Paws; 2020s

A pair of paws I found in my storage bin that did not have photography. These were another experimental pair with fleece fingers/palms. I tried using some DVC claws but I did not enjoy working with them. The pads are a shiny stretch fabric that are definitely not going to hold up over time, but it looked pretty. These will be for auction, just like the rest of the paw lots.

the previous post just turned into me gushing about scifi fashion design choices but really I just wanted to talk about some bold new aesthetics I came up with that I think we should try to explore:

- Meiji Cowboy: a new take on Meiji era fashion that blended “western” style clothing with Japanese clothing construction, but with more denim and fringe

- Choirpunk: it’s the dystopian future and now you have to DIY your punk clothes out of old clergy vestments. DIY “stained glass” style jewelry made from broken bottles and shit. Idfk. (I guess this one basically already exists via fetishwear, but I think there’s potential with the Flying Nun style habits. mostly I’m just looking for a reason to use church brocades lmfao)

- EGOL (‘elegant gothic office lady,’ a play on EGL (Elegant gothic Lolita); this one is sort of like corporate goth in spirit, but I want blazers with epaulettes, modern/futuristic fabrics with Victorian-style cuts and tailoring.)

- Gilliesuit Chic: I’m picturing like, jackets with arms from Gillie suits. Bell bottoms with the bell of the pant made of this disgusting fabric. Maybe just like as a shoulder accent. Like a capelet.

- Karneval Casual: more than anything, I’m thinking about those neon feathers and the fringe you see from Rio. Incorporate those shapes and textures into some dailywear. I feel like I don’t need to explain this one.

- Castaway Chic: a gown made out of an old parachute. Wearing one of those airplane floatation vests as fashion. Literal fish net top, maybe even wearing one as a fun little skirt. Those mesh water shoes, but extended into knee high boots. Divesuit under a crop top and cargo shorts. Fish lure jewelry. You could also call this “Waterworld chic.”

- Boilersuit Lolita: workman style coveralls made from Lolita designer print fabric, trimmed with bows and frills and lace. Heart belt buckle. Name tag patch with the brand name embroidered on it. Little white gloves with bows on them and a scalloped lace wrist. Sort of a metacommentary on the commodification of working-class aesthetics while also a jab at the fact Lolita is so incredibly impractical as a lifestyle fashion. IDK. is this anything.

- Powersuit Cyborg: a reboot of the classics. Bring back the big shoulder pad blazers, add circuit board prints to the linings. Maybe that puffer coat style ribbing as an accent. Microchip cuff links. Earrings made from old connector wires. Those big visor style sunglasses. Leather half gloves. Tuxedo stripe pants where the stripes look like rainbow ribbon cables. High heel loafers with a stacked CYM block heel. Bold lipstick. Teased hair.

Suti inayofanana na suti zilizovaliwa na Vijana wa Tume, juu ya magwanda ya jeshi ya Tume ya Dunia ya Kudhibiti Madawa ya Kulevya, kama kamafleji dhidi ya ‘autodefensa’ wa Kolonia Santita, ziitwazo 'Ghillie Suits', huko Oaxaca nchini Meksiko, katika Msitu wa Benson Bennett. Ghillie ni mavazi yaliyotumiwa na makomandoo wa Tume ya Dunia ya Kudhibiti Madawa ya Kulevya (Frederik Mogens, Radia Hosni, Daniel Yehuda na John Murphy) kama mbinu ya kujificha kwa kujifananisha na rangi au maumbo ya mazingira ya Msitu wa Benson Bennett, kama afanyavyo kinyonga. Hata hivyo, walivyoingia katika jumba la utawala katika maabara za Kolonia Santita ndani ya Msitu wa Benson Bennett katika mji wa Salina Cruz, Vijana wa Tume walivua suti zao za ghillie; kusudi iwe rahisi kwao kupambana na jeshi binafsi la Kolonia Santita, lenye wapiganaji mahiri zaidi ya 1,300, liitwalo ‘autodefensa’. - -Enock Maregesi, mwandishi wa Kolonia Santita #gilliesuit #oaxaca #salinacruzmexico #autodefensa https://www.instagram.com/p/BxhH6KTHpZF/?igshid=z8it17fwnsop

Paws; 2022

Another pair of experimental paws to practice sewing, shaving, and patterning paws. I didn’t stuff these and put claws in them. I think I enjoy the length of these, and they don’t fit me TOO snugly, which means a person with more average hands (mine are very long and skinny) could wear them, which is progress. I’m still not a super fan of the design/shape of these and the pads still need work, but I am just happy to finally have these finished. These will probably go to auction as well.

VECKOZA the dragon; 2019

This is a fursuit I made for someone as a gift. I experimented with a lot of new materials and processes with this one. I really like how it came out. The scaling on the gloves look great. As a first time scalie suit I think I did good.

RIPLEY the dragon; 2018

Ripley is the second suit I have made. She is a partial and has a lot of wear and tear on her from use. Her fur was damaged in the laundry, but the quality of the materials to begin with were not up to my personal standards. She is in the process of being completely refurbished with a few design alterations.

VEZNA the poltergeist; 2018 My very first fursuit, Vezna the poltergeist. Many many months of labor and research went into developing this costume. She is due for a redesign very soon with all of the new tools and techniques I have learned.

GIZMO the cat; 2018

This is a fursuit I made from leftover yardage I had bought for other projects. I tried out some new things and tried my best to save an old foam base. The blind spot in front ended up being pretty big and the paws were small, but I learned a lot from making him. He was sold and now belongs to a new owner.