About

Frillinois Market is a free marketplace celebrating all things EGL (Elegant Gothic Lolita) and J-fashion, including gyaru, gothic aristocrat, decora, and more! Join us at the Hairpin Arts Center for a day filled with unique vendors, consignment opportunities, engaging panels, and opportunities to connect with theJ-fashion community. Don’t miss out on this fabulous event—come for the fashion, stay for the fun! Get your shopping done before Black Friday and meet fellow alternative fashion enthusiasts!

By entering Frillinois Market, you agree to the Frillinois Market Code of Conduct.

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Vendors

Hard Decora

Hard Decora is an aggressively cute illustration brand by Chicago based artist, Kamilah Jones. Under her brand name, Kamilah has released apparel, comics, accessories, and modeled for various Japanese alt-fashion brands like Acdc Rag, 6% doki doki, Listen Flavor. Hard Decora’s apparel has been featured in Anime St. Louis, Akon, Otakon fashion shows and at a pop up shop in Japan’s galaxxxy store to name a few. Hard Decora: The Comic can be read on Webtoon and bought on her website as well as Quimby’s and Howling Pages bookstores.

Besides her brand, Kamilah is personally involved with bettering the j-fashion community by founding projects like International Decora Day, Kawaii Rebels Club, and O-kei Podcast.

Mossbadger

Mossbadger creates limited edition garments and accessories, using original textile designs, resin casting, and classic millinery techniques. Their work is influenced by symbology, folklore, history and magic, and informed by Japanese street fashion and vintage anglophilia.

Frilly Affair

Frilly Affair started from a passion for Japanese street fashion, sewing and jewelry making, to evolve into a brand focused on sustainability.

To minimize the impact on our planet, Frilly Affair uses upcycled and vintage materials, ships with biodegradable and compostable packaging, and by doing so encourages its customers to think about their eco footprint!

Nemeth Wild

Nemeth Wild is a size-inclusive American lolita brand specializing in high-quality bloomers with beautiful lace.

Milk Muggin

Hand made headwear and hats by someone who was formerly a milliner apprentice and has studied official milliner classes. Milk Muggin specalizes in blocked hats and hand sewn silk bonnets with hand made silk flowers.

Daydreamer Tea

Welcome to Daydreamer Tea, a luxury loose leaf tea company. Enjoy blends made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients at unbeatable prices!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there parking?

There is limited free street parking on the side streets around the venue, along with paid parking options nearby.

Do I need to wear J-fashion to attend?

While we encourage you to wear J-fashion, it is not a requirement to enter the market. We only ask that attendees wear attire that is appropriate for a community event!

Schedule

12:00pm

Doors Open

Welcome to Frillinois Market!


1:00pm

Lolita 101

Location: Classroom

Hosted by Chicago Lolita Community, Learn all about lolita fashion! Whether you’re just wanting to get into the fashion or need a refresh, come and learn.


2:00pm

J-Fashion IRL

Location: Classroom

Hosted by Kawaii Rebels Club. Join Kawaii Rebels Club in a discussion about the importance of building jfashion community IRL. In addition to ideas on how to cultivate and support community as a fashionable individual.


3:30pm

Lolita Fashion Trivia

Location: Classroom

Think you know lolita fashion? Come and compete with your peers to be the top lolita of Frillinois!


5:00pm

The Great Lace – Information & Announcement

Location: Classroom

Did you know Frillinois hosts another event called The Great Lace? Learn all about it and join us for a very special announcement!


6:00pm

Doors Close

Thank you for joining us at the first ever Frillinois Market!