Devilish Angel Fashion Show @ Anime Weekend Atlanta

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Anime Weekend Atlanta, abrreviated AWA, is the largest anime convention in the southeastern United States. It took place on October 26-October 29, 2023 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Cobb Galleria Centre. In recent years, AWA has increased their Japanese fashion presence by inviting brands such as Moi meme Moitie and 6%dokidoki in the past. For 2023, AWA’s fashion guests of honor included Atelier Pierrot and Devilish Angel. Both brands showed off their style on the runway.

Devilish Angel is a new American indie brand designed by Gabi Hime whose style is a mix of cute and punk alternative fashions. Their design style focuses on casual clothing that’s stylish, individual, and comfortable. Another important aspect of their brand is producing clothes in a wide range of sizes that are also comfortable enough for people who suffer from chronic illnesses. Devilish Angel is inspired by lolita fashion, yume kawaii, fairy kei, decora, pop kei, jirai kei, menhera, punk, gothic, and rave styles.

For this fashion show, Devilish Angel started out the show with 10 different looks!

Model 1

Coming in first, this model came out wearing a guro lolita style outfit featuring the brand’s Queen of Eyeballs – Eyelet’s Lazy Day Velvet Flare Skirt. The print featured one eyed black cats laying in a field of eyeballs.

Gothic lolita model wearing black long blouse with cat print skirt - full body pose 1.
Gothic lolita model wearing black long blouse with cat print skirt - full body pose 2.
Gothic lolita model wearing black long blouse with cat print skirt - full body pose 3.
Gothic lolita model wearing black long blouse with cat print skirt - full body pose 4.
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Model 2

The second model wore the pink version of the Queen of Eyeballs – Eyelet’s Lazy Day Velvet Flare Skirt. The black and pink skirt paired nicely with the Queen of Eyeballs – Velvet Mock Corset Top which was also black and pink. The pink and black combo and accessories gave off a creepy cute vibe.

Gothic model wearing pink and black faux corset top with cat print skirt - full body pose 1.
Gothic model wearing pink and black faux corset top with cat print skirt - full body pose 2.
Gothic model wearing pink and black faux corset top with cat print skirt - full body pose 3.
Gothic model wearing pink and black faux corset top with cat print skirt - full body pose 4.
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Model 3

Model number three wore a green magic-themed lolita coordinate. The model wore the brand’s Midnight Castle Blouse and Vampire Girls – Just One Bite Velvet Flared Skirt, both featured a castle print. The witch hat and book purse added to the magic element.

Classic lolita model wearing printed blouse and skirt with magic, castle and princesses theme - full body pose 1.
Classic lolita model wearing printed blouse and skirt with magic, castle and princesses theme - full body pose 2.
Classic lolita model wearing printed blouse and skirt with magic, castle and princesses theme - full body pose 4.
Classic lolita model wearing printed blouse and skirt with magic, castle and princesses theme - full body pose 3.
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Model 4

The fourth model moved the show into more casual styles. The items featured were a rainbow cropped jacket, The Invasion of the Cutest Dogs in the Universe Riding in the Sweetest Flying Saucers – or Pup in a Cup FROM SPACE! Salopette Overalls Dress, and The Invasion of the Cutest Dogs in the Universe Riding in the Sweetest Flying Saucers – or Pup in a Cup FROM SPACE! Tights in bright blue.

Model wearing bright blue top, knee skirt, and leggings featuring cats and star motifs - full body pose 1.
Model wearing bright blue top, knee skirt, and leggings featuring cats and star motifs - full body pose 2.
Model wearing bright blue top, knee skirt, and leggings featuring cats and star motifs - full body pose 4.
Model wearing bright blue top, knee skirt, and leggings featuring cats and star motifs - full body pose 3.
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Model 5

These next to models showed off complimenting pastel rainbow ensembles. This model wore a layered yet comfortable look that featured the The Invasion of the Cutest Dogs in the Universe Riding in the Sweetest Flying Saucers – or Pup in a Cup FROM SPACE! Chiffon Dress layered with Milky Cloud Rainbow 2 Way Tie Back Butterfly Sleeve Chiffon Top on top.

