Literally
"Costume Play." Simply said, it is you dressing up and pretending to
be a fictional character (usually a sci-fi, comic book, or anime character). It doesn’t have to be a character that you
like, but one that resembles you the best.
I should
emphasize here that cosplay is not only about the costumes, but also the
make-up! Without proper make-up, it is difficult to look like an anime
character. So, if you have decided on a character, do look online on how to put
on make-up like that character! This is especially easy if the character is a
famous one.
Below are
pictures of cosplayers at their best and some of them are relatively easy to
be!
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| Luffy |
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| Sanji |
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Zoro  Ace BLEACH  Kurosaki Ichigo  Kuchiki Byakuya
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| NARUTO |
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| Team 7 |
DEATH NOTE
SPIRITED AWAY (SEN TO CHIHIRO)
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| Chihiro |
BAKUMAN
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| Mashiro Moritaka and Shujin Akito |
HIKARU NO GO
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| Shindo Hikaru |
Links GALORE!
Traditional
The Kimono (着物) is a Japanese traditional garment worn by men, women and children. The word "kimono", which literally means a "thing to wear" (ki "wear" and mono "thing"),has come to denote these full-length robes. Kimono is normally worn with zori or geta.
There actually a list of the variety of kimonos worn by the Japanese, but let me just keep it simple. Modern kimonos are widely available in less-expensive easy-care fabrics such as rayon, cotton sateen, cotton, polyester and other synthetic fibers but silk is still considered the ideal fabric. One of the more common ones is furisode, a kimono which is worn as the first formal dress for the unmarried women. It is normally worn during the coming-of-age ceremony but could also be worn for graduations, arranged marriage meetings etc. It is easy to recognize as it has very long sleeves.
Another important kimono which has to be mentioned is the shiromuku, a type of wedding kimono. It is all in white, so it’s also easy to recognize. It is normally worn with a headpiece.
Hakama, originally worn only by men, but today they are worn by both sexes. Hakama are tied at the waist and fall approximately to the ankles. Hakama are worn over a kimono (hakamashita).
The most iconic image of women in hakama is the miko or shrine maidens who assist in maintenance and ceremonies. A miko's uniform consists of a plain white kimono with a bright red hakama, sometimes a red naga-bakama during formal ceremonies.
The most formal type of men's hakama are made of stiff, striped silk, usually black and white, or black and navy blue. While hakama used to be a required part of men's wear, nowadays typical Japanese men usually wear hakama only on extremely formal occasions and at tea ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. Below is a picture of a men’s hakama which is normally worn for wedding ceremonies.
A yukata (浴衣?) is a Japanese garment, a casual summer kimono usually made of cotton. People wearing yukata are a common sight in Japan at fireworks displays, bon-odori festivals, and other summer events.
Happi (法被, 半被) is a traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat usually made of indigo or brown cotton and imprinted with a distinctive mon (crest). They are usually worn only to festivals.
Now, off all the costumes that have been listed down, the traditional costumes are the favourite. Despite the fact that it is a bit difficult to get a hold on, it goes without saying that all the traditional costumes symbolizes Japan the most. Apart from that, they are flattering on everyone! Hence, we strongly recommend our guests to wear this particular costume to the event! For kimono or yukata, they can be either bought or rented. As for happi coat, the design is so easy, you can actually sew it yourself! Or well, send it to a tailor, I suppose.
LINKS GALORE!!!
This is a link on how to wear kimono :
This is a link on how to sew a happi coat (for you or your tailor's benefit) :
These are some links on where to find kimono or yukata in KL :
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