What does steampunk style mean?
What does steampunk style mean? Steampunk is a design style inspired by Victorian-era industrialism. Science fiction author K.W. Jeter is created the term steampunk in 1987 to describe a style of fantasy fiction that featured Victorian technology, especially technology powered by steam.
What time period is steampunk?
First, Steampunk inspiration comes from the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. The movement “reaches directly into the pocket of Victorian England and predicts what the world would be like today had its inhabitants and inventors prevailed over modern technology.”
What do you wear to a steampunk party?
- Choose your theme.
- Source a top with a strong Victorian style, but a bit of glamour too.
- Hunt out tiered and gathered skirts that show a little leg, or trousers with a lot of attitude.
- Rediscover your waist with a cinch and add a bustle.
- Boot up with something sturdy.
What is modern steampunk?
In short, steampunk features modern technology with a retro look. The steampunk aesthetic is inspired by the fashions of Victorian Era in England (1837-1901), but also by the Belle Epoque in France (1871-1914) and the Civil War era in the United States (1861-1865).
