FASHION SHOW Presented by First Stop Cosplay

DAY 2, FRIDAY JANUARY 10th at 4:30 PM

IN MAIN EVENTS

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of fashion, fantasy, and fandom at the Animé Los Angeles Fashion Show! This one-of-a-kind event will transport you into a world where anime, video games, manga, comic books, and Japanese culture collide. Featuring a lineup of cutting-edge designers who draw inspiration from your favorite characters, stories, and fantasy realms, this runway will showcase vibrant, intricate, and avant-garde collections that bring your geekiest dreams to life. From futuristic cyberpunk to elegant kimonos, these designs will leave you breathless. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a fashion aficionado, prepare for a show that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the vibrant world of pop culture like never before. Come and experience a place where imagination and couture come together in the ultimate runway extravaganza!

Interested in being a model for the Fashion Show?

Interested in being a model for one of the designers showing at the Animé Los Angeles Fashion Show? You can apply today by checking the link below! Requirements & details can be found on the application!

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Join the Cosplay Catwalk Halftime Show!

The Cosplay Catwalk Half Time Show is one of the most exciting parts of the Animé Los Angeles Fashion Show! We are so honored and excited to have the opportunity to showcase the incredible Cosplays created and crafted by you, the attendees!

Check out previous year’s photos!

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ALA 20’s Featured Designers

WA-MIYABI

(Wa = Japan, Miyabi = elegance)
In 2020, Wa-Miyabi was founded in Tokyo with the sincere wish to share the traditional beauty of kimonos, inherited by Japanese artisans, as Wa-dresses with people not only in Japan but around the world where authentic beauty is celebrated.

The traditional patterns and designs of kimonos are handcrafted to bring happiness to the wearer and embody the aesthetic sensibilities passed down through many generations. Each piece is created with the intention of conveying this rich tradition and unparalleled Japanese beauty to all who love
kimonos through our remakes.

Additionally, Wa-Miyabi aims to create a new cycle of fashion by regenerating resources from kimonos that are no longer worn into fresh new styles of Wadresses, based on a sustainable perspective of the SDGs. This is an initiative to achieve a sustainable fashion industry through consideration for the global environment and recycling while preserving the beauty.

Wa-Miyabi operates in both Japan and France, aiming to elevate the presence of traditional Japanese culture in an increasingly diverse world. Wa-Miyabi embodies the fusion of Eastern and Western beauty, blending different cultural elements. While honoring the charm of Japanese traditions, Wa-Miyabi strives to revive the beauty of kimonos by incorporating them into contemporary, easy-to-wear styles.

Everyday elegance with Wa-Miyabi

Elf Eleven

Established in a day dream, ELF ELEVEN stands for everyone and everything that feels homesick for a place that doesn’t exist. ELF ELEVEN is about making art from the decayed; crafting wearable treasures from other people’s garbage (while arguably still looking like garbage)

Fashion has become an ugly villain; a menace destroying the planet. How can we stop this monster?

It’s time to value the craft that is put into making a garment. Something made just for you. That exists only once. Like a Banksy mural on a filthy London wall. ELF ELEVEN doesn’t promote itself as a fashion brand, but more likely a social art experiment

Girl With One Eye

Girl With One Eye Fashion is a brand that started off as one woman who always dreamed of making her own clothing line and following her dreams. After nearly losing an eye and her sight to cancer, Designer Kimberly decided to make this dream a reality. She has gone from making one off dresses by hand to working with other small woman run businesses to get her items produced here in Los Angeles. She curates vintage items and unique items to complete your outfit, and believes that people should dress as a form of self expression. ‘Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death’

NATASHIA

Natashia creates innovative, timeless and artistic collections for the modern man and woman who demand quality and function. She draws inspiration from British heritage, American lifestyle, and Japanese silhouettes & techniques by using custom designs, high-quality materials, and sustainable manufacturing practices. Her designs are worn by celebrities like Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish amongst many others.

VENIA

Ancient Latin
(Noun) – Elegance of beauty or form, manner, motion, or action.

