Welcome to Science Fiction and Fantasy Fashion File (SFFFF). I've been a science fiction writer for almost twenty years, and in those two decades, have met many science fiction and fantasy writers and editors. Most bloggers and podcasters report on writers' latest books, their careers, their awards, or other subjects related to the literary genres. But this will be the genre's first fashion blog.
You probably understand why fashion bloggers and podcasters watch movie stars and celebrities on red carpets and awards shows like the Oscars or the Golden Globes, but why would anyone want to see what science fiction writers are wearing? They're not known for being fashion stylists and trendsetters. Just look at what they wear at the Aurora Awards (Canada's national science fiction awards), where the predominant style can best be described as "Value Village Grunge".
But on the contrary, some of them do have a unique style, which you will see. And we're entering an era where we can be experimental on how we report on science fiction and fantasy. For example, Scott Edelman has a delicious series of podcasts called Eating the Fantastic, where he talks to writers about science fiction and food while eating in their favourite restaurants. I thought, if Scott can be Anthony Bourdain of science fiction, I can be its André Leon Talley.
Undoubtedly, my cosplaying background led me here. But this is not a cosplay blog. There are plenty of websites, blogs, podcasts, and Instagram accounts about cosplaying. This will be about clothes that writers wear. Some of their clothes may look like costumes, but that is just a coincidence. Here we will look at the fashions and styles of the literary and arts group that is most overlooked by the fahsionistas.
Derwin Mak
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