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Marvel Universe Heroes Leggings, $26.50, Hot Topic
A couple days ago, Hot Topic also had a pair of Batman leggings available for pre-order (which they’ve removed from the site since), however these Marvel leggings are pretty dope. I hope they release some more comic designs for leggings in the near future!
Lolita coordinate inspired by The Hulk, by LadyLawga
The world needs more lolita skirts with motifs of cityscapes and collateral damage.
Manicure Monday: Avengers Nail Set, by ClassikellyDesigns
Manicure Monday: The Hulk, by HoneyMunchkin
Manicure Monday: The Avengers nail set, by MaryMars
Acquired this past weekend: The Hulk coin purse, from Midtown Comics.
Bruce Banner is winking/wincing at me.
(Source: instagr.am)
Manicure Monday: The Avengers nails, by didoo0501.
The Avengers meet Spring 2012 Trends, by ladylawga
Iron Man - Peplum, vintage silhouette
Captain America - High-low skirt, Ombre
Thor - See-through blouse, pleated skirt, blazer
Hawkeye - See-through blouse, hotpants, clear heels
Black Widow - Drop-waist dress, vintage silhouette, ombre
The Hulk - One shoulder shirt, draped pencil skirt, clear heels
In which, the Avengers appear to have invaded the ASOS catalog…
AND I LIKE IT.
Romance Was Born Designs Marvel-ous Looks For Australian Fashion Week [link]
The whimsical Australian designer duo, Romance Was Born, kicked off Australian Fashion Week with a super-heroic collection for Spring/Summer 2013, sponsored by no other than Marvel Comics. With a collection that includes a tangible incarnation of Jack Kirby’s famous Kirby Krackle (comprised of textured beads and baubles) floating on a cosmic purple and charcoal ensemble, the Romance Was Born x Marvel Comics collaboration is truly a walking work of art.
Straying away from the blatant iconography and overuse of superhero emblems, Romance Was Born raised the bar for the fusion of fashion and comics, utilizing a mix of both comic and couture techniques to create high fashion looks inspired by Jack Kirby and the creators of Marvel Comics. These 25 looks feature anatomical trompe-l’œil prints, textured embellishments, halftone patterns, and colorful motifs of Marvel’s finest making cameo appearances throughout the collection.
Although the fashion may be a bit audacious for everyday wear, these looks provide a great style guide in how to add a touch of comic-inspired glamor into your wardrobe, from jewel-toned color coordination to structured silhouettes to bold prints.
Check out the Romance Was Born x Marvel Comics fashion collection on ComicsAlliance!
Best Cosplay Ever (This Week) - The Avengers Edition
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.
With the release of The Avengers movie this weekend, based on the characters created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, I’ve assembled some of the best Avengers cosplayers for this week’s edition of Best Cosplay Ever!