Cosplay | HM Costume Design

Cosplay Experience

Daenerys Targaryen:

Developed (2019)

This cosplay is of Daenerys's costume in Season 7, Episode 1, when she returns to Dragonstone. The wig was styled to match her braids with extra bits of hair sewn into it.

The dress was built based on a McCall pattern and tailored to fit. All of the embroidery and bead work on the shoulders and chest were done by hand, over several days.

All Professional Photos credited to Lauren Reed

Lady Vex'ahlia De Rolo:

Developed (2023)

This cosplay is based on Laura Bailey's character from Critical Role Campaign 1. The coat and the shirt were made from a pattern. The shoulder pauldron, the bracers, the corset piece, and the pouch were all made from 100% leather. The feather hair piece and choker necklace were also crafted. The wig and ears were purchased, the ears were then color matched and contoured. The wig was styled to be in a long loose braid. For the Ren Faire, a witch's hat was also built.

The coat skirt back features 6 stars because Vex is the sixth star on the De Rolo Family Crest (Her family by marriage). There are sun's featured on the coat because Vex is the Champion of Pelor, a God who is associated with the sun.

All Professional Photos credited to Alaina Smith Shefelton

Video editing credited to Hope Maddox

Imogen Temult:

Developed (2022)

This cosplay is based on Laura Bailey's character from Critical Role Campaign 3. The vest, gloves, sheer dress, bow, belt, and pouch were built based on Imogen's character art. The dress was built from an altered pattern and the vest was built from a vintage pattern. The belt and pouch were made from an online pattern. The belt piece, gloves, and pouch are all made of 100% leather. The wig was styled to be loose and wavy.

Was featured in the Critical Role Cosplay Gallery in January 2024.

All Professional Photos credited to Karen Smith Photographer

Jester Lavorre:

Developed (2023)

This cosplay is based on Laura Bailey's character from Critical Role Campaign 2. The tail and the horns were built based on Jester's character art. The horns were 3D printed, sanded, and painted. The necklace was built as well. The tail was built using a cosplay foam base and covered in matching tights. To hide the seam where the spade of the tail connects, there is pleather tail jewelry. The outfit was put together to be inspired by Jester, it features the official Jester Overall Dress from Critical Role.

All Professional Photos credited to Kaitlyn Langford

Vampire:

Developed (2022)

This bodice and bustle were upcycled from a curtain found in a thrift store, the pattern used was an altered version of the Snow White Coat. The black corduroy skirt was hand patterned

All Graveyard Photos credited to Lily Tacke

Snow White Coats:

Developed (2021)

These two coats were built inspired by the Snow White coat from Once Upon A Time using a McCall's pattern.

All Professional Photography credited to Karen Smith Photographer

Jedi Costumes:

Developed (2017-)

These costumes were built over the last few years. The first is a cosplay of Rey from Rise of Skywalker featuring a draped and patterned shirt, sheer over lay, bracers, and upper arm band. The knee pads were built and added to existing capris.

The Jedi Master and Apprentice costume was self designed for a local event over multiple years. The brown cowl dress, tall gloves, grey vest, green jacket, and green shirt were all built from modified patterns

All Professional Photography credited to Karen Smith Photographer

Super Hero Costumes:

Developed (2017---)

The Wonder Woman costume was built by hand sewing pleather strips to a base corset to copy the lines on the movie version. The skirt and belt were patterned and cut out of pleather, painted, and attached. The bracers, arm band, boot covers, and belt pieces were also made.

Starfire was made for a Comic Con, the boot covers, skirt, top, bracers, and chest piece were all made.

The Wanda Maximoff headpiece was purchased, sanded, and painted for a photo shoot.

All Professional Photos credited to Karen Smith Photographer