The Great Lace is excited to host community programming at our 2026 event! Do you have a topic you'd love to share your expertise on? We are now accepting community panel submissions until 1/31. Apply here: frillinois.fillout.com/panelapp2026

Be sure to get your applications in before the deadline! ✨

ICYMI: Applications for our modeling program are open until 1/10. Only a few more days to get your application in! We are looking for models of all sizes, genders, and experience levels. Apply here: thegreatlace.com/fashion-show/ Photo by Memetic Boutique Productions

The Great Lace fashion show part 1 🌹 12 models in gothic lolita and aristocrat walked down the runway. This runway also featured accessories by Neant Glass! Model applications for TGL 2026 are live now! @thegreatlace.bsky.social stephano.me/blog/the-gre... #fashionsky #lolitafashion #gothfashion

The Great Lace fashion show part 2! This part of the fashion show featured 20 models wearing Enchantlic Enchantilly, Hoshibako Works, Melody BasKet, Emily Temple Cute, Axes Femme Kawaii, and Axes-X. stephano.me/blog/the-gre... #lolitafashion #photography #fashionsky #kawaii

New ticket types are now on sale! These new ticket types for 2026 include: Saturday + Sunday without tea tickets and Sunday only tickets. These tickets are perfect for those looking to tailor an event experience to their schedule. Get yours today: thegreatlace.com/registration/

📆 Mark your calendars! More tickets are coming on sale on October 19 at 12:00pm Central Time! Upcoming ticket types include: Saturday + Sunday without tea and Sunday only tickets. 🎫 Tickets will be on sale on our website. Make sure you don't miss out in only 13 days!

Due to a technical error, second payment link emails have been delayed. We will announce when they are sent. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Frillinois Team

3 day tickets are sold out! Thank you for your support!

Be steps away from all The Great Lace and Chicago have to offer at The Palmer House Hotel! ⭐ Our event room block is now open. Book your room here: book.passkey.com/go/TheGreatL...

Please welcome Violet Fane to The Great Lace 2026 as a featured guest. Violet Fane is based out of Barcelona, Spain. Learn more at: violetfaneshop.com Get tickets to The Great Lace: thegreatlace.com

If you are having issues with the subdomain, please try: thegreatlace.com/registration/. Thank you for your patience!

Please welcome Enchantlic Enchantilly to The Great Lace 2026! We are excited to invite designer Fumielle, and manager and stylist, TEN★cho-san! Please check out the panels presented by them as well as their designs in the fashion show! Learn more at: thegreatlace.com/guests/

Select tickets for The Great Lace 2026 are now sale! Register today at registration.thegreatlace.com!

Get ready for The Great Lace 2026: World's Fair! 🎡 Please join us from March 20-22 at The Palmer House in Chicago. This year's event will be a celebration of innovation and unity through our love of fashion. Once again, we'd like to thank @kaitlynillustrator.bsky.social for our promotional art.

We are looking for vendors for The Great Lace 2026! If you sell J-fashion items or J-fashion related goods, we welcome you to fill out our vendor application. Our vendors hall will be open on Sat AND Sun this year! Applications will close on July 30. 👜 Apply here: thegreatlace.com/vendors/

It's almost time! 🎉 The Great Lace 2026 tickets launch June 29th at 2pm CT! Before tickets go live, we'd like to share with you some of the exciting updates for our 2026 event. Check out our blog post: thegreatlace.com/2025/06/23/w...

Save the date! 📅 More information coming soon. We hope you're ready! 🎡

Hello from Chicago! 🫶 Thank you all for attending The Great Lace 2025! 🏙 What's in store for 2026? We hope to share with you veeeery soon! Thank you to @dreamy_sweetie and Memetic Boutique Productions for the wonderful video! 🎀

🗣️📣 My report for The Great Lace in Chicago is now up! View 100+ street snaps from one of the largest standalone Japanese street fashion events to ever happen in the US stephano.me/blog/the-gre... @thegreatlace.bsky.social #lolitafashion #fashionsky #eglcommunity #streetsnaps

This bean will be your friend and traveling companion. 🚄🏙 Explore Chicago with our recommendations! Check out the full guide here: bit.ly/tgl2025trave...

Hello The Great Lace attendees! ✨ We can't wait to see you very soon! Please be sure to bookmark this event guide where you can find links to our schedule, maps, and venue information. See you all very soon! thegreatlace.com/event-guide/

Please welcome Lolita Collective to The Great Lace 2025! 🎀 Specializing in J-Fashion, LC carries and supports indie designers and brands from around the world. Be sure to check out their booth at the event! Learn more at: store.lolitacollective.com

Please welcome Dreamy Pebble to The Great Lace 2025! 🎀 Dreamy Pebble is a frilly indie brand based in midwest USA offering custom commissions, ready-made collections, and printed casual wear for those who still wish upon the stars and hold onto their dreams.

📢 axes femme is coming to The Great Lace 2025 in Chicago! 🇺🇸✨ ✨ Fashion Show Appearance ✨ Vendor Booth with Exclusive Items Find us in the vendors room, where they'll be offering beautiful pieces from their "axes femme Chalmiere (kawaii)" and "REZEN (AXES-X)" lines! 🛍️

Please welcome Märchen Maiden and friends The Black Ribbon, Flores Astorum, and Raspberry Mazohyst to The Great Lace 2025! ✨ You can find them all at Märchen Maiden's booth. Please check them all out at in our vendor room!