Plus size model wearing pastel pink shirt and long skirt with dessert, aliens, and tea motifs - full body pose 1.
Plus size model wearing pastel pink shirt and long skirt with dessert, aliens, and tea motifs - full body pose 2.
Plus size model wearing pastel pink shirt and long skirt with dessert, aliens, and tea motifs - full body pose 3.
Plus size model wearing pastel pink shirt and long skirt with dessert, aliens, and tea motifs - full body pose 4.
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Model 6

With another pastel rainbow look, model number 6 came out with a bright smile. This model wore a combo of the Rainbow Chaser Behold My Rainbow Soul Velour Warmup Jacket and Rainbow Chaser Velour Split Maxi Skirt.

Kawaii model wearing rainbow striped jacket, T-shirt, and long slit skirt - full body pose 1.
Kawaii model wearing rainbow striped jacket, T-shirt, and long slit skirt - full body pose 2.
Kawaii model wearing rainbow striped unicorn print jacket, T-shirt, and long slit skirt - backside.
Kawaii model wearing rainbow striped jacket, T-shirt, and long slit skirt - full body pose 3.
Kawaii model wearing rainbow striped jacket, T-shirt, and long slit skirt - full body pose 4.
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Model 7

The next two models shifted the lineup with darker looks. Model seven wore a matching set of the My Thorny Heart Open Back Tee and My Thorny Heart Velour Split Maxi Skirt. The print featured an anime style bishoujo wrapped in thorny vines that pricks everyone she meets.

Gothic model wearing black and pink printed T-shirt and slit skirt with pink chain belt - full body pose 1.
Gothic model wearing black and pink printed T-shirt and slit skirt with pink chain belt - full body backside pose.
Gothic model wearing black and pink printed T-shirt and slit skirt with pink chain belt - full body pose 3.
Gothic model wearing black and pink printed T-shirt and slit skirt with pink chain belt - full body pose 2.
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Model 8

The eighth model wore a casual T-shirt and leggings combination. The top is Love You To Death Oversized Chiffon Top featuring two anime figure illustrations with rose and skull motifs. On the bottom is the Queen of Eyeballs Harlequin Drippy Cat Velvet Leggings featuring cat silhouettes and dripping design reminiscent of blood.

Punk model wearing baggy T-shirt with anime styled couple with bloody print leggings - full body pose 1.
Punk model wearing baggy T-shirt with anime styled couple with bloody print leggings - full body backside. Back of shirt has thorn vine in the shape of a heart and the phrase "U2".
Punk model wearing baggy T-shirt with anime styled couple with bloody print leggings - full body pose 3.
Punk model wearing baggy T-shirt with anime styled couple with bloody print leggings - full body pose 3.
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Model 9

For the final two models, they both wore pieces inspired by Japanese idol culture. This model showed off the Queen of Eyeballs Oversized Slouchy Tshirt and another colorway of Queen of Eyeballs Harlequin Drippy Cat Velvet Leggings. The model wore the The Wota Gal Happi Cardigan on the outer layer.

Male model wearing navy and pink cardigan and cat print leggings - full body pose 1.
Male model wearing navy and pink cardigan, anime girl T-shirt, and cat print leggings - full body pose 2.
Male model wearing navy and pink cardigan, anime girl T-shirt, and cat print leggings - full body pose 3.
Male model wearing navy and pink cardigan, anime girl T-shirt, and cat print leggings - full body pose 4.
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Model 10

Lastly, . Like the previous model, this model wore Wota Gal Happi Cardigan and waved a penlight to show idol fandom. For the base outfit, the top piece was the Love Puppy Girly Fitted Tshirt and the bottom piece was the Love Puppy Neon Joyride Velvet Flare Skirt.

Cute model wearing blue and pink cardigan with pink heart T-shirt and pink circle skirt with neon light motifs - full body pose 1.
Cute model wearing blue and pink cardigan with pink heart T-shirt and pink circle skirt with neon light motifs - full body pose 2.
Cute model wearing blue and pink cardigan with pink heart T-shirt and pink circle skirt with neon light motifs - full body pose 3.
Cute model wearing blue and pink cardigan with pink heart T-shirt and pink circle skirt with neon light motifs - full body pose 4.
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Group Shots

After the show, I took some photos in natural light to show off the clothes! Designer Gabi Hime wore an outfit similar to model 3 with a witchy and magical aura. Thanks Devilish Angel for working with me!

Devilish Angel models group shot on runway.
Devilish Angel models group shot on runway in natural light.
Devilish Angel models group shot on runway with designer in natural light.

Devilish Angel was the first out of two brands at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2023’s fashion show. The next brand to showcase in AWA 2023’s show was Atelier Pierrot. Check out my coverage of Atelier Pierrot’s AWA runway!

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