The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) Mascot Design Contest (see this article) has entered its final stage. Several hundred entries have been submitted, the staff has judged them, and the ten finalists are now posted on this page for you to view and vote for your favorite.
The finalist artists are:
Andrew Kaiko
AirVee
AngiDawn24
April Osborne
Jessie Cooke
Lily Cernak
Katherine Lo
Laurie L. Thomas
Angela Borelli
Heather Bloss
Deadline for you to vote is 23 June. If you’re in New York City and want to see the original designs, they’re on display at NYAF partner Kinokuniya Bookstore (1073 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018).
NYAF and Kinokuniya have also announced that this Saturday, 5 June, will be Lolita Fashion Day at the store. Events during the day include:
2-3PM: “Lolitas in the Wired” panel discussion with bloggers Dalin Rowell (La Vida Frills), Victoria Tignor (Lolita Charm), and Crystal Marlarsky (Pretty Wonderland)
3-4PM: “Lace, Thimbles and Pincushions” discussion of sewing your own Lolita costume with Kelsey Hine (I Do Declare) and Zoh Rothberg (Morrigan NYC)
4-5PM: “Spoonful of Sugar” discussion of Lolita history and aesthetics with Lolita Bibi
5PM: “Black X Pink Giveaway”
And throughout the day, there will be free sweets with any Café Zaiya purchase. For more details, see this online flier.