Here’s a fun short story put together by the Calgary Steampunks. They got together at Heritage Park for International Steampunk Day 2009 and made a fake news reel.
“Building yesterday’s tomorrow… today.” LOL!
Really fun, great work!
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Well, this is interesting: Commercial steampunk costume kits! Looks like the mainstream is catching up with the steampunk sub-culture. Costume Craze has added these kits to their online catalog.
The men’s costume includes the bowler style hat, monocle and Victorian style mustache, and the ladies kit includes the small Victorian style hat, glasses and choker.
Not bad for a quick and easy costume! I have a feeling these kits will sell quite well this year.
[via Costume Craze]
Check out this gorgeous steampunk necklace! It’s selling for only $36.00 on Etsy. This is the perfect gift for a steampunk Valentine’s Day!
A gorgeous vintage watch movement provides the focal point for this incredibly cool necklace and is set in a brass ox setting. A small brass sparrow keeps careful watch over the golden gears and a shimmering pink glass opal. The pendant dangles from a triangle filigree that has been set with tiny gears. Necklace measures approx 19″ long.
[via Etsy]
Ho ho ho! It’s a steampunk Santa Claus costume!
These costumes are made by Twin Roses Designs. They have an awesome selection of custom costumes, with an entire category dedicated to Victorian fashion.
The Steampunk Santa Claus costume includes:
Steampunk Santa Hat: Based on early 20th century aviator hats, this hat is made from red pleather and completely lined with white velboa short pile faux fur.
Steampunk Santa Coat: Based on a 1910 pattern for a military trench coat, this unlined organic cotton chili pepper colored double-breasted coat features 12 gold tone metal buttons, back vent, two large external pockets, and buttons and tabs at each sleeve. White velboa short pile faux fur makes up the uniquely styled collar and the facings in each cuff and inside each side of the center front. The Steampunk Santa coat is shown here with cuffs turned back to show the facings.
Santa Breeches: Made from chili pepper colored organic cotton twill to match the coat above, these unlined button fly breeches are based on 1910 military style breeches with wide thighs, and are slender at the calf and ankles – just right for fitting into spats or gaiters!
Gaiters (or spats): Made from black pleather, these 1910 style gaiters are fully lined with cotton twill, and snap up the side with eleven nickel snaps.
Check out Mrs. Claus! So very classy, I love it.
[via Twin Roses Designs]
There’s an incredible Steampunk Exhibition happening in Oxford, at the Museum of History and Science. The exhibition runs from Oct. 13, 2009 – Feb. 21, 2010.
They’ve released this 5-minute video which highlights the event and talks about the significance of steampunk. Very cool!
Someone buy me a ticket to Oxford, I want to see this!
The Brookly Indie Market just held their annual Steampunk Fashion Show.
Lots of excellent steampunk costumes to appreciate, just in time for Halloween! I’ve highlighted some of the photos below, be sure to visit Metromix to view all the photos. Also, be sure to watch the video of last year’s steampunk fashion show.
I’m so glad October 31 is finally here! Time to polish the brass gears and tighten the corsets – have a Happy Halloween, Steampunkers!
Last September, I blogged about the steampunk haunted house in Pittsburgh, PA.
Here’s a look at another steampunk haunted house in New York City. Put together by the Third Rail Projects, this haunted house has gathered a lot of media attention and publicity because it’s so incredibly awesome.
MSN has nice photo essay entitled, How to Build a Steampunk Haunted House, and they offer great DIY ideas as well as a nice look into the haunted house by Third Rail Projects.
This would be so fun to go to! If you happen to live in the New York City area, you can purchase tickets online at www.thirdrailprojects.com.
10
Sep
Steampunk Corset
Take a look at this fabulous steampunk corset created by Nifer Fahrion. She wanted to make a beautiful, yet sturdy corset/work belt, and I’d say she did it perfectly. She explains on her blog:
For the past year, I’ve desired to create a garment which blends the femininity and elegance of a corset with the durability and ruggedness of a workbelt. Recently, I shared my idea with the talented seamstress and designer Robynne Winchester of Tulgey Wood Designs. She was instantly excited about the concept and agreed to collaborate to make it a reality.
What a great idea! Sexy and tough, a perfect combination.
[via NifNaks.com]
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Here’s another great pic from Dragon Con – a steampunk belly dancer! She looks so great.
I tried to find some Dragon Con steampunk bellydancing on Youtube, but nothing turned up. I did, however, find this awesome video of steampunk belly dances from a Ren Faire last spring. Very cool!
9
Sep
Steampunk X-Men
Behold, the glory of the Steampunk X-Men!
This group was at DragonCon 2009 and in my opinion stole the show. Well done!
[via Flickr]
