The steampunk subculture is a movement that creates an aesthetic combining science fiction and 19^th century industrial steam-powered machinery or the American “Wild West”. Outfits tend to synthesize modern styles with Victorian area elements inclusive of corsets, top hats, petticoats, tails, spats and many more. Aspects of the style can include post-apocalyptic elements such as gas masks and technological pieces from an ‘alternative history’ that embraces flying goggles and ray guns. Steampunk fashion can be inclusive of Lolita, aristocrat, neo-Victorianism and the romantic goth subcultures and styles.

Literature and video games are filled with references and elements of the Steampunk community, The Difference Engine (1990) is often believed to have spread awareness of the Steampunk subculture. It appears in the global phenomenon World of Warcraft in the Gnome and Goblin communities as well as in the Elder Scrolls series where the Elves describes as Dwemer are heavily inspired by steampunk elements such as steam powered machinery and brass-like gears. It is also clear in Disney’s Treasure Planet (2002) and Tim Burton’s Alice Through the Looking Glass.

There are many subgenres of the subculture and we can cater for them all!

Throughout the years we have helped many locals to embrace their steampunk sides, whether for parties, Comicon or just everyday wear and we’d love to help you too!

While our collection online continues to grow we have a few costumes to offer at reasonable prices that are of great quality, including but not limited to;