Gabrielle Ren Faire
Posted by BigPipe9616@reddit | xena | View on Reddit | 79 comments
Finally was able to show off my Gabrielle cosplay this past weekend in Sherwood. Every part of this outfit was made by hand (costuming major) besides the shoes and staff. (Of which is an actual prop from the show. 230 of 500) that my dad won in an auction like 30 years ago. I’m named after the character bc my dad’s a nerd, and so this felt like stepping into something for just me. The fact I kept being told I look almost exactly like Renee is also amazing. This was single handedly one of my favorite things ever. I’m so proud of how to costume came out and really wanted to share, that us younger people are here loving the stuff you grew up with. And will continue to share the joy of creating!!
LadeeAlana@reddit
WOW!!!
Cherry_Hammer@reddit
Best Faire in Texas, IMO, and you look amazing! I wish I’d seen it in person
Jahon_Dony@reddit
Lol, how could it be better than RenFest? How many others are there even to compare?
freyalorelei@reddit
We met! I was the girl with the tiny violin at the SCA tent! It was such a pleasure to talk to you. I'm still gobsmacked at the level of skill and detail that you put into your costume.
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
Omg it was such a joy talking to you! I really love seeing the people that grew up with these media’s light up when they see me! Thanks for all the kind words!
Shadoecat150@reddit
High five from a former fencer at my canton.
ThiqCoq@reddit
Oh stfu Mod. "No pornography allowed" sad ass human stfu lol
Flaky-Ad-7785@reddit
This is fantastic! Though, the “us younger people…” got me crying while I sign up for my AARP membership 😭💀😂
ThiqCoq@reddit
I think we were meant to be cuz of our usernames lol
xena-ModTeam@reddit
No pornography allowed.
Warm-Passenger1186@reddit
Wow! I literally thought this was the real Gabrielle until I read the text. This is amazing! 💛 How long did it take to fabricate everything?
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
Maybe a few months. It’s honestly been one of the easier I’ve made. As a costuming major I’ve had to build some crazy stuff
Cecily_Bum_Trinket@reddit
I totally recognized the front gate!! We love going to Sherwood 😁 you look great!
3lizab3th333@reddit
Literally the best Gabrielle cosplay I’ve seen, great job living up to your namesake!
Battle44Sis@reddit
Thought it was Gabriella at first.
Worldly-Ad-602@reddit
I really thought you were Renee making a guest appearance at a ren faire! Spot on!
Runningwithtoast@reddit
Did you draft the patterns or use existing ones?
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
I literally used a spare bedsheet and looked at a picture of the top on my phone and traced it with a sharpie. I’m a costume major in school run so i had a little experience but not much. Was so proud when it turned out basically perfect, only needing a few tweaks
Lilcupcake331@reddit
This makes me so happy
Este-ChappaAi-Sedai@reddit
OpheliaLives7@reddit
Love it!
Cryogisdead@reddit
She's from the Antiquity, not Renaissance
Evilbuffy14@reddit
Keyuwt (cute). I love it!
Willing_Day_1667@reddit
And you almost look like her. Very beautiful.
Nachocheezer_Pringle@reddit
This is excellent
Charliesmum97@reddit
That is amazing! I love that you are a 2nd gen Xena fan.
Jahon_Dony@reddit
There'd have to be second and even third gen by now.
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
My dad would be devastated if I wasn’t lol!
oldsmellybastard@reddit
Wow that’s amazing. I also named my 2nd after Renee, but she has not taken to it like you. Well done!
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
Omg thank you! My birthday is also the 39th anniversary of star treks first airing and my dad is the biggest treki so I was basically born to be a giant nerd
Jahon_Dony@reddit
Your dad sounds like one cool dude! Great costume, and takes a lot of confidence. Imagine wearing to RenFest in the Fall!
