Yep. Found you via Tumblr. Well, a Google image search led me to your Tumblr, and then I found your LJ. And I am so grateful.
I never even considered a girls version.
tl;dr: I'm a fan of queering stuff. Even if I don't incorporate some sorta gender statement, I focus stuff not usually emphasized in the subculture/text. Years ago, when I did a couple steampunk costumes, I made one that relied heavily on the Victorian Asian/Orient appropriation that I think most steampunk people ignore (hello, colonialism!). The other one was just flat-out punk, something I find woefully absent in a culture that actually uses the word punk in their subculture name. Anyway. I have some feelings about fandom and culture that get expressed (for better or worse) through my costumes.
I guess I like him as he is and wanted to do the character justice - also I LOVE accuracy in in re-creation
We need all types when it comes to costuming. I have mega-respect for people who do faithful reproductions. And honestly, it makes it a lot easier to do my own thing when I have such helpful and talented people going before me!
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Re: This will be of more help
Date: 2012-02-12 03:58 pm (UTC)I never even considered a girls version.
tl;dr: I'm a fan of queering stuff. Even if I don't incorporate some sorta gender statement, I focus stuff not usually emphasized in the subculture/text. Years ago, when I did a couple steampunk costumes, I made one that relied heavily on the Victorian Asian/Orient appropriation that I think most steampunk people ignore (hello, colonialism!). The other one was just flat-out punk, something I find woefully absent in a culture that actually uses the word punk in their subculture name. Anyway. I have some feelings about fandom and culture that get expressed (for better or worse) through my costumes.
I guess I like him as he is and wanted to do the character justice - also I LOVE accuracy in in re-creation
We need all types when it comes to costuming. I have mega-respect for people who do faithful reproductions. And honestly, it makes it a lot easier to do my own thing when I have such helpful and talented people going before me!