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The idea of Steampunk themed things truly has swept the entire world recently and grown largely in popularity. These things include books, tv and film and clothing to name just a few. However, Steampunk is not the only dystopian genre that exists. Another fantastic genre is the Dieselpunk genre which has similarities to Steampunk but also has enough differences to be considered its own thing.
Dieselpunk is defined as a retro futuristic genre which is a derivative of science fiction. It includes diesel-powered machinery used during the interwar period as well as throughout the 1950s and its futuristic elements come in the form of technology and postmodern sensibilities. In regards to the Steampunk genre, Dieselpunk’s main differences are the fact that it focuses partly on modern technology while Steampunk does not. The main setting of the Steampunk genre is the later half of the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution while Dieselpunk centres around the middle of the 20th century during the time of World War 2.
In regards to clothing options for those interested in exploring the Dieselpunk genre, there are plenty of things to choose from. Fashion…
