The Pros and Cons of Commissioning Costumes

Some communities scoff wholesale at costumes that the wearers did not make themselves, while others are perfectly fine with having some parts — if not the entire costume, made by professionals.

Costrip: The Evolution of the Word

I disagree with the assessment that the decision to separate competition cosplay from “costrip” was due to the interference of event organizers and cosplay organizations.

Tips on Surviving an International Con Part 2

In a previous post, we discussed logistics concerns related to flying to and staying in another country to attend an anime convention. Let’s round it up with the last three items on our to-do list.