Show off your Gyaru/Ganguro at ACen this May!!!

Hey Guys!!!

We are debuting a new Fashion Show at Anime Central this May ( www.acen.org: ACen ranks within the top 5 out of all of the US anime conventions, bringing in 15,000 attendees )

We would like to showcase these categorires:

Visual Kei
Lolita
SteamPunk
Gyaru
Decora

More categories may open up ( feel free to suggest any )

We need people would like to model that can provide their own outfits
We need Stylists
We also need people who are willing to donate outfits for the show

If you'd like to be part of our show, go here for more info and apply:
http://www.acen.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=26986

Hope to hear from many of you, Thank You! =^.^=

i went to the sight, but i don't understand how to try out. help me?

QT kiri-panda wrote:i went to the sight, but i don't understand how to try out. help me?

sorry this is kinda long...i just copied and pasted the info:

For the first time at Anime Central, we will be debuting a new Fashion Show! We are invading the Catwalk with many different Subcultures: Lolita, Decora, Visual Kei, & SteamPunk. We would like to open you to a world of intense street fashion from Japan, US, & even the UK (Everything from uber cute to dark & technical) You will not find these looks in a high fashion magazine, nor could you easily find something at your local mall. However, some of these have already inspired some high fashion designers, but not to the same extreme you’ll see in this show.

Experience the full effect here! Though, we can’t have a successful show without you! We are looking for:

· Runway Models that can provide their own outfits & accessories.
· People who are willing to donate outfits & accessories just for the show.
· Make up & Hair Stylists
· Both Runway Models and Staff Members will be considered as a volunteer. Limited benefits might be available to just Staff Members.

Here’s a sneak peak at what you might be seeing at the show!

Lolita: Influenced by Children’s Victorian clothing, Edwardian, & even the Rococo period. They have taken many different existing styles & meshed them with the basic idea of Lolita. Most of these looks are doll like, & are usually worn with petticoats, platform mary janes, knee socks, mini top hats, lace headdresses, parasols, or even teddy bears to complete certain Lolita looks. There’s an endless list of Lolita: Elegant, Gothic, Punk, Aristocrat, Sweet, Classic, Pirate, etc…
How can you compare this to something in the US? There are a few influences from Adult Victorian clothing, but nothing close to Lolita.

Decora: “Decora” comes from the word “Decoration”. It’s all about cute, tripped out, bright clothes, layers, tons of colorful & youthful accessories, & even toys.
How can you compare this to something in the US? Just by the way it looks, I think of Ravers/Club Kids & Scene Kids, but not for the same intentions.

Visual Kei: Visual Kei is a term used for the Japanese Movement that started in the late 1980’s, gaining special popularity during the “Japanese Band Boom” (1988-1998). These bands mainly made gothic industrial music, jungle, metal, punk, or anything considered “alternative’’. Along with that, their outfits were a mix of glam rock, goth, punk, very flamboyant, & dramatic hair & makeup for both genders.
How can you compare this to something in the US? We too get our influences from the media, music especially. I would say a combination of Glam Rock, Gothic Industrial, Punk, & a bit of CyberPunk, is what we have that somewhat creates that Visual Style. To put a face or two behind a look like this, it would be a combination of David Bowie, Boy George, Robert Smith, & a touch of Marilyn Manson.

Steampunk: SteamPunk started to make waves in the late 1980’s. Influences come from the Steam Era, & reflect in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy scene through books, movies, & even gaming. After a while you saw and heard more SteamPunk in music, fashion, & even some animes. You may have also heard some people call this Subcluture as “Neo Victorianism”. This kind of clothing is a mixture of Victorian clothing, technological & period accessories such as, timepieces, parasols, goggles, gas masks, & ray guns.
How can you compare this to something in Japan? The only thing that would be relevant is Lolita, only for the fact that they both use Victorian fashion as their main influence.

WE ARE ACCEPTING OTHER CATEGORIES THAT ARE NOT LISTED, FEEL FREE TO APPLY WITH WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO. THOUGH, NOT EVERY CATEGORY AND APPLICANT WILL GET ACCEPTED IF IT DOES NOT FIT WITHIN OUR SHOW.


How to Apply for the Show?!?!


This is scheduled for Friday in Main Programming/Hyatt at 3pm!


