FashionCon 5119
This year (2019), The Looking Glass are pleased to announce the return of FashionCon, a 3-day conference to celebrate fashion in Elanthia. Expect a weekend filled with lectures, workshops and discussion groups, as well as the opportunity to socialise with fellow delegates at parties and other fun events.
The conference will be held against the backdrop of shimmering blue spires, majestic marble bridges, and beautiful gardens of Ta'Illistim
Programme of Events
Organisations who are interested in participating and hosting events, please complete a REGISTRATION FORM.
Day of the Huntress, 26th day of Koaratos to Restday, 28th day of Koaratos (Friday, July 26th to Sunday, July 28th) - provisional dates
All times Eastern
| Date | Time | Event | Host/s | Venue | Decription |
| Day of the Huntress (Friday), 26th | 7pm | Registration and Champagne Reception | Elanthian Elegance, The Looking Glass | Ailanthus Manor, Mirrored Hall | CONFERENCE OPENS. RAFFLE for a special case of Prestige Champagne. |
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| Feastday (Saturday), 27th | 10am | LECTURE | Elanthian Elegance | Ailanthus Manor, Classroom | Alteration 101: An IC class about general alterations with hints and tips on how to get the most of out of your time with a merchant. |
| 11am | WORKSHOP | The Looking Glass | Ailanthus Manor, Studio | Style and Expression: An informal brainstorming session for creating alteration ideas. | |
| Noon | Lunch Break | ||||
| 1pm | LECTURE | Elanthian Elegance | Ailanthus Manor, Classroom | The Art of Accessorizing (Part 1): The first of two IC classes on accessories and how to use them. This class will focus on jewelry which can be both decorative and enhancive. All those attending will be given a piece of unique scripted jewelry to take away. | |
| 2pm | |||||
| 3pm | WORKSHOP | The Looking Glass | Ailanthus Manor, Garden | A short class on weaving. Learn how to create accessories and practice your new skills. Everything you need will be supplied. RAFFLE for a full set of weaving tools. | |
| 4pm | Refreshment Break | ||||
| 5pm | DISCUSSION | House Sylvanfair | TBC | An informal gathering and swap meet to discuss Whax doll fashion and trade accessories. A collection of accessories will be freely available. | |
| 6pm | Fashionable Greedy Gremlins | House Sylvanfair | TBC | Popular word game with a fashion theme | |
| 7pm | |||||
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| 9pm | Dance of the Elements | TBC | |||
| Restday (Sunday), 28th | 10am | LECTURE | Elanthian Elegance | Ailanthus Manor, Classroom | The Art of Accessorizing (Part 2): The second of two IC classes on accessories and how to use them. This class will focus on hats, gloves, canes, fans etc. Guest speaker will spin for a few winners of assorted accessory items to take away. RAFFLE for a Vanne fan. |
| 11am | WORKSHOP | The Looking Glass | Ailanthus Manor, Studio | A cobbling demonstration at the workshop in Cysaegir and auction of unique themed master-cobbled footwear. | |
| Noon | Lunch Break | ||||
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| 2pm | DISCUSSION | Elanthian Elegance, The Looking Glass | Ailanthus Manor, Orangery | An informal discussion about the latest trends with a special guest | |
| 3pm | WORKSHOP | The Looking Glass | Ailanthus Manor, Garden | An informal workshop on how to create a fashion folio or scrapbook. Everything you need to get started will be supplied. | |
| 4pm | Refreshment Break | ||||
| 5pm | LECTURE | Elanthian Elegance | Ailanthus Manor, Classroom | This IC class will look at the clothing, jewelry, and millinery of Joola and Veola. Guest speaker will SPIN for ONE fully altered and unlocked Veola courtesy of House Sylvanfair | |
| 6pm | WORKSHOP | The Looking Glass | Ailanthus Manor | Learn how to knit and practice your new skill. Everything that you need to get started will be supplied. | |
| 7pm | Fashion Wars! Revenge of the Fashionistas | House Sylvanfair, Elanthian Elegance, The Looking Glass | Ebonstone Manor, Ballroom | A return of the siegery tournament with representatives of the fashionable elite. RAFFLE for a set of special Ta'Illistim perfumes. CONFERENCE CLOSES. |
Themes
The Classic Elements (earth, air, fire, and water)
Fire transforms us Air moves us Water shapes us Earth heals us
Chalat Award: To be announced
Awarded in honor of Chalat Greyvael Illistim, Former First Couturier of the Argentate