Please welcome Deerist One Designs to The Great Lace 2025! 💖 From the designer: "I’ve been into Lolita/kawaii fashion since 2015 and I love everything about it 😍 my biggest inspiration is is my favorite Lolita print Milky Chan the Fawn💖"

Please welcome @forestgirlclothing.bsky.social to The Great Lace 2025! 💚 Forest Girl Clothing offers size-inclusive fashion in a mori kei, classic egl, and otome style! Their designs are elegant and feminine, inspired by nature and fairy tales.

Please welcome Kittykaya to The Great Lace 2025! 💖 Kittykaya (Kitty-k-ah) offers size inclusive custom print dresses so anyone can enjoy the fashion comfortably. Check out their dresses with Nintendo Switch sized pockets, pet portraits, and other original art merch.

Please welcome Sweet Mildred to The Great Lace 2025! ✨ Sweet Mildred, hailing from Philadelphia, makes handmade EGL garments and accessories. Be sure to check them out in only a few weeks! 🎀 Learn more at: www.etsy.com/shop/sweetmi...

The fashion show and vendor room have been relocated to the Grand and State ballrooms at The Palmer House. Best of all? Saturday tickets are back on sale! Thanks to this move, we've been able to increase capacity—but these tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! Can't wait to see you there! ✨

Please welcome @kaitlynillustrator.bsky.social to The Great Lace 2025! 🎀 You may already recognize her work from our promotional art! Kaitlyn is a KCAD graduate from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She specializes in book illustration, fashion illustration, and portraits.

Officially less than one month until The Great Lace 2025! How is everyone feeling?

It's the moment you've been waiting for! ✨ The Great Lace 2025 event schedule is NOW LIVE! ✨ Find it on our website and stay up to date—any changes will be updated in real-time. Check it out here: thegreatlace.com/schedule/

Please welcome @dandypuppeteer.bsky.social to The Great Lace 2025! 💖 Dandy Puppeteer is an indie brand that specializes in Japanese Lolita & Ouji Fashion. Their products include jewelry, clothing, and accessories.

Please welcome Angeni Pretty to The Great Lace 2025! ✨ Nestled in the heart of Boston, Angeni Pretty is an atelier that brings dreams to reality through its exquisite collection of apparel and accessories.

Please welcome Frilly Affair to The Great Lace 2025! 🎀 Frilly Affair started from a passion for Japanese street fashion, sewing and jewelry making, to evolve into a brand focused on sustainability.

Please welcome WaxPoeticShop to The Great Lace 2025! ✨ WaxPoeticShop is a lolita accessory brand inspired by vintage and timeless styles.

Please welcome Sweet Juju to The Great Lace 2025! Feed your craving for cute! Sweet Juju is a Lolita and kawaii fashion accessories brand focused on versatile pieces & kawaii wardrobe staples. From simple & elegant jewelry to super-cute statement pieces, Sweet Juju has your new favorite accessory!

We are excited to welcome Néant Glass to The Great Lace 2025! Néant Glass creates gothic jewelry entirely handmade from stained glass, pressed floral, sterling silver, and natural gemstones.

Please welcome Lilia & Lace to The Great Lace 2025! ✨ Lilia & Lace is an inclusively sized J-fashion brand offering sizes XS-4X. The brand is inspired by himekaji and casual lolita fashion. Learn more about them at liliaandlace.com.

Tea party seating and menu selections are still going out in batches! If you haven't received one yet, you will soon! 🤍 You can also switch your table and menu selections via that email link until the week of the event. We're excited to see you all!

Do you need to clear your closet? Good news—Swap meet tables for The Great Lace are now available for $25 (plus taxes and fees)! Tables may be shared, but you'll need a valid badge for Sunday programming. Space is limited, so grab your table now at thegreatlace.com/swap-meet/.

Planes, trains, and automobiles! 🛫🚄🚗 How are you getting to The Great Lace? Whether you're figuring out your travel plans, need tips for getting around Chicago, or are searching for the perfect place to stay, we've got you covered. Check out our blog post for all the details: bit.ly/3PA5CQT

The Great Lace is looking for panels and workshops from our community! If you've got a great idea for a panel or workshop for our event, submit before January 31st. Selected presenters will receive a 50% discount or reimbursement on a Saturday + Sunday badge. Apply now here: bit.ly/tglpanels2025

My next few travel dates! I'll be vending at Ohayocon, Katsucon, and The Great Lace over the next few months ❤️🌿 My brand is also appearing in the fashion show at Katsucon! (Model selection emails will go out next week) Come see us if you're near Ohio, Washington DC, or Chicago!

Are you interested in modeling at The Great Lace, but nervous about doing it well? That's totally normal -- but you don't have to guess! Here's a fabulous article from Cupcake Kamisama with great advice from start to finish: cupcakes-and-unicorns.blogspot.com/2016/08/a-fa...

We’re looking for models of all sizes and genders for The Great Lace fashion show! Models must be available on Saturday of the event from morning to afternoon. Applications are due by 1/9. Apply here: thegreatlace.com/fashion-show/ #jfashion #eglfashion #lolitafashion

Announcing honoka.! Graduated from Tokyo Mode Gakuen. She started working as a hair makeup artist while in school and worked in a Tokyo hair salon after graduation. Starting 2019 she became an independent hair makeup artist. Her works include music videos, commercials, stage work, and fashion, etc.

We are so excited to welcome "axes femme" to The Great Lace 2025! "axes femme" will be presenting looks from "axes femme kawaii" and "AXES-X" in our fashion show. axes femme will also have a booth in the vendors room. #eglfashion #jfashion