Steampunk takes on many identities as it is used in the world. Not only because of the numerous definitions that can be applied to the term, but also the varying degree in which a person partakes in steampunk. For those in the United Kingdom, steampunk is less costume play and more way of life. Societies have been created in which steampunks can go to completely surrender to the mentality of foregoing modern societal behaviors in exchange for those of an altered Victorian Era.
These societies have some presence in the United States, but the majority of steampunk found in the United States is through costume play, or cosplay.
As a genre that has transformed from a subgenre of the science fiction and fantasy literary genre to a visual world that includes sculpture, painting, and costuming with the addition of some use in television and film. Two examples of steampunk that are found in the visual world are those of the film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and a scene from the ABC television show Castle.
The success of using steampunk themes both in story and costuming in the film industry has varied over time, but appears to be gathering popularity in the recent years as many shows such as Castle , Rizzoli and Isles , and Portlandia to name a few have aired episodes featuring this unique subculture and its outrageous and fanciful material culture.
As this world is so expansive, the focus of this field guide with be on the material culture that is spread through social media sites on the Internet. As the number of social media sites are growing each year, a narrowed field of three social media sites will gather the items that steampunks have created and are sharing with other steampunks as well as those outside the subculture. These three sites, Pinterest, Tumblr, and deviantArt, are ideal photo sharing sites for participants of steampunk to display their creations for the rest of the subculture.
You should know that not all Steampunk transportation uses steam power. Horse-drawn cabs maintain their place in urban life for many steampunk cities. Ornithopters are, in theory, flying machines with flapping wings like a bird. The Steampunk world features other flying machines like hot air balloons.
In our own timeline, the first hot air balloon took off in , and its passengers included a rooster, sheep, and duck. In a Steampunk world, these hot air balloons often get more flying time than they would in our world today. Since the birth of the Steampunk narrative, the stories have manifested into a phenomenal counter culture! So, could you be a Steampunk? That depends: How do you feel about the Victorian era and the Steampunk craze?
If you find yourself interested in alternate timelines—where steam power rules the world—then consider Steampunk literature, film, or festivals! Are you ready to take off? But wait! To ride in style in a Steampunk world, make sure to grab your monocle, a top hat, and any other Victorian era gear that suits your fancy; Steampunk is all about appreciating the past. I'm looking for Items from this time seem to have more character textures and imagination than many of the clean iWorld products we use today.
The community despite the rebel nature of the genre brings out warm friendly people that enjoy a good time and sharing their gear gadgets and gizmos. Most are self-made from a mixture of fittings and gears that are repurposed into something new. At these gatherings, people dress up in their favorite attire adorned with many accessories. Some are bought and many are homemade. What has become popular in the last twenty years is Cosplay conventions and gathering where people dress up as their favorite character and Steampunk is a particular style that some people favor.
For men, top hats and aviator or welder goggles are a must. Topcoats and vests accessorized with clocks and gears add to the look. If you are really serious wearing a mechanical arm gives it that unmistakable Steampunk look.
Brass fittings and gauges are all part of the look. Industrial art in many ways. See my complete post on How to look like a Steampunk Man. For women, the style is the 19th Century but women wear this style with leather corsets and other accessories like clocks and gears. Some wear dresses but many wear tight pants. Not available and a little sexier than the original time period. An example of a modern-day influence is Lara Croft.
Feminine badass. Although in the recent Tom Raider movie Laura seems to be wearing only her trademark red round sunglasses. Some women will wear top hats but wearing aviator glasses are still a must for women Steampunk accessory.
Steampunk likes to be based on historical accuracy by wearing clothing from the time period. Women have updated the look with corsets and leather and made the look much sexier then during the real-time period. Steampunk is a revolutionary movement that aims to break people out of the status quo. Open peoples minds to the real possibilities of living. Replace drudgery with marvel. See my complete post on How to look like a Steampunk Woman.
Why is Steampunk growing in popularity? For example, the smartphone that everyone has. They all look and sound the same. Since everyone has one there is nothing unique about your phone. Many things are mass-produced and become overly popular and everyone looks the same.
Back in the Victorian era, the technology was very unique everything was different. Craftsmanship was very important.
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