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Steampunk fashion — and steampunk culture in general — has clear roots in a variety of cultures and subcultures. The influences of these can show up throughout steampunk fashion as callbacks or crossovers, and many steampunks will often be interested in and involved with these other subcultures. We think this is a great way to celebrate and honor them, and we are always keen to encourage crossovers.
One prominent subculture that heavily influenced early steampunk was the goths. It’s still common to find things associated with gothicism — like skulls, black lace and leather — in steampunk clothing and accessories. There are certain costumes, like morticians or pirates, that would definitely benefit from both gothic and steampunk influences to create something new, interesting and cool. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a collection of our favourite skull jewellery as a starting point for your imagination.
