Cosplay
Japanese Street Fashion Tribes: Gals & Kogal
Japanese street fashion. Everyone around the world look in awe of the mash up of colours, styles and makeup, behind the heavy layers there are many theories and tribes are definitely formed. Several are linked to actual issues connected to the society we live in – to do with war, crime, violence, addiction to fashion, and even rejection. Continue reading
Rules for Cosplay – Tips to Help You Perform Better
It’s a reality that the cosplay has become a hot performance art at present. Attention from people in different age groups are attracted by it. Lots of contests are held frequently in different places. Like it or not, it’s considered to be an interesting toner for life. However, to make sure you can do well cosplaying you need to know the rules. Continue reading
Clothing Through the Pages: Fashion in Manga
Fashion, whether we admit it or not is applied in everything we wear and use. Be it a pair of jeans, the cut, the colour and how high the waist band is. As manga emerged in Great Britain I decided I would look for a monthly magazine which had series of manga, Animerica extra had unfortunately ended so I tried out Smile. This is where I came across a manga now iconic for fashion. Continue reading
A Differentiation of Bows: Types of Lolita
We have already assembled the key elements that go into creating a Lolita outfit in a previous article, however what style is your Lolita costume? Let’s look into the different genre of Lolita, this can be formed by movements in the world, television and even sexuality, as well as your own preferred taste. Continue reading
HYPER JAPAN 2012 Cosplay
HYPER JAPAN is one of those events which not only has cosplayers, but fans dressed up in Japanese attire. This could be anything from kimonos, to Japanese street-fashion inspired looks. Continue reading
The Lolita Dress Code
There is more to the title of ‘Lolita’ than a gaudy dress, the Lolita style is an adaptation of Rococo and Victorian period garments with street fashion. This fashion movement originated from Japan in the 1980’s and has evolved in a popular fashion trend worldwide. Continue reading
Cosplay Wigs: Feeling Confident
Wigs have always been one of the most important aspect of a cosplay and in the opinion of many, the wig can make or break a costume. A bad wig can ruin even the most carefully crafted of outfits but a good wig can raise the simplest cosplay to be photoshoot worthy. Choosing a wig can sometimes be a complicated and tricky business so here are a few tips to help. Continue reading
Shopping for Cosplay
Want to start making your own cosplays but have a budget and limited skill? Read our article on some hints and tips on how to create that first cosplay look. Continue reading
Euro Cosplay Championships – Our Photographs
Take a look at some of the best cosplay from around Europe from MCM Expo’s Euro Cosplay Championships. Continue reading
MCM Expo Cosplay 2011
Cosplay photographs from MCM Expo October 2011. Continue reading