Carbon Costume

Graverobber (Terrance Zdunich) is the resident Zydrate peddler and smirking narrator of Repo! The Genetic Opera. The world he lives in is a rough one, so the V in the neck of his overshirt will have to be cut a little lower. And he wears a thin blue scarf around his neck made from the torn hem of his undershirt. He also has pale skin and long hair streaked with a few different colors. He usually has Zydrate on him, but those little blue vials are awfully hard to come by.

Wakako Zake is a 26-year-old woman who enjoys treating herself. She usually goes out to eat and drink alone, especially when she had a rough day at work. She likes her personal space when it comes to savoring a good meal at a  great spot she finds. Wakako lives her best foodie life in Wakako Zake.

Eiichiro Maruo loves tennis, and wants to become a professional player. He first joins the Southern Tennis Club after his mom suggests him to check out the team. Eiichiro did not know much about tennis, but became absorbed in the sport. He is an excellent note-taker, and very diligent in his school studies. He carried this trait over to his tennis skills, and with help from friends like Natsu, he starts to improve. Eiichiro uses his observation skills and dedicated practice habits to better his chances at being a professional athlete. He is steadily growing as a tennis player in Baby Steps.

Kipo Oak (voiced by Karen Fukuhara) is a lively, confident girl. She believes humans and mutes can co-exist, and is friendly to those around her. Kipo has a knack for sciences, especially astronomy, thanks to her father. She was separated from him during an unfortunate attack. As Kipo is on her journey, she is learning more about who she is meant to be in Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.

In the classic action movie Die Hard, Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) is a German terrorist who takes over Nakatomi Tower in Los Angeles with his crew in order to steal hundreds of millions of dollars in bearer bonds.  Gruber’s plans are foiled by NYPD detective John McClane who is attending a holiday party in an attempt to repair his relationship with his estranged wife.  Hans wears a dark suit, shows off an impressive American accent, and communicates with his team (and McClane) with walkie talkies thorughout the film.

In The Grand Budapest Hotel, Agatha (played by Saoirse Ronan) is a talented apprentice baker with a distinctive birthmark on her right cheek.  Agatha works at Mendl’s and is Zero’s girlfriend.  She and Zero help Gustave escape from prison by hiding tools in the baked goods that she makes for him.  Agatha wears a khaki colored dress with light blue apron while she creates her delicate confections.

Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) is the human-Kree hybrid superhero known as Captain Marvel. She was a US Air Force test pilot before exposure to alien technology changed her DNA. Now she is a powerful superhero with a strong will, a confident personality, and a great sense of fashion. This movie-inspired look taps into ’90s grunge with a white Nine Inch Nails t-shirt, high waited jeans, and some great leather accessories.

In Netflix’s The Witcher, Queen Calanthe (played by Jodhi May) is a strong, though flawed leader of Cintra and grandmother of Ciri. Calanthe is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, but as a result of some of her actions, Nilfgaard invades Cintra and many of her subjects become angry with her. Calanthe wears both armor and regal clothing throughout The Witcher, depending on whether she is serving as Queen or General.

John Ambrose McClaren (played by Jordan Fisher) is Lara Jean Covey’s newest love interest in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You. An intelligent and caring former classmate, John Ambrose volunteers at the same nursing home as Lara Jean. Whether he is hosting the Star Ball in a white tux or bringing pizzas to hangout with his friends (which irritates Lara Jean’s boyfriend, Peter), John Ambrose is always dressed to impress with a winning smile and attitude.

Max Payne (voiced by James McCaffrey) is one of many hardboiled detectives in media today. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t stand out. His attitude, his way of doing things, and the gritty style of his games have made him a fan favorite for people the world over.

Cosplaying him is more about the attitude than the clothes. After all, it takes some real grit to pull off the ugliest paisley tie you can find, which seems to be his signature! Other than that tie, Payne is all about the basics. Functional black shoes and dark grey slacks pair with a white button up and dark brown leather jacket that’s more function than flash. And of course where would Payne be without his belt, holster, pistol, and badge?