Carbon Costume

Spike (James Marsters) is a character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Previously known as a poet named William Pratt in the Victorian era, he was turned into a vampire by Drusilla. He went by Spike due to his affinity for killing people with railroad spikes. While passionate and violent, Spike has a romantic side and not as cruel as his companions.

Kendra Young (Bianca Lawson) was another Slayer in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Originally from Jamaica, she was activated as the next Slayer when Buffy dies briefly. In season 2, her Watcher sent her to Sunnydale to investigate a dark power. There, she met Buffy. Knowledgable yet stoic, Kendra was her opposite, in which she fully dedicated herself to the Slayer training and identity. Eventually they warmed up to each other and Kendra returned to help the gang. Sadly, Buffy fell for Angelus’ trap, allowing Drusilla to kill Kendra. Fun fact: She called her stake “Mr. Pointy.”

Angel (David Boreanaz) is a major character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He became a vampire in the 18th century, originally known as Angelus, the cruelest vampire in history. When he kills the favorite daughter of a Romani group, they punish him by returning his soul. His curse is that he can never experience true happiness, or he will lose his soul again. As Angel, he is brooding and reserved. In the 20th century, his destiny is to meet the Slayer – Buffy – and become their ally. Eventually Angel and Buffy end up falling in love. The ring signifies his Irish heritage, and he gives it to Buffy as a symbol of his affection.

Actor Kirk Fogg is the host of the 90s Nickelodeon game show, Legends of the Hidden Temple. During the first season, he announced each event, asked tiebreaker questions, and handed out the Pendants of Life. He also playfully interacts with Olmec. The image on the right features Kirk from the recent movie adaptation. Two minor alterations to the updated outfit are a gray t-shirt instead of white, and a red patch on his button down. It also seems the branded pouch was swapped for a regular brown pouch.

Rex (played by Steve Buscemi) is the bassist for the Lone Rangers in the movie Airheads.  Rex along with his friends and bandmates Chazz and Pip holds a radio station hostage in a bid to have the band’s demo tape heard by producers.  Rex has many bad tattoos on his arms and wears black jeans with combat boots and a distressed “Road Kill Café” t-shirt.  If roadkill isn’t your thing, you could use any dark distressed t-shirt in your arsenal to evoke a similar effect.  If you choose to wear a fake goatee as part of your costume, make sure to get a good skin-safe adhesive like spirit gum as well as remover to ensure it looks great, but also doesn’t hurt coming off.

Chazz Darby (played by Brendan Fraser) is the lead singer and guitarist for the band the Lone Rangers in the ’90s film Airheads.  Alongside his fellow bandmates Pip and Rex, Chazz takes control of a local radio station in order to give his band’s music some airtime.  Chazz has long hair and wears a headband to keep it off his face, a leather jacket, as well as multiple rings and necklaces to complete his quintessentially rockstar look.  Finding Chazz’s exact t-shirt is going to be nearly impossible, so you could use this opportunity to bust out a truly vintage ’90s tee from your collection with a vintage vibe, or shoot for something in a distressed wash in a similar shade of light purple.

It was the year 1994 when former pro wrestler and movie star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reached peak ’90s fashion, decked out with chain necklace over black turtleneck, gripping a brown leather fanny pack. Don’t forget a pack of tissues so you can keep your turtleneck spotless while leaning casually against various backdrops.

In Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special, singer Michael Bolton is tasked with encouraging couples to make love and make 75,000 babies, in order to clear the excess inventory of toys in Santa’s workshop. When all seems lost, he activates Peak ’90s Bolton, golden locks, denim suit, and all, which pushes the making babies count over the top.