{"id":579,"date":"2015-05-19T09:21:20","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T09:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.halloween-colored-contacts.com\/?p=579"},"modified":"2017-03-16T02:49:12","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T02:49:12","slug":"the-20-hottest-female-cosplayers-to-watch-in-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefastfashion.com\/?p=579","title":{"rendered":"The 20 Hottest Female Cosplayers To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve attended any sort of Comic Con or geek convention in the last few decades, you\u2019ll know that nerdom is populated by an array of different types who all share a common interest in dressing up as their favorite super heroes, anime characters, and more.<\/p>\n

The word \u201ccosplay\u201d comes from the terms \u201ccostume\u201d and \u201cplay\u201d. It has, in recent years, become the center of some controversy with accusations that the practice tends towards the misogynistic: With beautiful women dressing up as sexy versions of favourite fantasy characters and making a career out of having their photo taken, the cosplayers who garner the most attention are, typically, the women.<\/p>\n

Of course, accusations of sexism have plagued comic books and video games for as long as either art form has been existent, and those same accusations haven\u2019t prevented the practice from exploding in the convention community. It\u2019s worth noting, too, that the women who engage in cosplay are typically artistic costume designers with a passion for they do who, perhaps, just happen to look great doing it.<\/p>\n

Thanks to social media, fans can follow their favourite cosplayers and check out their stunning creations without having to make a roadtrip to every big Comic Con. As the cosplay community continues to heat up year on year, the following are the twenty hottest cosplaying women to watch in 2015. They have the biggest pool of social media likes, followers, and admirers and they\u2019re by far some of the very hottest geek girls out there.<\/p>\n

20. Marie-Claude Bourbonnais<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"www.vebidoo.com\"<\/p>\n

With over 170,000 likes on Facebook, Marie-Claude Bourbonnais is a French Canadian cosplayer, glamour model, and a designer.<\/p>\n

Marie-Claude brought cosplay to a new level when she started to win contests at Canadian conventions. Her exposure grew as members of the general public wanted to interview her about the art of cosplay and the practice\u2019s emerging popularity in the United States and Japan.<\/p>\n

Not only is Marie-Claude beautiful, but she\u2019s wildly talented; she makes all of her costumes herself and has even designed some of her own creations. Marie-Claude is dedicated to educating her fans about cosplay and sharing her love for the art of turning fantasy characters into real-life people.
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19. WindoftheStars<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"www.windofthestars.com\"<\/p>\n

WindoftheStars, also known as \u201cMel\u201d, has been cosplaying for the last ten years. In that time, she has created over 80 costumes for herself and others. Her cosplays originate from video games, movies, comics, anime, manga, as well as her own designs. She currently has over 176,000 likes on her Facebook page.<\/p>\n

Her work has been featured in print and online publications and she has also won numerous awards for her innovative cosplays. WindoftheStars currently works as a professional seamstress and tailor, utilizing her sewing skills and making a living from her creations and alterations.
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18. Dustbunny<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"www.geeknative.com\"<\/p>\n

Dustbunny has been cosplaying since 2003 and as of 2015 she has definitively reached the ranks of professional cosplayers. Based in Los Angeles, Dustbunny studied makeup and costume design in college and has made over 50 costumes for her cosplay work.<\/p>\n

Currently, she\u2019s traveling to numerous conventions every year speaking on panels and judging cosplay contests. Dustbunny\u2019s followers are not only cosplayers and enthusiasts, but also costume designers who want to learn more about her techniques in turning fantasy into real life.
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17. Alexia Jean Grey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"alexia-jean-grey.deviantart.com\"<\/p>\n

Alexia Jean Grey is an actress and costume designer who raised the bar in terms of quality cosplaying. She started to become well known in the cosplaying community in 2012, and currently has over 193,000 likes on her Facebook page as well as regular traffic to her popular personal website on a daily basis. She has cosplayed super sexy versions of Bat Girl, the Black Widow, Poison Ivy, and Dark Phoenix, to name but a few.
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16. Kamui<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"kamuicosplay.deviantart.com\"<\/p>\n

Kamui, whose real name is Svetlana Quindt, is a cosplayer and costumer designer who strives to share her knowledge and skills with the public. She has written several books and regularly posts tutorial videos on YouTube, giving fans the ability to watch her incredibly intricate work.<\/p>\n

Kamui is known for her exceptional ability to make armor that translates from pop culture to real life. Kamui currently has over 193,000 likes on Facebook and over 10,000 Twitter followers.
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15. Maridah<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"www.markwu.info\"<\/p>\n

Maridah has been a huge fan of anime since 1999 and started cosplaying in 2001. She became well known for her Saber cosplay from the Fate\/Stay Night novels. Aside from her cosplaying, Maridah works in the video game world as a community manager for a video game publisher.<\/p>\n

Over the years, she has made numerous costumes for her cosplay activities \u2013 helped along by her performing arts background. Currently, she has over 225,000 likes on Facebook and over 8,000 Twitter followers.
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14. Vampy Bit Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"www.fanpop.com\"<\/p>\n

Linda Le, better known in the cosplay world as Vampy Bit Me, is an American artist, costumer, model, cosplayer, and online personality. Growing up in Oklahoma and attending San Jose State for college, Vampy started to garner attention for her cosplays after being featured in a few convention books.<\/p>\n

Not only does she cosplay, but she has proven herself to be quite the business entrepreneur; Vampy works with numerous entertainment and design firms promoting products in the world of gaming, conventions, and cosplay.
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13. Adrianne Curry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"landofooo.com\"<\/p>\n

Adrianne Curry is not only a cosplayer, but she\u2019s also the very first winner of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Next Top Model.\u201d Who knew that someone in the fashion world was also a major geek?<\/p>\n

Curry has been a role model for female gamers and geeks in North America, hitting the convention scene on a regular basis. She has a fan following that includes fashion lovers as well as convention regulars and gamers.
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12. Misa TW<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"facebook.com\"<\/p>\n

Misa TW is a cosplayer from Taiwan who started cosplaying while she was in school, as a member of an anime club. An avid lover of anime and video games, Misa typically cosplays her favorite anime characters.<\/p>\n

She makes her own cosplay costumes,  only spending money for supplies that she can\u2019t make herself, and keeps up with the latest trends in the community. Misa has over 240,000 likes on Facebook, a number that\u2019s still quickly growing.
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11. Ivy Doomkitty<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"www.flickr.com\"<\/p>\n

Ivy Doomkitty has numerous titles under her belt including international cosplayer\/costumer, model, and artist. Ivy attended numerous conventions before finally deciding to join the cosplay community as a fully committed fangirl.<\/p>\n

She strives to show an increasingly superficial community that it doesn\u2019t matter what size you are, you can still do what you love. This mantra has brought her an increased level of fame; she often represents female cosplayers on panels and regularly judges cosplay competitions.
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10. Monika Lee<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"www.gamesradar.com\"<\/p>\n