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The | The Lolita Collective is a lolita fashion co-op/consignment shop based out of the United States that sells at conventions in the US and overseas. | ||
==Concept== | ==Concept== | ||
The | The Lolita Collective describes themselves as:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=About Us|url=https://store.lolitacollective.com/pages/about-us|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
<blockquote>The Lolita Collective was created by a group of American Midwest-based designers in 2013 as a way to sell their hand-crafted items together at conventions. With time, the concept has expanded to include over 80 indie designers and clothing producers from all over the world. You can shop our collection of Lolita and Japanese street fashion style clothing and accessories here online or in person at an event near you. </blockquote> | <blockquote>The Lolita Collective was created by a group of American Midwest-based designers in 2013 as a way to sell their hand-crafted items together at conventions. With time, the concept has expanded to include over 80 indie designers and clothing producers from all over the world. You can shop our collection of Lolita and Japanese street fashion style clothing and accessories here online or in person at an event near you. </blockquote> | ||
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In 2013 a group of Midwest USA seamstresses joined together to sell as a group at a small convention in Atlanta as a cost-saving method. This expanded into the Lolita Collective. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Lolita Collective|url=https://www.facebook.com/lolitacollective|url-status=live|website=Facebook}}</ref> The company name is Ick Construction LLC.<ref name=":0" /> In 2014 they sold at Acen, Anime Midwest, Rufflecon and Youmacon.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Introducing the Lolita Collective!|url=https://egl.livejournal.com/19794145.html|url-status=live|website=EGL LJ}}</ref> | In 2013 a group of Midwest USA seamstresses joined together to sell as a group at a small convention in Atlanta as a cost-saving method. This expanded into the Lolita Collective. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Lolita Collective|url=https://www.facebook.com/lolitacollective|url-status=live|website=Facebook}}</ref> The company name is Ick Construction LLC.<ref name=":0" /> In 2014 they sold at Acen, Anime Midwest, Rufflecon and Youmacon.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Introducing the Lolita Collective!|url=https://egl.livejournal.com/19794145.html|url-status=live|website=EGL LJ}}</ref> | ||
Initially, the collective accepted applications on a rolling basis and made the application widely available on their website.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Sell with us (2015)|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219170605/http://www.lolitacollective.com/sell.php|url-status=live}}</ref> As of 2015, the commission rate taken by the collective was 15%.<ref name=":0" /> In December of 2016, citing increasing expenses and decreased sales, the | Initially, the collective accepted applications on a rolling basis and made the application widely available on their website.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Sell with us (2015)|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219170605/http://www.lolitacollective.com/sell.php|url-status=live}}</ref> As of 2015, the commission rate taken by the collective was 15%.<ref name=":0" /> In December of 2016, citing increasing expenses and decreased sales, the Lolita Collective restructured and changed their rates for 2017. A re-application form was sent out to all of the partnered indie brands, and they also outlined the requirements for online sales, which would be separate from in person sales. Lastly as part of this restructuring plan, they moved from accepting new applications on a rolling basis, to only taking applications in January and June, which is still their model in 2022.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
==Notable Figures== | ==Notable Figures== | ||
[[Emma Bottari]] - Designer of [[Indie Brand Directory|Ick by Industrialkitty]], currently runs the | [[Emma Bottari]] - Designer of [[Indie Brand Directory|Ick by Industrialkitty]], currently runs the Lolita Collective | ||
==Locations/Sales Model== | ==Locations/Sales Model== | ||
The Lolita Collective sells online and in person at various events and conventions. Items are sent to the | The Lolita Collective sells online and in person at various events and conventions. Items are sent to the Lolita Collective by their partner designers and put out for sale at events. When the item sells, the Lolita Collective takes a percentage (not currently published) and then the remainder is given to the designer in a periodic check. Sales booths at events are managed by a mix of people which include some of the designers that they partner with. | ||
===Handled Brands=== | ===Handled Brands=== | ||
Over the years, the | Over the years, the Lolita Collective has handled many brands including but not limited to:<ref name=":2" /> | ||
*[[Alice Doll]] (USA) | *[[Alice Doll]] (USA) | ||
