Steampunk Prom

I was contacted a couple of weeks ago by a Mom looking for a custom "steampunk" boutonniere and corsage set for her son and his date for Prom. We settled all the details and I got to work- the colors were black, gold and brown with steampunk elements. *

*You may be asking yourself, "What the heck is STEAMPUNK?" Well, straight out of Wikipedia, Steampunk is: a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction, frequently featuring elements of fantasy, that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used — usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England — but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date. Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of "the path not taken" of such technology as dirigibles, analog computers, or digital mechanical computers (such as Charles Babbage's Analytical engine); these frequently are presented in an idealized light, or with a presumption of functionality. Because of the popularity of steampunk with goths, punks, cybergoths, industrial music fans, gamers, and geeks, there is a growing movement towards establishing steampunk as a culture and lifestyle.^[38] Some fans of the genre adopt a steampunk aesthetic through fashion,^[39] home decor, music, and film. This may be described asneo-Victorianism, which is the amalgamation of Victorian aesthetic principles with modern sensibilities and technologies.^[40] Some have proposed a steampunk philosophy, sometimes with punk-inspired anti-establishment sentiments, and typically bolstered by optimism about human potential.^[41]

Steampunk fashion has no set guidelines, but tends to synthesize modern styles influenced by the Victorian era. This may include gowns, corsets, petticoats and bustles; suits with vests, coats and spats; or military-inspired garments. Steampunk-influenced outfits will often be accented with a mixture of technological and period accessories: timepieces, parasols, goggles and ray guns. Modern accessories like cell phones or music players can be found in steampunk outfits, after being modified to give them the appearance of Victorian-made objects. Aspects of steampunk fashion have been anticipated by mainstream high fashion, the Lolita fashion and aristocrat styles, neo-Victorianism, and the romantic goth subculture.^[9][40][42]

Probably more than you ever wanted to know, huh?! haha

Well, Mom sent me a picture of son and girlfriend headed to prom. So cute! I love the goggles on top of his top hat and the zippers on her shoes. My pieces add just the right amount to an already stellar costume.