Famore Cutlery presents h+h americas Cosplay Fashion Show Competition and Exhibition
Platinum Sponsor
Booth 729
Gold Sponsor
Booth 1229
Gold Sponsor
Booth 4004
Gold Sponsor
Booth 313
Gold Sponsor
Booth 735
Gold Sponsor
Booth 705
Gold Sponsor
Booth 4000
Silver Sponsor
Booth 1412
Silver Sponsor
Booth 1410
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Famore Cutlery presents h+h americas first annual Cosplay Fashion Show Competition. h+h americas is where creativity meets business, and cosplay is a significant part of the crafting segment.
We recognize the crucial role played by cosplay designers as creators within the crafting community. These multi-media artists are essential artisans who invest in a wide range of products to bring their imaginative garments to life, holding a vital position in the industry. And where do these talented designers acquire the tools of their trade? From stores and companies like yours that provide the essential materials that fuel their imagination!
Through our commitment to understanding and serving the needs of these passionate creators and with the generous support of our sponsors (Famore Cutlery, Oliso, Janome, WonderFil Specialty Threads, Shannon Fabrics, FanPowered Press, Universal Yarns, Hobbs Bonded Fibers, and Pauline’s Quilters World), we have the privilege of bringing this spectacular competition to life, showcasing the boundless ingenuity and innovation of the cosplay community.
So, let us embark on this exhilarating journey together as we celebrate the artistry, talent, and passion of the cosplay designers who have joined us today. Contestants will compete in five categories for over $10,000 in cash and products from our supporting sponsors.
Join us on the Main Stage on Thursday, May 2, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm for the Famore Cutlery presents h+h americas first annual Cosplay Fashion Show Competition. After the show, stay for a drink and take part in a meet-the-maker session from 4:00 pm – to 5:00 pm. You can talk one-on-one and make new friends.
Judges
Tim of Harrison Designs and Concepts
Din D'Jarin from The MandalorianTim of Harrison Designs and Concepts
Award-winning, master craftsman Tim Harrison formally founded Harrison Designs and Concepts, or HDC, in 2018 to break the standard of traditional design and fabrication. The HDC leadership team (Tim, Marty Dubin, and Rory Sunderland) has over 30 years of experience making fantasy reality and the impossible possible. They specialize in crafting cinematic and hyper-realistic details in multi-medium props, costumes, and practical effects.
Photo Credit: Downen Photography
Maggie Hofmann aka PaisleyandGlue
Marvel Cinematic Universe Doctor StrangeMaggie Hofmann aka PaisleyandGlue
Marvel Cinematic Universe Doctor Strange. Blue layered tunics with embroidery over blue pants. Red “Cloak of Levitation” with quilted and embroidered details. Faux leather belt with metallic accents.Photo Credit: Raptor Drone Photography
Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay
Botan from Yuyu HakushoCon of Pros and Cons Cosplay
Botan’s kimono is a stylized iromuji furisode, handmade by Con of Pros and Cons Cosplay.Photo Credit: Downen Photography
Master of Ceremonies
Diana 'Binkxy’ Tolin
‘Empress Palpatine,' original design based on Star WarsDiana 'Binkxy’ Tolin
Empress Palpatine is a Tudor inspired re-imagining of Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars. This costume was created as an homage to the character and the time period and is festooned with details and ‘Easter eggs’ for those who are fans of the franchise. Empress Palpatine was completed in 2022 in time for Star Wars Celebration, where it was worn to meet the actor who played Palpatine, Ian McDiarmid, and then took part in the WonderCon Cosplay Contest in 2023, winning Best in Show for its craftsmanship and accompanying performance.Photo Credit: Alexandra Lee Studios
Professional Contestants
Emily W. (Luna Lady of Light Cosplay)
Taiwan's Princess of CrueltyEmily W. (Luna Lady of Light Cosplay)
Xie Yingluo (pronounced She Ying Low) is a character from the Taiwanese Puppet show Thunderbolt Fantasy. This costume is a veritable feast of textures and the metallics and colors bring a dynamic punch to make it a visual spectacle. Built over the course of three months, this costume is entirely custom to match the proportions of the original source. We hope you enjoy the Princess of Cruelty.
EV Cosplay
Art Noveau Yennefer DesignedEV Cosplay
The ball gown dress is self-patterned and constructed from matte satin with broadcloth details. The bodice is boned, lined, and laces up the back with a modesty panel. The overskirt is gathered with a scalloped hem. The hat is mainly matte satin, interfacing, and organza, with matte satin roses with a felt backing. The petticoats are a combination of broadcloth, scalloped and pleated, as well as tulle. I constructed a corset using canvas, matte satin, spiral steel boning, embroidery thread, and a steel busk. The undergarments are made from broadcloth with lace trimmings.
