Steampunk is appearing more and more in the public eye. From Prada’s Summer 2013 collection for men to Cherie Priest’s “Boneshaker” coming to the big screen. We discuss Steampunk’s growing presence in mainstream media.
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Update: #SteampunkChat WILL be continuing over the summer with either myself (@artificer13) or @Jenny_Schwartz + guest at the helm.
artificer13 G’night all, thanks for coming out to play for this week’s session! #steampunkchat -9:10 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones See you then! RT @Jenny_Schwartz: @MerryBones Finally! an order I can follow 
See you next week! #steampunkchat -9:05 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots @artificer13 Thank you for your prompt attention to the matter, sir. Greatly appreciated. #steampunkchat -9:05 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots I’m not sure if we’ll have zombies or singing steampunkers, but it should be entertaining all the same. #steampunkchat -9:04 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MerryBones Finally! an order I can follow See you next week! #steampunkchat -9:04 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones Go forth full steam ahead, steampunkers. #steampunkchat -9:04 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @SteamPatriots done and done. #steampunkchat -9:04 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 RT @SteamPatriots: Yes, last thought: please go like our new facebook page: http://t.co/FgqZApk6 Thank you! #steampunkchat -9:04 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones LOL No thinking allowed. RT @Jenny_Schwartz: @artificer13 Nope. No thinking from this corner of the world but great #steampunkchat -9:03 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots Yes, last thought: please go like our new facebook page: http://t.co/Og54l8zc Thank you! #steampunkchat -9:03 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson Hope everyone’s upcoming week is steamy in all the best ways and not only those involving heatstroke! #steampunkchat -9:03 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 Nope. No thinking from this corner of the world but great #steampunkchat -9:02 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 That’s the hour, #Steampeeps. Any closing thoughts? #steampunkchat -9:01 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 That’s brilliant! I’m gonna do it. #steampunkchat -8:59 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @MerryBones Pull out a straight razor & say “Sure, I’ll do a piece from Sweeney Todd” 
#steampunkchat -8:58 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 I think so! They’ll say stuff like “Are you an actress here to entertain us?” WTF people. #steampunkchat -8:57 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 I hope #steampunk avoids the lock-down of categorization and codification that creates stagnation & “fashion police” #steampunkchat -8:57 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @Jenny_Schwartz LOL Even better! #steampunkchat -8:57 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots MT @ArtificeClub: Steampunk fashion to reach its apex tomorrow at Midsummer Nights Steam Dance! There’ll be shaving instr.. #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones Mutation should always be encouraged. #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @MerryBones What are they expecting, a broadway show? A bit of Gilbert & Sullivan? #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones Yes! RT @DelilahSDawson: @Jenny_Schwartz Hopes for steampunk = that it will continue to grow, mutate, and flourish. #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MerryBones Heh! and remember to add a nasal whine and a cough #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @ArtificeClub Wish I could be there! Can’t believe I’m missing it. I want oodles of pics! OODLES, I SAY. #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson YES! #steampunkchat -8:56 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @Jenny_Schwartz LMAO Maybe I should oblige them then. #steampunkchat -8:55 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @Jenny_Schwartz Hopes for steampunk = that it will continue to grow, mutate, and flourish. #steampunkchat -8:55 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots RT @MerryBones:That people stop asking if Im gonna break into song & dance for them when Im in costume. Is that unreasonable? #steampunkchat -8:55 PM Jul 6th, 2012
TahliaNewland RT @Jenny_Schwartz: I like that steampunk is colourful, energetic, passionate #steampunkchat -8:55 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamPatriots Like that #steampunkchat -8:55 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MerryBones LOL If people heard me sing, they’d never ask that again #steampunkchat -8:55 PM Jul 6th, 2012
