 Begin with a solid foundation of British Victorian aesthetic(bustles, top hats, lace collars, corsets, laced boots, and lots of brown leather). Add a break in the space-time continuum, where we veered off wildly in 1888 and developed futuristic technology powered solely by the energy of steam (instead of electric micro-processors), did not develop plastics or any other lightweight metallic alloys to make our life easier (so we can use only brass), a tablespoon of proclivity toward Absinthe addiction (and possibly a dash of apocalypse) and you have Steampunk. This quasi-historical, but ultimately fantastically anachronistic style is both romantic and, well….punk. The genre was originally literary, starting in the 1960’s, when science fiction writers such as K.W. Jeter emulated the style and referenced fantasy worlds invented by Victorian science fiction writers (including HG Wells and Jules Vern). The term steampunk was not coined until the 1980’s. It attracts me, as it is at once meticulous period costume and science-based mechanic craft, all with an “up yours” attitude to boot.  | |||
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| Beetle Money Clip by Aevalillith Jewelry and Photography by Kate O'brien |
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| Watch by by Aran Wen and Corset by Antiseptic Fashion |
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| Apotheke in NYC |
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| Art by Winona Cookie and Spider Pendant by Jack and Cat Curio |
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| Skeleton Cameo by Eternal Autumn and Steampunk Journal |
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Shoes by Gianfranco Ferre and Cuff by Aran Wen |
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| Photography by Kate O'brien and Vintage Nouveau Absinthe Poster |
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| Absinthe Stickers by The Paris Apartment |
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| Tie Tack by Catherinette Rings and Watch by Steampunk Lab |
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| Couture by Skingraft |
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| Corset by Antiseptic Fashion and Cuff by Aevalillith Jewelry |
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