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Today I wanted to do a little story time! I am going to talk about the time I worked with a Jfashion brand to come up with "fan made" designs!!
I hope you enjoy!
(Hint: Click the brand name ↓ to visit their website or scroll to the bottom of page for brand summary)
Around February of this year, I followed a brand called "Majoretty" on Insta, because I saw they sell affordable Jfashion items at the chain clothing store, Avail. About a month after I followed them, they made a post saying they wanted to host a "fan meeting," and the selected fans could help with feedback on the new items. Of course I wanted to go! Working in fashion is a dream, and how awesome would it be to meet the designers and get a peek behind the scenes. I sent my very eager, nearly pleading, message. And then I waited... and waited... and... then... my ADHD kicked in and I totally forgot I sent a message at all. Until I saw I had a notification. A message that said they look forward to meeting me, hearing my ideas, and working together. I was SO EXCITED!! Genuinely my hands were shaking like crazy, and I was pacing around my house! I called my husband, and we had to adjust our work schedules, and find a pet sitter! And just like that, I had it in my schedule.
I felt like maybe they saw something in my message, or on my profile, that made them choose me, but I also had to keep in mind that other fashion babes were getting selected too. I didn't know how many there would be... 10, 20? 100? 200?! That's when I started to get a little worried, as I am not good in large groups of people. If 20-year-old me was in this situation, she would have bailed. But I am so glad current me didn't. Because when the time came, I gathered all my designs and notes, traveled 8 hours to Tokyo, got dressed in my cutest outfit, and made it to the building. In that moment, I started to realize that 1) I ain't a quitter! and 2) I am doing something I have dreamed of since I was a little girl. No matter if there ARE 200, 400, even 1000 people behind this elevator door, I am DOING THIS!! (okay maybe not 1000, that's like, wayyyy too many people for an office building!) I don't know if it was my pure drive and passion for fashion, or my husband holding my hand the whole way there, but when I walked in, I suddenly felt at peace.
As we stepped out of the elevator, it was quiet... so quiet, in fact, I thought we were in the wrong building! Until I saw the sign for "Majoretty fan meeting". No one else was around... I arrived early, for sure, but earlier than everyone else? That would be SOOO embarrassing for me! When I stepped into the studio area, I met the designers and coordinators and did 挨拶 (aisatsu - Formal Japanese introductions. VERY IMPORTANT!!) - who were all very welcoming and kind! I was guided to the area they prepared, and looked around to see a cute table set up, with a seat for all the executives, designers, and 4 guests. I realized right then that out of all the applicants, only 4 were selected. And I was one of them!! ME! What an amazing opportunity!
I don't think I'm allowed to go into detail, but after several hours of sharing designs, ideas, and thoughts on materials, they told us they would get back to us if/when the new designs were ready. Over a month went by and I had to go back to the states to see my family for the first time in YEARS!! While I was there, I didn't have good cell signal and no Wi-Fi at all! WHAT A NIGHTMARE! Because of that, I couldn't receive any messages. So, I sort of unplugged from the internet and just enjoyed time with family! It was very nice!! One night I stayed over at my best friend's house for a game night and finally had Wi-Fi. I woke up that next morning to see that my feedback was accepted, and my inspired design was in production!! I was beyond excited; I immediately called my parents. Even though they don't really understand the fashion, they're always so supportive of me! I also, of course, called my husband, who stayed in Japan while I went back for my visit. It was a day I will always remember. My parents started calling me their little fashion designer, like they did when I'd draw clothes as a child. I must admit, even in my late 20s, when they told me they were proud of me, I felt like their little girl again.
Unfortunately, I did miss the release date, because my stay in America was 2 months long, and it all sold out pretty quickly. Luckily, I was sent mine for free via mail, and I was able to do SNS promo! I would have loved to see the pictures of me and my username on the promo art in person, to take a moment and really think about where I am in life and just be excited about what I'm doing next. But, I plan to keep going and to keep talking about fashion and wearing fashion and designing fashion concept art. One day, I WILL see my face on promo posters all around Japan, and maybe one day, the world! I want it more than anything. I've already come this far; the only option is to keep going!!
Wish me luck!!
I hope you enjoyed my story time!! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment, or contact me on social media!
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Today's article details⤵
Majoretty is a budget Jfashion brand that makes cute clothes at an affordable price, focusing mostly on Jirai Kei, Ryosangata, Girly style. They have very cute clothes and accessories!
Watch my review of a Majoretty clothes set →HERE←
Avail is a chain clothing store in Japan that you can find in any town. There is a variety of different styles. They are often found with their sister store, Shimamura.
Thank you soooo much for reading my story time! Until next time, stay super slay!
Fashionably yours,
Pookie
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