Steampunk

Steampunk is an alternative hybrid clothing design that's a fusion of alternate history, retro-futuristic science fiction, and Victorian nostalgia. Indeed a way to express your creativity.
Or another way to think about it as 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, hair styling, jewelry, body modification and make-up.

This couple shared their steampunk style with us on a recent trip to Gammons Gulch.

The world of Steampunk is currently enjoying a renaissance in the world of jewelry design. Designers cleverly combine antique components and brand new items, creating modern pieces with a vintage flair. My friend Linda likes to make jewelry incorporating these hybrid elements. Her creations often involve watch pieces and gears.

In my mind there is so much more to Steampunk than cogs and old watch parts glued to rings and pendants, with the repurposing of these components there is an intrinsic appreciation of the skill and artistry of the past, particularly the Victorian era.
Securing old watch parts has become no easy task, as enthusiasts are snapping up vintage timepieces since contemporary watches are comprised mainly of plastic, making them irrelevant.

Appetizers for St. Patrick's Day