It's Thursday and apart from a few on-line games of scrabble with friends and some household chores (I've washed Rick's blanket and hung it outside to dry - it looks like it might take off at any moment) I've got quite a blank sort of day. So I'll take you back to a weekend this summer when the Steampunks arrived in Lincoln.
Science fiction author K.W. Jeter created the term steampunk in 1987 to describe a style of fantasy fiction that featured Victorian technology, especially technology powered by steam. Steampunk fashion is a mixture of clothing inspired by characters from 19th century explorers, soldiers, lords, countesses and harlots to the punk, contemporary street fashion, burlesque, goth, fetishism, vampire and frills among others.
Sarah always loved dressing up as a child, and still does, so nothing was going to stop her dragging her family (Kat was home that weekend) into the city to see the spectacle. I'm so glad she did because I have never seen anything quite so wacky in my life. The castle and the cathedral provided the perfect backdrop for Steampunks of all shapes and sizes who were parading around the cobbled streets showing off their weird and wonderful outfits.
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| Sarah didn't have time to make an elaborate outfit |
Sarah and Kat are already planning their costumes for next year's event. Paul is wondering whether he suits a top hat...
It sounds like a fun day. I can recall Sarah in costume for other events and she always comes up with a winning costume.
ReplyDeleteIt was very entertaining, so many different elaborate costumes.
DeleteThat sounds like a great day out - really over the top! I can't remember reading anything about this sort of event before.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing you next year - en famille, dressed in your very best Steampunk! Paul would look great in a top hat! Already wondering what the girls will come up with now that they have a year's advance notice. Will Rick be allowed to go too?
Sadly I think Rick would be a bit fazed by the crowds. It's a wonderful excuse to get dressed up though.
DeleteWe were lucky enough to be in Whitby for the big Dracula/Steam Punk event on a Bank Holiday a few years ago. We had never heard of it before and were amazed by the costumes. Great fun !!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise how popular these events are. I suppose a lot of us enjoy dressing up from time to time.
DeleteTell Paul not to forget the obligatory pair of goggles on his top hat.
ReplyDeleteI think he's got a spare pair in the garage.
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