at 2:30

[Anonymous No.7620564]

This thread needs more attention, I want to hear about failed cons. Wasn't there one a few years ago that took all the charity money and ran?

[Anonymous No.7621175]

>>7620564
It was a British one, I think? Don't recall much else about that drama, though

[Anonymous No.7625066]

Years ago there was a con down here that was so poorly run on Saturday they had to pass around a donation bucket to pay the hotel or they were going to get kicked out.

[Anonymous No.7625094]

>>7619325
Is this the Carla who created her own indie brand?

[Anonymous No.7626316]

>>7625094
No, it's this other chick that thinks she's an expert event planner and the American representative for EVERYTHING K-pop. If you live in NYC, you can spot her at the Korean stores spewing "oppa~" all over the shop workers. Pic related.

[Anonymous No.7626320]

>>7626316

[Anonymous No.7626337]

I feel like the people who are throwing this convention together saw Frill and wanted to make their own version. They are copying a lot of the things Frill had. Too bad they didn’t have enough foresight to see that Frill failed and they are most likely going to crash and burn as well. Be prepared to get smeared on /cgl/ and BTB! My only frustration is that I have to wait until December of next year to wait for the delicious drama to erupt.

[Anonymous No.7626437]

>>7626337
It seems like they might have their shit together more so than frill. They have already made the amount they needed and planning well in advanced for anything that may go awry. I want yo go just out of sheer curiosity.

[Anonymous No.7626441]

>>7620564
Are you talking about Austen and the Abbey?

[Anonymous No.7626452]

>>7619325
>LoliCon

Was that the actual name? I'm laughing.

[Anonymous No.7626455]

>>7626337

I'm going to go to this. I *think* the similarities to Frill are because some of the people involved in Frill who were doing their jobs and got screwed over are helping out.

[Anonymous No.7626585]

>>7626452
Yes, yes it is. It's old drama but here is the getoffegl post: http://getoffegl.livejournal.com/486999.html
The host is still butthurt over this incident too.

[Anonymous No.7626744]

>>7626316
Wow. Are we sure that mole isn't cancerous? At the very least it's something I'd had gotten removed ages ago for cosmetic reasons. Ew.

[Anonymous No.7626754]

>>7626337
My understanding is that Frill failed not because of a lack of interest, but because the group responsible for it flubbed the finances. So far, it seems like this group is trying to avoid the same mistakes.

I'm also going to go, since I live close enough for it to not be too much a risk.

[Anonymous No.7626764]

>>7626754
That's what happened. The directors had some really bad issues.
I was at Frill and really enjoyed it... it was only later that I found out about the massive issues.

Everything came to a head when all that drama happened in ATL comm awhile back. Some of us in ATL wanted to resurrect Frill, but I don't think that will happen. Thankfully ATL comm has calmed down. (Sauce: member of ATL)

[Anonymous No.7626773]

>>7626337
>Too bad they didn’t have enough foresight to see that Frill failed and they are most likely going to crash and burn as well.

Frill failed because the directors were drama magnets who were not mature enough to be handling a responsibility that involves thousands of dollars and designer's clothing.

If Frill had been run by people who weren't drama mongers, it would probably still be around.

[Anonymous No.7626967]

All my cringe: to this con. The most terribly organized con I've even been to, or even heard of. Imagine a warehouse with poor ventilation, full of neckbeards, in Florida during August. At the door I handed a twenty and they took it and gave no change claiming admission had gone up. There were no events or panels, besides a shitty costume contest judged by 'audience cheer volume'.

[Anonymous No.7627612]

>>7626967
Aw fuck. Was planning on Vending at that one, how many people do you think showed up?

[Anonymous No.7627660]

>>7619325
>LoliCon
My sides can't deal with that. Tell me it's not real.

[Anonymous No.7627665]

>>7626316
Not even the k-pop comm wants anything to do with her, trust me.

[Anonymous No.7627700]

>>7626967
Oh my God I know this con.
I'm actually a guest at it by request and was trying to give the person running it suggestions so they don't do that "cheer volume" thing and she decided to let the paranormal ghost hunting celebrities judge the contest like that would fix the problem.
W/e, I'll be running a table there but it's ridiculous either way.

[Rubica !!A0QSU4SNwyT No.7627717]

Does anyone have anything on Floatacon? I just vaguely remember it from my CosplayFu days that someone wanted to have a convention on a cruiseship and it looked seedy as fuck and cost a ton and someone drew a super kawaii ship holding a yaoi paddle. If someoen had that image saved I would die of awe.

[Anonymous No.7628028]

>>7627665
I never knew that. Deets please!

[Anonymous No.7630547]

>>7627700
What table will you be running? Sad as it is, I might still go because they're not a ton of cons in this area and my friend wants to do a group cosplay.

[Anonymous No.7630554]

>>7627612
Actually a lot last year, worst part is it was most of their first (and only) cons, so they think it's the cats pajamas and are looking forward to it this year. At least Thats the case of the people I talk to. Poor things.

[Anonymous No.7630594]

Some girl telling people in a wig sales community that she wants to buy Party City wigs and then resell them at a profit. The post got removed because some girl called the store's headquarters and confirmed she was violating store policy. It was good for a laugh.

[Anonymous No.7630599]

>>7630594
Oh god lol
>they are not the best quality but they do look nice
..any takers?
Also stores can't really tell you not to do that, it's bullshit. You can do whatever you want with something you spend your money on.

[Anonymous No.7630601]

Was it ever confirmed this was the same girl running senshi matsuri? I didn't see her or anyone I recognized there, but I could never figure out who the fuck the organizer was.

