Cosplayers, the grown-ups who dress up in superhero and science-fiction costumes for fun, are proud of the intricate, authentic-looking garb they flaunt at sci-fi conventions, community gatherings and ...

If I had the means and time, I’d be a yearly attendee at the San Diego Comic-Con. I wouldn’t even go for the celebrities, the goodies, or special previews that are so often associated with the event — ...

If you’ve popped into a Halloween store and noticed that the off-the-shelf stuff has become a little more intricate than you remember, you’re not in the Twilight Zone. While Halloween is just one ...

After donning a blue Cinderella dress, Sind Yanti carefully arranges her pale yellow “hijab”, or traditional headscarf, into folds that resemble hair. “Wearing a hijab should not be a barrier for ...

Ever since I attended my first comic convention, I’ve been intrigued by cosplayers. (I seem to be naturally drawn towards things that encourage dressing up, no matter their form.) Whilst I’m not into ...