Oh, cooooool frigging FLicker feature. Anyway, you can go to the link I posted previously for more from the fashion show of everyone involved, but I'm quite fond of this pic.
I didn't wade into the manners discussion because I thought that even though we're vaguely emulating Victorian society and manners, we aren't really. If you are going to wear an outfit that is uncomfortable in anyway, plan your life at the convention around it. Don't expect people to accommodate you because you have huge wings or a huge Ghost Busting back pack or a corset and bustle.
The cultural aspects of steampunk have the potential to be a huge minefield. I've found the bits that give me pause the most are those that are doing steampunk belly dance. There is often the feel that the younger ones are playing dress-up in Grannie's closet without understanding or even knowing anything at all about Colonialism and the societies that European colonists oppressed, over-rode, and nearly obliterated, not to mention highly distorted.
The love of weaponry also gives me some cause for concern. So far, I haven't felt the need for one (though a sword would be nice). The sorts of outfits I would create don't call for weapons.
My favorite steampunk photos from Dragon*Con have been those that incorporated aspects of Native American cultures into their outfits, whether it was Native American clothing with touches of tech as decoration or Victorian clothing with Native American motifs as decoration. Both continue to broaden the spectrum of what is considered part of steampunk.
I'd like to see more women's outfits that don't necessarily incorporate a corset/bodice/waist cincher. Guess I need to make my Bloomer suit, huh? ;-p
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Date: 2009-09-13 05:06 pm (UTC)The cultural aspects of steampunk have the potential to be a huge minefield. I've found the bits that give me pause the most are those that are doing steampunk belly dance. There is often the feel that the younger ones are playing dress-up in Grannie's closet without understanding or even knowing anything at all about Colonialism and the societies that European colonists oppressed, over-rode, and nearly obliterated, not to mention highly distorted.
The love of weaponry also gives me some cause for concern. So far, I haven't felt the need for one (though a sword would be nice). The sorts of outfits I would create don't call for weapons.
My favorite steampunk photos from Dragon*Con have been those that incorporated aspects of Native American cultures into their outfits, whether it was Native American clothing with touches of tech as decoration or Victorian clothing with Native American motifs as decoration. Both continue to broaden the spectrum of what is considered part of steampunk.
I'd like to see more women's outfits that don't necessarily incorporate a corset/bodice/waist cincher. Guess I need to make my Bloomer suit, huh? ;-p