Steampunk Fasion

Steampunk fashion is a subgenre of the steampunk movement in science fiction.

It is a mixture of the Victorian era’s romantic view of science in literature and elements from the Industrial Revolution in Europe during the 1800s. The fashion is designed with a post-apocalyptic era in mind.

Steampunk fashion consists of clothing, hairstyling, jewelry, body modification and make-up.


The beauty of steampunk fashion is that it is constantly evolving and despite all critics, it looks like it is here to stay. One of the main reasons behind this is that is the fact that this movement has no boundaries, possesses a life of its own and is based on the appeal for the old days, romanticism, nostalgia, while incorporates sci-fi and modern lines and features.

Steampunk Fasion
It is not just another trend in the fashion industry, but a philosophy and an ever-enriching and evolving culture. Whether it is the exquisite Victorian clothing and machinery, or the fascinating ideas inwrought in the movement, more and more people constantly get attracted and drawn to the movement. That is why we decided to create this website, in order to provide a great variety of quality neo-Victorian clothing, post-apocalyptic accessories and jewelry.


Anything from steampunk clothing such suits, dresses and corsets to neo-vintage goggles, bandanas, dresses and suits.

So, what are the basic rules of Steampunk Fashion you ask?

Steampunk fashion is a real-world reproduction of the clothing that is or could be found in steampunk literature. It’s that simple.

When in doubt, dress Victorian and then add. The Victorians were the first people to fully capitalize upon steam technology in a way that affected everyday life, so it is no surprise that most steampunk writing either takes place in the Victorian world or is strongly inspired by it. If you’re afraid that your outfit is “too Victorian” you’re probably doing it right!
Steampunk fashion is about creating an outfit that delights the senses, entertains the wearer, and engages the viewer. Never feel obliged to take away from the style or appeal of an outfit simply because you fear it will be “not steampunk enough.” Do not be misled, coerced, or second-guessed into including a collection of “steampunk status symbols” (goggles are the most infamous, though we do love them) if they do not fit with the outfit, or with the vision you are attempting to produce.
There is no “steampunk color.” Some people have claimed that steampunk is only brown, or only black, or only white, or only light, or only dark. They are wrong. Virtually any color can be steampunk (though perhaps one might balk at neon). If you like to wear black, there is a steampunk justification; if you like to wear brown, there is a steampunk justification; if you like to wear bright colors, there is a steampunk justification. Remember, steampunk is set in a world of comparatively advanced technology, so it is perfectly reasonable to have vibrant colors and complicated machine-made patterns.

You are allowed to like other genres. If you like a style of fashion that does not fit into steampunk (Enlightenment era, Pulp Adventure, Mod 60s, Medieval, etc.) be proud of it. Do not feel compelled to try and wedge it under the steampunk caption. These are all genres that people have worked very hard to create, expand, and explore; so we rather owe it to them to respect the diversity and uniqueness of their differences. You are all diverse and well-rounded people with differing interests. Let that be a source of pride.

Have fun and be yourself. That’s what this is about. Don’t feel compelled to conform with everyone else. Don’t feel shy about posting just because you don’t want to dress like the other people who you’ve seen post. And don’t post with the question “do you guys think this is steampunk enough?” Post with the statement “I feel that this is steampunk, and here is why I think so.” At worst, someone will disagree and then the two of you can discuss your conflicting views, get to know each other, and come to an understanding; or, you can simply feel free to ignore them, and you have every right to do so if you don’t feel like arguing over a simple difference of opinion.

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Steampunk Origins

Let’s dig into the Steampunk Origin and find exciting new information.

Steampunk is a concept that assumes that the technology never progressed beyond Steam Engines. This is also termed as a ‘Victorian Science Fiction’, where Victorian represents the 19th century era. The era formed the bedrock for modern technological advancement.

Steampunk utilizes the concept of steam engines to imagine steam powered aircraft, mechanical computer, etc. Steampunk writing encompasses presenting history in an alternative way which never happened. There is a very thin line between what you want to present and how much your audience understands. This silver line is the most crucial part.

