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.

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 01.02.12

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 Officer Jenny, Hawkeye, Agent Dana Scully, Spider-Woman (above), and more!

90’s Storm Costume t-shirt, by Mighty Fine, $25
Available in black and white, in women’s sizes S-3XL.

Just in time for those of you who want to channel Storm for Halloween within the comfort zone of a t-shirt (or for those of you who want to add the flair of the most regal member of the X-Men to your everyday wardrobe all year round)!

90’s Rock Mystique & 90’s Rock Storm, by Mighty Fine, $25 each.

I know that these are supposed to be in the style of 90’s concert posters, but the Mystique kind of reminds me of a pulp comic cover (love!).

Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - 07.18.11

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 Big Barda, Red Skull, Panty and Stocking, Arcee (above), and more!

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

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