Vests/Doublets and More!

It's been a while, but I'm back!

I stumbled across The Tudor Shoppe the other day and was mighty impressed with their array of stuff. They have clothing and costuming for men, women, and children. Vests, doublets, pants, shirts, shoes, hats. TONS of stuff to peruse! I was impressed to see they even had Chains of Office, as see in shows like The Tudors. Great for an authentic look, but they also have enough variety that if you're going for fantasy rather than historical accuracy, you'll definitely be able to find something that fits the bill.

Also worth noting is their selection of historical Patterns. Again, a great selection with something for everyone.

Interested? Check it out here!

Leather Masks

Etsy Vendor Tom Banwell Designs offers a phenomenal array of leather masks, eyewear, and steampunk regalia. I was particularly impressed by the masks. Stunning and intricate, these creations come in a variety of designs, both abstract and iconographic, as well as a variety of colors. There's something for every dramatic occasion! Fanciful weddings, Halloween, LARPing, a Parlor event, or a Lady GaGa concert!

They also have some lovely head wreaths ranging from nouveau to Celtic in design.

Definitely worth a look, if only just to enjoy the beauty!


Interested? Check it out here!

Leather - Supplies

Apologies for the huge delay in posts. I've been a busy bee, but I look forward to regular posts again!
This week's spotlight is on Brettuns Village Leather, a fantastic source for crafting/costuming leather. They have fantastic weekly deals on all manner of leather materials for crafting your own pieces. Scraps, hides, threads, trims, accessories, and all manner of surprises! They have a steady supply of basics, and every so often they'll have a deal on something fun and unexpected. A really great source to check in on every so often for something new.

Interested? Check it out here!

Leather Bracers & Greaves - The Badger's Den

The Badger's Den has a truly beautiful selection of leather bracers (and greaves!). Prices aren't off the charts, especially for the quality. They don't have an expansive selection of designs, per se, but they make up for it in the sleek, sophisticated style of those they do have. They're also available in different sizes so you can be sure to find something that's most comfortable for your frame. Check out the other areas of their site, as The Badger's Den is a decent source for latex weapons, prosthetics, and other costume bits like hats, vests and the like!


Interested? Check it out here!

Leather - Bracers & Cuffs

Etsy vendor SkinzNhydez has a modest yet very creative little set of leather bracers and cuffs. The little beauty to the right here is full of flavor and character, and I haven't seen anything else out there quite like it. They have a couple pieces that work look great as armor, in addition to some nice little quirky fashion cuffs. Quantity might be an issue, as it appears that bracers aren't sold in pairs, but some solid advice is to contact the artistan (I've found most Etsy folks to be VERY affable) to discuss a discount for buying in pairs, etc.

Interested? Check it out here!

Leather - Jerkins & More at Ravenswood Leather

Wow. Ravenswood Leather harbors a truly impressive array of stunning, high quality leather jerkins (among other amazing pieces!). Not really for folks on a budget, but if you are looking to indulge yourself, head on over and take a gander! Not only do they have a commendable selection of various styles and cuts of jerkin, but the level of customization is what truly sets them apart. You can choose your own combination of leather colors, grommet colors, closures (a whole slew of 'em!), AND various optional sleeve styles! Design your own dream-jerkin! Prices aren't too exorbitant considering it's leather, and it's fashionable, but neither are they dirt cheap.

But the fun doesn't stop there, my friends. They ALSO have gauntlets, greaves, bodices, pants, baldrics, pouches--the list goes on and on! I could (and have) spent days poring over their extensive collection of impressive pieces.

Interested? Check it out here!

Footwear - Planetshoes.com

A friend of mine recently directed me to Planetshoes.com, a great online retailer of--you guessed it--shoes! Well by shoes I mean shoes and boots. And by shoes and boots I also mean some nice bags. Look, they have all manner of awesome stuff. Their prices honestly run the gamut from some knock-your-socks-off clearance prices to the over $100 mark of what you'd expect for a nice pair of boots.
I was fairly impressed with what they had in the way of modern male footwear that could work reasonably well in a game setting. Of course if you're simply looking to sport some stylish urban-fantasy garb then of course their stuff works as well. I was much more impressed by their spread of women's boots, which I suppose shouldn't be surprising since there's always a wealth of interesting footwear out there for the ladies.


They also had a few nice messenger bags that, while a bit feminine, could make decent fancy-pants satchels in a LARP setting.

All in all the site's definitely worth a peek, and I'd recommend checking their Sale and Clearance sections every so often to see what gems are up for cheap prices!


Interested? Check it out here!