Steampunk Origin

Steampunk utilizes a steam engine to make complex machinery which we use today. Early authors like H.G. Wells in The Time Machine, Jules Verne in Nautilus, Mary Shelley in Frankenstein and Bam Stroker in Dracula have utilized this concept. However, Steampunk is originated in 1980’s by K.W. Jeter to differentiate the modern cyber-punk authors from the Victorian era fiction writers.

Modern authors like Alan Moore have beautifully utilized this concept in his work “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”. Steampunk now has stepped into other fields like fashion, engineering, music, and lifestyle. It is a whole new way to look at the things we use today. For instance, an iPhone made of wood, having a receiver which functions like the old telephone.

When seeking for the Steampunk Origin seems that It involves combining bits and pieces available from the Victorian Era to create something elegant that would explain the modern complexity in a simplistic way. It is not just plain magic happening, but it is a reinvention of how people see things with beautiful and logical explanations to support the concept.

Impact of Steampunk

The biggest impact of this concept has been in product design. People are reinventing their love for old designs which used brass, wood, copper, mechanical workings and engravings. It has also changed the opinion about old/upcycled products. Old items are being upgraded to look like Steampunk technology and are being sold online. Products made out of this concept range from simple things like coffee table, pen stand to complex products like watches.

The ‘Punk’ in Steampunk represents the individuality of the creator through his representation of art. Steampunk trend is quickly picking up with fashion designers too. It is being combined with the latest in fashion trends to give a unique statement. There are certain shows like The Sherlock Homes that utilize a blend of the modern and Victorian science.

This has created new opportunities for fiction writers and creators. There are two concepts that present the steampunk era. One concept is to look at the future from the present era. Many writers came very close to imagine concepts similar to what modern technology will look like in the future. The other concept is to present the modern world with the technology of 19th century inventions. This translates modern concepts like internet, spy movies, etc. into Victorian contexts using Steampunk concepts.

Why the Steam in Steampunk?

Steam in steampunk not only reflects steam engine but more prominently it reflects an era. It reflects the era when the steam engine was modern and dominant. It is a re-writing of the era which formed the basis of modernity. The advent of steam engine greatly increased human productivity and evolved them into a class of professionals. The changes in science and society during the Victorian era have been significant. Steampunk writing takes influence from such culture and can be translated into any culture.

Why the ‘Punk’ in Steampunk?

Investigating Steampunk Origin, seems Punk rock was the result of the circumstances that prevailed during the Second World War. It makes a distinction between the world war and the Victorian products. Gears have become the trademark symbol of Steampunk. It was invented long before Steampunk era, but remains in use in contemporary times too. It represents the flywheel, pistons, and other powerful items of the Victorian era.

The steampunk work has attracted lots of people towards it for various reasons. Some people are just attracted to the Victorian era products. Some may enjoy the unique way that is used to represent the complex modern technology. Some people enjoy the fashion trend used in such works. The old brass, copper, and wooden products sound appealing and inspire artists to create more art made of these 19th century materials. Steampunk is greatly inspired by the period it reflects. If you are looking to start with it, you should know where to start.

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Steampunk Makeup

I have a very good friend that is also addicted to Steampunk. She is a makeup genius and very famous here in Israel.

During the recent Midburn even in Israel, I decided to use the time wisely and interview her!

I Love contrasts. Elements that contradict each other, or their relationship is controversial, which appear together and form some kind of twist.

Pleasant and unpleasant, visible and hidden, interior and exterior, beautiful and ugly, unexpected and surprising.

In my work I tried to make-up and painting quite a few times to create the contrast that, and the last work I made I tried to bring it to fruition.

This work has been planned for quite some time. Cogs, some bought and some of my grandfather took me over a year waiting until finally I took the idea into practice.