* This is an all ages event!
* This is a Fashion Show, not a Cosplay Competition. We are not showcasing costumes in the fashion show.
* Both Runway Models and Staff Members will be considered as a volunteer. Limited benefits might be available to just Staff Members




FIRST: We are looking for people with some experience with:




* Fashion knowledge
* Sewing
* Modeling
* Cosplaying (even though this is not a Cosplay event, it helps if you have Cosplayed before)
* Cosmetology




Even if you have very little experience or none at all, DON’T hesitate to apply!




SECOND: These are the main categories that I’m hoping to get the most Runway Models and outfits for:


* Any type of Lolita
* Decora
* Visual Kei
* SteamPunk




THIRD: There are several different ways you can participate:


* If you want to be a Runway Model, you have to provide your own outfit, either handmade, store bought, or borrowed.
* We are looking for people who are willing to loan out extra outfits and accessories.
* Models looking to participate, but can’t provide their own clothing: As long as there are extra outfits, we can probably hook you up!
* If you want to voluntarily work behind the scenes, we may have something for you!




Runway Model Application 1,
for those who CAN provide their own outfit:
(Copy and Paste, and send as an Attachment)


* Name:
* Do you have any experience within the fashion industry, or have you ever Cosplayed? Please Explain:
* Email address:
* Phone Number:
* Category/Description or Pics of your outfits (your outfits must be approved before we can accept you):
* Hand made? If so, by who?
* Store Bought? If so, what brands?
* 2 Pics of the Applicant: 1 Full Body Pic, and 1 Headshot.
* Send the Runway Model Application to: kittiekandiekhaos@gmail.com
* Please enter ‘Runway Application 1’ in the subject line
* All entries must be sent by Sunday, April 19th for consideration.
* It is not guaranteed that All the applicants will get accepted.




Donations,
for those who are willing to loan out outfits and accessories:
(Copy and Paste, and send as an Attachment)


* Name:
* Email:
* Phone Number:
* List of items that you are donating. Info needed:
* Category/Description of each item
* Size of each item
* If item was handmade, who made them?
* If the items were store bought, what brands?
* Send your submissions to: kittiekandiekhaos@gmail.com
* Please enter ‘Donations’ in the subject line
* All submissions must be made by Sunday April 12th
* It is not guaranteed that All the applicants will get accepted




For those who are donating clothes and accessories:
Anime Central or M.A.P.S
are not responsible for damaged or lost items.
PLEASE keep track of everything you bring.



Runway Model Application 2,
for those who CAN’T provide their own outfit:
(Copy and Paste, and send as an Attachment)



* Name:
* Do you have any experience within the fashion industry, or have you ever Cosplayed? Please Explain:
* Email address:
* Phone Number:
* Please include measurements: in inches - chest, waist, hips, and height
* 2 Pics of the Applicant: 1 Full Body Pic , and 1 Headshot
* Send the Runway Model Application to: kittiekandiekhaos@gmail.com
* Please enter ‘Runway Application 2’ in the subject line
* All entries must be sent by Sunday, April 19th for consideration.
* It is not guaranteed that All the applicants will get accepted

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Once you’ve been accepted…


* If you need to cancel out of the show, please notify me as soon as you can. I would like to find a replacement if there’s any time to do so.
* If you want to switch outfits, you must notify me by Thursday, April 30th (I need to approve what you will be wearing)
* If you come to the show in something other than what I have approved, you may not be able to take part in the show if it doesn’t fit under any catergory, or if that category is full.
* We will provide a few stylists for those of you who are unsure on what to do with your hair and make up.




Want to work behind the scenes?!



I am looking for a few Hair and Make Up Stylists:



* I prefer someone who is close to done with cosmetology school or is licensed.
* This does NOT mean someone with no schooling can’t apply.
* They need to have some knowledge of these categories:


1. Lolita
2. Decora
3. Visual Kei
4. Steampunk



Stylist Application: (Copy and Paste, and send as an Attachment)


* Name:
* Email Address:
* Phone Number:
* Why do you want to be a stylist for our show?
* Are you licensed? If so, what is your license number?
* If not, when is your expected date of graduation?
* Submit 4-6 pics of your work:
* Send the Stylist Application to: kittiekandiekhaos@gmail.com
* Please enter ‘Stylist Application’ in the subject line
* All entries must be sent by Sunday, April 19th for consideration.

oh...i don't think i can go....sorry....;A;
it seems to high priced to far away.