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26th October 14, 01:31 PM
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 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
So OK I have to ask, just what is this steampunk thing all about?
Not by any means wishing to offend, but perhaps the bigger question is "why"?
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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26th October 14, 01:55 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by Liam
Not by any means wishing to offend, but perhaps the bigger question is "why"?
Why ask what steampunk is about? I have seen it mentioned from time to time and did not really know anything about it, so I asked.
No offence taken, by the way.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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26th October 14, 02:04 PM
#3
 Originally Posted by Liam
Not by any means wishing to offend, but perhaps the bigger question is "why"?
Because I'm an eccentric.
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26th October 14, 04:54 PM
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I've always thought that kilts fit very nicely with Steampunk dress. Regina at Alt Kilt is the only kiltmaker doing anything steam-specific. Her welder's kilt is pretty rad IMO. I've seen great costumes put together with all sorts of kilts, from traditional tartan to Utilikilts. It's all about what you wear with it that makes it work - sounds familiar, eh?
There used to be a big steampunk forum at brassgoggles.co.uk but apparently it's gone. Google and Pinterest should have lots of fun stuff to show you though.
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26th October 14, 05:17 PM
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Kilts can fit very well in the steam punk aesthetic; both traditional and modern types. It's the level of craft, skill and fabric involved. Both in terms of creative expression and historical significance. NZ has a steampunk festival down south in Oamaru, the town lends itself to the atmosphere as it still has lots of Victorian buildings...
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26th October 14, 07:48 PM
#6
I never knew what it was about till just now!
Wonders never cease!
"Everything is within walking distance if you've got the time"
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26th October 14, 11:00 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by Eve
Kilts can fit very well in the steam punk aesthetic; both traditional and modern types. It's the level of craft, skill and fabric involved. Both in terms of creative expression and historical significance. NZ has a steampunk festival down south in Oamaru, the town lends itself to the atmosphere as it still has lots of Victorian buildings...
I think single colour contemporary kilts would probably be best, but I'm not sure.
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27th October 14, 05:05 AM
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I've wondered about Steampunk too. I work at Disneyland and there are all sorts of 'days' like 'bat day' and 'dapper day' and a steampunk day too. These things are sometimes called 'fashion cultures' because they are based around dressing a certain way, though there will be overlaps with other aspects of culture.
For example 'bat day' is when the park is full of Goths (not the tribe, but the modern people who dress a certain way and listen to a certain style of music).
'Dapper day' is when people dress up in 1940s and 1950s clothes. Many of these people are swing dancers.
About the origins of Steampunk, I've never got all that clear of a story. I talked to a guy who is actually writing a college paper on it and even he didn't have much of an explanation.
Yes it seems to be about a Jules Verne type Victorian period when people are using the technology of that time to create all sorts of then-futuristic weapons etc.
There's an inexplicable fascination with goggles and breathing apparati as if the world will be full of poison gas or something. I've never had that aspect explained. You'll also see bowlers, top hats, pith helmets, and spats.
Anyhow here I am at the LA Anime Expo with two young Steampunk girls

I did see a kilted Steampunk guy. He was wearing a traditional kilt and sporran with a Victorian jacket and waistcoat, knee-high gaiters, and a top hat on which were the required goggles.
Last edited by OC Richard; 27th October 14 at 05:08 AM.
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27th October 14, 06:06 AM
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Pretty girls with a very handsome man! You look terrific!
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27th October 14, 06:26 AM
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I'm not sure of the origin of the goggles but it has something to do with mad scientists. I was wearing Victorian style clothing before I'd heard of steampunk. There is also a lot of jewellery and other items made out of watch and clock parts.
The Victorians wore frockcoats mainly, although the sackcoat came about mid 19th century I think. Belt loops on trousers weren't invented until 1923 so all those western films with belted trousers are incorrect. Nice steampunk girls. I've never seen any steampunkers over here though. I have all three hats you mentioned, but no goggles.
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