[Anonymous No.7630617]

>>7630594
>The post got removed because some girl called the store's headquarters and confirmed she was violating store policy.

Who in the fuck gives this much of a shit? What an autist.

[Anonymous No.7630653]

>>7630599
>>7630617
The girl that made the post said she had permission from the store's owner and made up a bunch of other shit. I should have screencapped the rest because it was hilarious watching the girl backpedal and try to act like it was ok.

[Anonymous No.7630678]

.. has anyone heard of this event? Sounds like a concert with some tables on the side.

>Dear [me],

How are you? My name is S--------------io and I am the event producer of KawaiiLand. I wanted to contact you because I really enjoyed your work at -------- last month.

Kawaiiland is a fashion runway show, music, and visual art event featuring all things Kawaii taking place on July 25th 6-10PM in New York at the beautiful and exclusive Stage 48 . Also featured throughout the event are kawaii-themed photo shoots, vendors, a kawaii runway fashion show and celebrity appearances from style and Instagram stars in the Kawaii community.

The ultimate Kawaii experience seeks to promote and share the love for all things Kawaii but featuring the best of our local Kawaii artists, fashion designers, makeup and hairstylists, musicians, photographers and more!

The demographic of the audience, 800 expected in attendance, from the ages of 21-35 -- is hip and trendy, avid fans of anime and KPOP.

To learn more about Kawaiiland visit our website at http://www.KawaiiLand.org/!

Here's video from our last event in Los Angeles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvH5Z1wiYqo&list=UUimLq5MwbGgxBkw8JoIGmlw

Would love to speak to you more about showcasing at the event as one of our vendors for our July 25th event in NY!

Thank you!

[Anonymous No.7630691]

>>7630594
>>7630599
Generally speaking, a company only has say in not allowing that if the person in question is an employee (most retail companies have this policy). Baylee doesn't seem to be an employee there, so it's a moot point.

That being said, if the store manager sees her buying all those wigs, they don't technically -have- to sell them to her, if he or she thinks something is suspicious, or if they know what's up. Of course, it's not like she'd technically be doing anything wrong... and the store would make out well, assuming she doesn't try to return them when she inevitably fails.

On that note, wigs are non-returnable at most places anyway, so top kek if she ever had the idea to buy a bunch at once without confirmed buyers.

[Anonymous No.7630727]

>>7630594
wtf why tell people all these details about why you're charging what you're charging. just say up front "wigs available, $20 each" instead of saying "Yeah so im going to rip you off too..."

[Anonymous No.7630735]

>>7630594
Why in the world does she think anybody would want a shopping service for shitty wigs you can buy cheaper online? From a nationwide chain store?

[Anonymous No.7630752]

>>7630594
>curella

[Anonymous No.7630760]

>>7630678
>hip and trendy, avid fans of anime and KPOP
lol HIP AND TRENDY
Also, koreaboos always trying to wedge Korean stuff into everything.

[Anonymous No.7630824]

>>7630678
It's the Asian version of Electric Daisy Carnival and a less shitty version of Crystal Candyland. I would be weary of this because I don't know much about the organizers and the main website lacks information.

[Anonymous No.7630843]

>>7630824
I'd be wary of it just from the overusage of kawaii

[Anonymous No.7631277]

>>7630678
>The ultimate Kawaii experience

[Anonymous No.7631280]

>>7630760
I didn't realize how much worse koreaboos were than weeaboos until I made the mistake of unveiling my power level around some, holy shit.

They really do try to wheedle into every convention with oceans of hambeasts screaming "oppaaaa!!!"...don't they have kpop conventions, too?

[Anonymous No.7631301]

>>7618938
I saw my friend post a "cosplay at [college] day!". I was invited and said "maybe" but it was basically a no. I could go, and be the only asshole who doesn't look like shit, but no. No. That'd be kinda douchey anyway. All the people attending were fat. One of them, although fat, at least knows how to cosplay. The rest of them have no idea what they're doing. There's this obese chick I used to hang out with who wanted to go as Vocaloid Rin. So glad I didn't go just so I could avoid seeing that.

[Anonymous No.7631303]

>>7631301
Holy shit I don't know my past tense rules at all. It's late. All grammar has abandoned me.

[Anonymous No.7633200]

>>7631301
Reminded me of a time when my college's anime club tried to make a cosplay cafe. The organizer was so pushy about it and said things like "If you don't like sweets, then you're stupid!" Her idea crashed and burned when someone came along and called her out on her bad behavior.

[Anonymous No.7633537]

>>7626320
god bless america

[Anonymous No.7633554]

>>7630752
Better act now! You might not be able to find it anywhere else!

[Anonymous No.7633590]

>>7631280
They gay ones are worst

[Anonymous No.7633624]

>>7628028
Oh shit this reply is so late, I'm sorry. Basically she claims to be an old-school k-pop fan (I guess especially since she's quite old), but her attitude and general behavior around and about Korean people is no better than the entry-level Koreaboo. I can't remember the last time I saw her at a meetup, she only has a few sparse friends left in the comm. I cringed so hard when I saw the pics of her in that neon-ass, kiddy-looking hanbok at the Chuseok Festival 2 or 3 years ago. At now 38 years old, there's no excuse for the way she acts, talks, or types on Facebook. It's gross, she's gross.

[Anonymous No.7634200]

>>7630601
Nobody really knows who organized it. I would suspect it's Mia because of the terrible website design choices.

[Anonymous No.7634309]

>>7625066
Sounds like AtsuiCon a few years ago