Final Fantasy 14 Community Spotlight: Cats Boutique & Bistro

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Glamours are a big part of Final Fantasy 14. They allow players to don their favourite outfits while still keeping their top-notch stats intact. Aside from preventing armies of characters all wearing the latest tome gear, it’s a way to express yourself and unleash your creativity. Some players like to cosplay, others change their outfits with the seasons, and many have individual go-to glamours for specific job roles.

I’ve attended events with cosplay and glamour contests, and I’ve met amazing people dedicated to the weekly Fashion Report, but this week I experienced something I had never seen before — a boutique for glamours. When you combine the sheer popularity of glamours with the creativity of the FF14 community, this seems like a no-brainer, and yet it was the first one I’ve come across.

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The Cats Boutique & Bistro on Omega features a wide range of complete outfit glamour designs that rotate, so there is something new each time you visit. Designs range from casual dress to battle-ready concepts, and everything in between. There’s also a bistro on the upper floor where you can peruse the menu, indulge in a little roleplaying, and select a tasty treat to enjoy while overlooking the shopfloor.

The boutique was founded by Sol Stys, Luhri Melirah, and Luna Natsuiro. The team managed to strike it lucky amidst the housing crisis in May, scoring themselves a medium-sized Free Company house that kickstarted the idea of bringing something fresh to the community.

“Naturally, the idea came to start a roleplaying venue, but which? There were already so many cafes, clubs, [and] taverns.” Sol explains to me. “That’s when it hit me. My partner Luna bought