Justine Y. (Weeb Next Door)
EVA-Beatrice from Umineko When They CryJustine Y. (Weeb Next Door)
A magical witch comes to life in this marriage of flowy circle-cut fabric and hand-gathered ruffles. The tiers of the skirt are finished with heat-sealed organza scallops, held up by a lightweight cage hoop skirt. The roses are interfaced chiffon formed with heat and paired with velvet accents. Topped off with a batting-structured pill box hat with hand cut and handsewn trims.
Lori L. (Scissor Wizard Cosplay)
Art Nouveau Rose QuartzLori L. (Scissor Wizard Cosplay)
To mimic the ethereal look of the art nouveau design for Rose Quartz, a flowing bodre fabric was selected. Multiple structural techniques, including an open cage hoop skirt, petticoats in between layers and custom drafted corset were utilized to support the structure of the design– especially under the weight of the flower embellishments and thousands of hand placed rhinestones. Elements from the beads adorning the crown, to the wig, down to the shoes, and including every layer of the bodre fabric have been gradient dyed. The design consists of 9 separate layers and when twirling the skirt flutters out like rose petals.
Madison L. (Maddog)
Link (Hylain Set)Madison L. (Maddog)
This cosplay took over 600hrs to make and features a wide-range of techniques including patterning, textile making, embroidery, foamsmithing, and fabric painting. The chainmail tunic alone took 175hrs and was hand-weaved with real metal rings. EVA foam was textured and painted to look like leather – and is in fact the same material used to make the sword. To finish it all off, the costume was weathered with paint and real dirt to feel like this knight has truly been adventuring in the wild.
Mike D. & Jordan H. (Caffeinecraft & Setterspecs)
Fox's WeddingMike D. & Jordan H. (Caffeinecraft & Setterspecs)
Award-winning, master craftsman Tim Harrison formally founded Harrison Designs and Concepts, or HDC, in 2018 to break the standard of traditional design and fabrication. The HDC leadership team (Tim, Marty Dubin, and Rory Sunderland) has over 30 years of experience making fantasy reality and the impossible possible. They specialize in crafting cinematic and hyper-realistic details in multi-medium props, costumes, and practical effects.
Nola T. (@nolishnolachu)
Humanized formNola T. (@nolishnolachu)
This interpretation of Pokémon #360 has been nearly 6 years in the making. With layers of gathered ruffles meant to echo the Pokémon’s design; this costume is meant to invoke the cheerful and playful nature of the ‘Bright Pokemon’
Pirate Fox Coplay
Stygian Zinogre Armor, Beta VersionPirate Fox Coplay
First we gathered reference shots from multiple angles of the character model that were combined and scaled to fit our model. We created a full-sized mockup from construction paper that was further adjusted for fit.
Valerie M.
The Legend of Vox MachinaValerie M.
The Victorian-inspired gothic look of the animated character is translated into real-life texture and detail in velvet and silk. The elegant silhouette is supported by historically appropriate undergarments, and the dramatic sleeves, waterfall draping, and sweeping skirt are borrowed from the early 1890s. And a closer look at the embroidery design might give you a clue to just what kind of magic Delilah practices…Student Contestants
Gabrielle A.
The Literary FairtGabrielle A.
Mix media cosplay made of paper and fabric. Primarily using sewing and paper crafting for the building.
Hannah M. (MNCross)
Natalia's Cabled SweaterHannah M. (MNCross)
The main piece of the cosplay is a knit cabled sweater which I knit myself by hand. There is also a skirt/dress, tights and legwarmers. The legwarmers will be handknit as well, and everything else will be adapted from store bought products.
Montana S.
VirgiliaMontana S.
The ball gown dress is self-patterned and constructed from matte satin with broadcloth details. The bodice is boned, lined, and laces up the back with a modesty panel. The overskirt is gathered with a scalloped hem. The hat is mainly matte satin, interfacing, and organza, with matte satin roses with a felt backing. The petticoats are a combination of broadcloth, scalloped and pleated, as well as tulle. I constructed a corset using canvas, matte satin, spiral steel boning, embroidery thread, and a steel busk. The undergarments are made from broadcloth with lace trimmings.
Scarlett S. (Scarlet Stitch Studios)
Rococo GownScarlett S. (Scarlet Stitch Studios)
This gown is inspired by historical figure Marie Antoinette, as well as the anime which she’s featured: The Rose of Versailles. This fully crocheted ball gown is stitched in the style of 18th century Rococo. I added beading as well as gemstones to channel the abundant and ostentatious styling of the time period.
