/cgl/ is a board for the following:• Cosplay• Lolita• J-fashion• Conventions & gatherings• Sewing & prop-making• Craftsmanship tools/materials & tutorials• LARPing• Discussing accessories such as wigs/circle lenses/prosthetics/makeup (These must be within the context of the board-related topics listed above; weight loss threads should be kept in /fit/, beauty and fashion generals should be kept in /fa/)Our board rules are simple:• Thread content must be related to one of the categories covered in the list above. Off-topic threads and replies will be deleted.• Singling people out maliciously is not tolerated and will result in a ban. 4chan is not your personal army. The singling out rule applies to vendetta threads and replies being made to attack a specific person, as well as predatory behavior like doxing. Discussing an individual in general isn't against the rules as long as it's done within context of cosplay/lolita/j-fashion.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>107 days until Fanime>No vaccines but still have mask mandate in placeDid you get the hotel you wanted?What are your cosplay plans?How are we feeling about this year?
>>10912542Fanime announced metal detectors and body scannersthat doesn't sound like an event not worried about someone getting capped
Hi team!In the spirit of transparency regarding the recent Fanimecon drama, I'd like to bring something to light. There is currently a legal suit filed by FANS (Foundation for Anime and Niche Subcultures) against their former CFO, Craige Kevin Howlett. The suit alleges fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and more. FANS is seeking an amount no less than $656,000 from Craige Kevin Howlett.https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/53019854/Foundation_for_Anime_and_Niche_Subcultures_v_Howlett If you have a PACER account, you can view all the details. This is all public info. https://files.catbox.moe/hwsngk.pdf - PDF of the complaint for if you can't pull it. Some interesting tidbits:Debtor’s fraudulent withdrawals from FANS’s Bank Account, for his personal use and benefit, and refusal to repayFANS in full for these improper withdrawals caused FANS at least $656,000 in damages. Basedon FANS’s current investigation of Debtor’s fraudulent withdrawals, FANS estimates Debtor’sComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
Damn no wonder Fanime been shit lately and so cheap with staffers. Their CFO stole $650k from them and tried to declare bankruptcy to escape paying it back.
>>10912568>body scannersI guess the scanner images will also be for sale.
>>10912636So Fanime is eating shit because some dude wanted to get a Tesla and work on his house?
Post cosplays you're working on, plan to work on, or want feeback on, and motivate each other. Let's get back to our roots and away from the softcore porn, or at the very least survive alongside it.
I sorta planned a Kenshiro Cosplay, but I should workout more...I also want to do Gregor Eisenhorn (pic related), but that...Will take some time...At least I have the gunSort of
I’ll probably pop off the eyes later and reglue them in later but it’s a proof of concept. There are LED’s right behind the lens
revamping the Fallout cosplay I've been wearing for nearly 10 years
Char wears white tabi shoes, the ones i could find were black, began painting what will be the visible areas white. hoping that by the time i get 3 layers of white on they won't look so crappy
>>10912477Gaming.
Alternate title: "Eager for a New Thread After a Full Month at Bump Limit Edition"Keep it /cgl/-related! Cosplay or J-fashion like Lolita/Brolita, Aristocrat, Kimono, Nanchatte, etc.!----------------------------------------------------------------------ITT you may post:- Useful guides that can be applied to crossplaying/crossdressing- Questions, help, sharing advice to improve your appearance to pass temporary as the opposite gender (Male -> Female, Female -> Male)- pictures of crossplay/crossdressing coords, selfposts- personal experience/stories regarding crossplay/crossdressingNOT allowed:- Anything in sexual context/fetish stuff- Anything related to gender transition like hormones, operation etc.; >>>/lgbt/ might be the better place for thisComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
something i've noticed is that it is a lot more acceptable and normie for women to crossdress than men.Was talking with a female friend who also crossdressed a few times and idk when i was talking with her, her comments felt like she didn't have any sour interactions, or even a pleasant "watch out" from strangers.Also when we got to talking about how to do it it felt so much weirder for me to say that i sculpted the chest and hips than for her to mention binding her chest or to paint a beard. It was a natural conversation.In general just noticing that women get away with more weird shit.Maybe i'm just high and brooding.Don't have a point, just a though.
>>10912648That's because it's easier for women to pass as men than vice versa.
>>10912648Have you had any bad experiences? That "also" implies you have some idea of how this goes, forgive me if I'm reading it wrong. In my dozens of times crossplaying (including on the street) I've never been insulted for it, even if there's definitely been a few flirting weirdos in the mix. Those are always guys in street clothes, might I add. What's definitely apparent at least, is girls are far more prone to crossplaying now>just a though.lel
>>10912648Generally speaking, it's easier and more accepted for females to dress and style in male attire, because it is considered a move of empowerment and self-determination that contradicts the traditionalist image of females being weak and fragile. On top of that, many of the widespread modern clothing pieces that are worn by men already have female equivalents (same basis, but usually slightly different cuts), which already closes the gap between male and female fashion. So, technically speaking it becomes even harder to draw a clear line between straight up crossdressing and just having a more masculine oriented fashion sense if that makes sense.On the other hand, males dressing up in female clothings is considered the exact opposite for the broad public in most places, due to the same traditional views. A man liking to wear extremely feminine fashion is seen as a sign of weakness, an act that contradicts the ideal of embracing the "males need to be strong and show it" image. From a mere technical POV, for most males it's also harder to pass as feminine simply due to phycial characteristics. Many east and south-east asians are pretty lucky here since they tend to be not as tall and bulky or have strong chiseled features like for example many caucasians do.