BoisterousBard@reddit
Love to hear it! I remember fondly watching both with my mom (Xena & Star Trek).
bitchimclassy@reddit
MN REN Faire? I recognize that anywhere 😌
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
It was actually the Sherwood Forest Faire in TX. Born and raised and it’s close enough to my college!
mishaindigo@reddit
Ha, it also looks like the one outside Atlanta!
bitchimclassy@reddit
That is wild!! It’s the exact same entrance 🤣
NotToday1993@reddit
Best thing I've seen/read on the Internet all day, lol. Kudos 👏👏💕
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
And if anyone wants to see the certificate of authenticity on the staff I’ll send in a picture!!
rsa9524@reddit
I would love to know where you got it!
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
My dad won it in a raffle like 30 years ago. He’s had it all these years specially for me. He was positive that his daughter’s name would be Gabrielle. My mom tried to change his mind but he didn’t budge. It’s good she loves it just as much as
Shaydu@reddit
That's awesome! I suggested naming our daughter Gabrielle, but my wife wouldn't go for it. Your costume is fantastic!
MimesisMizzle@reddit
Impressive work on your cosplay
TheCatnipNinja@reddit
Not just the cosplay, this whole post is so beautiful! 🥲
theyarnllama@reddit
You should be so proud! You look perfect!
ShinyAbsol92@reddit
Everything about this is amazing!
Simetracon@reddit
CatStoleTheCrown@reddit
Do all Ren Faires have the same entrance??? Hehe.
Shadoecat150@reddit
Looks just like her. And extra points from me for my favorite season outfit.
Genn8130@reddit
BGSB can't go wrong. Nice job!
Technical-Hotel-2978@reddit
Amazing
RatherBeAtDisneyland@reddit
Wow! Awesome job on costume. It’s perfect! Also the pose is spot on. When I was scrolling, for a moment I assumed it was a behind the scenes shot of Renee.
rkmmc1@reddit
So cool!!
JustinKase_Too@reddit
My initial thought before reading which reddit this was was - could easily pass as Gabrielle. Nice work :)
Bool_The_End@reddit
Lovely!
Reasonable_Big8493@reddit
This is awesome. You look amazing. I really had to double take. Love it!
marriedOHdude@reddit
That's pretty good!
Significant-End2869@reddit
Nailed it!
pastajewelry@reddit
This is really impressive!
GreenLuv420@reddit
Omg on point!
Honest-Spring-5963@reddit
I was sitting here thinking no way that woman hasn't aged in all this time
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
Awe thank you! Yeah my dad and I had a moment when I showed him the final version where we were just like “Renee? What are you doing here?”
TypesAndPatterns@reddit
Great job! It seems like a RenFaire is a perfect setting for cosplay from a RenPic show!
Mountain-Reaction470@reddit
Spot the #Nottinghamshire flag!
NotToday1993@reddit
Best thing I've seen/read on the Internet all day, lol. Kudos 👏👏💕
DarthNarsil@reddit
Great costume. Looks very authentic.
Unique-Twist1671@reddit
Love this!!!
ritaksan@reddit
This made me so happy.
SomeDinars@reddit
Epic cosplay!
twentyoneastronauts@reddit
This is so cool!!
blonde_Xena@reddit
Really cool! You nailed it :D
Appropriate-Grass986@reddit
Cute! Looks awesome
qweirdo1995@reddit
wow! you look great
eastelmhurstagogo@reddit
You look só nice.
CandyLove9@reddit
Impressive work on your cosplay!
originalmetalqueen@reddit
This is amazing!! You did a phenomenal job with the costume. If I had seen you at the fair, I would’ve lost my mind. So happy to see more fans of Xena living their best lives.
BigPipe9616@reddit (OP)
Thank you! And so many people came up to me, it was amazing to see so many people’s inner child come out at this! Everyone was so kind!
Gibsonian1@reddit
That’s awesome!
13mtorres@reddit
Felicidades!! Quedó genial! 🙌🏻
EBJ1990@reddit
You look amazing!