Alucard is FINISHED. HOLY BALLS. D:!! I can barely recall this even happening, and basically took ever ounce of brain power to engineer, construct and finish.
✞ The poet shirt and cravat are 100% cotton batiste.
✞ The waistcoat is made from 100% dupioni silk, with hand-set nickle pyramid studs (A lot of patience with that on my part, lol), nickle buckles and vintage metallic lace circa 1940.
✞ The frock coat is 100% velveteen (outer), interlined with black linen, and lined with this amazing silk that has a beautiful paisley/filigree pattern. The frock coat collar is 100% silk textured brocade, and the bias trim down the front of the coat was made by hand from the same material. Finally the looping details are 100% cotton trim in antique gold, coupled with brass enameled buttons.
✞ The cloak is matte duchess satin, lined with a gunmetal crepe satin. The collar was a feat of engineering, and I managed to get the right stand without using any wire or boning -- just a very stiff camel hair interfacing! (*___* Amazing stuff!!) The cloak clips were hand-cast by yours truly, and the sword was purchased, and decorated with large crystals to mimic the 'jewel sword' from the game.
Note: I really wanted to avoid using anything actually metallic for the trims and accents for the frock coat, so this is why it's only on the waistcoat (vest). Didn't want it to become too shiny and distracting, or detract from the other details of the costume overall. ~(^o^)/
Soooo happy with this, you guys, and looking forward to sharing more photos of it on my model come July! Cheers, and be on the look-out for updates for Maria Renard!
❤ Ely
GOOD BALLS, THAT IS GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeletethat detail... is absolutely nuts.
You went so far beyond just accurate and it's completely fantastic. The lining on the frock coat is SO PRETTY.
Part of me just wants to keep staring at it...
Will there be more pictures eventually?
O-em-gee! So sorry I didn't catch your post earlier. Thank you! ;___; It was a very difficult costume, and having finished it, seemed like I climbed cosplay Everest, in a way. xD
DeleteThere are a couple of brand-new photos of my husband in it that I uploaded today, as well as myself in Maria! We are waiting on some artistic shots later this week, and once those roll in, we'll share them too.
Thank you for your kindness as for leaving a comment. ;__;! Cheers!
Absolutely stunning! Its just soo good and amazing!! I love your cosplays btw!!
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DeleteWoooow! It's so perfect! The craftsmanship and attention to details are just wonderful! You're so talented. :) Beyond an excellent job on this. ^^
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