I have a strong affection for gears and parts of clocks. I can not explain it conclusively, but I think that had something aesthetically beautiful and quite fascinating. Or maybe it has to do that I really love watches. Yeah, maybe I'm a little strange. Anyway, the gears are very dominant characteristic of Steampunk. Do not feel uncomfortable if you do not know what that means ... it's alternative culture. I am here to explain ;-)

Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction. I like it, it has opposites - the world of steampunk contains new technology and fiction which consists of industrial elements obsolete relatively spirit of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century as gears, machine parts, steam engines (steam = steam, hence the name) and other elements.

This so-called history of the Industrial Revolution the late 19th century, but it and the technology have evolved very differently from what we know. In this world there is no plastic, or electricity or gas ... technology is based on steam, gears, etc., that make up a fictional futuristic inventions.

This sub-genre has developed a whole culture, and has become an alternative style manifested in clothing, design and art. It is a style that consists of Victorian industrial elements and this fictional world - a lot of gears, metal, hats, clothing with long brown leather and metal buckles, lots of corsets and men's clothing Victorian style. Fun :-)

In this work I took a lot of inspiration steampunk, cogs and even gold dominant color, and the connection between old and new technology and old-fashioned period.

I decided to just not go in the direction of the Victorian and strengthened the opposition. I picked up the gears and mechanics, and connected them with a more classic element - something resembling an ancient statue. Industrial mechanics of classical sculpture sounded like an interesting contrast. The mechanical connection between the clean, white interest me, as well as the contrast between something that is static, like a statue, and the gears are supposed to be in motion. The area of ​​the gears inside very busy, compared to the rest of the face that are peaceful and quiet.

In terms of make-up, I really love the part above the upper lip and the nose there is something very sculptural, and I tried to give such effect makeup.

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Steampunk your home or office!

Steampunk design your house or office!

Like any subculture, steampunk widened beyond fashion and found its place in the field of art, design and home style.
Steampunk is one of the most creative styles, because it relies mostly on futuristic inventions mixed with antique accessories. The dominant colors consist of steampunk copper and brown tones like olive green and purple and prominent elements are gears, steam engines, pipes, google, type writer, old books on display, telescopes, ancient cannons, and more.

It is rather simple to steampunk design your home or office.

Like many good things, even steampunk-inspired decor items can be obtained wandering flea markets, fairs and unique shops. Let's put it this way -if it looks like it came out of a Jules Verne or Tim Burton movie, this is what you are looking for so grab it quickly before someone else will take it!
It may be a little hard to find authentic size Zeppelin ships, cannons or steam powered engines so I recommend settling with smaller models or their pictures and posters.

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If you have a flash of inspiration and you're creative enough, you can also make your DIY furniture transformation.
Found an old metal pipe? Paint it black or copper and install it on your bed frame to add the element of the Industrial Revolution. Do you have an old bird cage lying there doing nothing? Add to the bottom some colorful candles of different sizes and hang it (at a safe distance, of course) at the bedside. Also your wardrobe can be upgraded periodically - if you have bookcase shelves, you can add a red velvet curtain and paint it black, or alternatively - saw a circle at the top of each door and attach clear plastic covers for look and feel of a Submarine's closet.
Your Lap top or even your TV can go back to the 19 century by adding a steampunk item- a brass frame will do the trick!

Steampunk Keyboard

if you really want to steampunk design your house or office space, you can find so many steampubk items online!

Steampunk flash drivers, steampunk cellphone covers, steampunk LCD frames (Awesome!) and more.

Steamunk Phone Cover

Steampunk Flash drive

Steampunk Home and Lock screens

Steampunk: Bitter Sweet thoughts and Seeking a time machine

Bitter sweet thoughts and seeking a time machine

At the end of the week I was feverish. Alternately, read the novel Soulless by Gail Krueger, who belongs to the genre of the heartwarming called steampunk.
The result was some interesting dreams lead to bitter sweat thoughts..

Bottom line: Decided it was well worth devoting a post regarding steampunk.

