Debut:
July 2008
Model:
Myself
Materials:
Genuine Leather
Polyester blend lining
Awards Won:
First Place Advanced Craftmenship at Connecticon 2008
Judge's Award "Skit so Fine you Blow my Mind" at Connecticon 2008
Photo Credit:
Christa Newman
www.cjnworld.com
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| I was inspired to make this costume by the lack of accurate portrayals of fabric and form I often saw. This was a popular costume to make at the time I did it, and I had wanted for a long time to make it exactly accurate to the artwork. So, I bought a few hides of beautiful genuine black leather and got to work.
I spent about two weeks straight working on this, and a another exact replica of the coat for a friend. Both turned out better than expected! It was the first costume I have made that I liked enough to wear again, and has become a staple costume in my collection that I bring to most costume events and conventions.
It was worn for the first time to Connecticon 2008, where I competed in the Masquerade with a few friends. We won 1st place Advanced Craftmenship and a Judge's Award.
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