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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I don't normally do posts like this but the opportunity was too great to miss! Happy borthday to Charlotte from ##genshinimpact one of my favourite cosplays! (And not only because I'm called Charlotte too! 🥰) #charlottegenshinimpact #genshincosplay #charlottecosplay #charlottegenshin

A picture of a white woman with pink hair, she is holding up a camera in a box, it is decorated to look like it has eyes and has a hat and bow tie. Behind her is a pink background with a geometric heart.

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

With the release of #SnowWhite I thought this week's highlight could be a disneybound that I made! My favourite part of this is the patches, the fabric is so cute! #snowwhitedress #disneybound #snowwhitedisneybound #disney #cosplay #snowwhitecosplay

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

A follow on from last week, Lucius from #FireEmblem I love getting the chance to do matching costumes, especially when they're so different from each other! ##luciusfireemblem ##fireemblemcosplay #ukcosplay #handmadecosplay

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Costume Highlight ✨️ Raven from #FireEmblem I loved making this costume because it gave me a chance to experiment with leather, something I dont get to do often with ballgowns! #ravenfireemblem #fireemblemcosplay #ukcosplay #leatherwork #cosplaycostume

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This weeks costume highlight is an outfit I was thrilled to be able to revisit! I've learnt so much since the last time I was asked to make #toga and I'm really proud of how the cardigan came out! #bnha #togahimikocosplay ##bnhacosplay #togacosplay #schooluniform

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Im doing a poll over on my stories on Insta, but I thought I'd ask here too. Is there a costume that you'd like to see me make? From any show/film/anime ect. Let me know in the comments! (Photo for attention, thanks to @foodandcosplay) #poll #cosplay #disney #genshin #infinitynikki #sailormoon

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

This weeks costume highlight is a dress you might have seen on my other social media. #RavenQueen from #EverAfterHigh Thronecoming. This dress was a real joy to make with satin, tulle, vinyl and silver organza with lace details and many gems! #ravenqueencosplay #everafterhighcosplay #ukcosplay

A dress displayed on a mannequin, it has a long purple skirt with an asymmetric hem and glitter tulle. Then a shorter skirt on the left side with glitter tulle. The bodice and short skirt are covered in multicoloured vinyl in abstract shapes. There are gloves with rose lace details and chains hanging from the sides of the dress. around the neck is a silver and black collar with a pointed back going around the back of the neck. Each point has another lace flower on the tip.

A beaded broach, it has large purple gems in a fan shape at the top and then two down the middle. They are surrounded by tiny multicoloured beads. The edge of the broach is larger pink beads.

A close up picture of the gloves. They are made from a silver brocase with a silver binding. In the centre is a lace flower, it has sequins and a black gem in the centre. On the tips of the petals are small silver gems.

A picture of the collar. It has a silver neck made from a patterned silver brocade. Over the shoulders it is black organza. A purple broach is in the centre, decorated with beads and crystals. From the broach are two silver swirls. The edge of the cape is a silver mesh with a curved pattern. Around the back is a fan shape collar. It has two points on either side, they are decorated with lace flowers.

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Weekly highlight ✨️ In honour of the fact that I got to see #SailorMoonLive in London last week here is my #SuperSailorMoon dress. The blue skirt is cotton with an overlay of blue mesh. The collar has the same fabric with a metallic gold trim. The bow is satin with a 3D printed broach ❤️ #ukcosplay

A white woman in a sailor moon dress, it is a white dress with a pleated skirt. It has a blue skirt underneath, and a blue collar. It has a red bow with heart broach. She is wearing red boots and whote gloves. She is holding a heart shape prop with a long pink stick. Her left hand his held up with the wedding finger and pinky curled. The background is pink sparkles forming a heart and boarder.

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

For those who are interested I also have a Facebook page where you can see pictures of all my commissions with breakdowns of what each costume is made from 😊 I'm also going to revisit my blog to update and improve that so you can find more details about my work. (Pic mainly for attention)

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Costume Highlight day! This week I thought we'd go back in time to one of the very first commissions I made. These #Higgs capes have since become one of my most popular designs, and I've made them in a variety of materials including faux leather! . . . #deathstranding #deathstrandinghiggs #cosplay

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Iiiiiiiiiiit's costume highlight time! ✨️ I thought today I'd share this Precure Sky costume. It was my first foray into foam and resin for the armour and decorative parts. I ended up being quite proud of them! . . . #cosplay #precuresky #magicalgirl #cosplayhighlight

A picture of a dress with a white top, navy corset and light blue skirt on a mannequin. There are leggings under the skirt and a cape on the right.

A close up picture of a navy corset, it has a yellow velvet binding, a white button and pink bow on the bottom.

A close up of a collar, it has a v shape at the front. In the middle is a broach with blue wings and a navy blue button with a gold star. Below that is pleated yellow ribbon with a blue heart at the centre.

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The manager has popped in to make sure the work is up to standard ✅️

A picture of a chocolate labrador lying down with his front paws crossed. He is lying on a white and black fur rug. In the background is a office chair and desk.

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A little behind the scenes peek 👀 This year I'm really trying to improve on the finishing touches for my costumes, and that includes labels and care instructions, so I thought, why not combine them?

A slanted picture of an embroidery hoop with strips of ribbon, each one has the words "costume empire, hand wash only" sewn on. The bottom two have stars, the top two have arrows and the very top has just words.

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

✨️Costume Highlight ✨️ Every week I'd like to share a highlight of something positive. So I thought I'd start with my favourite costume that I've made for myself. "What would Aurora's dress actually look like after 100 years?" . . . #sleepingbeauty #disney #disneyprincess #aurora #cosplay

A white woman in a Sleepin Beauty dress, it has a dark blue top and sleeves with a matching skirt. The dress is decorated with roses and vines. Behind her is a pebble beach with a lake and glass building. She is holding up the skirt in one hand.

A white woman in a Sleepin Beauty dress. It has a dark blue top and sleeves. The skirt is a lighter blue in the middle, and dark blue on the sides. The dress is decorated with roses and vines. She is stood on a pebble beach with a lake and glass building in the background. She holds the skirt up with one hand and is touching her chin with the other.

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Costume Empire @costume-empire.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Hi, I'm Charlotte, I own Costume Empire. Everything is made by me, here in the UK. These are some of my most recent makes. I really enjoy princess dresses, but commissions help me to try new things! . . . #cosplay #disney #marvel #genshin #aliceinwonderland

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