I am so fucking pissed. And in despair.Decided to finally try cosplaying as a guy again after I gave up on that because of my baby face, but a few friends encouraged me and I knew I had the contacts I needed.Turns out, I go to get them for a costest and they have disappeared from their usual spot, and my mother who is constantly entering my room without knocking SWEARS she does not remember moving them. We have searched in my entire damn room and nothing. Con is this weekend. Bought new ones but they are only arriving next week. Fml... I hate doing non accurate cosplays but I guess it will have to be green contacts for this one.
“Shit, only 2 months left?”Edition65 days to goPrevious thread>>10896044>You Preregistered?>for the premierfags, you still miss being a premierfag this year?>did you manage to get a hotel? Just a yes or no would suffice>How’s your AX fund jar doing so far and what’s your budget?>You got your work PTO approved?>Any setbacks so far until the con?>Cosplay Day 0/1/2/3 plans?>expectations?Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>10912617>calling everyone chinks.Kek and based
>You Preregistered?Yes>did you manage to get a hotel? Just a yes or no would sufficeYes>How’s your AX fund jar doing so far and what’s your budget?1000$ cash for the con, food and other stuff isn't part of that >You got your work PTO approvedYes>Any setbacks so far until the con?No>Cosplay Day 0/1/2/3 plans?Bell cranel/sanji/sanji, not sure on last day yet, either doing bocchi or asuna>expectations?I'm gonna have fun >what are your dream guests that you are hoping will get announced the week before AX?Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>10912541Honestly pissed, this will be the first time I miss their tour in the states, I was trying to see how practical it would be to take a plane down and meet up with my group the next day, or a late night flight to get back in time, but it's not looking like it's possible without dropping 1 shit ton of cash
>>10912541Bro people actually show up on Day -1. Cry more.
>>10912628I have spent half of that going to japan for 1.5 months. I think you'll be fine for a weekend in America. Hell, you could go to both Japan and AX on that and still have plenty left over.
Anime North is only a month away, anyone else going but not buying a ticket this year?
>>10912612acne ridden manchildren
>>10912557>the adminFOR FREEEEEEEEE
>>10912064Not saving up for it, saving the money I would’ve spent at AN for Otakuthon instead, sillyAdmission is nothing, it’s the hotel and travel fees that are expensive anyway
>>10912665What about the girls? Is there's any lol
>>10912674the attractive ones left after making the rounds or realizing that it's all losers, there's only a few left but they're not easy on the eyes
I lost my nail inspo folder on my old pc so I'm starting with a mini dump in hopes of other anons dumping as well :)
I have some long nails on right now and they're pretty but god do they make typing a bitch
>>10912283You just have to get used to using the side and pad of your fingers instead of the tip. I’ve had long nails for so long that it feels really weird if I break a nail off
I really like these 3D fruit nails, but I would definitely prefer a full set of one fruit rather than mixing and matching
>>10912677strawberry nails are the toppest tier of nails to ever exist 2bh
May 17-19, 2024Are you going for the whole weekend?What are you cosplaying?Is your cosplay done or are you con crunching?Are you hosting a panel or working a booth?Going to the rave?Favorite part of the con?Any other activities you’re looking forward to?
>>10912605What's the theme this year
>>10912528Hi Nahri, go back to your containment discord.
>>10912603you cant be based without being cringe>>10912580i remember in the late 2000s not caring about that
Truly ass that ACEN doesn't offer cheaper DH-only passes like some other cons are doing. My wife just wants to walk around with me and the baby in the dealer's hall for a few hours, there's no point in buying a $55 day pass goddamn it. Maybe I can find a third person to pass their badge back via our stroller or something.>>10912607goth furry>>10912618I remember getting glomped in the early aughts and not caring about it because I was desperate for any female contact, still doesn't make glomping in general a good idea. (My 17-year-old Ryoga cosplaying ass was so disappointed to find out she was only 15.)Really hard to do the free hugs thing without looking creepy unless you're adorable/completely non-threatening or a Spirit Walker-level weird abomination.
>>10912639>Really hard to do the free hugs thing without looking creepyAs a woman, I definitely find any adult male with one of those signs to be creepy as hell. Especially now since so many predators have been exposed in the Midwest scene over the past 5 or so years. The signs just feel a bit like a red flag. If the person looks like a minor, then I just find it cringe, but in an awkward teen kind of way. Either way those signs are not a good look in 2024. It’s time to let that trend die out
Which do you prefer>Looking as close to the source material as possible, even if that means a lack of details or lack of realism in the clothing/hair.>A realistic version of the cosplay, how it would have been if the char were a real-life person, even if there are details to the cosplay not supported by canon
Looks suspiciously the previous OP pic but with a new account
>>10911665crazy that’s it’s easier to believe someone bought a skirt for $999 than for you to take 3 seconds to see that it was partially a trade post. You people lack the ability of cognitive thinking
>>10911665This seller buys everything and anything just for the bragging rights and complains about how she can't afford the luxury of owning a car or paying outstanding medical bills.
