Geek Fashion You'll Want in Your Closet Immediately

The most incredible geek event we've ever attended? That would be the first-ever geek couture fashion show held in July during San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Fandom fashion retailer Her Universe called upon the galaxy's most stylish designers, both professional and amateur, to present their original, handmade creations on the runway. Consider it a preview of what to expect at this year's festival.

What we saw was not cosplay. Oh no, these gowns could have belonged on the pages of Vogue or at New York Fashion Week. As one of the designers put it: for those who aren't geeks, the clothing would just seem cute and unique, but for those who are geeks and can recognize the reference, the garment has a special twist.

Ultimately, the event was a competition, in which the winner will codesign a fashion collection exclusively for Hot Topic. But in all honesty, the winner was all fangirls, everywhere, who now live in a time where wearing a t-shirt to express fandom isn't the only option. Continue on for a ranking of our favorite geeky gowns from the Her Universe show!

—Additional reporting by Kelly SchwarzePhotos: Kelly Schwarze

1. It's Loki!

1. It's Loki!

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The feather detail for Loki's horns was just too good. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

2. Ashley Eckstein's Totoro Dress

2. Ashley Eckstein's Totoro Dress

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The Her Universe founder looked so adorable in this gown. The company is actually partnering with Studio Ghibli and will sell that collection exclusively through Hot Topic soon. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

3. Effie From The Hunger Games

3. Effie From The Hunger Games

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The butterfly handiwork was UNREAL. Also, this model is totally Adrianne Curry from America's Next Top Model. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

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I DIE. So subtle, so chic.
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5. Mystique From X-Men

5. Mystique From X-Men

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The sleek, red ponytail made this gown. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

6. The Iron Throne From Game of Thrones

6. The Iron Throne From Game of Thrones

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7. Wolverine From X-Men

7. Wolverine From X-Men

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8. Doctor Doom From Fantastic Four

8. Doctor Doom From Fantastic Four

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She started with this superpractical hood on. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

9. Weeping Angels From Doctor Who

9. Weeping Angels From Doctor Who

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We'd risk looking at a Weeping Angel just to take in the beautiful flowing strands of fabric feathers on the back of this dress. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

10. Death From The Sandman

10. Death From The Sandman

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Love the high-low look of this dress's skirt and its overall goth chic vibe. Vampy makeup is a must. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

As much detail as the tattoos on Four's back. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

12. ASTER (Aperture Science Transforming Elemental Regalia) From Portal

12. ASTER (Aperture Science Transforming Elemental Regalia) From Portal

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Then the hood flipped down into a dress! Photo: Nicole Nguyen

13. Luna Lovegood From Harry Potter

13. Luna Lovegood From Harry Potter

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The skirt detail was so perfectly wacky and Luna. I loved that this outfit had a hippie '70s vibe. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

14. Regina From Once Upon a Time

14. Regina From Once Upon a Time

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Kid you not: that crazy shimmery dress emerged from underneath this cozy Winter coat — like MAGIC. It was (not surprisingly) the audience favorite. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

15. Iron Man From The Avengers

15. Iron Man From The Avengers

16. The Hobbit Wedding Dress

16. The Hobbit Wedding Dress

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It had a little pull to reveal the Hobbit-esque trouser underneath. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

17. Gloria From Devil May Cry

17. Gloria From Devil May Cry

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Feather shoulders auto-win. Photo: Kelly Schwarze

This outfit required major attitude. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

19. The Fourth Doctor From Doctor Who

19. The Fourth Doctor From Doctor Who

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With the hat and everything, this number was so ready for Fall. Photo: Kelly Schwarze

20. D.C.'s Batman

20. D.C.'s Batman

FIERCE. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

21. The Architects of Time From Doctor Who

21. The Architects of Time From Doctor Who

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This metal piece was incredibly badass. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

22. Queen Amidala From Star Wars

22. Queen Amidala From Star Wars

From, you know, that scene where she and Anakin suck face for the first time. Photo: Kelly Schwarze

23. Marty McFly From Back to the Future

23. Marty McFly From Back to the Future

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This outfit won the competition! Photo: Nicole Nguyen

24. Samus From Metroid

24. Samus From Metroid

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The open back was so pretty. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

25. Arcee From Transformers

25. Arcee From Transformers

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Photo: Nicole Nguyen

26. The Little Mermaid

26. The Little Mermaid

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Photo: Nicole Nguyen

27. Queen Amidala From Star Wars

27. Queen Amidala From Star Wars

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28. Pikachu From Pokémon

28. Pikachu From Pokémon

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She also pulled two Poké balls out of her pockets! Photo: Kelly Schwarze

29. Cylon From Battlestar Galactica

29. Cylon From Battlestar Galactica

That little marquee over the chest flashed back and forth. Photo: Nicole Nguyen

Photo: Nicole Nguyen

31. Dixon From The Walking Dead

31. Dixon From The Walking Dead

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Photo: Nicole Nguyen

32. Ventress From Star Wars

32. Ventress From Star Wars

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Photo: Nicole Nguyen

33. SpongeBob

33. SpongeBob

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The lights changed colors! Photo: Nicole Nguyen