We’ve been told more than once that “chainmaille has no place in the Steampunk realm.” That line usually comes right after we’ve been encouraged to apply by Steampunk cosplayers who love our work — and right before we’re rejected by the event organizers. We’ve heard similar things from Renaissance Fairs, too. Our colors aren’t “periodContinue reading “Chainmaille in the Steampunk World”
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Styling Chainmaille with Soft Power
Chainmaille doesn’t always need a battlefield. Sometimes, it belongs in the hush between sips of coffee, layered over denim and worn like a whisper of strength. This week, we styled our purple-and-lavender panel for a café setting—sunlight in auburn waves, silver chains catching the breeze, and armor worn with ease. Color as Mood Purple evokesContinue reading “Styling Chainmaille with Soft Power”
The Velvet Zebra 