Podcasts by O-Kei!! Podcast
O-Kei!! Podcast is dedicated to bringing our listeners j-fashion news and discuss important issues in the j-fashion community. We welcome all people from lolita to visual kei and everything in between!
O-Kei!! Podcast is a Chicago based podcast, hosted by Hayden Lee and Kamilah Jones.
If you are interested in contributing to the show (i.e. news, art, music, being a special guest), send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
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Episode 49 - All-Mix Style w/ Beck and Sq from 2022-01-08T18:37:52
Break the boundaries of your mind and fashion! Beck and Sq, DJs and j-fashion enthusiasts, help introduce the concept of "all-mix" into your wardrobe!
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Episode 48 - The Furry Fandom w/ Randa Rice from 2021-12-31T23:24:05
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 withi...
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Episode 47 - J-Fashion TikTok w/ Sean Chong-Umeda from 2021-08-25T13:35:19
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 wi...
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Episode 46 - Listening to Real Voices w/ Marina Kei from 2021-06-28T13:30:28
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, ...
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Episode 45 - Event Collaboration with Japanese Designers w/ Alexia aka GHOST GiRL from 2021-05-05T13:54:15
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 ...
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Episode 44 - Experimental J-Fashion Photography w/ Cursed Kaiser from 2021-04-03T20:28:39
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.
Episode 43 - Creating a J-Fashion Magazine w/ Lea and Cat from Papillon Magazine from 2021-03-06T18:22:34
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 memb...
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Episode 42 - Parenthood and J-fashion w/ Kristine aka cybr.grl from 2021-02-09T19:19:24
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 affect...
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Episode 41 - Researching J-Fashion History w/ Katherine aka The Stitchess from 2021-01-02T16:15:54
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 o...
Episode 40 - J-Fashion Within Music w/ AfroShoujo and PiNKII from 2020-12-06T23:07:07
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 beg...
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Episode 39 - Virtual J-Fashion Events w/ Puvithel and Halley from 2020-11-08T23:34:27
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...
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Episode 38 - J-fashion and Drag w/ Angel Fazce from 2020-10-05T02:06:20
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 performer...
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Episode 37 - J-fashion While Being Transmasculine w/ Charlemagne "Charlie" Cruz (aka JellieJem) from 2020-09-06T03:45:23
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 ...
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Episode 36 - J-Fashion and LARP w/ Jordana aka Moss Badger from 2020-08-01T13:49:35
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 ...
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Episode 35 - Awareness and Activism with Jade aka JadedIsland from 2020-07-04T16:30:41
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 ex...
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Episode 34 - Gatekeeping w/ Hannah aka RoseQuartzRoyalty from 2020-06-07T18:46:06
"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 Hayde...
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Episode 33 - Physical J-fashion Stores w/ Kei Collective (Andrea, Stella, and Skylar) from 2020-05-09T16:22:43
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.<...
Episode 32 - J-fashion While Being Disabled w/ Iris aka Limbitless from 2020-04-04T15:37:13
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 he...
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Episode 31 - Curating a J-fashion Wardrobe w/ Cora Maria from 2020-03-07T15:33:08
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 ahe...
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Episode 30 - J-fashion for All Situations w/ Fluffy Kawaii Jo from 2020-02-01T17:27:22
Wow 30 episode?! That's so many! In this episode, we sit down with Joelle, aka Fluffy Kawaii Jo and Fluffy Tori, to discuss how we can make j-fashion suitable for all situations.
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Episode 29 - J-fashion and Performance Art w/ Dolly Momo from 2020-01-04T17:26:03
In the first episode of 2020, we speak with Dolly Momo, the former organizer of Toronto Harajuku Style, about her idol group THS Dance Team. They incorporate j-fashion into their performance art, a...
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Episode 28 - J-Fashion and Makeup with Dollfille aka Toshi Salvino from 2019-12-07T16:39:21
In this episode, we spoke with Toshi about their experience with combining their signature makeup with j-fashion!
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Episode 27 - NHK Kawaii.I Contest with Tracy Dizon from 2019-11-02T15:08:57
In this episode, the NHK Kawaii.I 2019 Contest Winner Tracy Dizon told us about her story with the contest. We discuss great things like hew emotions before, during, and after the contest and how s...
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Episode 26 - Online Personas w/ Tyler Willis from 2019-10-05T14:07:57
In the final part of our four part Anime Expo series, we chat with Tyler Willis about content/media personas!
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Episode 25 - Fashion Show Model Experience with Lonlon from 2019-09-09T15:55:22
In the third of our four part Anime Expo series, we sit down with London (aka Lonlon), an experienced j-fashion show model, to discuss their experiences.
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Episode 24 - Modeling in America with Sean Chong-Umeda from 2019-08-03T15:55:09
In part two of our four part Anime Expo series, we sat down in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo to talk with Sean Chong-Umeda. We discussed his modeling career and how it all began for him.
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Episode 23 - Corporatization of J-Fashion with DecoraDemon from 2019-07-20T15:27:18
Part one of our four part Anime Expo 2019 series! We sat down with Monique Lea, aka DeocraDemon, to talk about the corporatization of j-fashion.
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Episode 22 - J-Fashion and Conventions from 2019-06-01T19:08:27
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah interview each other about how conventions interact with the j-fashion community and how we can improve the relationship.
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Episode 21 - Clean and Sustainable Fashion with Christina Lean from 2019-05-04T20:55:15
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Christina Lean from CLEAN to talk about ethical fashion and how the j-fashion community can do our part.
