S2 E11 The Cosplay Crunch W/ AllieCat Cosplay

She can style your wig, and looks gorgeous while doing so! In this episode of the Cosplay Crunch, we drag in Allison of AllieCat to delve into her journey through the world of cosplay. We talk about her beginning with Georgia conventions, explore presentation and diversity within the cosplay community, and highlight the personal growth that comes from embracing one's identity through cosplay and the importance of community support. Of course we will give you all the hoensTEA about our experiences at Anime Expo and New York Comic Con, and the challenges of judging cosplay contests. AllieCat shares her journey into the world of wig making for cosplay, discussing the artistic process, time investment, and the challenges faced in creating intricate designs. Throughout this episode, we continue to circle back to themes of empowerment, creativity, and personal growth, showcasing how AllieCat has transformed her passion into a thriving career while encouraging others to embrace their uniqueness.

Allison of AllieCat Cosplay is a cosplayer and designer who started her journey in 2010, creating over 80 Cosplay Costumes, and earning Best in Show awards in several competitions for craftsmanship. She is best known for her wig styling, armor builds, passion for makeup, love for fashion design and adorning animal ears whenever possible. AllieCat uses cosplay to promote general positivity for the cosplay community, solidifying the fun that can be found all over in this hobby. She has used this passion to meld the world of Cosplay and Television entertainment together to create a few pieces on the big screen alongside other talented artists in the Industry with projects from Marvel, Capcom, WWE and other collaborations under her belt. She believes that everyone can create cosplay and wants to share her ideals, knowledge and motivation with everyone in the community.

Find AllieCat on Instagram @alliecatcosplay

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