*[[Amastacia]] (China) | *[[Chinese Indie Brand Directory: A-I|Amastacia]] (China) | ||
*[[Atelier Angel]] (USA) | *[[Atelier Angel]] (USA) | ||
*[[Baroque]] (Korea) | *[[Baroque]] (Korea) | ||
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*[[Bisguilt]] (USA) | *[[Bisguilt]] (USA) | ||
*[[Catscratch]] (USA) | *[[Catscratch]] (USA) | ||
*[[Chinese Indie Brand Directory: A- | *[[Chinese Indie Brand Directory: A-I|CEL]] (China) | ||
*[[Dream Princess]] (USA) | *[[Dream Princess]] (USA) | ||
*[[Dutch Bunnies]] (USA) | *[[Dutch Bunnies]] (USA) | ||
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*[[Lady Sloth]] (Poland) | *[[Lady Sloth]] (Poland) | ||
*[[Lief]] (Korea) | *[[Lief]] (Korea) | ||
*[[Long Ears Sharp Ears]] (China) | *[[Chinese Indie Brand Directory: J-R|Long Ears Sharp Ears]] (China) | ||
*[[Lost Candy]] (China) | *[[Lost Candy]] (China) | ||
*[[Magic Cat Crafts]] (USA) | *[[Magic Cat Crafts]] (USA) | ||
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*[[Princess Pearl]] (USA) | *[[Princess Pearl]] (USA) | ||
*[[Indie Brand Directory|Revolutionary Revolution]] (USA) | *[[Indie Brand Directory|Revolutionary Revolution]] (USA) | ||
*[[Rococo Soul]] (China) | *[[Chinese Indie Brand Directory: J-R|Rococo Soul]] (China) | ||
*[[Rouge Aerie]] (Australia) | *[[Rouge Aerie]] (Australia) | ||
*[[Silversark]] (USA) | *[[Silversark]] (USA) | ||
Revision as of 17:24, 7 September 2023
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| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Founder(s) | Emma Bottari |
| Website | https://www.lolitacollective.com |
| Webshop | https://store.lolitacollective.com/ |
| lolitacollectiv | |
| Blog | blog |
| lolitacollective | |
| Current status | Active |
The Lolita Collective is a lolita fashion co-op/consignment shop based out of the United States that sells at conventions in the US and overseas.
Concept
The Lolita Collective describes themselves as:[1]
The Lolita Collective was created by a group of American Midwest-based designers in 2013 as a way to sell their hand-crafted items together at conventions. With time, the concept has expanded to include over 80 indie designers and clothing producers from all over the world. You can shop our collection of Lolita and Japanese street fashion style clothing and accessories here online or in person at an event near you.
History
In 2013 a group of Midwest USA seamstresses joined together to sell as a group at a small convention in Atlanta as a cost-saving method. This expanded into the Lolita Collective. [2] The company name is Ick Construction LLC.[1] In 2014 they sold at Acen, Anime Midwest, Rufflecon and Youmacon.[3]
Initially, the collective accepted applications on a rolling basis and made the application widely available on their website.[4] As of 2015, the commission rate taken by the collective was 15%.[1] In December of 2016, citing increasing expenses and decreased sales, the Lolita Collective restructured and changed their rates for 2017. A re-application form was sent out to all of the partnered indie brands, and they also outlined the requirements for online sales, which would be separate from in person sales. Lastly as part of this restructuring plan, they moved from accepting new applications on a rolling basis, to only taking applications in January and June, which is still their model in 2022.[1][4]
Notable Figures
Emma Bottari - Designer of Ick by Industrialkitty, currently runs the Lolita Collective
Locations/Sales Model
The Lolita Collective sells online and in person at various events and conventions. Items are sent to the Lolita Collective by their partner designers and put out for sale at events. When the item sells, the Lolita Collective takes a percentage (not currently published) and then the remainder is given to the designer in a periodic check. Sales booths at events are managed by a mix of people which include some of the designers that they partner with.
Handled Brands
Over the years, the Lolita Collective has handled many brands including but not limited to:[3]
- Alice Doll (USA)
- Amastacia (China)
- Atelier Angel (USA)
- Baroque (Korea)
- Belladonna (USA)
- Bisguilt (USA)
- Catscratch (USA)
- CEL (China)
- Dream Princess (USA)
- Dutch Bunnies (USA)
- Eat Me Ink Me (Latvia)
- Ergi (Sweden)
- Erotomania (USA)
- Evil Live (Korea)
- Fantastic Grim (UK)
- Glitter Valentine (USA)
- Ick by Industrialkitty (USA)
- Ivy Frozen (USA)
- Kinki Kitty (USA)
- Lady Sloth (Poland)
- Lief (Korea)
- Long Ears Sharp Ears (China)
- Lost Candy (China)
- Magic Cat Crafts (USA)
- Mochi Oni (USA)
- Morbidorable (USA)
- Mossbadger (USA)
- Myli Lu (Spain)
- Nemeth Wild (USA)
- Paradise Rose (USA)
- Porcelain Doll (Czech Republic)
- Princess Pearl (USA)
- Revolutionary Revolution (USA)
- Rococo Soul (China)
- Rouge Aerie (Australia)
- Silversark (USA)
- The Snow Field (USA/Korea)
- Souffle Song (China)
- Sugared Tea (USA)
- Teja Jamila (UK)
- Truly Darling (USA)
- Victorian Angel(USA)
Gallery
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "About Us".
- ↑ "Lolita Collective". Facebook.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Introducing the Lolita Collective!". EGL LJ.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sell with us (2015)".
External links
- Facebook – Facebook
