Fashion Show at Fanime 2024

The theme of this collection is "Peasant Princess" -- aka cute outfits the fairytale heroine would wear before it is revealed that she was the princess all along! These outfits represent the flow of a storybook, from the humble beginnings to a dramatic final reveal.

These looks all have a Lolita silhouette with natural themes, textures, and colors. I wanted to lean towards the Lolita shape to show how much the EGL community has inspired my work this last year. As usual, my designs continue to focus on natural elements and romantic colors. Mori kei, Country Lolita, and Classic Lolita influences mingle throughout this collection.

Fawn Fae
Model: Ki (@the_lady_ki)
Deer dress coming soon. This is not quite the final form -- I will be enlarging the scale of the print. Made with cotton velveteen. 
This headdress is one-of-a-kind and handmade.

 Lily of the Valley
Model: Marissa (@rosemari.ssa)
Lily of the Valley Vest in green.
Mary Mary Skirt in white: Coming soon. This skirt will be released with updated fabric in the near future. There will also be a black version.
Tights by virivee

Lady Lavender
Model: Jenna (@lovelylaceandlies)
Lavender Vest available now for Pre-Order
Cora skirt in Cream
Lavender purse in black

Velveteen Rabbit
Model: Emily (@pinkaboolink)
Velveteen Rabbit Pinafore in Pink/Purple, a now-discontinued colorway. 2 other colorways are currently in production and available for pre-order.
Purple flower bloomers
Rabbit ear hat coming soon

Blue Rose Garden
Model: Aura (@caramelpony)
An alternate colorway of the Rose Garden dress design, which did not make it to full production. Only one blue sample exists, and was sold to a loyal customer.

Rose Garden Dress
Model: Tim
The Rose Garden Dress is currently in production for a very limited release. You can Pre-Order now to secure one in your size.
The pink underdress seen here is a sample which needs more work, but might be available someday.

Cherry Blossom
Model: Sasha (@mail.order.sasha)
The Cherry Blossom cape - a small-batch handmade item which may or may not see a wider release.
Cora Skirt in Vintage Rose color, available now

The Forest Princess
Model: Meghan (@mahoumeggles)
A one-of-a-kind gown made entirely of recycled materials. Handmade details and vintage needlework are beautifully preserved on this garment. Sold privately after Fanime.

Fanime was an excellent event and I'll certainly apply to do it again next year!

I'll be returning to the Bay Area this winter for Ursa Major! If you're within reach of San Francisco, please mark your calendars and plan to join us December 6-8, 2024 for a J-Fashion Market, tea party, and more!

Your forest girl,

Heidi