Cosplay for Traditional Geeks
November 12, 2015 6:02 AM   Subscribe

Malaysian illustrator Charis Loke designs geek culture-inspired traditional South/South East Asian outfits, primarily baju kurung and kebaya. Some of her inspirations include Tolkein, Pacific Rim, Watchmen, and the Hunger Games.
posted by divabat (10 comments total) 23 users marked this as a favorite
 
These are pretty great. I didn't get the Tolkien ones at all, but that's probably me not being as quick-familiar with the material. Also unsure on the left and right pieces in the Hunger Games one.
posted by curious nu at 6:17 AM on November 12, 2015


Wow, these are gorgeous! I especially like the Watchmaker, and that Pacific Rim Hunter could star as a character all by itself, as a sentient garment, floating shades and all!
posted by valkane at 6:19 AM on November 12, 2015


I love these, especially Playing with Fire and the Watchmaker.

As for what’s next, she has a few ideas: “When my schedule frees up a bit, I might try to do designs inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the Dragon Age games, and maybe even Crimson Peak.

Here's hoping her schedule frees up!
posted by Bulgaroktonos at 6:23 AM on November 12, 2015 [1 favorite]


Those Mass Effect ones need to start existing in the real world right now.
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 6:49 AM on November 12, 2015


Oh man, the lace embroidery on the Rorschach one. God, that would look so freaking amazing in real life.
posted by Katemonkey at 7:18 AM on November 12, 2015


I would wear any and all of those.
posted by arcticwoman at 7:55 AM on November 12, 2015


Those are gorgeous! Ooh, I'd love to see a collaboration between her and some skilled cosplayers. I bet these would be even more amazing in real life.
posted by Lexica at 12:19 PM on November 12, 2015 [1 favorite]


curious nu: the leftmost Hunger Games outfit is based on President Snow (who has a thing for roses) and the rightmost one is probably a reference to Cinna's gold eyeliner.
posted by divabat at 2:03 PM on November 12, 2015


Eeeeeee, the shark one! THE SHARK.
posted by sciatrix at 2:10 PM on November 12, 2015


These are ammmmazing, thanks!
posted by Iteki at 2:31 PM on November 12, 2015


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