Before the magic of Comic-Con's annual Her Universe Fashion Show comes prejudging, a daunting process in which the 27 selected designers showcase their creations to a panel of judges. I was lucky enough to serve as a judge in this year's show, which meant an up-close look at these creations and insider details from each designer about their creative process. My biggest takeaway from this experience? While the glitz and glam of the runway is a perfect way to display the stunning, geek-couture creations of each passionate designer to an audience, it's the countless tiny details in each design that truly take your breath away.
From a Jon Snow-inspired gown made out of bicycle tubing to a Wall-E look composed of entirely recycled or repurposed materials (like cardboard and old iPhone cord chargers), the fruits of each designer's labor need to be seen up close to be truly appreciated. Thankfully, between these exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and the original Comic-Con HQ docuseries about this year's show, you can appreciate the hard work of each designer for yourself. After watching the series, you can cast your vote for the viewers' choice winner of the competition, who will join the audience's and judges' choice winners in designing a special collection for Hot Topic.
Trust us, you don't want to miss these gorgeous shots of each design — but which is your favorite? Don't forget to cast your vote starting this Thursday, then let us know your pick in the comments!
Inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Inspired by The NeverEnding Story
Inspired by Jareth from Labyrinth
Inspired by Wall-E
Inspired by Severus Snape from Harry Potter
Inspired by RWBY
Inspired by Reshiram from Pokémon
Inspired by Sailor Neptune from Sailor Moon
Inspired by the Scarlet Witch from Captain America: Civil War
Inspired by Carol from The Last Man on Earth
Inspired by the TARDIS from Doctor Who
Inspired by Harry Potter
Inspired by Wonder Woman
Inspired by Furiosa from Mad Max: Fury Road
Inspired by Captain Phasma from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Inspired by The Legend of Zelda
Inspired by Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
Inspired by General Hux from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Inspired by Supernatural
Inspired by the rage virus from 28 Days Later
Inspired by the Red Hood
Inspired by Hannibal
Inspired by the stag Patronus from Harry Potter
Inspired by Howl from Howl's Moving Castle
Inspired by the Marauder’s Map from Harry Potter
Inspired by the Batmobile from Batman
Inspired by Kylo Ren from Star Wars: The Force Awakens