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TCC - Roxace Cosplay

23/10/2018

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​Introduce yourself. 

Hello! My name is Lara and I'm a cosplayer from Belgium! I'm currently a student in Computer Graphics, nice to meet you :) 

How and when did you start cosplaying?

I've always been a creative person, at the beginning ( 2014-2015 ) I was into Steampunk but I rapidly figured out it wasn't for me at all I was more into colourful, video games related costumes ... yeah it's pretty much cosplay, right ? So I quickly became addict! I then wore my first cosplay, Jinx, at the Made in Asia in Brussels. (2016) 

What was you first cosplay? Why did you choose that character?

My first cosplay was Jinx! I choose this character because, first I completely love her, it was my first main ever in lol. I love her personality because it really suits mine too (except that I don't kill people lol) end her design is bomb! And second, my figure is almost the same as her, I'm really pale and thin so I was told many many times for both reasons that I needed to do her and it was a pleasure to do so!  

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​Are you currently working on some costume? If not, what is the next cosplay you are planning?

I'm currently working on Xayah and then I will do Rakan for my boyfriend, it will be his first time cosplaying so we are very excited, maybe I'm more excited than him actually lol. 

Where do you find inspiration? 

In video games pretty much! 

How many costumes do you have, which one is your favourite?

I think I own 5 cosplays but I wouldn't be able to choose my favorite! 

How do you balance between your life as a cosplayer and your everyday routine?

I don't balance anything. I'm actually dying under all my everyday work lmao. 

What makes your cosplay style unique?

I don't know ahah, I’m still a beginner, and I don't think I have a "unique style". Maybe my endless capacity to generate derp faces at will! 

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​Tell us about the conventions in your country.

Belgians are pretty small compared to Frenchs or Germans, I wish I would be able to go there but money is really a problem when you are a student. 

Share a funny story from a convention.

Oh I have a lot, I usually go with a group of very good friends I wouldn't be able to count how many funny stories we lived! Basically I don't take myself or the cosplay world too seriously and I have tons of fun! 

5 things you like and 5 you hate.

Things I like: Gnocchis, cats, gnocchis, spinach, food!
Things I hate: Cauliflowers ewww, when someone touches my nose (don’t do that.), loud noises, fake people and whining people


Top 5 games.

1. League of Legends
2. Elder Scrolls series
3. World of Warcraft Vanilla
4. I love Overwatch but I can't play, my computer is freezing the game :( 
5. The Witcher 3


Favorite Lol champion and skin?

Odyssey Jinx! 

Send a short message to our readers.

Hi guys! Thank you for reading this interview, I hope you liked it! :)

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TCC - NipahDUBS

16/10/2018

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Introduce yourself.

My name is NIpah and I live in Illinois, cosplay is currently my full-time job! I do commission work and tutorials/content for patreon.

When did you start cosplaying?

I started cosplaying eight years ago! I have been doing this ever since 2010.

How many costumes do you have, which one(s) is(are) your favorite(s)?

I have well over one hundred completed cosplays! My favorites are probably my Kingdom Hearts ones.

Where do you find inspiration? 

I find inspiration from various places, sometimes it's a location around me that gives me an idea of a character where I could do a photoshoot at or maybe some fabrics that I come across that remind of a character I have been wanting to cosplay for years. And a lot of the times it is pure hype when a new design drops that I love.

What makes your cosplay style unique?

If I were to pick something unique about my cosplays it probably would be my wig work, I am very passionate about styling wigs and it is one of my favorite parts of cosplay in general!

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What's the best part of cosplay for you?

Aside from wigs I really do love photoshoots and editing photos, finding that perfect location for a character or even going as far as green screening and putting your cosplay in a setting custom for your cosplay!

How do you view yourself as a cosplayer?

I view myself as just another cosplayer, I don't view myself in very high regards. People think of me as cosplay famous but I don't see it as that. I just love what I do and have been fortunate to have people notice and like my work.

Which costume took most effort to make?

Probably Vanitas, I had to learn a lot of new techniques to make that cosplay. From sewing, foam work, prop making, wig styling, resin casting, painting, dying fabrics, molding and shaping PVC and quilt stitching! There was so much effort and love put into that cosplay.

What's easier - to cosplay Japanese or Western characters?

Western characters I think are easier, only because I feel that the makeup part is easier for me! I am not the best with makeup.

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​Are you currently working on some costume? 
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I am working on multiple cosplays! Two Disney cosplays, three Kingdom Hearts ones and three Halloween costumes! Gotta keep myself busy.
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Which one is more important: the costume itself or how it’s presented?

The costume itself is most important, for myself anyways. I like working with tiny details and adding my own twist on things when I can!

How do you balance between your life as a cosplayer and your everyday routine?

Cosplay is my main job so it is a little hard to separate it since I work where I live and do not leave the house much due to this but I try to give myself weekends off and to stop working once it gets late at night.

Can you name an anime/movie/game that has influenced you in real life?

It may be silly but Lilo and Stitch is a movie that greatly changed me, it showed that being weird isn't something to be ashamed off, that not everyone is going to like you for whatever reasons but so long as you like yourself then that is okay, how a family doesn't have to be just your blood relatives and they can just be a group of close friends. I could talk about this movie for days and days. Along with this Tangled and Kingdom Hearts greatly affected me as well.

Tell us about the conventions and cosplay society in your country.

Conventions here a very welcoming and lots of fun! The artist alley is definitely my favorite part of cons due to just getting to support and meet all these amazing artists. The cosplay community it just like any community, there can be drama but the people I have surrounded myself with are anything but that, they have shown me so much love and support and I can never thank them enough for how much love is shown to me, I truly am grateful to them.

Can you give us some basic wig styling tips?

The biggest thing to know about wig styling is how to use heat to your advantage, a little hairspray and a hairdryer can go a long way! You can make spikes, keep unruly parts of your wig in place and so much more.

Send a short message to our readers.

Never lose your individuality and always remember that when it comes to cosplay, there will be those who may try and put you down. At the end of the day though, if you like your work and are happy with what you have created then that is all that should matter. Move at your own pace and grow when you are ready to take that next step on your journey. Keep learning and keep moving forward.

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