EVENTS
trees… So we thought what a cool idea it would
be to have a mini event,” explained Arriaga, the
self-confessed nature lover and fan of The Cure
song, A Forest.
Helstein and Arriaga are not newcomers to the
world of Second Life shopping events. They are
in fact, the brains behind the famed *Ionic* label,
as well as shopping events like The Chapter Four
and Lost & Found. “It wasn’t hard at all,”
expressed Arriaga on the The Forest’s list of
participating creators. “We have a long list of
designers whom already participate in events we
host… But the idea was to invite the ones whom
after so many years of working together, we
consider as close as family,” she added. Since it’s
debut in Jul 2016, three more creators have joined
this monthly event, boasting a line-up of 21
reputable Second Life brands that include
Hideki, Glam Affair, Kalopsia and more.
We spoke to Arriaga to find out more…
The Forest operates as a pre-paid event. What
is the customer’s value-add in this and how can
they purchase an event ticket?
Photography abbey lucian
What was once a place for close friends to meet,
reside and enjoy good company and great music
has been converted into an idyllic and unique
location for a new shopping event known as The
Forest. Decorated in the style of a, well, forest,
the land was formerly known as The Ionic Spell
and was built six months ago by Second Life
partners and The Forest owners, Pupito Helstein
and Lakua Arriaga. “We really enjoyed walking
though the sim’s forest and getting lost among the
The Forest is a monthly event that runs from the
11th to the 25th. It will host around 20 designers
each time and customers need only pay L$1,000
to join The Forest group every month. This
joining fee will let you grab everything from the
participating brands without any additional costs.
We always try to bring the best quality designers
that can provide the most in variety so that we
please everyone. At present, there are designers whom offer Fatpacks in skin or hairs, while
others a wide range of colour options per item. It
is an event offering good deals and great quality
at a very fair price. Tickets can also be purchased
before and during the run of the event.
How does The Forest differ from the other
shopping events Pupito and yourself have
organised?
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