Industry Guests of Honor

Oriana Perón is a trailblazing drag performer whose effervescent persona and unique flair have captivated audiences nationwide. Originating from Bloomington, IN, Oriana’s journey began in 2006 as a cosplayer. Her passion for costumes and characters seamlessly evolved into a full-time drag career, where she now hosts electrifying events at conventions from coast to coast.

Oriana’s performances are a whimsical fusion of anime, video games, and musical artistry, creating one-of-a-kind acts that are as quirky as they are captivating. Her signature style celebrates all things nerdy, blending vibrant cosplay with high-energy drag to bring beloved characters and genres to life on stage. Her innovative approach has earned her notable features in Crunchyroll, Anime News Network, and Watermark magazine. Oriana’s dedication to her craft also extends to creating inclusive, engaging spaces for her audiences, making each show a memorable experience.

Currently, Oriana is expanding her horizons with a mission to take her anime-inspired drag shows to an international audience. Whether she’s dazzling at conventions or curating shows that spotlight other talented performers, Oriana Perón continues to push boundaries and inspire with her boundless creativity and passion for performance.

Follow Oriana for a dazzling journey through the world of cosplay and drag, and stay tuned for her next groundbreaking show!

Lolita Collective is North America’s largest J-fashion store! From their retail store near Kansas City and online store they support over 100 independent Lolita fashion, kawaii and gothic brands. Their mission is J-Fashion BY everyone FOR everybody!

Inspired by himekaji, jirai, and gyaru fashion substyles, Lilia & Lace is an inclusive sized J-fashion brand offering sizes XS-4X. Throwing away the “one size fits all” ideology of so many Japanese style fashion brands, their clothing is designed with naturally form fitting and flattering cuts that stretch with your body, not against it.

Founded by cosplayer Atelier Heidi, Forest Girl Clothing was born from a love of recycled materials and a romanticized vision of spending time in nature. Inspired by the mori kei J-Fashion, these designs will transport you to a fairytale forest you’ll never want to leave.

Emily Temple cute is an expression of everlasting cuteness in original styles. Founded in 1999, this iconic Japanese Lolita brand has a charmingly quirky style that ranges from retro fun to timeless chic.

Melody BasKet, a sister brand to Emily Temple cute founded in 2018, is a Japanese Lolita fashion brand born from a fairy tale. Enjoy the world of its story, expressed through a mix of fairytale, girly, and nostalgic tastes.

Egglien Creations makes Fun Clothes for Fun People! Inspired by Decora and other J-Fashion styles, they create size inclusive and sensory friendly clothing for all on their mission to make the world a brighter place!