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Inspiration from a single Sharon Apple illustration in Newtype Magazine (May '95).
Sharon Apple's distinctive "hair antenna".
Spring 1996
© 1996 David Ramsay
Japanese Animation recreation from "Macross Plus". Costume made from scratch. Shoulders are poly-filled. Hair adornment is hair-covered feather, shaped with Sobo. Wig shaped and styled with the assistance of theater associate David Larson.
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Inspiration from a single Sharon Apple illustration in Newtype Magazine (May '95).
Sharon Apple's distinctive "hair antenna".
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This costume debuted at AnimeExpo 1996. Kimberly really wanted to recreate Sharon Apple. The concept of a holographic seductress fascinated her... Once again, Kimberly selected an obscure version (see Deunan) to make, using a single Sharon Apple illustration in Newtype Magazine (May '95). It was Kimberly's first experience with Ben Nye make-up, and we were both pleased with the results. The biggest challenge was creating Sharon's "hair antenna". Using a feather, I placed synthetic hair on it, then covered it in Sobo glue. Once it dried, I cut out the desired shape. The glue dried clear, so all you see is the texture. This lightweight hair adornment was attached via sprint gum to Kimberly's forehead. At the time, it was one of the few representations of this sexy and mysterious character. Sadly, the costume was neither recognized nor well-received at the time, because not many American fans had access to Japanese publications, many which contain original illustrations. Since it was not from the film everyone saw, we guess unfamiliar costumes go over some people's heads.
Sharon Apple striking a pose at LACon III.
Cameo appearance by handsome Zion leader, Char Aznable!
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