We’re spotlighting talent in the cosplay community!

Every month, The Variant showcases cosplayers who display talent, creativity, and a positive voice within the cosplay community.

"Hello! My name is Adachi and I’m a self taught seamstress. When I first

discovered the world of cosplay it was at Anime Expo in 2011! At the time

I didn’t have much funds to afford lessons or a sewing machine but my

love for theater was perfect for this type of hobby. Dressing up as my

favorite heroines and taking on their personalities? What more could I

ask for? I examined my own clothing and learned how to hand stitch

from the internet via tutorials and guides. Over the years through trial

and error I’ve been able to grow and acquire new skill sets in this amazing

hobby. Whether it was designing and creating the costumes or learning

how to style wigs and finding new methods to apply make up. I’ve

become a well rounded performer through embodying the characters

I cosplay and use my skills to best portray their persona. Cosplaying

has so much artistry and freedom of choices on how we all personally

see each character.  I hope to share my craft with you!"

For July we're bringing back fan favorite Adachi Trieu!! You may remeber

Adachi from her April 2017 Spotlight as well as our August 2017 Marvel vs.

DC Beach Spotlight. This month she's back with a double set of Atago

from Azure Lane and Rin from Fate: Grand Order shot on location by

Editor-in-Chief RJ Marchese at the U.S.S. North Carolina and the

Juggling Gypsy bar both in Wilmington, NC.  

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