GLM FLEA MARKET 2 Event Report
Event 2023.05.10 16:01
On April 30, 2023, GLM FLEA MARKET 2 was held at IKE·biz in Ikebukuro.
GLM FLEA MARKET, abbreviated as #GLMフリマ, is a flea market for Gothic and Lolita fans!
■ Posts by exhibitors before the event
Many participants introduce the items they will exhibit on Twitter in advance, making the Twitter timeline lively even before the event.
4/30 participant #GLMフリマ2#三姉妹箪笥_T items for sale.
— 三姉妹箪笥🎀4/30GLMフリマ (@3sisters_dance) April 25, 2023
Bringing mainly Mary Magdalene and Victorian maiden 🎀✨
Considering keeping them as a collection, so the prices are like this (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)⁾⁾⁾ pic.twitter.com/JceeT5FKz6
Thinking about what to bring to GLM Flea Market, from Kemuri Decoration Shop I might bring accessories, fixtures, and natural stones.
— Kemuri Decoration Shop Aki (@aki_akinz) April 24, 2023
Also, I feel like I'm the only one with a different vibe, but please overlook that...
Maybe antique fashion plates and paper goods #GLMフリマ pic.twitter.com/6v3LkS3doA
■ Queue before opening
▲ Queue before opening
On the day of the event, there was a queue of over 100 people before opening!!
The line seemed to stretch down about three floors, showing everyone's enthusiasm.
The venue was fully prepared to welcome visitors!
▲ Venue before opening
■ Opening!
As soon as the 11 o'clock opening signal sounded, the venue was bustling with customers.
Many had checked exhibitors' SNS posts in advance and headed straight to booths with their desired clothes!
For about 2 to 3 hours after opening, each booth was very busy.
The venue had the unique atmosphere of a flea market, not just a place for buying and selling.
There were price negotiations, stories about the feelings put into the clothes, when and where they were purchased, and a warm feeling of passing clothes between individuals.
■ GLM Flea Market Official Purchase Booth (by Gloire Soleil)
This time again, Gloire Soleil, which handles Gothic, Lolita, and punk-style clothes, operated a used clothing purchase booth where even one item is OK!
Very popular for those who find home delivery purchase troublesome, don't have enough clothes to sell to open a booth, or want to know the appraisal amount!
We look forward to the clothes that will be added to the store's online shop later♪
■ Interview
This time, we also conducted interviews during a quieter time inside the venue.
▲ Wonder Tea Party and exhibitors
Recently, "Wonder Tea Party," a seven-member Lolita group who loves Harajuku KAWAII fashion, has become popular for short videos and YouTube projects.
This time, they held a project to coordinate a full outfit with items purchased at the venue♪
It's a very enjoyable video to watch, so please check it out!
We were also interviewed by Osa, who is serializing "Nordic Girls' Japan Exploration" in the Asahi Shimbun.
Osa Jekstrom, a manga artist who moved from Sweden because of her love for Japanese anime and manga, introduces Japanese culture while enjoying it.
The article is scheduled to be published on June 3, so please look forward to it♪
* The Asahi Shimbun can be purchased at convenience stores as well as by subscription!
The report ends here. How did you find the report?
It's an event where you can find bargains and have a great opportunity to debut in Lolita fashion at a low cost, but also a special event with cross-generational interaction and passing on clothes.
We plan to hold it regularly in the future, so if you are interested after reading this report, please come and join us at the next event♪
■ Upcoming Events
● 9th Gothic and Lolita Market
Date: 2023/10/7 (Sat)
Location: WITH HARAJUKU HALL
It is an exhibition and sales event and coordinate snap photo event with over 1,000 visitors and over 100 exhibitors. It is one of the largest events in Japan held twice a year, so don't forget to mark your schedule!
● GLM FLEA MARKET 3
Date: 2023/9/23 (Sat)
Location: IKE·biz
We will hold a flea market for Gothic and Lolita fans at the same venue as this time.
Of course, there will be clothes and accessories, as well as miscellaneous goods, tableware, books, furniture... many items that will excite your heart!
Whether you are looking for something, want to start wearing Lolita clothes, or seek a blend of old and new, please come and join us.
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