ArtificeClub Steampunk fashion will reach its apex tomorrow at our Midsummer Night’s Steam Dance! There will also be shaving instruction. #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz I like that steampunk is colourful, energetic, passionate #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 That people stop asking if I’m gonna break into song & dance for them when I’m in costume. Is that unreasonable? #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots That the whole world might be a little better versed in history…and perhaps improve their costume along the way #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Hopes for #steampunk? If the past can be re-imagined, future can also be changed. That stmpk keeps its optimism #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 RT @SteamPatriots: I really like this steampunk ABCs project on Kickstarter http://t.co/oXrOnvs2 for the steampunk kids.. #steampunkchat -8:54 PM Jul 6th, 2012
jolantru RT @artificer13: In our closing 10min, what are your hopes for the future of #SP in terms of public awareness? #steampunkchat -8:53 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 In our closing 10min, what are your hopes for the future of #SP in terms of public awareness? #steampunkchat -8:52 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @artificer13 –> http://t.co/gKQ1QXfE I can’t make this ish up, yo. #steampunkchat -8:52 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones Wants! RT @SteamPatriots: I really like this steampunk ABCs project on Kickstarter http://t.co/dL8WTMLt for steampunk kids #steampunkchat -8:52 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones Ditto! RT @artificer13: @steampunkcom Happy B-Day to the coggling! #steampunkchat -8:50 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson Whaaaa? #Steampunk #holmes #Tom&Jerry??? Mind. Just. Exploded. #steampunkchat -8:50 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots I really like this steampunk ABCs project on Kickstarter http://t.co/JkYUQPCX for the steampunk kids.. #steampunkchat -8:50 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @steampunkcom Happy B-Day to the coggling! #steampunkchat -8:50 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @SteamPatriots “Dishonored” is one that makes me wanna buy a console. For those who don’t know: http://t.co/uXoOFoPS #steampunkchat -8:49 PM Jul 6th, 2012
steampunkcom Sorry to duck out early, but paternal duty calls #tisTheElderLadsBirthday #steampunkchat -8:49 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson Oh! And my husband bought the kids a new Scooby Doo DVD, and it had an ad for #steampunk Tom & Jerry Sherlock Holmes. 0.o #steampunkchat -8:48 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots I expect more and more steampunk games to appear as well. Gamers seem to like the steampunk worlds. #steampunkchat -8:47 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots RT @artificer13: In music we have new albums from Abney Park, Mr.B (more chap-hop than #SP), and @prof_elementals upcoming… #steampunkchat -8:46 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 In music we have new albums from Abney Park, Mr.B (more chap-hop than #SP), and @prof_elemental‘s upcoming work. #steampunkchat -8:44 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones RT @artificer13: Id argue that Hollywood in general doesnt seem to have a great grasp of #steampunk. But I still have hope. #steampunkchat -8:43 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @Jenny_Schwartz I’m hoping for once that the weather guys have it right and we’ll start getting some relief tomorrow. #steampunkchat -8:43 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MerryBones You truly have my sympathy. Heat waves are the pits. #steampunkchat -8:42 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 I’d argue that Hollywood in general doesn’t seem to have a great grasp of #steampunk. But I still have hope. #steampunkchat -8:42 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson Whew. There y’all are. I was afraid I was going to fight the Rotters with nothing but… um… this macaroni duck. #steampunkchat -8:42 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @Jenny_Schwartz I beg to differ: I daresay my cats have gone zombie on me, thanks to this ridiculous heat wave here. #steampunkchat -8:41 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots No zombies here. #steampunkchat -8:41 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @DelilahSDawson Whoa. I was just thinking about zombies. How did you do that? #steampunkchat -8:41 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson No zombies here! #steampunkchat -8:41 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson Sorry, I was refilling my wine glass. Must stay hydrated, and all that. #steampunkchat -8:40 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson Is anybody in here? It went quiet all of a sudden. ARE THERE ZOMBIES? #steampunkchat -8:40 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson Well I hope it’s a biscuit that goes nicely w/a rather delightful Aussie Pinot Noir. #steampunkchat -8:40 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @artificer13 YES, THANK YOU. *dingdingding* Give the man a biscuit! #steampunkchat -8:36 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @DelilahSDawson Thanks, now I want chocolate. #steampunkchat -8:35 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson and then by extension, Smut & Vampires & Steampunk all go together? #steampunkchat -8:35 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @artificer13 See, vampires and steampunk go together like chocolate and peanut butter! Unless you’re allergic to nuts. #steampunkchat -8:33 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 Or at least an appreciation of fine music. #steampunkchat -8:33 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 True Blood / Abney Park link – http://t.co/1yqTWfzw #RanOutOfRoom #steampunkchat -8:33 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson Per fashion, last winter’s boots are on sale at http://t.co/6ZS25mCH. I got a pair of taupe steampunky knee-highs for $29.97. #steampunkchat -8:33 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 Also have HBO’s “True Blood” using Abney Park’s “Sleep Isabella” in recent episode. Indicative of rising popularity of #SP? #steampunkchat -8:32 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 LOL, my god I hope not. Naturally, I plan on going to see it opening night. #steampunkchat -8:29 PM Jul 6th, 2012
steampunkcom @artificer13 Thanks. I’ll look for it. #steampunkchat -8:28 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @MerryBones That’s my worry as well, tho’ the book is a straight-forward story, so hopefully even Hollywood can’t ass it up. #steampunkchat -8:27 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @artificer13 I have high hopes! It’s going to rock! #perpetualsteampunkoptimist #steampunkchat -8:27 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots RT @artificer13 Beyond fashion, we have Cherie Priest’s “Boneshaker” coming to the big screen!.. http://t.co/bbVlySP1 #steampunkchat -8:27 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 be interesting to see how Hollywood interprets steampunk #boneshaker #steampunkchat -8:26 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 I’m super excited about that, too! I just hope Hollywood doesn’t screw it up. #steampunkchat -8:26 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @Jenny_Schwartz Oh, thanks! And law, no. I bought them from http://t.co/fLNdCRBF at FandomFest. And a skull cameo, too! #steampunkchat -8:25 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson LOL “neon tank” … sounds like I have fashion dread for next summer here in Oz #steampunkchat -8:24 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 Beyond fashion, we have Cherie Priest’s “Boneshaker” coming to the big screen soon! That’s HUGE. http://t.co/qIjItjK1 #steampunkchat -8:24 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson Oh clever! I like them. Good find! … or did you make them? #inawe #steampunkchat -8:23 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson I wish I had bought more clothes last year, when military stuff was de rigeur. This 80s crap makes me look like a neon tank. #steampunkchat -8:23 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @steampunkcom There was just another runway that was very 20′s-30′s, but I lost the damned link… #steampunkchat -8:22 PM Jul 6th, 2012
gjo50 RT @glenchen: RT @SteamPatriots: Did you see this today? #SteampunkChat Steampunk movies, games, books, music, etc. http://t.co/FKr8Zcci -8:21 PM Jul 6th, 2012
steampunkcom I’m certainly seeing an uptick in fashion related steampunk searches. #bringingMyWifeOnAsFashionEditorSoonIThink #steampunkchat -8:21 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson Goggles redux for the #steampunkchat crowd. =) http://t.co/dIhd9I15 -8:20 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson Waistcoats only work in the cold, Although I do own a splendid selection of my Great Grandfather’s bow ties. #steampunkchat -8:20 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson Here here! If Prada’s just jumping on-board it makes you “fashion forward” #steampunkchat -8:19 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @DelilahSDawson Yay! Congrats on your new goggles 
. #steampunkchat -8:19 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson Woot! Congrats on the goggles Pic? #steampunkchat -8:18 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @DelilahSDawson @Jenny_Schwartz Oh shoot, I didn’t know that I needed an excuse. I thought it was de rigeur. #steampunkchat -8:18 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @artificer13 VESTS, lad. More men in vests, suspenders, bow ties, jackets, boots. The world will be brighter! #steampunkchat -8:18 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 Pierced ears & earrings are for everyone! tho not me. No way. Coward! #steampunkchat -8:18 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson Not odd! A fashion leader #steampunkchat -8:17 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson And I have to brag here, because no one else understands. I GOT MY FIRST GOGGLES, Y’ALL. #steampunkchat -8:17 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson @MerryBones @Jenny_Shwartz Oh, thanks! I love that #steampunk finally gives me an excuse to be odd. =) #steampunkchat -8:17 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz