Disclaimer: This being a fan account, means there will be copious amount of fangirling, if you can't handle it, then I suggest you don't read for the sake of your own sanity~Last Friday I attended an event called HYPER JAPAN Christmas Market, which is a Japanese cultural event in central London. One of the main reasons I went to this event was to get a chance to meet a fashion celebrity I have been following for years now, and that would be Shironuri Artist, Minori!
Minori is a prime example of how one can transcend the fashion world and become a true 'artist', even though Shironuri existed long before her, she was the one who really propelled the style with her unique makeup and outfits, both of which really are works of art! One of the things I respect about Minori is that she makes all of her outfits, (or should I call them art pieces??) so she can really express her style. She's fearless, but also sweet and humble.
Anyhow, now you know of the glory that is Minori-sama, let me tell you about our encounter!
The meet with Minori was organised by a UK Lolita group called 'The Tea Party Club' so we all got to sit in a circular formation and talk and eat with Minori. After everyone was settled and eating, we were allowed to approach Minori and talk to her or ask her questions or for autographs and pictures and whatever else we desired - within reason, of course.
I did feel kinda bad for her at first because since food was served first, she was interrupted while eating a number of times and did eventually give up on eating altogether, but even then she still greeted everyone that came up to her with a smile. She also looked really tired because she'd just flown into the country the day before from Bangkok(? - I don't remember exactly where but I saw it on her SNS) but despite her red eyes she was lively and active for the whole event.