The best geek fashion of San Diego Comic-Con
Check out the impressive geek fashion at the sixth annual Her Universe fashion show at SDCC.
The power of fashion
Step into the biggest celebration of geek fashion during San Diego Comic-Con: the Her Universe Fashion Show. This year the show celebrated its sixth anniversary with the theme "power of fashion," inspired by She-Ra and the princesses of power.
Ashley Eckstein, founder of Her Universe and the voice of Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano, kicks off the catwalk with a first look reminiscent of the classic outfit of Adora.
Check out the gallery to see the different dress transformations and meet this year's show winners. The winners get to create a collection for Hot Topic and Her Universe.
By the power of Grayskull!
And just like She-Ra, Eckstein reveals her second look in front of the audience. Here we can see the moment the red dress drops to the floor to show the second look.
The final look
Here Eckstein revels the final look of the transformative dress created by 2014 Her Universe Fashion Show winner Andrew MacLaine.
Andrew MacLaine
Andrew MacLaine joins Eckstein on the stage while reminiscing how much they had to practice for the big reveal.
Avenge the Fallen
The first contestant to walk the runway is Ericka Angiuli of Anaheim, California. She has a bachelor's degree in fashion and works as a costume designer.
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Avenge the Fallen
The name of Angiuli's dress is Avenge the Fallen. It was inspired in Marvel's Avengers.
Heart of Kyber
Kimberly Burn found inspiration in Star Wars for her dress called Heart of Kyber.
Heart of Kyber
Burn believes in the power fashion has to empower people because it allows us to embody the characteristics of our favorite heroes.
Catwoman Origins
Kendra Raymond showcases a convertible dress that was inspired in DC's Catwoman. It started the catwalk with a long coat look.
Catwoman Origins
The full front look of her dress. Raymond has a degree in fashion design from the University of Nebraska.
Catwoman Origins
Currently Raymond is working on a second degree in TV and film costume design.
She-Ra, Princess of Power suit
This design embodies the transformation that happens by power of Grayskull and it evolves into three different looks. It was created by Olivia Mears.
She-Ra, Princess of Power suit
Mears is recognized by her avant-garde style and she's been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and MTV's Video Music Awards.
She-Ra, Princess of Power suit
Her final look showcases the blouse under her cape.
Maleficent
And because we all love a villain, Jill N. Nofziger made this couture dress inspired by Maleficent. This dress also transforms on the catwalk. In this first photo, we see a black gown. Click to the next photo to see how she brings the dragon fire into her design.
Maleficent
Nofzinger's design revels a cape that's held at the wrist by a rainbow of colors that evoque Maleficent's green fire and purple dress details.
Maleficent
The Night Queen
Design by Cindy Guillermo Heselton.
The Night Queen
A power suite inspired by Game of Thrones.
Off With Your Head
Brianna Copper is the talent behind this dress inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Off With Your Head
Something Wicked
This dress inspired by The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina was created by Jenny Clark.
Something Wicked
I am Batman
Ashley Eckstein's third look of the night was inspired by Batman's 80th anniversary and created by Andre MacLaine.
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A Horsey of a Different Color
Christine Geiger sought inspiration in Swift Wind, She-Ras loyal companion.
A Horsey of a Different Color
Moon Healing Esacalation
Britley Morgan Smith from Orange County, California, was inspired by the Sailor Moon franchise.
Icy Hot Vogue
Sami Hagg got inspiration from from the anime series, My Hero Academia.
Icy Hot Vogue
Duck Couture (Wooo-Ooo!)
Liz Todd from Mesa, Arizona, brought us a convertible outfit inspired by Duck Tales. You can totally see Scrooge McDuck in that coat, plus she added some personality imitating his walk for a bit.
Duck Couture (Wooo-Ooo!)
After the coat came off, she reveled a gown inspired in a lot of gold.
The Spirit of Hope
Lisa Truong got inspiration from Star Wars for her submission.
The Spirit of Hope
Bring Me Back to the Brienne-ing
Ally Crocker from San Diego used Brienne of Tarth for inspiration for her design.
Bring Me Back to the Brienne-ing
Welcome to Neptune
Veronica Mars was the inspiration for designer Sarah Timm.
Welcome to Neptune
The Lady of Lórien and Light
Designer Kathryn Henzler got inspiration from the Lord of the Rings saga.
The Lady of Lórien and Light
Her gown also revealed UV reactive fabric.
Haunted House Couture
Ashley revealed a third look inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Disneyland ride Haunted Mansion. The jumpsuit was design by Leetal Platt, 2015 Her Universe Fashion Show winner.
A Diamond by Any Other Name
Steven Universe is the inspiration for Lizard Leigh's convertible dress that goes from a mini skirt to a long gown.
A Diamond by Any Other Name
Here is the long gown look after the transformation.
My Unicorn
Designer Andrea Ohnesorge sought inspiration from the Unicorn Store to create her couture gown.
Dreams Come True
Cinderella inspired Hailey Jensen's gown.
Dreams Come True
Isla Nublar
Andria Renee is the talent behind this Jurassic Park-inspired dress.
Clever girl!
It was a great surprise when she revealed the pashmina message.
Isla Nublar
Renne is the 2019 Judges' Winner.
The purse though
It Girl
Stephen King's IT was the inspiration for this couture gown created by Samantha Strickland.
It Girl
It moved beautifly through the catwalk.
He's No Good To Me Dead
Heather Smith is a self-tough seamstress who got inspiration from Star Wars for this power suit.
He's No Good To Me Dead
Smith got inspiration from an specific moment in Star Wars Episode 5: Empire Strike Back, when Boba Fett tells Darth Vader that he needs Han Solo alive.
He's No Good To Me Dead
Oogie Boogie's Winter Ball
This two piece look was inspired in Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas.
Oogie Boogie's Winter Ball
It showcases UV-reactive fabric on the long jacket, dress and stocking. Designer Wes Jenkins painted the bugs in the dress by hand.
Oogie Boogie's Winter Ball
Here is the look under regular light.
Bodak Green
Marvel's Loki was what inspired Sarah Hambly with this look.
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Hambly won the 2019 Audience Winner for the Her Universe Fashion Show.
Bodak Green
A close-up of the hat.
On Our Sleves
Before announcing the winners, Ashley Eckstein showcased a final look inspired by the her efforts to create awareness around children's mental health.
Honorable mention
Last year the Her Universe Fashion Show also started a junior designers competition. This year the theme was Steven Universe and on the runway we have the honorable mentions. In the back from left to right we have 6-year-old Wesley, with her design "I am mom"; Ashley Eckstein; designer Canada, 16; and to her left her best friend and model. Canada's design is named Rainbow Quartz. Front and center, designer Mercy showcases her dress titled Fusion Cuisine.
Emerson
The first junior winner is Emerson. She learned how to sew so she could create her winning design.
Pearl Gala
Emily created her design with some help a professional designer.
Ultra Lapis
Kayla made her outfit by herself and let me tell you that those pants completely rocked the runway.