Steampunk refers to all those works that take place in an alternate world where not developed technologies such as electronics and diesel engine, but instead thrived technology is based on gears and steam engines (hence the term, steam). In the amazing world of steampunk, air transport will be mostly using balloons and zeppelins, and aircraft.
Plastic is an unfamiliar material, and attached sophisticated technology masterfully materials such as brass, strips of leather and carved wood. That combines steampunk stylish elegance of the Victorian era and the ingenuity and technological capabilities of later periods.
Examples of steampunk style film “Wild Wild West”, “the finest gentlemen League” film “Sherlock Holmes” with Robert Downey Jr. and so on – so-called periodic movies, but full of deliberate anachronisms and cool technology. There are a variety of examples in literature has not yet been translated into Hebrew, you are invited to offer examples of those who still translated …

I have no doubt that an ingredient in the popularity of Steampunk is that Steampunk spirit can create terrific costumes! and not for children I mean.

Seampunk fashion is sophisticated and sexy; it allows masquerading and celebrating with vintage items such as dresses, corsets and hats and goggles, without forcing themselves to social norms conservative and limit that existed during periods when wearing such clothes.
They can be restrained or wild, revealing or conservative, and integrate various accessories starting hats, fans and jewels to weapons.
Also Binoculars and measuring instruments are a good fit!
All will look for hints to complete background story, and that’s part of its charm.

As a result of my fever, I wondered if Steampunk is a kind of reaction against the culture of mass consumption. Today, each piece of clothing we wear is worn by hundreds of people who buy the same network, and each device we use on a daily basis out strip being identical to thousands and tens of thousands of similar devices around the world, something that the heart longs for the days when clothes and appliances were manufactured by hand, and were singular, custom made, one of a kind :(

At a time when even an umbrella was an object of art, with hand-carved handle, cover sewn by hand – maybe dress fabric was adjusted – and no one else was exactly like that. The shoemaker shoes made to measure. Even pistols were manufactured in small workshops and adapted to the needs of owners, including aesthetic needs, with handles decorated with mother-of-pearl engraved owners name in curly letters on the barrel.
Maybe that’s why I truly miss the steampunk period which is the period of the beginning of the industrial revolution, the beginning of the end of the small craftsmen. Sad!!

Where can I buy a time machine??

About Steampunk Art

Steampunk art comes in all shapes and sizes, from pocket watches, to redesigned laptops, to entire vehicles or houses. Because the art is an expression of the individual, the scale of the art depends only on one’s passion and imagination. It may be realized in the casual tinkering of gadgets or in the designing and painting of vast and complex Victorian utopias. Be it in the eyes of an artist, a collector, or an appreciator, steampunk art can be found anywhere from the miniscule to the magnificent.

When it comes to determining whether an item is steampunk or if it is simply Victorian the difference can generally be found in the technology or inventiveness of a piece. Steampunk usually has very Victorian influences but it’s the modernization and reimagining of the work that sets the two styles apart. Steampunk art could often resemble what Victorian era dreamers would visualize when imagining what future technology might look like.


For those looking to create steampunk art a good starting point is to determine what materials to work with. Typically brass, copper, leather, glass, and wood are all authentic mediums for Victorian era constructions. Other materials, of course, can be used since steampunk is a reinvention of that period, but sticking to types of materials that could be created with steam powered technology will usually give your work a more typical steampunk look. Plastics and other such materials are generally avoided in many steampunk types of work since they are manufactured by more modern practices. Standard additions and accessories may includes items like rivets, gears, cogs, chains or other industrial type things but should only be included if it pertains to your vision rather than being added for the sake of making your art “look steampunk”.

Anyone looking to collect steampunk art may be fortunate enough to have a local art gallery which features such works otherwise you may have to take your search online. Sites like Etsy.com usually has handmade steampunk items or you can browse eBay.com or other specialty sites if you’re looking for specific pieces.

