O-kei!! Podcast

We give them our bags, ask them to take pictures of us, and they oblige with no qualms. J-fashion partners are the unsung heroes of the community! Simon and Cameron, partners of Kamilah and Hayden, respectively, discuss their experience with the J-fashion community as slightly less direct participants! Follow Simon here!: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/no.1_jfashionhusband/ Follow Cameron here!: Twitter - https://twitter.com/DoctorBDandy Comic - https://newcomersbrawl.the-comic.org/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NewcomersBrawl

Oh, ouji, always in the shadow of your older sister, lolita. Not anymore! We brought on our favorite prince, Matty Smith, to give us a crash course in ouji fashion! Follow Matty here!: Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mattyoksmith Neighbourly Podcast - https://neighbourlypod.carrd.co/ -------------------- Get 15% off your Holley Tea Time order by going to https://holleyteatime.shop/discount/O-kei!!Podcast Kamilah's brand: www.harddecora.com Hayden's brand: www.princedorkface-designs.company.site -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast on: Website - www.okei-podcast.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast at: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/okei_podcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/Q4Z5hBGTeho

We all knew this was coming sooner or later! Trust us, it's not as bad as you think! With our guide, Randa Rice, we'll safely traverse through the jungle of the furry fandom and j-fashion fit within it. Follow Randa here!: Shop - kawaiiriceshop.square.site Insta - @kawaiiriceshop, @chubbygirlhacks (18+) Facebook - www.facebook.com/kawaiiriceshop -------------------- Get 15% off your Holley Tea Time order by going to https://holleyteatime.shop/discount/O-kei!!Podcast Kamilah's brand: www.harddecora.com Hayden's brand: www.princedorkface-designs.company.site -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast on: Website - www.okei-podcast.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast at: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/okei_podcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Li

TikTok's modernity makes way for new j-fashion community members. But it can have unforeseen effects and consequences. Sean Chong-Umeda, the patron saint of unicorns, discusses their experiences with the blossoming community on TikTok. Follow Sean here!: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seannyboy808/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@seannyboy808 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/seannyboy808 Twitter - https://twitter.com/seannyboy808/ -------------------- Get 15% off your Holley Tea Time order by going to https://holleyteatime.shop/discount/O-kei!!Podcast Kamilah's brand: www.harddecora.com Hayden's brand: www.princedorkface-designs.company.site -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast on: Website - www.okei-podcast.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast at: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/okei_podcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commo

Progressives in the j-fashion community are not allowing their hobby to stagnate. Through innovation and creating and pushing media, we can ensure that the community continues to flourish. Marina, aka MarinaKei, speaks about the importance of her new podcast Frill Talk: Listen to Real Voices. Follow Marina here!: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C4kok85ecSq4p7JxoYAWw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marinakei_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/marinakeidesu Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@marinakeidesu? Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarinaKeidesu/ -------------------- Get 15% off your Holley Tea Time order by going to https://holleyteatime.shop/discount/O-kei!!Podcast Kamilah's brand: www.harddecora.com Hayden's brand: www.princedorkface-designs.company.site -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast on: Website - www.okei-podcast.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast at: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipod

It's understandable to feel a twinge of jealousy for those living in big cities when j-fashion guests seem to rarely come to your town. Alexia, aka GHOST GiRL, has experienced that first hand. And she decided to do something about it! Use code OKEIGGG at www.ghostgirlgoods.com for 20% off your order! Follow Alexia here!: Website - www.ghostgirlgoods.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghostgirlgoods/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ghostgirlgoods YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-T3OT9YdGvtThNGy37h3Q -------------------- Get 15% off your Holley Tea Time order by going to https://holleyteatime.shop/discount/O-kei!!Podcast Kamilah's brand: www.harddecora.com Hayden's brand: www.princedorkface-designs.company.site -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast on: Website - www.okei-podcast.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast at: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/okei_podcast ------------

