The Third Annual Her Universe “Geek Couture” fashion show at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 featured designs from twenty seven finalists, selected from hundreds of entries.
The theme of the show was “Powerful Women,” and entries were inspired by comics, books, movies and television shows. Designs featured multiple looks, embedded lights, and even temperature-sensitive disappearing print.
Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein appeared in a spectacular “Little Block Dress” constructed from 10,000 Lego blocks, portraying Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano (whom she voices). It was designed by artist Nathan Sawaya and designer Andrew MacLaine.
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Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein in her spectacular “Little Block Dress” constructed from 10,000 Lego blocks. It features Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano (whom she voices) and was designed by artist Nathan Sawaya and designer Andrew MacLaine. -
Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein in her spectacular “Little Block Dress” constructed from 10,000 Lego blocks. It features Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano (whom she voices) and was designed by artist Nathan Sawaya and designer Andrew MacLaine. -
Ashley Eckstein with fashion designer Andrew MacLaine (left) ‘brick artist’ Nathan Sawaya (right). -
Ashley Eckstein with brick artist Nathan Sawaya. -
Ashley Eckstein with fashion designer Andrew MacLaine. -
Adria Sanchez-Chaidez’s entry, Diana on the Town, based on Wonder Woman from DC Comics. -
Adria Sanchez-Chaidez’s entry, Diana on the Town, based on Wonder Woman from DC Comics. -
Adria Sanchez-Chaidez’s entry, Diana on the Town, based on Wonder Woman from DC Comics. -
Michael Yale’s entry, Crimson Spellcaster, based on Scarlet Witch from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. -
Michael Yale’s entry, Crimson Spellcaster, based on Scarlet Witch from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. -
Carina LaViolette’s entry, Yang Xiao Long: From Ballroom to Battle, based on Yang Xiao Long from RWBY. -
Carina LaViolette’s entry, Yang Xiao Long: From Ballroom to Battle, based on Yang Xiao Long from RWBY. -
Lindsay Hamilton’s entry, Report to My Division, based on Captain Phasma from Star Wars. -
Lindsay Hamilton’s entry, Report to My Division, based on Captain Phasma from Star Wars. -
Hannah “Hanime” Kent’s entry, Oh What a Gown… What a Lovely Gown!, based on Imperator Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road -
Grace Duval’s entry, The Dragon Beyond the Wall, based on Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. -
Grace Duval’s entry, The Dragon Beyond the Wall, based on Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. -
Grace Duval’s entry, The Dragon Beyond the Wall, based on Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. -
Grace Duval’s entry, The Dragon Beyond the Wall, based on Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. -
Martha Calderon’s entry, Reshiram Wedding Dress, based on Pokémon – Reshiram. -
Martha Calderon’s entry, Reshiram Wedding Dress, based on Pokémon – Reshiram. -
Lydia Tachkov’s entry, Soldier of Embrace, based on Sailor Neptune from Sailor Moon Sailor Scouts. -
Lydia Tachkov’s entry, Soldier of Embrace, based on Sailor Neptune from Sailor Moon Sailor Scouts. -
Michelle Ramsay’s entry, Princess of Legend, based on Princess Zelda from Hyrule Warriors. -
Michelle Ramsay’s entry, Princess of Legend, based on Princess Zelda from Hyrule Warriors. -
Sarah Rader’s entry, Ode to the Goblin King, based on Jareth from Labyrinth. -
Sarah Rader’s entry, Ode to the Goblin King, based on Jareth from Labyrinth. -
Sarah Rader’s entry, Ode to the Goblin King, based on Jareth from Labyrinth. -
Kristin Koga’s entry, The Pilbasian, based on Carol Pilbasian from The Last Man on Earth. -
Kristin Koga’s entry, The Pilbasian, based on Carol Pilbasian from The Last Man on Earth. -
Rose Ivy’s entry, First Order of Fashion, based on General Hux from Star Wars. -
Rose Ivy’s entry, First Order of Fashion, based on General Hux from Star Wars. -
Rose Ivy’s entry, First Order of Fashion, based on General Hux from Star Wars. -
Judith Armas Orellana’s entry, The Force Is Strong in Her!, based on Kylo Ren from Star Wars. -
Judith Armas Orellana’s entry, The Force Is Strong in Her!, based on Kylo Ren from Star Wars. -
Ericka Angiuli’s entry, The Huntress!, based on Dean Winchester from Supernatural. -
Elissa Alcala’s entry, Rage On, based on The Rage Virus from 28 Days Later. -
Lauren Andrews’ entry, My Kind of Crazy, based on The Red Hood from DC Comics. -
Lauren Andrews’ entry, My Kind of Crazy, based on The Red Hood from DC Comics. -
Sarah Hambly’s entry, Hannibal’s Design, based on Hannibal Lecter from Red Dragon/The Silence of the Lambs. -
Sarah Hambly’s entry, Hannibal’s Design, based on Hannibal Lecter from Red Dragon/The Silence of the Lambs. -
Selina “szmoon” Zawacki’s entry, The Always Dress, based on Harry Potter’s stag patronus. -
Selina “szmoon” Zawacki’s entry, The Always Dress, based on Harry Potter’s stag patronus. -
Cynthia Kirkland’s entry, The Car Gotham Deserves, based on the Batmobile from Batman/Batman Returns. -
Lynne Marie Martens’ entry, TARDIS Through the Wormhole, based on the TARDIS from Doctor Who. -
Lynne Marie Martens’ entry, TARDIS Through the Wormhole, based on the TARDIS from Doctor Who. -
Lynne Marie Martens’ entry, TARDIS Through the Wormhole, based on the TARDIS from Doctor Who. -
Alexandra “Rei Star” Ray’s entry, A Promised New Life, based on Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle. -
Alexandra “Rei Star” Ray’s entry, A Promised New Life, based on Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle. -
Laura Cristina Ortiz’s entry, Define Couture, based on Wall-E from Wall-E. -
Erica Williams’ entry, Expecto Patronum, based on Harry Potter’s stag patronus. -
Harmony Leiker’ entry, Newt’s Menagerie, based on Dragons from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. -
Camile Falciola’s entry, I Solemnly Swear I’m Up to Couture, based on the Marauder’s Map from Harry Potter. -
Camile Falciola’s entry, I Solemnly Swear I’m Up to Couture, based on the Marauder’s Map from Harry Potter. -
Tanya Apuya’s entry, The Story That Lived, based on Harry Potter. -
Tanya Apuya’s entry, The Story That Lived, based on Harry Potter. -
Jesse’s entry, Falkor, based on Falkor from The Neverending Story. -
Jesse’s entry, Falkor, based on Falkor from The Neverending Story. -
Jesse’s entry, Falkor, based on Falkor from The Neverending Story. -
Jesse’s entry, Falkor, based on Falkor from The Neverending Story. -
Ashley Eckstein and Cat Carson, surrounded by the contestants and models.