I started a topic like this on another forum, but I'm also starting one here. To put it frankly, Victorian London is the main society people draw inspiration from when they work with steampunk because, as far as I know, most of the writers who made the "Science Romance" and "Voyage Royal" books we draw inspiration from are themselves Victorian English. This is quite natural, but even within the Empire, there were lots of influences from other parts of the world. What I'm interested in asking is, what other cultures and areas do you draw inspiration from when you do a work or an outfit?
I do a fair bit of English caps and such, but I also use french berets, Russian-style coat and hat combos, and a few interesting accessories like embroidered sashes or cowboy-style belt buckles. I also take interest in a wide variety of cultures, in particular safari-style and old maps and globes, when I design my room or set up a picture.
I do a fair bit of English caps and such, but I also use french berets, Russian-style coat and hat combos, and a few interesting accessories like embroidered sashes or cowboy-style belt buckles. I also take interest in a wide variety of cultures, in particular safari-style and old maps and globes, when I design my room or set up a picture.