Someone needs to ban her atp
>>10912647They need to ban all the scalpers ffs.
Last thread >>10900041
>>10912357zoomers missed out on the pastel goth fad so they're trying to recreate it with shitty ita coords.
>>10912619if she spent ~$50 she actually could have gotten a decent dress instead of this horrific ensemble and that’s not even counting the labor. I understand wanting to hand make for the experience or enjoyment of it, but it’s really not that much cheaper than buying second hand unless you’ve already got the stuff laying around
>>10912352LovelyLor was a mistake.
>>10912352She has such a cute face, it's so sad she ruined it with... With all that
Old thread hit bump limit.My comm president is having her 40th birthday tomorrow. Wtf, I would have guessed she was like 25, but she has 2 kids who both cosplay Sonic th Headgod chracter
>>10912590Not "idiosyncratic". I mean "paradoxical". I am tired.
>>10911672idk what this has to do with cosplay but wow what a shocker that religious men are assholes
>>10911291And out herself on cgl? Nice try, retard
>>10911694I want to fuck a hot slut.
After dwelling on it, I can say, yes, complacence is part of why I'm not enjoying cons as much. Stuff that seems normal today would have been insane when I first started attending, and stuff that seemed insane at the time would be "Eh" at best now. Will that improve my experiences going forward? Dunno. But at least I feel more grateful, and plan to be on the look out for new ways of spicing things up
Discussion and analysis of CAP & SNK cosplayers.Post cosplayers names if you know them.Also Event & Year of pic.
Is it weird to cosplay non-SF Capcom characters at an event such as Evo?
>>10906883Not at all. EVO has tons of games being played other than Street Fighter and there would be tons of Capcom fans there that would appreciate seeing them. Although it would probably be more well-received if the character was at least from a fighting game in some regard.
Foid here,I'm starting to think cosplaying is only worth it if you're attractive
>>10851448>>10853054And women are supposed to be the empathetic gender kek
>>10859011Jeff bezos never made fun of me for being short or rejected me, women on the other hand...
>>10892219You sound like Chris Chan proposing his dating education class
>>10904550>some women can't get chad! Therefore their life is just as hard as a man who's never had anyone ever interested in him!Holy shit kys>>10904550
>>10912655He did and he does. He says worse things about you. What's more, because he spies on you he probably laughs at your tiny cock as well.
Old thread >>>>>>10660802>Please read the FAQ before posting in the thread (always updating)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpDyjw2LDxbupdvHMNsBUOBVB66Lzwf44RM1You1GDA/edit?usp=sharing>Resourceshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10uNmynwRn6CRc-OMqCeXmJwCNnEnd-vYi-7AQzSx74I/edit?usp=sharing>Artist Spreadsheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ESQ-1h4IRUivbGNaxJFxXyDU1lSv26xTmMdH0sDX7sU/edit?usp=sharing>How to order from Vograce (now with video on how to set up files)https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UxKnpgrmeb82NnW5e4YIEX-eZ3zHt178Mp6i0A5gME/edit?usp=sharing>Convention List (always WIP)https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13o7hD5xS3sDqVptnTVGUlRae3ovEE-vPPST_QOrQwtM/>IP taketowns (based on artists contribution, may or may not have been a one time thing, use as a guideline)https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1696MDhNPhrZ0ySZhXkoJnGxb7l1OjW4JsVhu1wKvaWE>AA Inspo (thanks anon!)Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
What's been the response from people selling preorders at events?I want to start selling t-shirts but I don't want to have to bring stock. Has anyone had any success doing it this way?
>>10912400i would never do that, or buy from someone who does. watermark is to prevent someone from stealing your digitals, print is the product.
>>10912358Whenever I’ve sold prints I’ve asked if they wanted them signed and if they want the back or front. Most of them say front, but others have said back. But usually I have a partner helping me out at my table, dealing with sales and packing the prints. I have an upcoming small con that I might be doing by myself, so I think to save time, I’m gonna sign all my prints on the back.Only thing is, I also sell zines/mini comics, and I’m never sure where to sign them. Idk if I should sign them on the title page like traditional authors do, or on the front cover since that’s what most comic artists do.
>>10912464Watermark on a print is weird, but I’ve seen embossed/debossed marks on prints. But that’s usually on high quality and/or limited edition numbered prints by a well known artist, like James Jean.
>tfw you’ve been so busy at your day job, you didn’t make any new art or products to sell.>tfw you’re only doing one con this year and it’s a shitty 5 hour con in a high school cafeteria that’s in your hometownGranted,I make most of my money doing commissions, but I feel bad not having any new products this year. I’ve been doing this con for the past several years since I like representing my hometown, but I know I’m going to run into the same people every year. I kinda dread it though because there’s always this one autist that commissions me every year to draw a character in his sketchbook that takes up an hour of time.
