Haunting Beauty: Whitney Latifa Stuns as Tomie Kawakami at Delight Fashion School’s 2025 Cosplay Event.
At this year’s much-anticipated Cosplay 2025 event held at Delight Fashion School on March 28th, the runway shimmered with characters pulled straight out of comics, anime, and video games—but one designer stood out from the crowd: Whitney Latifa. Known for her bold creative voice and fearless approach to fashion, Whitney brought to life the chilling elegance of Tomie Kawakami, the iconic horror manga character created by Junji Ito.
Clad in a hauntingly beautiful recreation of Tomie’s signature look, Whitney embraced the duality of the character—equal parts ethereal and unsettling. Her floor-length black dress featured delicate lace accents that whispered of classic Japanese horror, while subtle prosthetics and blood-smeared details hinted at Tomie’s grotesque and regenerative nature. A long black wig flowed down her shoulders, completing the eerie transformation.
What truly set Whitney’s cosplay apart wasn’t just the accuracy—it was the attitude. With every step, she embodied Tomie’s manipulative charm and unnerving presence, sending chills down the spines of both the audience and judges. Her performance blended high fashion with psychological horror in a way that few could have pulled off.
“I’ve always been fascinated by Tomie,” Whitney shared after the show. “She’s beautiful, terrifying, and endlessly mysterious. I wanted to capture that complexity and translate it into something that’s not just cosplay, but couture with a story.”
The audience responded with thunderous applause, and social media quickly lit up with photos and praise for Whitney’s look, hailing it as one of the most memorable moments of the night. It’s clear that her interpretation of Tomie didn’t just win the crowd—it raised the bar for cosplay at Delight Fashion School going forward.
As the event celebrated creativity, identity, and the transformative power of fashion, Whitney Latifa reminded everyone that cosplay isn’t just dress-up—it’s an art form. And sometimes, the most beautiful looks are also the most terrifying.
