Marlie & Allison
About
Divine Creations Cosplay is a semi-professional cosplay duo based in Oklahoma that has been cosplaying together since 2017. They have won over 40 cosplay awards combined, and have won cosplay competition titles such as Soonercon Best in Show 2018, Tokyo OK 2021 Best in Show, Soonercon 2023 First Place, and Fangaea Comicon 2023 Best in Show. They love to cosplay from video games, pop-culture, Disney, and anime. They have each built dozens of cosplays, and specialize in sewing and mixed media. You can follow Them at Divinecreationscosplay, Divine Creations Cosplay, DivineCreationsCospl.
Q&A
How did you get into cosplay?
Marlie got into cosplay because of Allison's love for it and Marlie's love for crafting! Allison got into cosplay from her mother's love of sewing and wanting to have a place to show off her sewing skills, too.
What inspires you to cosplay a character?
We are inspired by the details in costumes and by the characters' personalities and impacts in pop culture.
What advice would you give to someone new to cosplay or wanting to get into it?
Cosplay is for everyone! We all start somewhere, and there are so many great resources on social media and the internet for getting started.
Who are your inspirations for cosplays? Makers, cosplayers, artist?
Our inspirations come from many cosplayers, including Kamui, Love Bunny, Kinpatsu, and especially local cosplayers!
What do you do with old cosplay?
We typically sell old cosplays, give them to others, or repurpose them.
Whats your favorite cosplay memory? Favorite con?
Our favorite cosplay memory is competing in the iron cosplay contest at Tokyo in Tulsa a few years ago, and our favorite con is Soonercon!
What are you most excited about in Making Legends:Cosplay Culture?
We are excited to share our experience in cosplay and how much of a great impact it can make on your own life and your community.