The Official Steampunk Fashion Thread [Image Heavy] !!!

[Kaiya Bravery]

Reverend Smooth

Kaiya Bravery

Reverend Smooth

http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/46a/be0/il_430xN.21348964.jpg

I will make that coat for myself, someday. Or something similar, anyway. x.x If she were selling it by itself, I would so scrape up the money to buy.

I second that. I really just want the coat by itself. I wish I could make something like that.

I'm willing to learn. Or find someone to make it.

I am as well. At the moment I'm trying to figure out a way to afford a sewing machine and, once acquired, find some way to learn to properly use it [it seems like the kind of thing that requires some instruction]. Maybe my grandmother or something...

[Her Dark Majesty]

That guitar is the coolest thing I've seen all week. *.*

[Jeni Huntington]

Kaiya Bravery

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Kaiya Bravery

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http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/46a/be0/il_430xN.21348964.jpg

I will make that coat for myself, someday. Or something similar, anyway. x.x If she were selling it by itself, I would so scrape up the money to buy.

I second that. I really just want the coat by itself. I wish I could make something like that.

I'm willing to learn. Or find someone to make it.

I am as well. At the moment I'm trying to figure out a way to afford a sewing machine and, once acquired, find some way to learn to properly use it [it seems like the kind of thing that requires some instruction]. Maybe my grandmother or something...

Check the thrift shops for sewing machines. I often see them in there, some are new, some older. Usually under $10. Make sure they work before you buy though. Finding parts for older machines can be tricky.

As for using them, once you get the hang of threading the machine, it's not hard at all.

[Aurelus LaCrois]

the old singer brand are the best to go for, thatw what ive been using

[Air Cdre Winnifred]

I'm not sure if anyone's mentioned this, but Brass Goggles has a really great steampunk forum, as well as links to other steampunk websites.

[Aurelus LaCrois]

a few of us are members biggrin

[Jeni Huntington]

Tiny5th

the old singer brand are the best to go for, thatw what ive been using

I have a Singer aswell. Works nicely on denim but I've yet to try it on leather of any kind. You'd need a special needle for that, no?

[Kaiya Bravery]

Thanks guys! heart

[Lucy of Syracuse]

Kaiya, I remember you mentioned before that sometimes you incorporate aspects of cyberpunk into your steamy clothes for a sort of dystopian steampunk feel. That suddenly sounds really appealing to me. Do you have any cyberpunk pictures or resources that you could post for inspiration, if it isn't too much trouble?

[Reverend Smooth]

You guys have heard of this place, right?

I can't go, but if anyone's in LA, might want to get in your best gear and go.

[Kaiya Bravery]

Sailor Jerry

Kaiya, I remember you mentioned before that sometimes you incorporate aspects of cyberpunk into your steamy clothes for a sort of dystopian steampunk feel. That suddenly sounds really appealing to me. Do you have any cyberpunk pictures or resources that you could post for inspiration, if it isn't too much trouble?

XD A few. Cyber stuff [websites, at least] is often easier to find than Steampunk stuff because it's been around longer and has a much wider audience [?] because it can also be clubwear, rave gear, works well with a lot of jfashion like decora and visual kei, etc. and baby-bat fashion. blah blah blah blah... Sorry it's just a list and not links:

http://www.cryoflesh.com/tightsfishnets.html
http://www.cryoflesh.com/skirts.html
http://www.cryoflesh.com/FemPants.html
http://www.cryoflesh.com/accessories.html
http://www.cryoflesh.com/femtops.html
[^ the main site is annoying with music and whatnot and hard to navigate so I broke most of it up for you]
http://www.alienskin.co.uk/
http://www.misumi.nu/shop/index.php?category=7
http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=wearydrearies
http://www.plastikwrap.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=38612
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5558050
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5513027
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5081060
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5528733
http://www.x-tra-x.de/english/index-2.html
http://www.psymbiote.org/cyfash/2005/
http://www.cybergoth.co.uk/
http://www.futurstate.com/article.cfm
http://www.fotus.com/fotus/items_flame.html [mmmmm obscure unnavigable Japanese sites... the bane of all those without language packs]
http://www.cyberdilation.com/
http://www.doandroidsdream.com/
http://www.cyberdog.net/cybershop/pages/items.php?currency=UK&cat=womens
http://www.clubwear.co.uk/acatalog/CLUBWEAR_UK_BOTTOMS_160.html
http://www.nervedamagedesigns.com/index3.php?d=womens&f=womens_01
http://www.hairfreax.co.uk/Sale/cat_16.html
http://www.jadeddreads.com/catalog/
http://www.cy-x.com/
http://www.deliriumclothing.com/
http://www.polltaex.com/women/index.html
http://www.artificeclothing.com/em/shop/Scripts/prodList.asp?special=Y
http://www.sludgefaktory.com/skirtspage1.htm
http://www.darkfashionlinks.com/Cyber



Edit: Gaia does the linking for me. Nice, in a "wasted tons of time making stuff links before unnecessarily" kinda way.. stressed

[Kaiya Bravery]

Reverend Smooth

You guys have heard of this place, right?

I can't go, but if anyone's in LA, might want to get in your best gear and go.

*droooooool* I'll keep that in mind!

[Antlers]

Reverend Smooth

You guys have heard of this place, right?

I can't go, but if anyone's in LA, might want to get in your best gear and go.

Wow, that place looks amazing! I simply hate LA, but when I turn 21 and if I find myself in that area, I shall certainly go!

[Kaiya Bravery]

Kaiya Bravery

Sailor Jerry

Kaiya, I remember you mentioned before that sometimes you incorporate aspects of cyberpunk into your steamy clothes for a sort of dystopian steampunk feel. That suddenly sounds really appealing to me. Do you have any cyberpunk pictures or resources that you could post for inspiration, if it isn't too much trouble?

XD A few. Cyber stuff [websites, at least] is often easier to find than Steampunk stuff because it's been around longer and has a much wider audience [?] because it can also be clubwear, rave gear, works well with a lot of jfashion like decora and visual kei, etc. and baby-bat fashion. blah blah blah blah... Sorry it's just a list and not links:

...

As far as inspiration goes, I guess I could post a couple pieces I'm particularly coveting:






http://www.cryoflesh.com/images/Dress-Skirt/Aquarius Short Skirt.jpg

I'll add to it later

[Lucy of Syracuse]

I love those wings, they're kind of perfect.

I really like the darker colored cyberpunk pieces, as opposed to the raver-esque stuff. Which is convenient, I suppose, because it goes fairly well with Steampunk. I recognize the first jacket though, that's from Cute Salad, isn't it? I love Vivcore.

Anyway, thank you for the pictures and links, I appreciate it.