FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

kevinwada:

When the new X-men lineup was announced I, of course, thought it was amazing and refreshing and about damn time. It wasn’t until a friend of mine brought the new team up again that the idea for another X-fashion developed. It really was a “duh” moment for me - they’re ripe for a fashion piece, and not just because they’re women but because they are some of THE biggest female names of the X-men. So I went for it. Wanted something a little more dynamic than X-fashions of the past. My main thought going in was more pants, less dresses and frippery. Of course there’s still bling and heels - you can’t take away all the fun - but I wanted fashion that was a bit more street, more real, a little more badass.
Rachel is grunge. Love her jacket, not so happy with her shirt.
Psylocke is NYC fashionista tomboy. Dip dyed hair (so trendy) and a butterfly print blouse.
I’m really happy with Kitty’s dragon t-shirt and bad ass heels. Had to get a shoe in there somewhere, people.
Storm is my 80s executive realness. Her earring is fashioned after the one Willi Ninja bought (he has the receipt) in Paris is Burning.
My southern belle is in a loud print and hose - she’s the only one in a dress. I wanted her in printed leggings but she was already such a patterned mess I decided against it.
And Jubes is just all over the place. Bikini and hot pants and a bedazzled jacket.
The original will be going up in the store as soon as tomorrow. Prints as well - in TWO sizes :) Hope you guys like it, let me know what you think!

This is what perfection looks like.
A+, Kevin Wada.

When the new X-men lineup was announced I, of course, thought it was amazing and refreshing and about damn time. It wasn’t until a friend of mine brought the new team up again that the idea for another X-fashion developed. It really was a “duh” moment for me - they’re ripe for a fashion piece, and not just because they’re women but because they are some of THE biggest female names of the X-men. So I went for it. Wanted something a little more dynamic than X-fashions of the past. My main thought going in was more pants, less dresses and frippery. Of course there’s still bling and heels - you can’t take away all the fun - but I wanted fashion that was a bit more street, more real, a little more badass.

Rachel is grunge. Love her jacket, not so happy with her shirt.

Psylocke is NYC fashionista tomboy. Dip dyed hair (so trendy) and a butterfly print blouse.

I’m really happy with Kitty’s dragon t-shirt and bad ass heels. Had to get a shoe in there somewhere, people.

Storm is my 80s executive realness. Her earring is fashioned after the one Willi Ninja bought (he has the receipt) in Paris is Burning.

My southern belle is in a loud print and hose - she’s the only one in a dress. I wanted her in printed leggings but she was already such a patterned mess I decided against it.

And Jubes is just all over the place. Bikini and hot pants and a bedazzled jacket.

The original will be going up in the store as soon as tomorrow. Prints as well - in TWO sizes :) Hope you guys like it, let me know what you think!

This is what perfection looks like.

A+, Kevin Wada.

comicsalliance:

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 01.28.13
Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role in the thriving community of costuming that exists today and cosplay communities such as Cosplay.com and the Superhero Costuming Forum. In honor of the many fans who’ve displayed excellence in the mastery of homemade disguise, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics, ComicsAlliance has created Best Cosplay Ever (This Week), a weekly collection of some of the most impeccable, creative, and clever costumes that we’ve discovered and assembled into our own super-showcase of pure fan-devoted talent.
Check out this week’s round-up of the Best Cosplay Ever on ComicsAlliance, featuring Gambit, Peter Pan, Power Girl, Kitty Pryde & Wolverine (above) and more!

Cosplay That I Hope To See This Year

bettyfelon:

drag queen interpretations of Adventure Time (servin’ mathematical REALNESS)

an actual cosplay photographer cosplaying as Todd Snap

Maria Hill, singing Robin Sparkles songs

Brave and the Bold Batman, complete with the neon-talking Super-Street Bat-Luge

Inspector Spacetime & Constable Reggie (bonus points: Constable Geneva)

Ben Wyatt as Batman (bonus points: calzone-shaped Batarangs)

Girly Mags Scientist

‘60’s Spider-Man, showing off all the fucks he doesn’t give

Big Barda, rocking her bunny slippers

“In The Garage” cosplay group: Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, and Rivers Cuomo dressed up as a Dungeon Master

GET ON IT PEOPLE.

Note: I may or may not add more costumes to this list at a later date.

I would be over the moon if I ran into anyone on this list.

Any of these costumes will instantly grant the cosplayer a spot on ComicsAlliance’s Best Cosplay Ever (duh doy!).

Mighty Fine’s 80’s Fashion X-Men T-shirts: NOW AVAILABLE IN LADIES’ SIZES!

As previously featured on FTFCS last month, Mighty Fine released this gorgeous collection of Nagel-esque t-shirts featuring the ladies of X-Men, all of which are now available in women’s sizes and in a larger array of t-shirt colors!
Check out the selection below:

Fashion Phoenix t-shirt, $25 [link]
Fashion Jubilee t-shirt, $25 [link]
Fashion Shadowcat t-shirt, $25 [link]
Fashion Storm t-shirt, $25 [link]
Fashion Mystique t-shirt, $25 [link]
Fashion Rogue t-shirt, $25 [link]

Attention Fashion Tips From Comic Strips subscribers:
Between now and July 22, 2011, you can get 10% off your entire Mighty Fine order if you use the coupon code FTFCS. Happy shopping! :D

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 06.06.11

Although cosplay has been present for decades within the comics, anime, and sci-fi/fantasy fandoms, social media has played an integral role in the thriving community of costuming that exists today and cosplay communities such as Cosplay.com and the Superhero Costuming Forum. In honor of the many fans who’ve displayed excellence in the mastery of homemade disguise, craftsmanship, and sartorial superheroics, ComicsAlliance has created Best Cosplay Ever (This Week), a weekly collection of some of the most impeccable, creative, and clever costumes that we’ve discovered and assembled into our own super-showcase of pure fan-devoted talent.

Check out this week’s round-up of the Best Cosplay Ever on ComicsAlliance, featuring Zatanna, Martian Manhunter, Jem & the Holograms, The Question (above), and more!

The Ladies of X-Men Go ’80s with Mighty Fine

Known for their unique selection of Marvel t-shirts, Mighty Fine channeled the signature illustration style of Patrick Nagel in their latest collection of 1980s-inspired t-shirts featuring the lovely ladies of the X-Men. Phoenix, Storm, Rogue, and Shadowcat get the full ’80s fashion treatment, resulting in a set of bodacious mutant muses that could make Duran Duran swoon - check out the collection on ComicsAlliance!

Attention Fashion Tips From Comic Strips subscribers:
Between now and July 22, 2011, you can get 10% off your entire Mighty Fine order if you use the coupon code FTFCS. Happy shopping! :D

Shadowcat Nouveau t-shirt, by Megan Lara & Mighty Fine, $25.

Joining fellow X-Men comrades Phoenix and Mystique, Kitty Pryde and Lockheed receive the latest art nouveau treatment from Megan Lara and Mighty Fine on this beautiful t-shirt.

Check out more of Megan Lara’s collaborations with Mighty Fine and more of her gorgeous homages to geekdom’s most iconic women on ComicsAlliance!