Several months ago talented graphic designer Mike Wrobel redesigned popular characters from the hit HBO series Game of Thrones into 90s and 80s band members and now a group has transformed Wrobel's illustrations into fantasy cosplays. The images, juxtaposed along with Wrobels, are showcase fans dressing up as the popular fantasy characters if the show was set in the 90s.
Wrobel's illustrations beautifully capture characters like Cersei Lannister, John Snow, Arya Stark and Hodor dressed up in technicolor windbreakers, leather jackets and fun 80s makeup. The fantasy cosplays recreate these same images with real clothing and props inspired by Wrobel's graphic illustrations. These cosplay costumes make you wonder what Game of Thrones would be like if it was actually set in the 80s and 90s as oppose to medieval times.
Retro Fantasy Cosplays
These Cosplay Costumes Throw the Game of Thrones Characters into the 90s
Trend Themes
1. Retro Cosplay - The trend of transforming modern characters into retro styles, such as 80s and 90s, can create opportunities for graphic designers, cosplayers, and fashion companies to collaborate and create unique products.
2. Fan-made Cosplay - The trend of fans creating cosplays based on popular media can create opportunities for businesses to tap into this community for product collaborations, sponsorships, or fan events.
3. Fantasy Crossover - The trend of imagining popular fantasy characters in different genres such as 80s and 90s can create opportunities for media companies to create spinoffs or merchandise that can expand their audience.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can capitalize on the trend of retro cosplays by creating unique illustrations that can be transformed into popular cosplay costumes.
2. Fashion - Fashion companies can collaborate with cosplayers to create retro-inspired clothing lines based on popular media, such as Game of Thrones, to cater to the growing retro cosplay trend.
3. Entertainment - Media companies can explore the trend of fantasy crossovers to create spinoffs or merchandise that appeals to a wider range of audiences, such as Game of Thrones set in a different time period.