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Lolita Garden

Lolita is a popular fashion substyle which started in Japan, heavily influenced by Victorian, Edwardian and Rococo eras.  Essential elements of a lolita outfit are one pieces, jumper skirts, blouses, petticoats, lace, frills, ribbons and a fine attention to detail, as well as the ‘cupcake’ or A-line silhouette.  The Lolita lifestyle doesn't stop at fashion and there are many activities to partake in.  Otakon's Lolita Garden is a place for fans of J fashion (lolita and streetwear) to gather and relax, as well as have some fun!

Otakon Fashion Show

We're thrilled to be bringing fashion back to Otakon 2024! The fashion show this year showcases guest designers Haenuli x Iris Garden, as well as several local and indie designers of lolita fashion and Japanese streetwear. The Otakon Fashion Show will be in Featured Events in the Marriott Marquis, on Saturday.

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FASHION SHOW MODEL APPLICATION

Open: May 22, 2024, 9:13 p.m. - July 13, 2024, midnight

Interested in possibly modeling for the designers in the 2024 fashion show? Please apply here:

Lolita Tea Party

This year we are holding our first Lolita Tea Party since moving to Washington, DC! The Otakon 2024 Lolita Tea Party will take place on Saturday, August 3rd 2024 in the Marriott Marquis. It will be located on the M4 level in the “Ota Events Room,” designated on our maps.

Dress Code

Japanese fashion is highly encouraged, especially lolita fashion; other examples are Kawaii, Decora, Visual Kei, Menhera, Jirai Kei, etc.

Since it is a high tea event, we do have to place restrictions on what is not allowed:

  • No jeans
  • No cosplay or kigurumis (including ‘Alice’ cosplays)
  • No ‘ero’ lolita please

If you want to attend and do not have J-fashion, please make sure you dress nicely and appropriately. Nice slacks or dress pants, nice shirts or blouses, and skirts or dresses.

If our staff deems that you are not appropriately dressed for the event, you may be asked to leave, with no refunds.

If you have questions about your planned outfit, please email Programming@otakorp.org

Menu

The planned menu is:

  • *Cucumber sandwich
  • *Chicken salad sandwich
  • *Fresh fruit tarts
  • *Cranberry scones with assorted jams
  • *Assorted selection of premium teas
  • *Regular and decaf coffee

Tickets are $70 each, maximum of 4 per transaction. Seating is very limited, so once they’re gone, the room will be full, and no additional tickets will be sold.

Each ticket gives a person access to their seated tea and snacks, 1 raffle ticket (for prizes from our featured designers), 1 ‘goodie’ bag, and access to the room which will have an area with a backdrop for photos.

Tickets are available here.