I'm a couple of weeks late on this one, but I don't think these images have been appreciated enough around the 'net. The LA Weekly's Liz Ohanesian attended the Malediction Society's Steampunk Ball in Los Angeles recently, with photographer CuriousJosh, and met someone with the best steampunk gear I've seen in a long while.
"This is perhaps the best steampunk outfit that isn't a Star Wars cosplay," says Liz. Boy, do I agree.
Mark Becknauld says that his outfit for the event wasn't based on any existing characters. Instead, his intention was "keeping the actual punk portion in steampunk." Becknauld, who reserves his steampunk outfits for special events like San Diego Comic-Con, Bat's Day and theme parties, made his armband out of brass, leather and copper. It took about two months to complete.
Becknauld's goggles were crafted from solid brass. He designed the eyewear, which includes a brass piece over one eye that can open and shut, but had it made by a craftsperson in France. It took about six weeks for him to receive the final piece.
Putting the Punk Back Into Steampunk (more photos of this guy's amazing costume) and Malediction Society's Steampunk Ball and 5th Anniversary (many more images of the event and costumes worn by other attendees).
(Image: CuriousJosh)