Flickering gas lamps puncture a thick London fog. A metallic, rhythmic noise begins to drown out the normal sounds of the evening. An army of copper clockwork automatons comes marching out of the darkness. Overhead, a looming dirigible barely clears the tallest buildings. Brass nozzles emerge from the airship’s gondola, blasting fire down upon the rooftops. This is the world of steampunk.

The term “steampunk” originally referred to speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy and fictional historical tales — set in an alternate Earth’s 19th century. In this universe, Victorian inventors made great leaps in technological advancement with materials like iron and brass and using steam engines for power. From a fictional standpoint, real-life inventor Charles Babbage might have succeeded in building his proposed Difference Engine, an early computer. In reality, Babbage never saw his computational engine realized.

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Ladies and Gentlemen: Steampunk!

At the end of the week I was feverish. Alternately, read the novel Soulless by Gail Krueger, who belongs to the genre of the heartwarming called steampunk. The result was some interesting dreams-most heat. Decided it was worth devoting a record regarding steampunk. The truth that there is another reason: after litigation and much deliberation, we inserted the word, steampunk, book The Lost Hero has just released a fresh-fresh off the press *. We debated that on the one hand, we assumed that the concept is still unfamiliar in the country, and on the other hand, there is no acceptable translation or sweet can visualize what is steampunk.

Well, for that matter steampunk is a literary sub-genre of science fiction, but not less than that steampunk is also fashion and design. Steampunk refers to all those works that take place in an alternate world where not developed technologies such as electronics and diesel engine, but instead thrived technology is based on the gears and steam engines (hence the "sets", steam). World of steampunk, air transport will be mostly using balloons and zeppelins, and aircraft. Plastic is unfamiliar material, and attached sophisticated technology masterfully materials such as brass, strips of leather and carved wood. That combines steampunk stylish elegance of the Victorian era and the ingenuity and technological capabilities of later periods.

Examples of steampunk style film "Wild Wild West", "the finest gentlemen League" film "Sherlock Holmes" with Robert Downey Jr. and so on - so-called periodic movies, but full of deliberate anachronisms and cool technology. There are a variety of examples in literature has not yet been translated into Hebrew, you are invited to offer examples of those who still translated ...

I have no doubt that an ingredient in the popularity of SP is that SP spirit can create terrific costumes.

With the rise of cultural conferences science fiction and geek-chic, has now for older people places to express their creativity in preparing the costumes are invested.

Activity that was once the domain of only children. Fashions steampunk is sophisticated and sexy; it allows masquerading celebrate with vintage items Fine such as dresses, corsets and hats hat without forcing themselves to social norms conservative and limit that existed during periods when wearing such clothes.

Costume steampunk can be restrained or wild, revealing or conservative, and integrate various accessories and sundry starting hats, fans and jewels to weapons.

Binoculars and measuring instruments scientific. all will look for hints to complete background story, and that's part of its charm. I highly recommend this browse the photo gallery of steampunk costumes worn by participants at the conference Komikon in 2009.

Reveries my heat, I wondered if SP is a kind of reaction against the culture of mass consumption. Each piece of clothing we wear is worn by hundreds of people who buy the same network, and each device we use on a daily basis out strip being identical to thousands and tens of thousands of similar devices around the world, something that the heart longs for the days when clothes and appliances were manufactured by hand, and were singular. At a time when even an umbrella was an object of art, with hand-carved handle, cover sewn by hand - maybe dress fabric was adjusted - and no one else was exactly like that. The shoemaker shoes made to measure. Even pistols were manufactured in small workshops and adapted to the needs of owners, including aesthetic needs, with handles decorated with mother-of-pearl engraved owners name in curly letters on the barrel.

Maybe that's why miss steampunk period which is the period of the beginning of the industrial revolution, the beginning of the end of the small craftsmen.

SF arena has been talking about this steampunk passed the peak, this is a genre in decline already ceased to be interesting. Such talk wandered fringe phenomena characteristics and begin to move toward the mainstream.

Perhaps indeed go bankrupt and cease to be fun - but in the meantime we have a lot of fun with him.

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