VENIA is an adventure driven brand bridging the gap between fantasy and reality. Drawing inspiration from the spirit of adventure in a dystopian universe, each collection manifests itself in the form of seasonal stories imprinted with deep reflections of nature, society, and postmodern phenomena.

Unconventional silhouettes and traditional craftsmanship are utilized to convey each season’s narrative. The seamless blend of languid asymmetrical shapes and precision tailoring emphasize a masculine and feminine duality; a common thread present in the brand’s design ethos. Through a unique combination of Fashion, Art, and Multimedia Narrative Storytelling, each collection focuses on sustainable
development and progressive design.

VENIA is seen on many artists who share the same story driven vision such as: Korn, BORIS, Avenged Sevenfold, Tinashe, Tini, Gryffin, Seven Lions, Trippie Red and many more.

Experience VENIA in person at our ALA Booth or online at veniacollection.com

Ms Alphabet

Miss Alphabet got her start 20 years ago during her fashion studies at a local community college. After discovering alternative and J-fashion LiveJournal communities she took advantage of her fabric store employee discount and started selling her work directly on eBay.

As a plus size gal she’s always kept larger sizes included in her offerings. She had more of a retro and rockabilly edge for the first few years until she discovered fairy kei fashion. 80’s and 90’s themes in pastels and neons now dominate her work. Now her current favorite materials are vintage bedsheets, dollhouse accessories, and deadstock fabrics to create a look like a walking Malibu Dreamhouse or early 90’s bedroom. Last year, she presented her collection Lovely Dreamhouse at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo!

Today, Miss Alphabet’s handmade pieces can be found on her website and Etsy shop, and are enjoyed by the Harajuku community, drag queens, and Barbie enthusiasts alike!

RONOVA

RONOVA (rō-nō-vä) focuses on creating cute and feminine looks that are inspired in part by the niche fashion cultures of Japan and Korea, and the ecadent Rococo and Baroque fashion period. Combining the traditional construction and shapes for a modern world, Ronova continues to push herself to create pieces that are a bit different and fun, but also functional in the real world.

Ronova is absolutely delighted to be returning to Anime Los Angeles’ Fashion Show and look forward to meeting you at our booth in the exhibit hall!

Special Performance by:

BLACK ROS3

BLACKROS3 is a live rockband from Las Vegas performing fan-favorite music from anime and video games. Since 2017 Michael and Vanessa have been showcasing a variety of fun and upbeat songs notably featuring intricate bass riffs, face melting guitar solos, and occasionally even instrumental violin. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of singable classics, Japanese renditions, and overall good vibes. blackros3.com

Hair organized by Hair Team Lead:

SASS MORENO

With 15 years of experience in the hair industry, Sass has dedicated her career to educating both new and advanced students while also contributing to creative photoshoots. Recently, she has blended her passions for anime, cosplay, and crafting into her hairstyling work, including runway shows and innovative projects. Known for her attention to detail and versatility, Sass is eager to collaborate with designers and is thrilled to reunite with her team to create more hair magic. With 15 years of experience in the hair industry, Sass has dedicated her career to educating both new and advanced students while also contributing to creative photoshoots. Recently, she has blended her passions for anime, cosplay, and crafting into her hairstyling work, including runway shows and innovative projects. Known for her attention to detail and versatility, Sass is eager to collaborate with designers and is thrilled to reunite with her team to create more hair magic.

Make-up by:

MAKE-UP DESIGNORY (MUD)

Make-up Designory® (MUD) brings together the highest quality cosmetics, professional and personal education with passionate make-up artists to create perfect make-up for professional and everyday use. For over two decades, MUD has been the leading make-up school graduating some of the finest make-up artists in the field. Each year, hundreds of talented individuals from around the world comes to MUD campuses in Burbank, California, the hometown of the film industry, in New York’s Manhattan district, and several locations in Europe to learn the art of Beauty make-up and the intricacies of prosthetics and special make-up effects.

MEET THE DESIGNERS

INSIDE EXHIBIT HALL

Find your favorite designers inside the Exhibit Hall and get the chance to purchase the amazing pieces from their collections, straight off the runway! Here you can chat with the designers and learn more about their process and inspiration. Please check the Exhibit Hall listing to find their booth locations!

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