Carbon Costume Posts by Tom
Elizabeth Holmes
Elizabeth Holmes is the promising young founder of the biotech company Theranos, who was convicted of committing fraud. She styled herself after visionary Apple founder Steve Jobs, black Issey Miyake turtleneck and all. In the Hulu series The Dropout, Holmes was played by Amanda Seyfried. To really nail the part, you better practice lowering your speaking voice.
Alicent Hightower from House of the Dragon
In the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, Queen Alicent Hightower (played by Olivia Cooke and Emily Carey) is the wife of King Viserys I, daughter of the Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower, and mother to Aegon, Aemond, and Helaena. She is the figurehead of “Team Green” when it comes to competing claims to the throne. After a long day of parenting and diplomacy, Alicent has been known to kick off her shoes and put up her feet.
Aemond Targaryen from House of the Dragon
In the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, Prince Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) is the second son of King Viserys I and his second wife, Queen Alicent Hightower. He’s a dragon rider and a fierce, disciplined swordsman, in sharp contrast to his lazy and gluttonous older brother Aegon. He lost his eye at the age of 10, when he got into a vicious fight with his similarly aged nephew Lucerys Velaryon.
Hawk Moth from Miraculous Ladybug
In Miraculous Ladybug, Hawk Moth is the supervillain alter-ego of fashion designer Gabriel Agreste. He’s also the father of Adrien Agreste and arch-nemesis of both Adrien’s alter-ego, Cat Noir, and Ladybug. Whenever he controls someone with an Akuma, a bright pink butterfly shape appears on his face, which you can fabricate using the battery-powered pink neon rope.
Gus from Brawl Stars
In Brawl Stars, Gus is a boy who passes time in an abandoned train ride, with his balloons as his only companions. He uses them in battle too, tossing them at enemies to do damage.
Momo from Stray
In the adventure game Stray, Momo is a Companion Robot and a member of the Outsiders. Momo resides in an apartment in the Slums, where he’s lonely and depressed, only a TV with poor signal to keep him company. His long Hawaiian shirt may be a reference to Max Payne, who often wore tropical shirts even in the snow.
Coco Diablo from Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!
In Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!, Coco Diablo (voiced by Myrna Velasco) is a fashionable costume maker who sells her work to criminals with ill intentions, even those dedicated to taking down Shaggy and the gang. Coco develops a soft spot for Velma, who harbors a crush in return. This makes the notion that Velma is queer officially canon.
Weird Al Yankovic in “Tacky”
In the parody of “Happy” by Pharrell, Weird Al Yankovic not only sings about fashion faux pas but dresses the part. Stripes with plaid, belt with suspenders, sandals with socks, Weird Al shows us in the music video for “Tacky” that no matter how badly it clashes, the uglier the better as long as you own it.
Cosplay at Retro Con 2022
After a brief hiatus, Retro Con is back this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and celebrating its 10th […]
George Harrison from “True Love”
In his 1976 cover of Cole Porter’s “True Love”, George Harrison unsuccessfully woos a parasoled lady with a romantic gondola ride and a plush heart. She remains unimpressed however and tosses the gift overboard. It’s only when she spots an aged cupid with a cigarette dangling from his mouth that she falls in love… with the angel.