Its time to break out of the same old outfit poses! Kaiser, an experienced photographer and j-fashion comm member, discusses how they use photography to tell stories, as well as show off a coord. Follow Kaiser here!: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cursed.kaiser/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kaiser_iscursed Youtube DIY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=MA57bTONqjI&ab_channel=BayAreaKei -------------------- Get 15% off your Holley Tea Time order by going to https://holleyteatime.shop/discount/O-kei!!Podcast Kamilah's brand: www.harddecora.com Hayden's brand: www.princedorkface-designs.company.site -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast on: Website - www.okei-podcast.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast at: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/okei_podcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Despite the declaration that "Harajuku is dead", zines and magazines are making a resurgence in the j-fashion community through the internet. Hayden and Kamilah bring on Lea and Cat, two staff members from Papillon Magazine, to discuss what its like to create one of these new popular magazines Follow Papillon Magazine here!: Website -https://magazine-papillon.com/site/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PapillonPR109 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/magazinepapillon/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PapillonPR109 Follow Lea here!: Blogspot - https://emixlea.blogspot.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EmixLea Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leasoneegyarulife/ Follow Cat here!: Twitter - https://twitter.com/pepperonigal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cattea.gal.hime/ -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Website: okei-podcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to

Lots and lots and lots of social media plugs, listener new year intentions, and Garnet Gateau! Our friend Kristina, aka cybr.girl, tells us about her experience being a parent and how it has affected her j-fashion. Follow Kristina here!: cybrgrl.carrd.co -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Website: okei-podcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/Q4Z5hBGTeho

Happy New Year! We hope this next one is better than the last! Researching anything in a "scholarly" manner can be a chore, especially when the majority of the sources are in another language or lead to dead links. To discuss researching j-fashion, Hayden and Kamilah brought on Katherine, aka The Stitchess, who recently has been delving into j-fashion history. Follow Katherine here!: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6OGuW5DChgn94YsnWiBsw -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Website: okei-podcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/Q4Z5hBGTeho

With fashion being an inherently visual medium, the way music interacts with fashion isn't usually thought of in the mainstream. But fashion has been intrinsically tied to fashion from the very beginning! Today, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Mary Rowe, aka AfroShoujo, and PiNKII, both musicians who incorporate j-fashion into their songs. Follow AfroShoujo here!: Website - https://afroshoujo.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/afroshoujo/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afroshoujo/ Merch - https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShoujoSwagShop Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBF9Wgu4adxgz6zS6SD8tA TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@afroshoujo?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjwFFSPLBBWcrR%2B01YkUODTQjMQKht%2BG%2FEDuWvIJ5j4uZFIWWU7LuWYiYE93%2F%2FZQng9dqiMt05F%2Fs7pwi6IaAA%3D%3D&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAA9n1Db2x6-1U6yFsHPr2weQiOyYZ7PubDnjUBpsM1-yEGEfO2QMK1ejG2xlR9AiTv&share_author_id=6764559188540752902&tt_from=copy&u_code=d9fdd9fajjfjle&user_id=6764559188540752902&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=i

Life is ROUGH right now, but a pandemic doesn't mean we can't still enjoy j-fashion events! Puvithel, creator of the brand Puvithel, and Halley, creator of the brand The Black Ribbon, have been key organizers in the virtual events that are giving the community the j-fashion content it needs! Follow Puvithel here!: Shop: https://www.puvithel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puvithel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Puvithel/ Follow Halley here!: Shop: https://theblackribbon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackribbon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBRFashions/ Follow J-Fashion On Demand here!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfashionondemand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JFashionOnDemand/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhEhvYEapENUxRGBN7LJMQ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jfashionondemand Follow Bay Area Kei here!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayareakei/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BayAreaKei/ -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast

The forms of drag that are most often thought of by the general public is what is shown to them through the media. RuPaul's Drag Race has created a standard of drag that leaves other drag performers to be seen as a discrepancy. Alternative drag strives to go against the norm, as drag was originally made for. Angel Fazce, a drag performer from Birmingham, describes her experience with combining j-fashion, specifically lolita, with her drag performances. Follow Angel here!: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelsfazce/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelfazce/ -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/oke

