S2 E14 The Cosplay Crunch W/ Wig-Wig Cosplay

Hold onto your WIGS!!! Because In this episode of The Cosplay Crunch, we bring on Wig-Wig Cosplay, a talented cosplay couple from Minnesota, to discuss their unique experiences through the cosplay community. We get a heavy dose of Wig-Lore, and delve into the cosplay culture of Minnesota. Wig Wig Cosplay discusses their role as cosplay coordinators and the challenges of balancing cosplay with convention and real life responsibilities. If you ever wanted to hear LOTS of leatherworking talk, you’re in the right place, as we discuss personal journeys into leatherworking, the unique qualities of leather as a material, and the sustainability aspects of using leather in costume design, as well as valuable advice for aspiring leatherworkers. We get the honest truth from competing in the International Cosplay League (ICL), and the vibrant atmosphere of Japan Weekend Madrid. Of course we have to talk about dynamics of maintaining a cosplay RELATIONSHIP and the KEY to maintaining healthy partnerships. And of course… we have to feature their much beloved cat, Peppy!

Wig-Wig Cosplay is an award-winning competitive cosplay duo out of Minnesota, USA. Wigsmall and WigTall have been cosplaying together since 2013 and have enjoyed traveling the country with costumes in tow. In 2019, they were the Team USA representatives for the International Cosplay League in Madrid, Spain, where they won first place in the duo category! They are best known for their combination of technical sewing and fabrication skills with entertaining performances. Their list of self- taught specialties includes leatherwork, sewing, foam work, wig-styling, propwork, silk painting, and many more. Alongside competition, they have been judging craftsmanship and performance as well as working to promote and assist cosplay departments and contests. When not in the greenroom, Wig-Wig Cosplay has a passion for learning new techniques and skills, and they love sharing their knowledge and experience with the community.

Find Wig-Wig Cosplay on Instagram @wigwigcosplay

Photo by DonDolce Photography.