Runway to Cosplay: Fashion That Works for Comic Con
New York Comic Con starts today, which means the city will be flooded with some of the most expensive, elaborate, and bizarre costumes we’ve seen since Fashion Week. While the worlds of fashion and Comic Con don’t often collide, we firmly believe that there is a crossover woman who can speak Klingon, yet doesn’t want a Comic Con costume cobbled together from tinfoil and vacuum-cleaner parts. Click through our slideshow for the Valentinos, Westwoods, and Gallianos that were made for aliens, monsters, and comic-book-superhero costumes.
Medieval Cosplay by Valentino Inspired by Game of Thrones? This dark-green, Medieval-inspired Valentino gown is perfect for all Lady Stark impers...
Medieval Cosplay by Valentino Inspired by Game of Thrones? This dark-green, Medieval-inspired Valentino gown is perfect for all Lady Stark impersonators. Can also be reused as a Mialee (Elf wizard) outfit for your next black-tie D&D gathering.
Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Imaxtree
Lord of the Rings–Inspired Marc Jacobs The only reason for the existence of this Marc Jacobs ensemble is to be a very sophisticated Bilbo Baggins...
Lord of the Rings–Inspired Marc Jacobs The only reason for the existence of this Marc Jacobs ensemble is to be a very sophisticated Bilbo Baggins. Glue mink fur to the tops of your feet for the full "elegant Hobbit" experience.
Photo: Imaxtree
Mother of Dragons in Dolce & Gabbana A red fringe-y Dolce & Gabbana dress invokes the fire of Khalessi's three dragons. Could also someho...
Mother of Dragons in Dolce & Gabbana A red fringe-y Dolce & Gabbana dress invokes the fire of Khalessi's three dragons. Could also somehow work for a Wonder Woman costume if you were willing to play fast and loose with the scissors (and, uh, waste a lot of money).
Photo: Imaxtree
Harajuku Variation No. 1 by John Galliano Blunt bangs and neon pink are requisites for Gwen Stefani's Harajuku crew.
Photo: Imaxtree
Harajuku Variation No. 2 by Yohji Yamamoto Just add sunburn and go.
Photo: DANIELE OBERRAUCH/Imaxtree
Harujuku Variation No. 3: Meadham Kirchoff For Little Bo Peep enthusiasts.
Photo: Imaxtree
Harajuku Variation No. 4: Prada Note knee socks.
Photo: Imaxtree
Burning Man Attendee by Ashish Sometimes burners get lost or bored and show up at Comic Con; here’s a dress that works for both the Playa and the...
Burning Man Attendee by Ashish Sometimes burners get lost or bored and show up at Comic Con; here’s a dress that works for both the Playa and the Javits Center.
Photo: Imaxtree/Matteo Volta
Black Swan by Erdem Channel your split personality and change into a sinister, black version of this dress halfway through the convention. Or wea...
Black Swan by Erdem Channel your split personality and change into a sinister, black version of this dress halfway through the convention. Or wear a beak and say you're an actual swan for a furry/cosplay moment.
Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Imaxtree
Muppet by Giles Sometimes it's just too taxing to think of a clever costume. Just wear something with feathers and say you're one of Jim Henson's...
Muppet by Giles Sometimes it's just too taxing to think of a clever costume. Just wear something with feathers and say you're one of Jim Henson's muppets. In a funny voice. Or in song.
Photo: Matteo Volta/Imaxtree
Monsters Inc. by Gareth Pugh A really sophisticated Sulley. Photo: Imaxtree
Generic sea monster by Comme des Garçons A genetically mutated blowfish that has been exposed to terrifying toxic waste. Both an enviromen...
Generic sea monster by Comme des Garçons A genetically mutated blowfish that has been exposed to terrifying toxic waste. Both an enviromental parable and a beautifully crafted dress.
Photo: DANIELE OBERRAUCH/Imaxtree
Despicable Me minion by Comme des Garçons You love the adorable little guys from Despicable Me, but still have a dark side to channel? Thi...
Despicable Me minion by Comme des Garçons You love the adorable little guys from Despicable Me, but still have a dark side to channel? This bizarro gown from Comme des Garçons works for both sides of the coin. Photo: DANIELE OBERRAUCH/Imaxtree
The Joker from
The Dark Knight by Thom Browne All the demented psychotic fun of one of Batman's greatest villans, yet without the terrible...
The Joker from
The Dark Knight by Thom Browne All the demented psychotic fun of one of Batman's greatest villans, yet without the terrible nurse's outfit.
Sixties Aliens by Jeremy Scott Reminsicent of one of the "aliens" from the original Star Trek. Grab a stun gun, some white boots, and a...
Sixties Aliens by Jeremy Scott Reminsicent of one of the "aliens" from the original Star Trek. Grab a stun gun, some white boots, and a seduce Captain Kirk look-alike in front of the S.S. Enterprise replica.
Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Imaxtree
The Alien from
Alien by Iris Van Herpen That exoskeleton is so sexy, nobody will see that vagina dentata reenactment coming.
Photo: Imaxtr...
The Alien from
Alien by Iris Van Herpen That exoskeleton is so sexy, nobody will see that vagina dentata reenactment coming.
Photo: Imaxtree
Exoskeletal alien at the wedding by ThreeASFOUR The boning is holding in your alien organs. The hem line keeps it au courant.
Photo: Andrea Adr...
Exoskeletal alien at the wedding by ThreeASFOUR The boning is holding in your alien organs. The hem line keeps it au courant.
Photo: Andrea Adriani/Imaxtree
Future intergalatic space dweller by Alexander McQueen Probably the most versitile of generic future space dwellers. Could work as a High School ...
Future intergalatic space dweller by Alexander McQueen Probably the most versitile of generic future space dwellers. Could work as a High School cheerleader from the year 3048 or, with chains, a modernized version of Princess Leia's iconic Star Wars scene. Just enlist a friend as Jabba the Hutt.
Photo: DANIELE OBERRAUCH/Imaxtree
Generic super-villian by Undercover That menacing red cape. Those heels. That badass leather. It can only mean one thing: Diabolical super lady v...
Generic super-villian by Undercover That menacing red cape. Those heels. That badass leather. It can only mean one thing: Diabolical super lady villian with excellent taste.
Photo: Imaxtree
Cosplay Supreme by Vivenne Westwood Couldn't choose just one Comic Con outfit? Wear them all! Here's a sea monster, harajuku, alien, and supervil...
Cosplay Supreme by Vivenne Westwood Couldn't choose just one Comic Con outfit? Wear them all! Here's a sea monster, harajuku, alien, and supervillian mash-up with hints of grunge flavor thrown in. A steal.
Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Imaxtree
1
/
20