Steampunk to feature at Saltaire World Heritage weekend 9:20am Friday 30th March 2012 in News By Marc Meneaud … Read entire article »

March 31st, 2012 by: Hazel Chua Tweet Pin It Your 3rd Gen iPad may be the newest tablet on the block, but you can instantly make it look a few centuries old by stuffing it inside the iCog Hades. Handcrafted with care by John William Dunn of Victorian Steam Austin, the iCog Hades is basically a wooden iPad stand with a matching keyboard. Use the two together, and you can transform your close-to-brand-new device into a vintage, steampunk laptop. You can also detach the top lid from the keyboard to use it as a standalone bumper case for your iPad, if you prefer. The keyboard has custom brass covers and hooks up to your device via Bluetooth. Of course, you don’t expect something this spectacular-looking to come … Read entire article »

Every springtime the factories stop for the Oiling Festival. This video is to document the overwhelming participation this year. There’s a bit of story in the background drawn from recent roleplay: Martin has decided to leave the Church, a decision that will cause him to drift away from his best friend that he grew up with when he was a novice. He goes to the boat auction with his new employer, Junie, and meets a girl. You can walk through the sooty streets of New Babbage 24 hours a day, all you need is a free account to the Second Life grid. Where ever you may travel, the steampunk city is only a wifi connection away. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clockhaven/195/200/108 Music by Kevin MacLeod. http://www.incompetech.com Article source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-0yusTW8yE&feature=youtube_gdata … Read entire article »

Buy Abney Park Music at www.abneypark.com. Steampunk Revolution is the opening track of the new Abney Park album, The Ancient World, on sale 06.02.2012. This video was assembled from clips sent in from hundreds of steam punks around the world. thank you all for your contributions! See end credits for a detailed list. Article source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeEI-hh3MG0&feature=youtube_gdata … Read entire article »

Victorian Romance Revival Steampunk Shoe Collection http://www.victorianromancerevival.com Victorian Romance Revival – Steampunk fashion has no set guidelines, but tends to synthesize modern styles influenced by the Victorian era. This may include gowns, corsets, petticoats and bustles; suits with vests, coats and spats; or military-inspired garments. Steampunk-influenced outfits will often be accented with a mixture of technological and period accessories: timepieces, parasols, goggles, and ray guns. Modern accessories like cell phones or music players can be found in steampunk outfits, after being modified to give them the appearance of Victorian-made objects. Aspects of steampunk fashion have been anticipated by mainstream high fashion, the Lolita fashion and aristocrat styles, neo-Victorianism, and the romantic goth subculture. Article source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDVEI64my_8&feature=youtube_gdata … Read entire article »

Music Disclaimer:I do not own this song, it belongs to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended Article source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzJOnC0Xv6w&feature=youtube_gdata … Read entire article »

Part 3 Preview of Saturday footage from Cosplayer Nation at Kawaii Kon got the following cosplayers / characters. As this is a preview, check back later to see who we interviewed Also we have footage of the concert, after the Long Lines sailor moon homestuck batman bane luffy one piece bomberman high school of the dead zombies angel sanctuary tifa final fantasy zelda pokemon giant coke machine made of cardboard durarara naruto flcl bunny devil may cry lady star wars darth vader stormtrooper ms marvel bleach halibel dbz dragonball z saiyaman maid steampunk rurouni kenshin riku kingdom hearts d gray man kuroshitsuji panty and stocking old man bless4 concert Article source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua96svUvaKk&feature=youtube_gdata … Read entire article »

Victorian Romance Revival Fashion and Flair ~ Mini Top Hats Fascinators http://www.victorianromancerevival.com Victorian Romance Revival – Steampunk fashion has no set guidelines, but tends to synthesize modern styles influenced by the Victorian era. This may include gowns, corsets, petticoats and bustles; suits with vests, coats and spats; or military-inspired garments. Steampunk-influenced outfits will often be accented with a mixture of technological and period accessories: timepieces, parasols, goggles, and ray guns. Modern accessories like cell phones or music players can be found in steampunk outfits, after being modified to give them the appearance of Victorian-made objects. Aspects of steampunk fashion have been anticipated by mainstream high fashion, the Lolita fashion and aristocrat styles, neo-Victorianism, and the romantic goth subculture. Article source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJBj7G2N2cY&feature=youtube_gdata … Read entire article »

Fashion Forward Collective More… Photo gallery: Fashion Forward Collective show There was a little steampunk. And some geek chic urban street wear, fairy tale futuristic and Russian ballerina. One outfit even seemed to evoke Dr. Seuss, made out of aluminum, faux fur, feathers, lace, cotton and Spandex. Five fashion designers — four of them Duluthians — displayed their apparel prowess at a charity event March 25 at Clyde Iron Works for children with speech and hearing disorders. Dubbed the Fashion Forward Collective, the event was a spinoff of designer Jen-Ann Geving’s first Fashion Forward fundraiser in 2008, a benefit for Duluth’s Family Justice Center. “I grew up in Duluth … Read entire article »

In 1,000 years, whoever is on this Earth will know about Thomas Dolby. The innovative 1980s New Wave singer appeared at Sellersville Theater Wednesday as part of his Time Capsule Tour 2012. Some three decades later, Dolby continues to impress his fans and the public alike with creativity. What caught the eye of fans and passersby was the chrome and brass-plated, Victorian steampunk trailer outside the theater. This was the Time Capsule. Inside the capsule are handcrafted leather and wood fittings, gears and gauges, microphones and video screens and plaques asking questions like “What Will Life Be Like in the Year 2112?” “What Music From Today Should be Remembered 1,000 Years From Now?” and “What Do You Want Your Great Grandchildren to Know About You?” The machine certainly looks like it came out of the pages … Read entire article »