The Great Lace

But we're not done yet! Have stuff to swap? Don't let those jumperskirts collect dust in the back your closet! Find them a new home. 🥺 Table reservations for our swap meet go LIVE on March 2 at 7pm Central.

Reserve your table tomorrow here: thegreatlace.com/swap-meet/

It's the moment you've been waiting for! Our 2026 schedule is now live! ✨🎡

Check it out here: thegreatlace.com/schedule/

Any changes will be made in real time.

The Great Lace is excited to host community programming at our 2026 event! Do you have a topic you'd love to share your expertise on? We are now accepting community panel submissions until 1/31.

Apply here: frillinois.fillout.com/panelapp2026

Be sure to get your applications in before the deadline! ✨

ICYMI: Applications for our modeling program are open until 1/10. Only a few more days to get your application in! We are looking for models of all sizes, genders, and experience levels.

Apply here: thegreatlace.com/fashion-show/

Photo by Memetic Boutique Productions

Atelier Pierrot Fashion Show @ The Great Lace The Great Lace featured long running Japanese gothic lolita brand Atelier Pierrot and Vallee Lys as part of their runway fashion show.

The Great Lace fashion show part 1 🌹
12 models in gothic lolita and aristocrat walked down the runway. This runway also featured accessories by Neant Glass!

Model applications for TGL 2026 are live now! @thegreatlace.bsky.social

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Thank you so much for coming! ✨

Harajuku Hearts Fashion Show @ The Great Lace The Great Lace fashion show featured Japanese brands Enchantlic, Enchantilly, Hoshibako Works, Melody BasKet, Emily Temple Cute, Axes Femme Kawaii, and Axex-X.

The Great Lace fashion show part 2! This part of the fashion show featured 20 models wearing Enchantlic Enchantilly, Hoshibako Works, Melody BasKet, Emily Temple Cute, Axes Femme Kawaii, and Axes-X.

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#lolitafashion #photography #fashionsky #kawaii

Picture of the Palmer House lobby with text New! 2026 Tickets ON SALE NOW with The Great Lace logo

New ticket types are now on sale! These new ticket types for 2026 include: Saturday + Sunday without tea tickets and Sunday only tickets. These tickets are perfect for those looking to tailor an event experience to their schedule.

Get yours today: thegreatlace.com/registration/

📸 Photography by Memetic Boutique Productions.

Picture of attendees and press at The Great Lace 2025 with logo and text more tickets on sale soon

📆 Mark your calendars! More tickets are coming on sale on October 19 at 12:00pm Central Time! Upcoming ticket types include: Saturday + Sunday without tea and Sunday only tickets. 🎫

Tickets will be on sale on our website. Make sure you don't miss out in only 13 days!

Due to a technical error, second payment link emails have been delayed. We will announce when they are sent. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Frillinois Team

3 day tickets are sold out! Thank you for your support!

Please note that The Great Lace staff cannot assist with any booking inquiries and we would encourage you to reach out to the booking department with any questions.

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Be steps away from all The Great Lace and Chicago have to offer at The Palmer House Hotel! ⭐ Our event room block is now open.

Book your room here: book.passkey.com/go/TheGreatL...

Picture of person wearing Gurotesque Melancholia from Violet Fane holding a frame, with an illustrated frame around the picture. Violet Fane logo reading VIOLET FANE lolita fashion brand subtle horror magical garments along with The Great Lace logo and text featured guest

Please welcome Violet Fane to The Great Lace 2026 as a featured guest. Violet Fane is based out of Barcelona, Spain.

Learn more at: violetfaneshop.com
Get tickets to The Great Lace: thegreatlace.com

If you are having issues with the subdomain, please try: thegreatlace.com/registration/. Thank you for your patience!

If you are having issues with the subdomain, please try: thegreatlace.com/registration/. Thank you for your patience!

Picture of Fumielle and TENcho-san in Enchantlic Enchantilly designs with logo and text Featured Guest

Please welcome Enchantlic Enchantilly to The Great Lace 2026! We are excited to invite designer Fumielle, and manager and stylist, TEN★cho-san! Please check out the panels presented by them as well as their designs in the fashion show!

Learn more at: thegreatlace.com/guests/

Early bird price tickets are now sold out! Other ticket types are still available including those with payment plans. Thank you all for your support!

Select tickets for The Great Lace 2026 are now sale!

Register today at registration.thegreatlace.com!

Select tickets will go on sale THIS Sunday at 2pm Central Time at thegreatlace.com

Illustration by Kaitlyn Illustration of three people wearing lolita fashion in a gondola adorned with flowers with the backdrop of the Chicago World's Fair including a Ferris Wheel, Golden Lady statue, world buildings, and the Chicago Skyline

Get ready for The Great Lace 2026: World's Fair! 🎡 Please join us from March 20-22 at The Palmer House in Chicago. This year's event will be a celebration of innovation and unity through our love of fashion.

Once again, we'd like to thank @kaitlynillustrator.bsky.social for our promotional art.

Vendors Vendor applications will open soon. We are accepting vendors for our 2026 event soon. The deadline to apply will be July 30, 2026. Vending will take place on Saturday and Sunday of the event. This …

We are looking for vendors for The Great Lace 2026! If you sell J-fashion items or J-fashion related goods, we welcome you to fill out our vendor application. Our vendors hall will be open on Sat AND Sun this year! Applications will close on July 30. 👜
Apply here: thegreatlace.com/vendors/

Photo of the The Great Lace tea party with text TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 29 and The Great Lace logo

It's almost time! 🎉 The Great Lace 2026 tickets launch June 29th at 2pm CT! Before tickets go live, we'd like to share with you some of the exciting updates for our 2026 event. Check out our blog post: thegreatlace.com/2025/06/23/w...

The Great Lace logo with text "March 20-22, 2026. More information coming soon.." overlaid over a picture of a ferris wheel

Save the date! 📅 More information
coming soon. We hope you're ready! 🎡

Hello from Chicago! 🫶 Thank you all for attending The Great Lace 2025! 🏙 What's in store for 2026? We hope to share with you veeeery soon!

Thank you to @dreamy_sweetie and Memetic Boutique Productions for the wonderful video! 🎀

Tea Party @ The Great Lace [Event Report] 300+ Japanese fashion fans attended The Great Lace tea party at the Palmer House Chicago. The party featured RinRin Doll and Atelier Pierrot.

🗣️📣 My report for The Great Lace in Chicago is now up!

View 100+ street snaps from one of the largest standalone Japanese street fashion events to ever happen in the US

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#lolitafashion #fashionsky #eglcommunity #streetsnaps

Edit screencap of Ichigo and Momoko from Kamikaze Girls. Ichigo is holding a small version of Cloud Gate (aka The Bean) instead of a cabbage. Text says The Great Lace and Tourism Guide.

This bean will be your friend and traveling companion. 🚄🏙 Explore Chicago with our recommendations!

Check out the full guide here: bit.ly/tgl2025trave...

Event Guide Event Guide Schedule Code of Conduct Vendors Venue Event Map (4th floor) Event Map (3rd Floor)

Hello The Great Lace attendees! ✨ We can't wait to see you very soon! Please be sure to bookmark this event guide where you can find links to our schedule, maps, and venue information. See you all very soon!

thegreatlace.com/event-guide/