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Credits to: Photographer- John Petersen, Model- Sydnee Williams, Editor- Aran Gibbs
Sunday, 8 December 2013
Rumpus Party- Panto vs Monsters
Islington Metal Works transforms for 'Rumpus' an eclectic, wild and extravagant night out. The only place I have ever felt under dressed! The theme of the night was Panto vs Monsters. I felt reluctant to dress up for my first time there, thinking only a handful would be in costume. Little was I aware that people here go all out for this occasion, making me wish I put on my Halloween costume again! Divided into seven rooms across the venue; it was impossible to not get bored. Each room further having it's own theme you become mesmerised by every small detail, from the lighting, to the music. A further perk was being freely allowed to dance anywhere you like - even on the cushioned furniture!
The party made it impossible to not have a good time, you could see how much effort the curators put into the project. 'Rumpus' showcased a beautiful collaboration with arts, performance and music. Many people I had met there had simple 9-5 jobs, yet used this party as escapism. There is no judgement to dress or the way you acted as long as you were having a good time. The attraction to the night was the eclectic mix of art, theatre performance and music. It was Cirque du Soleil meets A Midsummer Nights Dream; alive with jazz, electro-swing and gypsydelica.
A young woman dressed as a Pixie, spoke of 'Rumpus' stating, 'it allows me to be free, this is my second year and I plan on coming for years to come!' After stating how under-dressed I felt she added, 'it doesn't matter if you come in complete costume, or in your underwear. Nobody is here to judge, just to less loose and enjoy themselves, you cannot leave here without smiling.'
Only hearing recently of this event, it is perfect for anyone following a diverse and open sub-culture. It goes against the norms of fashion and society, and embodies similar ideas to Franco Moschino's outlook on fashion. Definitely a night to remember, and a night where anything goes; even men dressed a meteorites!
A young woman dressed as a Pixie, spoke of 'Rumpus' stating, 'it allows me to be free, this is my second year and I plan on coming for years to come!' After stating how under-dressed I felt she added, 'it doesn't matter if you come in complete costume, or in your underwear. Nobody is here to judge, just to less loose and enjoy themselves, you cannot leave here without smiling.'
Only hearing recently of this event, it is perfect for anyone following a diverse and open sub-culture. It goes against the norms of fashion and society, and embodies similar ideas to Franco Moschino's outlook on fashion. Definitely a night to remember, and a night where anything goes; even men dressed a meteorites!
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