Announcement: Coming to a Close


Coming to a Close Events and gatherings all around the world, in and out of the J-Fashion community, are back in swing and picking up where they left off. The J-Fashion community has been nothing but warm and understanding over our postponements, and excitement is mounting for our long-awaited event in June. We’ve already been

2021 Postponement


2021 Postponement For all of us, 2020 has been a trying year with plenty of hurdles. We wish that all the problems that plagued last year had ended along with 2020, but that is sadly not the case. The pandemic remains, and in the interest of the health and safety of all who gather at

Paradiso: Symphonia 2021 Dates


Paradiso: Symphonia 2021 Dates Paradiso: Symphonia will take place over the weekend of June 5 & 6 in 2021! Our special guests, Japanese brands like Atelier Pierrot, Triple Fortune and Metamorphose are still joining us in 2021, and our venues, designers, and all programming remains the same! ALL tickets held for Paradiso are automatically valid

2020 Event Postponement


2020 Event Postponement: Spring 2021 Dates Coming Soon Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Paradiso Gala Committee has decided that the risk to our attendees, guests and staff is too great to continue with our August 2020 dates. The health and safety of our community is a top priority, and the guilt we would

NEW DATES: August 8 & 9, 2020


Paradiso: Symphonia is moving to August 8 & 9, 2020! In light of the COVID-19 situation, we have decided to push back Paradiso to a later date in 2020. We understand this is a far from ideal situation, but we thought it was the best choice considering the circumstances, travel restrictions and closures across the

We’re on Patreon!


Paradiso is now on Patreon! Our Patrons will be the first to see our announcements before the public, as well as exclusive, behind-the-scenes peeks at what’s in store at our event, and other perks like the chance to purchase one of our coveted Golden Tickets. Every dollar earned through our Patreon helps Paradiso become a

Paradiso 2018: A Woodland Arcadia (Video)


Paradiso 2018: A Woodland Arcadia   J-Fashion lovers across America gathered in a delightful woodland soiree and lost themselves in a world of fashion! Paradiso’s annual J-fashion Gala featured indie designers in a fashion show, daring princes won the crowd’s heart in a pageant, vendors from across the nation bared their handmade wares, and our

Saxon Blues: A Model’s Perspective of Paradiso 2018


A Model’s Perspective of Paradiso 2018 J-Fashion blogger Saxon Blues has given us her thoughts about 2018’s event! In this in-depth review of her perspective as an attendee and model for the fashion show, Saxon Blues records her own experience, critique and praise. We are thankful for her words! Read her Review Here.

Paradiso 2017: The Eternal Reverie (Video)


  Here’s a glimpse of the fun we had at Paradiso: The Eternal Reverie! Day One was an expo with a pageant and fashion show at the Historic Hotel Phillips, and Day Two was an elegant tea party at Webster House. It was an enchanting affair and we’d love for you to join us for Paradiso:

Paradiso 2016: Video


Highlights from our 2016 event. Paradiso 2016 was a Two Day gala at the downtown Berg Event Space that featured looks from Soufflesong and Archangel Dollhaus, as well as vendors such as Lolita Collective and more.