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A brief introduction into the world of cosplay. Covering what cosplay is, its origins and how costumes are made.

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An Introduction to the World of Cosplay By Edward Phelan Image Source: https://pixabay.com/en/adams-family-anime-manga-braids-2565456/
What Is Cosplay? Cosplay is the art of costume role-play that is enthusiastically participated in by people of all ages in The United States, Asia and Europe. Participants adopt the clothing, personality and mannerisms of fictional characters from various mediums, including films and comics Cosplay is taken incredibly seriously and those taking part fully immerse themselves in the character and spend their time in character Image Source: https://pixabay.com/en/adams-family-anime-manga-braids-2565456/
How Did Cosplay Start? Cosplay had long been popular in Japan before Cosplay evolved into a concept due to the Manga series Urusei Yatsura, which was a huge hit with university students who would get dressed up in their favourite characters’ costumes and re-enact the most famous scenes Image Source: http://jonvilma.com/images/cosplay-1.jpg
The art of Cosplay has very much evolved into a sub-genre of its very own and has since been embraced by a wider range of audiences, not just the more hardcore enthusiasts of Anime and Science Fiction. If you venture to a convention for those interested in a particular film or TV series, it should not come as a surprise to encounter individuals dressed-up as their favourite character from a film. It is fair to say that Cosplay is very much entering more and more into mainstream culture. There are even a number of Cosplayers who are celebrities in their own right and have crafted a career out their ability to portray the character so successfully Cosplay Today Image Source: http://cdn1-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/wondercon-cosplay-2016-gallery- one/img_0941.jpg
How Are Cosplay Costumes Made? Image Source: http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/BCcampaign/LP/04302015_Cosplay_Headline.jpg
Crafted By Hand It is often an issue than generates a great amount of debate, but the more hardcore and dedicated Cosplayers will claim that their costumes are an art and should be assembled from scratch and from a wide range of materials. However, there are various considerations to be taken into account if going down this route. Costumers need to be as accurate and creative as possible, your fellow Cosplayers will notice even the slightest detail; going the extra mile to get it as accurate as possible will earn you plenty of admiring glances! Keep an eye out for official collaborations between franchises and brands, including these very impressive Star Wars shoes! Image Sources: https://cosplaycostumes1.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/1.jpg - https://po-zu.com/collections/star- wars-mens/products/poe-brown-mens
Ready Made As Cosplay has increased in popularity and been embraced more by mainstream audiences, we have seen the emergence of dedicated Cosplay outlets and communities where it is possible to purchase particular items for a costume, or even whole costumes themselves! This is an excellent way for enthusiasts to get involved if they lack the skills to craft a whole costume together. Image Source: https://hyperjapancosplay.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/acos_2f-2.jpg
Cosplay is serious business and participants tend to wear their hearts of their sleeves and take it all very seriously. The community is incredibly diverse and inclusive of those only just getting involved in the sub-culture. There are plenty of resources online which provide you with information on how to get involved and have plenty of fun! Get Involved With Cosplay
For more information about the subjects I write on follow me on 狠狠撸Share or tweet me on Twitter @EdwardPhelan1 Image Source: https://www.wired.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sw-worldbuilder-main3.jpg - https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/twitter- bird-9774957.jpg

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An Introduction to the World of Cosplay

  • 1. An Introduction to the World of Cosplay By Edward Phelan Image Source: https://pixabay.com/en/adams-family-anime-manga-braids-2565456/
  • 2. What Is Cosplay? Cosplay is the art of costume role-play that is enthusiastically participated in by people of all ages in The United States, Asia and Europe. Participants adopt the clothing, personality and mannerisms of fictional characters from various mediums, including films and comics Cosplay is taken incredibly seriously and those taking part fully immerse themselves in the character and spend their time in character Image Source: https://pixabay.com/en/adams-family-anime-manga-braids-2565456/
  • 3. How Did Cosplay Start? Cosplay had long been popular in Japan before Cosplay evolved into a concept due to the Manga series Urusei Yatsura, which was a huge hit with university students who would get dressed up in their favourite characters’ costumes and re-enact the most famous scenes Image Source: http://jonvilma.com/images/cosplay-1.jpg
  • 4. The art of Cosplay has very much evolved into a sub-genre of its very own and has since been embraced by a wider range of audiences, not just the more hardcore enthusiasts of Anime and Science Fiction. If you venture to a convention for those interested in a particular film or TV series, it should not come as a surprise to encounter individuals dressed-up as their favourite character from a film. It is fair to say that Cosplay is very much entering more and more into mainstream culture. There are even a number of Cosplayers who are celebrities in their own right and have crafted a career out their ability to portray the character so successfully Cosplay Today Image Source: http://cdn1-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/wondercon-cosplay-2016-gallery- one/img_0941.jpg
  • 5. How Are Cosplay Costumes Made? Image Source: http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/BCcampaign/LP/04302015_Cosplay_Headline.jpg
  • 6. Crafted By Hand It is often an issue than generates a great amount of debate, but the more hardcore and dedicated Cosplayers will claim that their costumes are an art and should be assembled from scratch and from a wide range of materials. However, there are various considerations to be taken into account if going down this route. Costumers need to be as accurate and creative as possible, your fellow Cosplayers will notice even the slightest detail; going the extra mile to get it as accurate as possible will earn you plenty of admiring glances! Keep an eye out for official collaborations between franchises and brands, including these very impressive Star Wars shoes! Image Sources: https://cosplaycostumes1.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/1.jpg - https://po-zu.com/collections/star- wars-mens/products/poe-brown-mens
  • 7. Ready Made As Cosplay has increased in popularity and been embraced more by mainstream audiences, we have seen the emergence of dedicated Cosplay outlets and communities where it is possible to purchase particular items for a costume, or even whole costumes themselves! This is an excellent way for enthusiasts to get involved if they lack the skills to craft a whole costume together. Image Source: https://hyperjapancosplay.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/acos_2f-2.jpg
  • 8. Cosplay is serious business and participants tend to wear their hearts of their sleeves and take it all very seriously. The community is incredibly diverse and inclusive of those only just getting involved in the sub-culture. There are plenty of resources online which provide you with information on how to get involved and have plenty of fun! Get Involved With Cosplay
  • 9. For more information about the subjects I write on follow me on 狠狠撸Share or tweet me on Twitter @EdwardPhelan1 Image Source: https://www.wired.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sw-worldbuilder-main3.jpg - https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/twitter- bird-9774957.jpg