The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Costume Supervisor On Cosplaying As The Show's Iconic Creatures
Industry vet Toby Froud offers tips on building his many characters.
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Watchmen Costume Designer Gives Cosplay Advice For Bringing HBO's World To Life
Designer Meghan Kasperlik goes deep on the show's unique styling and what cosplayers can learn from it.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Pleated Skirts, Similar Cosplays, & Patreon
Ani-Mia addresses questions about wearing the same cosplays as others, how to make a pleated skirt, and more!
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Top 10 Online Fabric Stores For Cosplay
Check out this list for all your fabric needs, courtesy of cosplayer Ani-Mia!
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10 Hamilton Cosplays That Aren't Throwing Away Their Shot
These talented cosplayers are in the room where it happened.
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Abby Roberts: Taking Cosplay Makeup To The Next Level
The 18-year-old TikTok star discusses makeup looks, fame, and social media.
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10 Superman Cosplays That Are Ready To Save The Day
These cosplayers portray the Man of Steel brilliantly!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Bodysuit Logos, Commissions, and Ventilation Tips
This week's column tackles attaching logos to bodysuits, cosplay commission costs, and proper ventilation.
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Pride Week: 10 She-Ra Cosplays That Show True Power
Check out these Catra and She-Ra cosplayers who exhibit real strength!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Wigs, Home Photography, and Harassment
This week's advice tackles storing wigs, negative comments online, and more!
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Pride Week: The Rise of Drag in The Cosplay Community
Some drag queens are expressing themselves in new ways through cosplaying.
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10 Animal Crossing Cosplays That Take On New Horizons
These cosplayers definitely took Animal Crossing to the next level.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Patterning, Preparing for Competitions, and Cosplay Names
This week's advice tackles how to pattern simple shirts and pants, creating your own cosplay name, and more!
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10 Avatar Cosplays That Will Make You Want To Watch The Show Again
From Katara and Aang to our favorite Uncle Iroh, here are 10 amazing Avatar: The Last Airbender cosplays.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Commissions, Cosplay Improvements, and Contests
This week's column tackles ordering commissions, improving cosplay skills, and more!
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10 Incredible Black Panther Cosplays Ready For Battle
From Okoye and Shuri to the King of Wakanda himself, these cosplayers show the true power of Wakanda.
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Birds of Prey Costume Designer Talks Cosplay And Dressing Harley Quinn
Hollywood designer Erin Benach on the movie's outlandish wardrobe and what makes a cosplay look stand out.
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Black Cosplayers Talk Representation, Pushback & Tiana
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Stand up in solidarity.
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Hollywood Costume Designer Ann Foley On Creating Fashion For Film/TV
The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum offers background and advice.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Original Designs, References, and Cosplay Embellishments
This week's advice includes cosplaying original characters, how to find references, and more!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Star Wars, Budget Cosplays, and WIPs
This week's column dives into how to make a Star Wars cosplay and more!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Masks, Photographers, & Sewing
This week's advice includes making masks, sewing machines, and more!
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Breaking Down Gender Barriers Through Cosplay
Cosplayer Dame Wolfe on how cosplaying gave her a home.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Motivation, Power Rangers, and Panels
This week's advice covers cosplay motivation during quarantine, Power Rangers, and more!
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Wretched Hive Creations: The Creators of the Ahsoka Tano Headpiece
Check out the studio that creates impressive builds for Star Wars cosplays.
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The Rise of Cosplay Guides: Star Wars
Many entertainment companies such as Lucasfilm are creating costume guides for cosplayers.
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CDawgVA: YouTube's Best Worst Cosplayer
An interview about his budget cosplay YouTube series.
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Ask Ani-Mia: First Time Cosplaying, Money, and Quarantine Cosplay
This week's advice includes showing off cosplays in quarantine, money management, and more!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Cons, Cosplay, and Fabric
This week's advice column including how to explain cosplay to family and friends, finding the right fabric online, and more!
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A welcome letter from Cosplay Central’s Editor-in-Chief
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The Platform Empowering POC Cosplayers
TikTok has evolved from silly music videos to a safe platform for cosplayers of color.
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10 Must-Have Items for Every Cosplayer
Hint: it's not just caffeine and sugar.
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Prepping for a Con: A Look Into A Cosplayer's Portable Toolbag
Load up before you get to the convention center.
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Is A Makerspace Right For You?
The rise of makerspaces means more cosplayers can create their own props—but at a cost.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Our New Advice Column!
The cosplay icon covers Devil May Cry, piercing while cosplaying, and more.
