I love doing historical versions of fadom characters, and felt that Hela's aesthetic would fit well with the style of Art Deco artist Erté. I based my dress on an extant 1910s evening gown.
Dress: The patterning for the skirt drape took forever to figure out, which of course doesn't show at all in the black silk velvet. The oversleeves are silk chiffon with a metallic mesh lace overlay, and hand-beaded edging. I made a 1910s corset to wear underneath, there is a boned underdress with waist stay, and the velvet was then mounted on top.
Tabard: Tambour embroidered on silk organza; I love how the bugle beads create a glossy, almost sci-fi look. I also made the beaded tassels on tabard and cape.
Headdress: I purchased a pepakura pattern for her horns, resized them, drew out my filigree patterns on each piece, and then cut them out of 3mm foam by hand. They are finished with Flexbond and Plasti-dip, and embellished with rhinestones. The horns screw onto the helmet with Chicago screws for storage and transport, and the whole thing is super lightweight and comfortable. The longest horns are reinforced with wire inside.
Awards won: Best in Show, Cosplay America 2022
Dress: The patterning for the skirt drape took forever to figure out, which of course doesn't show at all in the black silk velvet. The oversleeves are silk chiffon with a metallic mesh lace overlay, and hand-beaded edging. I made a 1910s corset to wear underneath, there is a boned underdress with waist stay, and the velvet was then mounted on top.
Tabard: Tambour embroidered on silk organza; I love how the bugle beads create a glossy, almost sci-fi look. I also made the beaded tassels on tabard and cape.
Headdress: I purchased a pepakura pattern for her horns, resized them, drew out my filigree patterns on each piece, and then cut them out of 3mm foam by hand. They are finished with Flexbond and Plasti-dip, and embellished with rhinestones. The horns screw onto the helmet with Chicago screws for storage and transport, and the whole thing is super lightweight and comfortable. The longest horns are reinforced with wire inside.
Awards won: Best in Show, Cosplay America 2022