So some of you may have seen this article today, “Everything you Know About Corsets is False” by Lisa Hix. It is a good article and touches on many of the things I find myself answering while at conventions. You should read it.
I appreciate many of the things she brings up in her article. I find that so many women and men don’t really understand corsets.
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The Great New England Steampunk Exhibition
September 16 – 18, 2011
Courtyard Marriott / Central MA Expo Center
Fitchburg Massachusetts
TLA Productions was formed in 2010 to bring a major Steampunk Convention to New England. According to their Facebook page: ”Several of us had been complaining that there was no major Steampunk convention in New England. In particular, a couple of us wanted Abney Park to come to Boston, or at least closer to us than New York City. As you might expect, someone eventually said, “Why don’t you stop complaining and do it yourself.” So one of us thought about it for a few seconds and then said, “Why not?” The rest, as they say, is history.”
Mechanical Bunny is a boutique that was created to help provide all kinds of fashion and other awesome items at amazing prices. They are an online shop only, based out of Austin, TX and they have been successful online auctioneers (eBay) for many years!
KMK is a mother/daughter collaboration in cold Minnesota who are dedicated to create things that bring imagination to life … “Imagination Incarnate” … by making beautiful clothes for women of every size. They create outfits from gorgeous Bridal gowns to fancy everyday wear. We love Neo-Victorian, Lolita and Gothic. They have their own Etsy store and can also be found on Facebook.
S.S. Icarus posted a link to a website (through their Facebook profile) that offers a nice selection of hats at wholesale prices.
“Specializing in tuxedos, formal wear, uniforms and accessories for the hospitality and food service industry. Accessories include suspenders, arm bands, top hats and much more.”
While at TempleCon 2010, I picked up a pirate hat at Cloak & Dagger Creations. It will serve nicely as my Gun Mage hat when I return next year. If you’re interested in this hat, or other cosplay costumes, check out Elope and Cloak & Dagger Creations. By the way, the folks at Cloak & Dagger were very helpful and friendly. Check them out.
During TempleCon 2010, we visited a lot of the vendors.
One of our favorites was Cloak & Dagger Creations. My wife bought a full Steampunk-ish outfit and I bought a pirate hat and goggles. The folks from Cloak & Daggers were very nice and willing to help us find exactly what we wanted to buy. If you’re looking for a selection of unique and special items, check them out. Click here to visit www.cloakmaker.com on the web. They will take special orders.
Cloak & Dagger Creations, 410 Great Rd, Littleton, MA (978) 486-4414
You can click here to see the events they will be going to next so you can visit them in person.