I think it’s more difficult for chaps. I mean hats/accessories for men are rare. Pocketwatch #ftw in my case. #steampunkchat -8:17 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson Like your style #steampunkchat -8:16 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @DelilahSDawson I like your style, lady. #steampunkchat -8:15 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @VonMarmalade I only just found out about it as well. I’m not a big B/R fan anymore, but I’ll watch w/interest #steampunkchat -8:14 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @Jenny_Schwartz LOL #steampunkchat -8:14 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson I rarely go out without at least one tiny nod to steampunk. A tentacle or propeller earring, or an octopus necklace. #steampunkchat -8:14 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson Welcome aboard! We’re discussing #Steampunk‘s rising popularity – right now we’re talking fashion. #steampunkchat -8:13 PM Jul 6th, 2012
VonMarmalade @artificer13 Wow! I didn’t know about it! Thanks for the info!! #SteampunkChat -8:13 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz I was wondering how many people add steampunk as an accent to clothes & rooms #steampunkchat like cushions etc http://t.co/LjaRedlZ -8:13 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @MerryBones Me, too! We’re vintage class #steampunkchat -8:13 PM Jul 6th, 2012
DelilahSDawson O hai, #steampunk guyz! What’s goin on in dis chat? #steamlolcats #becauseIamlatethatswhy #steampunkchat -8:12 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 LOL Let me know when Goodwill comes out with a line. I’ll be all over that. In the meantime, I’ll just drool. #steampunkchat -8:12 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @VonMarmalade For those of us (all of us?) who can’t afford Prada- here’s Banana Republic’s new line! http://t.co/Bpnmbcaq #steampunkchat -8:10 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots Smoking Jacket, perhaps #steampunkchat -8:10 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @steampunkcom I’d describe it as more “dressing gown” but you’ve got an excellent point. #steampunkchat -8:08 PM Jul 6th, 2012
VonMarmalade Prada’s designs looks good… good for those who can afford it #Steampunkchat -8:08 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 Fantastic! I also brought some of my own. #steampunkchat -8:08 PM Jul 6th, 2012
steampunkcom @artificer13 The Prada stuff looked pretty nice, although several were a bit bathrobey, IMHO. #fashionMavenI #steampunkchat -8:07 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @MerryBones welcome aboard! Refreshments can be had on the Lido deck. #SteampunkChat -8:06 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones @artificer13 Snazzy! I want to see hubby in some of these outfits. #steampunkchat -8:06 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @SteamHolmes It’s quite silly, really. The same alarmist cries that every hipster trend-follower worries about. #SteampunkChat -8:06 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MerryBones A very steamy evening to you all. Its certainly a very steamy 101 degrees here. #steampunkchat -8:05 PM Jul 6th, 2012
MsMycroftHolmes I liked the Prada look! #Steampunkchat -8:05 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamHolmes What do you think about those people who complain that steampunk has become too popular, too mainstream? #SteampunkChat -8:05 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 Let’s start in on the first item- Prada’s very Victorian inspired 2013 collection for men. Thoughts? http://t.co/z9hQYkrm #steampunkchat -8:04 PM Jul 6th, 2012
PIBarrington #MT RT @Jenny_Schwartz: Fab article. RT @SteamPatriots: Did U C 2day? #SteampunkChat Steampunk movies, games, books, http://t.co/rb6LDLxg -8:03 PM Jul 6th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Fab article. Thx RT @SteamPatriots: Did you see this today? #SteampunkChat Steampunk movies, games, books, etc. http://t.co/PAyDB7Db -8:02 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamHolmes Nice to tweet you at #SteampunkChat -8:02 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 @steampunkcom Right on time, welcome aboard! #steampunkchat -8:02 PM Jul 6th, 2012
glenchen RT @SteamPatriots: Did you see this today? #SteampunkChat Steampunk movies, games, books, music, etc. http://t.co/FKr8Zcci -8:01 PM Jul 6th, 2012
steampunkcom Hey all! Am I early? #steampunkchat -8:01 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 Hi Ho, all! Welcome to tonite’s topic: :Steampunk’s Rising popularity (and visibility). #steampunkchat -8:01 PM Jul 6th, 2012
steampunkcom RT @artificer13: 1 min until #SteampunkChat! Tonite’s topic- #Steampunk‘s Rising Popularity: Fashion, Movies & more. http://t.co/gL3Ny3wq -7:59 PM Jul 6th, 2012
SteamPatriots Did you see this today? #SteampunkChat Steampunk movies, games, books, music, etc. http://t.co/7div1dgh -7:59 PM Jul 6th, 2012
artificer13 5 min until #SteampunkChat! Tonite’s topic- #Steampunk‘s Rising Popularity: Fashion, Movies & more. http://t.co/LyCQVZR8 -7:55 PM Jul 6th, 2012
