I could be a benevolent ruler, on occasion π± . . . I had a very clear vision in my head how this cosplay was going to look but honestly no idea how to execute it. I spent months hunting for fabric and jewelry and it all came together with a lot of perseverance and love for my parents culture. We come from a land of greenery and rivers and I thought that Aquaman could absolutely be from Bangladesh π§π©. . . . Lengha blouse - glittered tulle over 2-way gold spandex, designed and sewn by me Lengha skirt - sari from Indian Sari Palace, skirt designed and sewn by me Trident - from @partycity, painted and detailed with paint from @homedepot and @michaelsstores by me Shoes (not pictured) - from @macys, fabric glued in by me Jewelry - tikka borrowed @ayemay103 (THANK YOU) purchased from @indiatrend, bangles, rings, pearl necklace from Earrings Plaza, Kundan choker and Mala from @amazon Hijab and shawl - purchased (gratefully) . . . πΈ: look at how stunning @shotsbyskeete made me look #aquaman #aquamancosplay #hijab #hijabcosplay #hijabi #hijabicosplay #cosplay #dc #dccomics #dccosplay #nycc #NYCC2019 #browncosplay #muslimcosplay #bling #blingblingmoneyaintathing #trident (at New York Comic Con) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3o4eG9jSXC/?igshid=mmupxyuxiztu