Steampunk, the Victorian/industrial period genre, is rapidly growing in popularity with exposure in mainstream movies and fashion. This Halloween, Steampunk inspired costumes have become the rave and what better place to find inspiration than at one of the fast growing Steampunk events in the Southeast at Renningers Steampunk Industrial Show in Mount Dora, Florida. For those of you who may not be familiar with Steampunk costumes, they are created to represent the period of time when society was steam-powered. Most commonly you'll find them styled like the American West or Victorian England. They can take many shapes such as practical or fantastic and informal or formal, but most include a set of goggles that also help to incorporate other sci-fi origins, as well....
We love Steampunk gadgets here at Mookychick – you’ll often see us tea duelling and perfecting our Steampunk tea party recipes while indulging in Steampunk style and music. Here are ten of our favourite Steampunk gadgets created by truly talented tinkerers. The Steampunk creed? Be splendid. Victorian anachronism. Elegant. Functional. Adhering to natural materials (brass, wood, leather) rather than synthetics where possible and appropriate (but hey, rules were made to be broken). Modding and making from scratch. Valuing unique craftsmanship over mass-production and worker exploitation (most Steampunk crafters are hobbyists, and it’s pretty hard to exploit yourself). This is the Steampunk DIY ethos. With this in mind, we look at ten of the best Steampunk gadgets out there – in no particular order of preference. There are, of course,...
The steampunk style is not one of the most well known in terms of interior design. Maybe that’s because many of us don’t even know which are the basic details that define this concept. When I say steampunk, I remember about the Victorian era, with all the inventions back then, but the meaning of this word would be incomplete without the industrial details. In essence, this trend is a mixture between elegant Victorian interior accessories and the strength of industrial elements. Maybe you remember about Joben Bistro, that beautiful pub from Romania. It’s an inspiration for us. So, give your home a steampunk look with these awesome décor ideas and items! 1. Use muted neutral colors Subscribe to HOMEDIT ...
Steampunk the Victorian Science Fiction movement that's become a cultural phenomenon. What started as a fiction genre describing alternative history novels and science fiction set in retro-futuristic worlds where civilization had not progressed past the age of steam, is now a subculture unto it's own, with its own distinctive art, literature, movies, aesthetics, and fashion elements. One of the best ways to give a retro-futuristic vibe to any steampunk clothing outfit is to adorn yourself with some steampunk jewelry. You can choose dainty, understated pieces, or bold cog and compass artful adornments that appear as remnants of forgotten inventions. Steampunk jewelry is an art in and of itself. Here are 25 of the most unique and imaginative steampunk jewelry pieces on RebelsMarket right now: ...
Steampunk jewelry is a fun and fascinating style to work with. It combines vintage, hardware, imagination, gadgetry, and science fiction. What is Steampunk? It’s a fictional era that takes takes place during the British Victorian-Edwardian period – the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Sometimes there’s also a twist of 1800’s American Wild West theme thrown in. Steampunk jewelry, fashions, and literature combine the best and most stylish elements of that period in history, and add a creative dose of science fiction / fantasy fun. All of that may sound like a strange mix, but it really works together fantastically! And although the steampunk genre began as a form of fiction, it’s evolved into a popular style to wear – and...
