My snow-white wavy bob withblunt bangswas the same color as the furry tail swinging from my bum.
Cat ears were protruding from my head.
But it felt particularly special to discover theNiobeseries and see those Black women cosplaying as its characters in person.
Photographed by Naima Greene
The controversy overHalle Bailey’s casting as Arielis a prime example.
Despite all that, Black cosplayers aren’t disappearing anytime soon.
Kendra has cosplayed before, but not at NYCC.
Her best tip for cosplay beginners?
“Wear what you want.
Don’t care about what anyone else has to say because it does not matter.
Just be happy.”
She replicated the character’s vibrant red hair by adding loc extensions to her own shorter sister locs.
She also created a leaf-covered belt using cut-up face coverings.
Her shimmery champagne ribbed horns and pointy tail match Sweet Paprika’s own.
D’Mari asArcane’sMel
While her friend Charlotte chose Ekko fromArcane,D’Mari opted to cosplay thearistocrat Mel.
In total, it took three weeks to create.
Her makeup was on the minimalist side but those fluffy lashes andcoffin-shaped, C-curveFrench manicuredefinitely caught my attention.
Every necessary detail of theA-Teamcharacter is here, including his distinctive mohawk and sideburns.
That’s why they landed on the Teen Titans members, Starfire and Raven.
The contrast between Atina’s orange hair and Vanessa’s purple hair is too cute.
Christina’s bright red top and golden arm bracelets remind us exactly of the water bender’s outfit.
She fashioned her hair into a half-up, half-down style that incorporates aflip bun.
Johanni looks like the cutest goth with herMisa Amanecosplay.
Her off-the-shoulder black lace dress and gloves mimic that of theDeath Notecharacter perfectly.
Her holding the Death Note notebook sells the entire look.
Take Gabe, who built her costume around these periwinkle curls.
Gabe doesn’t typically cosplay but loves playing around with face makeup, hence this pastel masterpiece.
The colorful braided pigtails were a super cute twist on Harley Quinn’s dip-dyed hair.
Quinn has several outfits, but her bright red lip and duo-toned makeup and hair are a consistent favorite.
With her red-and-black jester jumpsuit, bat, and gun, it was clear that Peterson means business.
Facilierwas the next best thing.
you’re able to’t tell us that he doesn’t have friends on the other side.
All the baby is missing is the Spirit World ruler’s signature blue pacifier.
Obviously, the family that cosplays together stays together, right?
I spotted this mom, dad, and daughter with grandma Vivienne (our Poison Ivy from earlier).
Since they have cosplayed a few times before, they had several helpful tips for beginners.
Rule number one: don’t bother purchasing a costume.
“Go and take a stab at make something yourself.
Get creative with it,” mom Shelly-Ann shares.
