convention & cosplay lore (est 2000)
With the mainstreaming of geek culture, it’s no surprise that opportunists want to strike while the iron is hot. Veterans of the convention scene have cautioned themselves among events that look too good to be true. 2016 has already seen…
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Once upon a time, there was an Internet filled with Geocities fansites, EZboards, and if you had some cash in the bank, you’d probably create your own website that showcased your cosplay creations. While Facebook does make it easier to…
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In the past year, the cosplay netizens have been up in arms about BlackFace among their peers. At least once a month, there would be some controversy that shows up on my feed. While the topic of changing one skintone…
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Coverage by Eri Kagami, Jared The Greek, Deb, and Stan. Read: Ride the Lightning Listen: Zero Hour 101 Gallery: Facebook (Sunday only)
I heard about the Angelic Pretty San Francisco 6th Year Tea Party through my Facebook feed. I was scrounging around for Lolita related events to check out in the Bay Area; I haven’t done anything with the Bay Area comm….
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I lived in the Bay Area in the early to mid-2000’s long before gentrification. I did miss out on a few Bay Area local traditions while I was a college student. Because my finals fell during the time of Dickens…
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Coverage by Eri Kagami Report: Idol Hard, or Die Trying, Girl Gallery: Photo Gallery
Coverage by Eri Kagami Read: How We Chill from Animage Til Gallery: Photo Gallery
Listen Jared, Eri Kagami, and Stan talk about Kraken Con Fall 2016. Scarlet Rhapsody was hosting panels at Kraken Con, hence there is no written con report. A gallery of photos can be seen here. On mobile? Click here to…
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It’s the day after Dapper Day and friends and colleagues wonder, “I’d love to do Dapper Day, but those clothes are so expensive!” There’s no denying that there is a retro mid-century revival in fashion. Particularly in the more quixotic…
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