Tea Party
Join us for Kumoricon’s Happy Sugar Cake Soirée Lolita (and J-fashion) tea party! Come dressed for a pastel party to celebrate yourself and your community.
Last updated September 30, 2026
Welcome Guests!
Join us for Kumoricon’s annual Elegant Gothic Lolita (and other J-Fashion) tea party: Happy Sugar Cake Soirée!
Now is a time to celebrate ourselves and each other with delicious food and fun games!
This year, every attendee will have the opportunity to submit a question to our guests, listed below. You can ask about their design process, stores, or whatever you like. (Please note that not all questions will be able to be answered due to time constraints.)
Happy Sugar Cake Soirée Guests
Emily Temple Cute (Remote)
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.
Lolita Collective
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!
Forest Girl Clothing
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.
Lilia & Lace
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.
Egglien Creations
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!
Event Details
Happy Sugar Cake Soirée
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: Doors unveil at 1:30pm
Locale: Kumoricon Tea Parlour, at Avenue Portland
Ticketing and Admission Policy
- We kindly ask all guests to please note that tickets are non-refundable and may not be transferred or resold.
- Attendance at the Tea Party requires a valid Kumoricon 2026 badge, and all guests are expected to uphold Kumoricon’s Code of Conduct throughout the event.
- *All tickets are General Admission and include one seat, hot tea, light refreshment, and gift bags.
Reserve Your Seat
Attendee Guidelines
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you acknowledge and agree to abide by all ticketing policies, behavioral expectations, and dress requirements.
- We kindly remind guests that requesting autographs or photographs outside of designated sessions is strictly forbidden.
- Please set all electronic devices to silent mode. Should you need to use your device to communicate, we ask that you courteously excuse yourself from the event space.
- Solicitations of any kind, including distribution of flyers, coupons, calling cards, or similar materials, are not permitted.
- Outside food and beverages are prohibited within the venue. Every effort will be made to provide allergy/dietary friendly options.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining the refined spirit of this gathering.
Attire Requirements
To ensure a fun, kawaii aesthetic atmosphere and a memorable experience for every guest, our hosts have instituted a dress code and conduct policy, provided below for your convenience.
- Attendance requires wearing Lolita, Aristocrat, or Ouji, or other elevated J-Fashion reflecting the fancy kawaii spirit of the event. Guests accompanying those in Lolita dress are kindly requested to wear formal attire.
- Casual attire such as jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tracksuits, sneakers, or any worn or torn clothing and footwear are prohibited.
- Please be advised that this is not a cosplay occasion. Dressing as anime or any fictional characters is not allowed. Should you have any concerns regarding your props or accessories such as scepters, fantasy wings, ears, or makeup, we encourage you to reach out to us in advance for guidance.
If you are unsure whether your look fits within these requirements, please contact us at tea.party@kumoricon.org, and we will be very happy to advise. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in upholding the elegance of this gathering.
Tea Party Sponsors
Whispers, Queries, and Correspondence
Should you desire clarification or communication, please reach out to the Tea Party team if you have any questions:
tea.party@kumoricon.org