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Episode 20 - J-fashion Blogging with Lizzie Bee from 2019-04-17T20:15:41
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah give a life update, as well as sit down with Lizzie Bee, a gyaru lifestyler, to talk about blogging!
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Episode 19 - Appropriation of Black Culture in J-Fashion w/ Ota-Q from 2019-03-04T03:09:26
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah call up Callie, the founder of Ota-Q Apparel, to discuss the appropriation of black culture in j-fashion.
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Episode 18 - Kimono and J-Fashion with Tangerine Mountain from 2019-02-02T16:42:32
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Teri and Cheri, the owner of Tangerine Mountain, and talk about the history of kimono and how kimono intersects with street fashion.
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Episode 17 - Assumptions About J-Fashion - LIVE From the Chicago Podcast Festival from 2018-12-30T02:53:15
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah introduce new segments to the show and release the audio from their live show at the Chicago Podcast Festival!
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Episode 16 - J-Fashion and Doll Customization with Dollightful from 2018-12-01T17:52:08
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Katherine, the hands behind Dollightful on Youtube, about her recent doll customizations that take inspiration from j-fashion.
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Episode 15 - J-Fashion as a Career with Choom from 2018-11-02T19:15:10
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah talk with Choom, editor in chief of The Comm Magazine, about living a j-fashionistas dream - making j-fashion into a sustaining career!
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Episode 14 - Being a Minority While In J-Fashion with Pierce Hall from 2018-10-25T00:17:42
In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden talk with Pierce Hall, co-creator of the Black J-Fashionista Society on Facebook, to discuss his experience of j-fashion as someone in marginalized groups.
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Episode 13 - Kawaii Interior Design with Jessi Moonheart from 2018-09-09T12:50:23
In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden sit down with Jessi Moonheart, a j-fashion enthusiast with a penchant for interior design. Together, they discuss the importance and how-to's of kawaii interor d...
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Episode 12 - Distant Communities with Reina from 2018-08-11T06:50:55
In this episode, Hayden and Kamilah discuss how people can keep in contact with the j-fashion community from a distance as well, being a small subtype within j-fashion, and creating your own local ...
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Episode 11 - Over the Top Fashion with Creep-P from 2018-07-07T18:11:54
In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden discuss OTT (over the top) fashion with one of the most OTT fashion icons, Creep-P!
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Episode 10 - Acen Interviews + Community Events from 2018-06-08T13:02:14
In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden talk about how the j-fashion community, as a whole, can branch out our community events and listen to those who were interviewed at Acen 2018!
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Episode 9 - Menhera vs Yami Kawaii with Puvithel and Ray from 2018-05-05T21:43:10
***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode discusses sensitive topics such as self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and other related topics. If you cannot handle this type of content, please do not listen...
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Episode 8 - Redefining J-Fashion Beauty Standards with Fatty-Chan from 2018-03-31T18:47:05
In this episode, Hayden, Kamilah, and special guest Fatty-Chan discuss the beauty standards depicted in j-fashion and how we, as a community, can try to overcome them.
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Episode 7 - Making J-Fashion Work for You with Fatimah Roberts from 2018-03-05T20:44:04
In this episode, Kamilah and Hayden discuss how they make j-fashion work for different aspects of their lives, along with special guest, Fatimah Roberts!
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Episode 6 - The Difference Between J-fashion and Cosplay from 2018-02-03T20:47:46
In this episode, hear the audio from Uchi Con where Hayden and Kamilah discuss the differences between j-fashion and cosplay!
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Minisode 4 - Bad Figureheads in J-Fashion; UDATE!!! from 2018-01-07T20:47:49
In this mini episode, Kamilah and Hayden discuss recent developments in the j-fashion community about John Leigh and Kensuke Iwai.
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Episode 5 - Bad Figureheads in J Fashion from 2017-12-02T07:21:42
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This episode discusses sexual harassment and assault from withing the j-fashion community. If you don't feel comfortable hearing about these topics, its completely okay to...
Episode 4 - Menhera from 2017-11-05T21:48:13
Today, Kamilah and Hayden discuss the in's and out's of menhera and their opinions on the fashion.
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This episode discusses sensitive topics like self harm, suicide...
Episode 3 - Radical Visibility with Pepa Lee-Llobell from 2017-10-10T19:16:30
We're back!! Listen as we talk about Halloween j fashion and the concept of radical visibility with makeup artist Pepa Lee-Llobell
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Minisode 3 - Fickle Wish Anniversary Party from 2017-08-10T03:04:17
Hayden covers his experience at the Fickle Wish One Year Anniversary party and interviews the Fickle Wish shop workers in this final (?) minisode.
A special thanks to Fickle Wish and its worker...
Minisode 2 - Anime Expo 2017 from 2017-07-09T21:03:53
In the second mini-sode, Kamilah and Hayden talk with j-fashioners at Anime Expo 2017 about the importance of a j-fashion community.
Thanks to everyone who sat down and talked with us for this ...
Minisode 1 - Hayden's Community Appreciation from 2017-06-15T08:00:02
In the first mini-sode, Hayden talk about his appreciation for the community around O-kei!! Podcast and teases future mini-sodes for the summer.
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Episode 2 - J-Fashion to the Public + Sam Burkett from 2017-05-07T02:31:08
In this episode, we talk about j-fashion events that help the general public, how the public views j-fashion, and we chat with Sam Burkett, an active participant in the visual kei community.
Episode 1 - Death of J-Fashion?? + Mossbadger from 2017-04-05T14:26:47
In the first episode of O-Kei!! Podcast, we cover a variety of news stories such as new fashion pieces being released, the new Shibajuku dolls, and the ever circulating topic of the "death of j-fas...
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