[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”About Cosplay” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The Cosplay hobby is one that has become more and more prevalent in the UK convention scene, and has always been a part of it. Cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific characters from TV / Movie and Videogames.
The term “cosplay” was coined in Japan in 1984. It was inspired by and grew out of the practice then-known as fan costuming at science fiction conventions, beginning with the 1st World Science Fiction Convention in New York City in 1939.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Professional Cosplay” google_fonts=”font_family:Source%20Sans%20Pro%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]There are a number of cosplay groups that operate, often being charitable organisations.
Should you wish to list your organisation here please get in contact.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”w” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”UK Garison” tab_id=”1517750117826-cb53263c-0113″][vc_column_text]The UK Garrison was formed in 2000 and has gone on to become one of the foremost Star Wars costuming groups in the UK. We are a part of the constantly growing 501st Legion, itself the largest costuming organisation in the world.
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We have attended many events including exhibitions, SciFi cons and working with the BBC including a Doctor Who BBC Staff party at BBC Broadcasting House in London.
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