One of the reasons for that is the fact that elaborate costumes can get pretty costly. But with or without a big budget set aside for the mission, one has to be quite creative in order to figure out what they want to be and how best to achieve the look. Some people are capable of showing that a big budget is not necessary when you have imagination. Renowned for their elaborate, yet affordable costumes, Anucha Saengchart—going online by the moniker Lonelyman or The Low Cost Cosplay Guy—proves that one does not require using a lot of fancy materials or expensive items to create something impressive; you can make do with things you have lying around the house. On the list below, you will find the best of Anucha’s costumes, all made with household objects, as well as Bored Panda’s interview with the creative costume genius themself. Moreover, we also discussed costume design with an expert in the field, former lecturer in theater at Williams College in Massachusetts, Deborah Brothers, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions; so what are you waiting for? Scroll down and get inspired for your next costume party! More info: Facebook | Instagram In a recent interview, the costume aficionado shared that their interest in the peculiar kind of craft came from their love of cartoons and cosplay. “I always wanted to cosplay myself, but I didn’t have enough money or time to create elaborate costumes. So, I started using household objects to create costumes that resembled characters from various anime,” they said. “I’ve always felt a passion for creating art. When I started cosplaying using household objects, I tried to make each costume a piece of art. As for my next costume, I’d like to try making a robot-themed one using milk cartons.” While the fans might find it difficult to determine which costume they love most, The Low Cost Cosplay Guy is certain about their favorite; it’s the ‘Luffy and Boa’ from the One Piece manga series – a two-in-one cosplay that uses a mirror as part of the concept. According to a former costume designer and lecturer in theater at Williams College in Massachusetts, Deborah Brothers, time and money are the biggest challenges when it comes to costume creation. “Costumes are made by people; designing, making, draping, sewing, fitting – it all takes labor, time, and money,” she told Bored Panda, adding that hopefully realistic conversations are carried out in the process among the parties involved regarding what is possible and what should be happening. “The next steps involve creating image boards, collages, drawings, sketches, and ways to communicate the desired costume. Then once a design has gone through meetings and more sketches and edits, a final design is made; fabrics and trimmings are sourced and bought or can be up-cycled and construction begins.” The next step, according to the expert, is the first fitting on the person the costume is designed for—usually in a plain woven cotton—and then onto a fitting in the actual fabric, which eventually leads to finishing the costume. “Also in the process is the acquiring of shoes, undergarments, hair, makeup, and all accessories necessary for the costume to be complete, whether it is for a contemporary style or historic dress or fantastical creation.” According to the expert, in such a scenario, creativity entails “sewing skills, drawing and painting skills, flexibility, imagination, problem solving, reusing materials, experimenting with traditional techniques such as dyeing and embroidery, using materials such as thermoplastics, being open to all the inspirations around you, and being aware that the costume is worn by another collaborator and it has life in the specific time and space that it is performing.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
