SHADOW & BONE | Alina Starkov Costume Breakdown

As promised, here comes a video on how I came of with the design of my Alina Starkov costume from Leigh Bardugo's Shadow & Bone.
The garment/look was completely designed and created by me. Please do not use the design without my permission.
► DISCLAIMER
- This costume is based on the 2012-released book "Shadow & Bone" by Leigh Bardugo. It is in no way associated with the 2021 Netflix series.
- ⚠️ This video contains slight spoilers for book 2 and onwards.
- I am no expert on Russian/Slavic traditional garb and history. I did my fair share of research for this costume, but am aware there are plenty aspects out there I am not educated about yet.
You can find a transcript of the text here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1l...
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► CREDITS
Alina Starkov from Leigh Bardugo's Shadow & Bone Trilogy (Book Version)
Design | Costume | Styling | Modelling: Aigue-Marine - / xaiguemarinex
The Darkling: oo_tsuki:oo - / oo_tsuki_oo
Nikolai Lantsov: Woodsmokeandwords - / woodsmokeandwords
Kokoshnik made by Woodsmokeandwords - linktr.ee/woodsmokeandwords
Photography by:
Aigue-Marine - / xaiguemarinex
Alexandra Lee Studios - / aleestudios
Azur_Seven - / azur_seven
Bluepotion Photography - / bluepotionphoto
Choah-ssi - / choah_ssi
Footage filmed by: Aigue-Marine - / xaiguemarinex
Voice Recording and Sound Mixing: Ulrich Voss - / @ulrichvoss8013
Additional Photos by:
pexels.com
harrypotter.fandom.com
theimperialcourt.tumblr.com
wikipedia.org
wikicostumes.com
► CONTACT INFO
/ xaiguemarinex​
/ xaiguemarinex​
► BUSINESS E-MAIL
aiguemarine-cosplay@gmx.de
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► MUSIC:
"This Too Shall Pass" by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au
Spotify: spoti.fi/3oNvLN4
Apple Music: apple.co/3ql8m5U
Amazon Music: amzn.to/38JGxy8
Tidal: bit.ly/3nUv837
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Soundcloud: bit.ly/3nPs5Jc

Пікірлер: 39

  • @woodsmokeandwords6601
    @woodsmokeandwords66013 жыл бұрын

    This was an absolute joy to watch, I'm so glad that now everyone else will be able to appreciate the depth of thought and all the careful consideration and attention to detail that went into this costume!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! I'm happy you enjoyed watching it!!

  • @melshinta2966
    @melshinta29663 жыл бұрын

    GOODNESS!! All the details are INCREDIBLE. Makes me gasp with every image!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :) I'm very happy you like it.

  • @Emalynde
    @Emalynde3 жыл бұрын

    Sina! The amount of care and consideration you put into the planning step alone is just amazing. Your diligence, creativity, and skill combine to create such a lovely work of art, and that's exactly what this kefta is! I've always been so afraid to craft original cosplay, as I've no background in fashion design, but this breakdown of your process makes me feel as if I can. Thank you for motivating me to give it a go. And thank you for sharing your own sources of inspiration. I love the draw from particular pieces of text, the visual moodboard, and for normalizing that balance between attention to detail, but also not having to make every single little piece to qualify as cosplay.

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really happy you enjoyed this video and that it helped to inspire you. I have absolutely no background in fashion design either. I can't even draw (as you could see). What I've learned in the past two years is that any design approach is legit and perfectly fine - even if you can draw or not. So give it a go! I found it incredibly liberating and fun!

  • @icastchaos
    @icastchaos3 жыл бұрын

    This is incredible… Sorry that I’m so late to the party… I was always admiring the cosplay, but had no idea what it was from… yes, I recently watched the Netflix show … your costume design is amazing … and this video is so beautifully put together ❤️❤️

  • @StarbitProductions
    @StarbitProductions3 жыл бұрын

    Sina oh my goSH, this was so informative and such a pleasure to watch!! The way you put this together was so professional, it felt like I was watching a real costuming documentary!! I would LOVE to see more stuff like this from you, like with your Elain and Jude cosplays! Your design process is just so good

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah, thank you very much!! I'm very, very happy you liked this video. I am still an absolute newbie when it comes to video cutting and editing, so these words coming from you - they mean a lot!!

