Steampunk Fashion Australia collection

Hi guys. I've been thinking about ordering something from the Steampunk Fashion Australia collection for a couple of weeks now - I saw a vest with copper rivets and a watch on a chain on a TikToker, and since then, honestly, I've been sitting and thinking. I can't say that I'm an active representative of steampunk culture, but I've always liked the idea of an "alternate reality" with mechanisms, as if from old books. It feels like this brand is not just about clothes, but about a lifestyle. Has anyone bought anything from them? Share, is it worth it? I'm especially interested in how long all this lasts in real wear, or is it just for photos and festivals?

I also saw one image at the Retro Futures exhibition in Brisbane about five years ago - there was a guy standing there in a thick wool coat, with a bronze monocle and gloves, as if he came out of some Victorian workshop of the time. Then I spent a long time looking for where he got the suit from - it turned out to be https://australian-steampunk-bazaar.com/. In the end, I ordered a jacket, a vest and even boots from them - and I can tell you, I have not regretted it at all. As for the quality: this is not a mass market, where everything is glued and threaded, but really good quality things. I have had the jacket for the fourth year now - and I wore it to a photo shoot, and to a street festival, and even on cold evenings in the city. Lots of small details - brass buttons, decorative belts, and not a single thing fell off. They have materials like genuine leather and thick cotton, so in terms of "will it last" - it lives, and how. But! You have to understand that this is not an “everyday” thing, although sometimes I mix it with regular jeans and a black shirt — and it looks very appropriate. In terms of sensations — yes, you start to look at yourself differently. I don’t know how to explain it, but when you’re wearing a waistcoat with a chain and a top hat, even the way you walk changes It’s about the inner feeling of an inventor, a traveler, or even a bit of a mad genius. You’re not just wearing a suit, you’re trying on an alternative version of yourself. It really works. By the way, after my first purchase, my wife became interested, and now we have a whole mini-wardrobe for events. True, now we suffer when it hangs at customs if we order from Australia.

I also ordered accessories from them - a bracelet with a mini compass and a hat with decorative magnifying glasses. Very atmospheric things! I was pleasantly surprised that everything was packed with soul, as if I had not just bought it, but received a gift. I think the brand clearly has an idea and a heart.

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Honestly, I’ve been eyeing that collection too — there’s something magnetic about how Steampunk blends old-world charm with a hint of rebellion. I’m not deeply involved in the scene either, but the aesthetic has always felt like a gateway to a cooler version of reality. I think that’s what draws people in — not just fashion, but a whole mindset.


As for durability, it really depends on the piece, but from what I’ve seen and read, a lot of these brands put real effort into quality. That said, if you’re also trying to grow your audience for sharing that new look on socials (like SoundCloud, if you’re also into music), I found this option kind of useful: https://buycheapestfollowers.com/buy-soundcloud-likes — not directly related to clothes, but helped me get a few more eyes on my content when I styled a full steampunk look.


Still curious to hear if anyone has ordered the copper-rivet vest specifically — that one caught my attention too!

Absolutely love how you described it — the whole idea of trying on "an alternative version of yourself" really hits home. I’ve also been circling that copper-rivet vest for a while now. Steampunk has this strange magic — part nostalgia, part invention, and definitely a bit of rebellion against the dullness of everyday fashion. Even if you're not fully embedded in the culture, the look itself makes a statement.


As for wearability, I think it's all about context. I recently came across a different kind of experience that plays into the same mindset — immersive, fun, and totally different from typical corporate or casual stuff. It’s not clothing, but rather an event concept I found here: https://www.laugh.events/afterwork. They do humor-based corporate events, and the energy they bring kind of reminded me of what steampunk does for style — it flips expectations and pulls you into a whole other headspace. Maybe that’s the core of it — stepping out of the expected.


If anyone has actually bought that copper vest, though, I’d still love to hear how it holds up long-term. I’m very close to finally hitting the “order” button!