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SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:02 am
by Herb Roflcopter
I posted a link to this place back on the old FC site; they're still around but changed their name slightly.
https://www.historicalemporium.com/steampunk.php
For a memory refresher, I bought a shirt from them years ago:
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:12 am
by AeroDillo MkII
Coincidentally, I just ordered some stuff from Historical Emporium. I was surprised at the quality, having been burned a fair bit by costume-grade crap over the years. As expenses allow I imagine I'll be sending some more business their way.
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 2:48 pm
by Herb Roflcopter
AeroDillo MkII wrote: ↑Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:12 am
Coincidentally, I just ordered some stuff from Historical Emporium. I was surprised at the quality, having been burned a fair bit by costume-grade crap over the years. As expenses allow I imagine I'll be sending some more business their way.
Their customer service level is well above average; when I first ordered the shirt it was the wrong size, but they were most helpful in getting the order returned and a correct one shipped out quickly.
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:05 pm
by Blackthorn
IS there a difference between steampunk and diesel punk?
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:21 am
by n11pilot
Blackthorn wrote: ↑Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:05 pm
IS there a difference between steampunk and diesel punk?
That one had me for a bit too but I've discovered that there is a difference. Both "Punks" are based on an assumed history that extends the technology of their day to what I guess you could call science fiction levels. SteamPunk is based on a history where the primary source of energy is steam so this would be the realm of Victorian/Edwardian era science. Think Jules Verne, the original "Wild Wild West", "The Golden Compass", "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", and even to a degree the Robert Downey JR "Sherlock Holmes".
DieselPunk is based in a history where the diesel engine and associated technologies are a primary source of energy. This punk also allows for some Art Deco influence. Think "Rocketeer", "Tank Girl", "Sucker Punch", and I hate to add this, "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow".
Sorry that I had to use films to illustrate this but it was the best I could think of.
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:14 pm
by Blackthorn
n11pilot wrote: ↑Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:21 am
Blackthorn wrote: ↑Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:05 pm
IS there a difference between steampunk and diesel punk?
That one had me for a bit too but I've discovered that there is a difference. Both "Punks" are based on an assumed history that extends the technology of their day to what I guess you could call science fiction levels. SteamPunk is based on a history where the primary source of energy is steam so this would be the realm of Victorian/Edwardian era science. Think Jules Verne, the original "Wild Wild West", "The Golden Compass", "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", and even to a degree the Robert Downey JR "Sherlock Holmes".
DieselPunk is based in a history where the diesel engine and associated technologies are a primary source of energy. This punk also allows for some Art Deco influence. Think "Rocketeer", "Tank Girl", "Sucker Punch", and I hate to add this, "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow".
Sorry that I had to use films to illustrate this but it was the best I could think of.
Ah, now I get it!! Thank you, my friend, it seems to obvious now!
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:38 pm
by AeroDillo MkII
I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but steampunk also seems to be somewhat more idealistic and fanciful in its execution whereas dieselpunk runs grittier and more cynical.
Could just be me, though.
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:54 am
by n11pilot
Blackthorn wrote: ↑Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:14 pm
Ah, now I get it!! Thank you, my friend, it seems to obvious now!
No problem, my friend. I had to have it explained to me by a cosplayer for whom English is a second language and while there were some communication difficulties I think I got the gist of it.
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:55 am
by n11pilot
AeroDillo MkII wrote: ↑Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:38 pm
I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but steampunk also seems to be somewhat more idealistic and fanciful in its execution whereas dieselpunk runs grittier and more cynical.
Could just be me, though.
Good point, Dillo. I think you are quite correct.
Re: SteamPunk Clothing.
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:59 pm
by The Oracle
Once you see the difference it becomes more evident. However I do believe you can always blurr the lines and cross over between the two if done right. Let’s not forget there is also the atompunk that is more In the tune of the Jetsons.