  • @sarahroussel400
    @sarahroussel4003 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful video ! Your cosplay of Alina prompted me to buy the books and dive into the amazing Grishaverse !

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! And I'm happy my costume made you curious about the books! I hope you enjoyed them.

  • @ravenmagecosplay
    @ravenmagecosplay3 жыл бұрын

    Richtig super zu hören, wie du dir das Design erarbeitet hast! Da fühlt man sich direkt inspiriert sich selber ans designen zu setzen :)

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Danke! :D Freut mich sehr, dass dir das Video gefallen hat!!

  • @nebelusha
    @nebelusha3 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god! I love your vision of Alina so much! Attention to details is mind-blowing. And as a fellow Russian I love to see how beautifully you took this inspiration and made it to perfect Alina cosplay! Because of your cosplay, by the way, I've read these books❤️ Thank you very much for incredible work, it's i n s a n e! Lots of love from Siberia!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aah! Thank you so much! These words, coming from you - especially as a Russian - mean a lot!! I'm really, really happy you like my costume and enjoyed this video!!

  • @xxxxblackorcidxxxx
    @xxxxblackorcidxxxx3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely LOVED this video, it was such a joy to watched and so informative. I thought it was professionally put together and presented. i would really like to see more of this type of content. Your Alina cosplay is beautiful and your Kefta is an absolute masterpiece ❤❤❤🥰.

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!! I'm very happy you enjoyed this video so much. I have another video in the making at the moment, but similar videos of this type have been requested for both two other costumes of mine, so I'll look into it for sure! :)

  • @SleyCosplay
    @SleyCosplay3 жыл бұрын

    Das ist echt total cool! Und richtig faszinierend mit wie viel Liebe und Kreativität du da ran gegangen bist!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Danke dir! :)

  • @theQuietRebel
    @theQuietRebel2 жыл бұрын

    So so so incredibly gorgeous! So much time, work and attention to detail have gone into making this costume, it is absolutely magical! Or Small Science, sorry… 🥰

  • @ilurvsharrypotter
    @ilurvsharrypotter3 жыл бұрын

    WOW

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

  • @EmpressCosplay
    @EmpressCosplay3 жыл бұрын

    Yessss I have been waiting for this!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry it took this long! ;;

  • @NamiSparrow
    @NamiSparrow3 жыл бұрын

    Love this breakdown! I’m so hype to (finally) make my show inspired zoya kefta ^_^; it’s taken forever to have motivation for it without cons but post show feels have me excited again!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy you liked it and I hope it can help you with your Zoya design!! I've been dying to see what you'll come up with ever since we talked about it at Katsu! I feel you 100% on the lack of motivation due to the lack of cons.. I hope you can find your motivation to craft again soon!

  • @MissUnworried
    @MissUnworried3 жыл бұрын

    This was an absolute pleasure to watch! Thank you so much for sharing your thought process with us. It makes me appreciate your design even more, the details are gorgeous. I remember seeing your photos way before I even knew about the Grishaverse and your stunning portrayal stuck with me.

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm really happy you enjoyed this video and loved reading the books as much as I did.

  • @mikanightingale3426
    @mikanightingale34263 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is amazing! Your costume is so gorgeous and you did such a phenomenal job crafting all of it!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! :)

  • @Avokaddo
    @Avokaddo3 жыл бұрын

    I love this! Your costume is so beautiful and it's very inspirational to see, how you got your ideas and put them together in one design. Also, the photos are a delight to look at, no matter how often. Thank you!

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I'm really, really happy you like the design and enjoyed this video. :3

  • @mmcgartland2095
    @mmcgartland20952 жыл бұрын

    Lovely

  • @Rinthella
    @Rinthella3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! I enjoyed every little minute of it ❤️

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU! I'm glad you liked it!

  • @markusfriedrich9126
    @markusfriedrich91263 жыл бұрын

    Sehr schön , und Papa macht Music dazu :)

  • @xaiguemarinex

    @xaiguemarinex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Danke. :) Die Musik ist nicht von ihm... er hat nur das Voice Recording gemacht. ;)

  • @markusfriedrich9126

    @markusfriedrich9126

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xaiguemarinex na dann so ! Trotzdem schön ! :)

  • @fox36975
    @fox369752 жыл бұрын

    Any recommendations on sewing pattern to be similar? Try doing gold costume