#duy truong cosplay
I still don’t know how to described last week, except it was something that happened
If you somehow didn’t catch up, I was on display in THE art museum of Orlando, FL!
Being a featured creator and have 5 of my creations in the hallowed galleries of the OMA, next to 15th century paintings, is something I’d never expect to actually happened.
Thank you so much to @form2fashion for believing in me. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them. This collaborative partnership with @orlandomuseumofart was me in my zone, my happy place. Tha j you to @miss.kookie.munster & @superspookyyy for helping me with the set up/breaking down, and hanging out with me among the whispering paintings. Thank you so much to everyone who was there for me, in person or spirit. I was a boy who got to have a Cinderella moment.
To the cosplayers just starting out who values craftsmanship, it is possible. Yes, your work is art.
“I like to downplay a lot of $%!T, but this is a big deal.” - @dojacat
Oh my gosh! I’m so rarely active on my Tumblr anymore. I’m only on Instagram now. Please check me out there as I post more of my work on that platform.
The queen is dead! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!
I finished Cruella’s THE PAST imperial gown last night and I can’t describe how emotional I am about it. The moment this gown appeared in the trailer, I fell head over heels. The statement! Vivienne Westwood x Alexander McQueen! The empress establishing her conquered empire!
I reinterpreted a few things with my rendition. The large petals are now large organza pleats - 810 yards worth. I changed the silver belt to a sash of safety pins; it was something young Estella would adorn on herself as well as frequent fashion statement from the 70’s punk era.
My favorite part of this entire ensemble are the epaulettes, which I had the best time making with all of the variety of trims and figurines, and “The Past” banner. Like Cruella, I adorned this jacket with any trinkets I had, and made the entire thing in a short time frame and CHAOTICALLY.
This is the first costume I’ve made with my new @janomeamerica machine. And it’s been a whole blessing to have. Without it, I wouldn’t have completed it as fast as I did with all of its features. Thank you Janome for making such a trooper.
May I present empress Cruella DeVil.
Gown made by @cafededuy
I wanted to do Tuxedo Mask because he’s a classic anime character from a classic series that so many cosplayers have dressed up from - a tradition basically. He was someone I wanted to do for years, but other projects got in the way. However, I’ve been collecting materials for about a year. I don’t know what happened, but a few days before the con, I decided to completely make him.
Besides the compliments and fangirl/boy looks I’ve received, the majority of the responses are related to the cape. I have a love for capes, and I make all of my capes drape and extremely large. I tend to make them drag on the ground because it makes me feel fabulous. It was a lot of “YAS QUEEN!” and “Holy ****! He looks beautifully fabulous!” And a lot of cape twirls!
I made part of the costume from scratch; everything but the pants, shirt, and mask. The mask is a crystal mask I bought from New Orleans; the moment I could not resist because it matched my design for him so well. The heavy cape is a full circle, and the tailcoat is made from the same brocade material.
I’m a natural introvert with the lack of social skills and confidence, even to this day. Cosplaying is one of the reasons why I’ve become much more social than ever. In costume, I become the most confident person ever. Cosplay has increased all of my skills with art, math, and all the related topics. Because of cosplay, I developed everlasting relationships with other cosplayers, including well-known ones - I’m sure they did it the same way too. I made so many friends all over the world, including those close to me because of the confidence I’ve built from cosplaying. I have my own costuming business where I make costumes for clients and rent costumes out to others. With my business, I’ve created happiness for others when they cosplay. So much of my life achievements stem from cosplay, too many to list, but it has brought me happiness. I was the quiet timid boy. Now I’m still the same boy but with much more!
So many people have told me that one day, they hope to have to same skill level as I do when it comes to costuming. I have to say the same thing for me with other cosplayers. You WILL be better, you just have to work on it. Don’t push yourself too hard; start small. Most importantly, have fun. Don’t do it because you have to be the best or you want to be famous. No, don’t ever do it for any of that, don’t ever. Do it for fun. If you can’t make a costume, buy one. If yours is falling apart a little bit, that’s okay. If you don’t even want to cosplay and rather wear a kigu, do it! Just have fun doing it. With this, your life will change. You will meet people who will be your family and maybe the love of your life. This is a community of happiness and kindness, pass it on.
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