DiGi Charat
Rabi-en-Rose
While it's neither my first costume nor my first media recreation, I consider Rabi-en-Rose to be my first "cosplay". The costume was a result of being recently introduced to DiGi Charat and a few other classic animes by my friends at university; having attended my first Anime North; and my friends bugging me to do something a little more elaborate for Halloween.
I know this is not the most accurate Rabi-en-Rose cosplay, and some parts might be improved if I get the chance, but mostly I made the changes conciously to better suit my budget and my figure. I like it just the way it is. 90% of this costume has been "upcycled" from thrift store finds. The dress itself was almost completely reconstructed from an 80's era sweet-sixteen monstrosity, with the perfect amount of extra fabric to do all the accessories. Crinoline used to be curtains, all the white fabric was a wrap top, and the tail was a fuzzy sweater. My ears (& accessories) are not to scale with the original design, but I was able to work it out so that they stay in my hair without use of a headband which is something I was quite proud of.
Current status: retired.
I know this is not the most accurate Rabi-en-Rose cosplay, and some parts might be improved if I get the chance, but mostly I made the changes conciously to better suit my budget and my figure. I like it just the way it is. 90% of this costume has been "upcycled" from thrift store finds. The dress itself was almost completely reconstructed from an 80's era sweet-sixteen monstrosity, with the perfect amount of extra fabric to do all the accessories. Crinoline used to be curtains, all the white fabric was a wrap top, and the tail was a fuzzy sweater. My ears (& accessories) are not to scale with the original design, but I was able to work it out so that they stay in my hair without use of a headband which is something I was quite proud of.
Current status: retired.
Events:
2004 Halloween
2005 Anime North, CN Anime (now Fan Expo)
2006 Hobbystar February ComiCON, Ad-Astra
Awards:
AN hall cosplay award
Best Solo (CNA Anime Gusto mini-masq)
Best Presentation (Journeyman) - Ad-Astra
2004 Halloween
2005 Anime North, CN Anime (now Fan Expo)
2006 Hobbystar February ComiCON, Ad-Astra
Awards:
AN hall cosplay award
Best Solo (CNA Anime Gusto mini-masq)
Best Presentation (Journeyman) - Ad-Astra
Each photo in the gallery is labeled with its photographer; please visit their websites!
Oliver Sieber: http://www.os66.de/
Wage: http://wageofsins.deviantart.com/
All photos are property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
Oliver Sieber: http://www.os66.de/
Wage: http://wageofsins.deviantart.com/
All photos are property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