Wearing j-fashion can be incredibly uplifting and give the wearer confidence. But when the world decides to see only the clothes you wear and make assumptions based off of them, j-fashion can feel like a hindrance. In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah speak Charlemagne "Charlie" Cruz about his experience with being a feminine transmasculine person while wearing fairy kei. Follow Charlie here!: Website: jelliejemart.com/ Personal Instagram: @jelliejem Art Instagram: @jelliejemart Art Twitter: @jelliejemart -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon

LARP is definitely not something you expected us to talk about, huh? J-fashion can mix with so many different hobbies, including the more obscure! We brought back Jordana, aka the hands behind the brand Moss Badger, to tell us more about LARPing and j-fashion. Note: Due to poor Internet connection, this episode is uploaded as an MP3, as opposed to a WAV. We apologize if there is a noticeable quality difference. Follow Jordana here!: Website: http://mossbadger.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mossbadger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mossbadger/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mossbadger -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 I

Creating awareness about an issue within the j-fashion community that may not seem directly connected can seem like a daunting task. But it has been done and will continue to be done! To help us explore raising awareness and being an activist in a j-fashion space is Jade, the writer behind the blog Jaded Island! Note: Due to poor Internet connection, this episode is uploaded as an MP3, as opposed to a WAV. We apologize if there is a noticeable quality difference. Note: Due to poor Internet connection, this episode is uploaded as an MP3, as opposed to a WAV. We apologize if there is a noticeable quality difference. Follow Jade here!: Website: www.jadedisland.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jadedisland Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jadedislandnews/ -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -

"Gatekeeping" has become a hot button issue in the online j-fashion community. Hannah, the writer behind the j-fashion blog RoseQuartzRoyalty and active online community moderator, talks with Hayden and Kamilah about what is and isn't truly gatekeeping. Note: Due to poor Internet connection, this episode is uploaded as an MP3, as opposed to a WAV. We apologize if there is a noticeable quality difference. Follow Hannah here!: Blog: https://rosequartzroyalty.blogspot.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/rosequartzroyalty -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/Q4Z5hBGTeho

Quarantine blues! We're all dealing with things, so tell us! How are you doing? We interview the owners of Kei Collective, Andrea, Stella, and Skylar, about running a physical j-fashion store. Follow Kei Collective here! Webstie: https://www.keicollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keicollective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeiCollective/ Good Fortune: https://www.keicollective.com/shop/goodfortune/2 Cyanide Creations: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thequeencyanide/ -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/Q4Z5hBGTeho

Trying to explore your personal style in j-fashion is a feat of its own. Throw in disabilities and that process can be turned on its head! We wanted to talk with Iris, aka Limbitless, to discuss her experiences in j-fashion while being disabled. Follow Iris here!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limb_itless/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/limbitless2.0/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa7Tzjo5COoXyJ7ZMjnWA7A -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/Q4Z5hBGTeho

In episode 31, we chatted with Cora Maria, a blogger with a passion for sustainability, about how the j-fashion community can better curate their wardrobes. From less buyers remorse to thinking ahead about purchases, we share a lot of great tips on how to achieve the best wardrobes for our needs. Follow Cora here!: Blog: http://cora-maria.blogspot.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpZGXSCmcZA4AkDeaz80Cw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoramaria Alternative Fashion Lovers for Sustainability: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2371771959518758/ -------------------- Follow O-kei!! Podcast here!: Facebook: www.facebook.com/okeipodcast/ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o-kei…d1332153326?mt=2 Instagram: www.instagram.com/okei.podcast/ Donate to O-kei!! Podcast here!: Patreon: www.patreon.com/okeipodcast -------------------- Music: Candy-coloured Sky by Catmosphere @ctmsphr Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Audio Lib