Photo credit by Anna Fischer
Wilhemina Frame posts the second half of our interview at the Steampunk Chronicle
An excerpt:
WF: That brings up to me the whole Victorian concept of Orientalism, which was an art concept, a popular fashion concept, and a fascination that was held in the Victorian period especially in England but in Europe in general. Orientalism as I interpret it now, and this is my own personal interpretation, goes back to the concept of “The Other”. It has no foundation in reality. In Steampunk, if people are using that, but not being “travelers”, and they’re not trying to present an accurate viewpoint of a certain culture at that time — but they are referencing the historical aesthetics of Orientalism — how do you feel about that?
DP: (Laughs) Sorry, I’m laughing because you just asked a very long version of “Is this offensive if I do X, Y or Z?”
Reblogged this on Dead Machinery's Blog and commented:
I’m very keen in discovering alternative views on orientalism and steampunk. When I went to the Historical Novel Conference in London, I did bring (and wear) my first attempt at an Oriental (Far East) inspired steampunk costume (photo incoming). Interesting article:)
Clothing has always been inspired by the past, present and future. One such clothing trend that has picked up or rather become a craze these days is Steampunk. The term which has created a frenzy in the world of fashion is actually derived or rather developed from the from 20th century Victorian era fiction movies.
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