Same. It used to be a lot more of historical reenactment, and a lot of the performances and stuff still reflect that.
But the last few times I’ve gone it’s mainly been a themed craft show with corsets and tunics, and yeah, people with wings, steampunk hats, and Cloud’s buster sword, or tails hanging out of their pants. :|
IDK man, the more historical Renaissance fairs still exist, with people a bit more strict about dressing period-appropriately. The ones you’re talking about are basically a whole separate thing, it’s basically a fantasy-inspired comic-con, and attracts a whole different audience.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with either. I think it’s awesome that there’s places for people to sell their niche handmade goods while sporting the fashions of 17th-century France or whatever, as well as places where people can dress up like fantasy creatures, tails and all.
Maybe there is a cultural misunderstanding on my side? Where I live, we have so called “medieval markets” which are actually more like a fair than a market and everything there, like market stands and costumes are pretty strictly in medieval style. Those events are very much about diving into another historical era for a few hours. Sure, most of the guests are not in costumes but I imagine having furries and trekkies in costumes there, would impact the overall atmosphere much, much more. I assumed that renaissance faires in America where similar events but I now I wonder if I assumed wrong and maybe they are more like fantasy conventions?
going by your username Im gonna assume youre german. you see all kinds of costumes and clothings at the MPS for example and imho noone is bothered by it
OK then, maybe I am just too much of a purist. However I found this when I made a quick search.
Seit einigen Jahren gibt es allerdings einen Konflikt zwischen zwei Gruppen der kostümierten Marktbesucher. Die einen sind diejenigen, welche sich in fantasievolle bzw. mittelalterlich wirkende „Gewandungen“ jeglicher Art kleiden, die anderen jene, welche auf Authentizität hohen Wert legen. Letztere Gruppe – auch als A-Fraktion bezeichnet (von Authentizität abgeleitet) – kritisiert die Qualität der historischen Darstellung bzw. dass dem Besucher nicht verdeutlicht wird, dass das Dargestellte nicht dem historischen Mittelalter entspricht.
Maybe there is a cultural misunderstanding on my side? Where I live, we have so called “medieval markets” which are actually more like a fair than a market and everything there, like market stands and costumes are pretty strictly in medieval style. Those events are very much about diving into another historical era for a few hours. Sure, most of the guests are not in costumes but I imagine having furries and trekkies in costumes there, would impact the overall atmosphere much, much more. I assumed that renaissance faires in America where similar events but I now I wonder if I assumed wrong and maybe they are more like fantasy conventions?
It sounds like it’s basically the same. My understanding is this type of thing actually started in the US and was exported to Europe, ironically enough. But yeah, many (most) guests are not in costume. I don’t see how some guests in Trek costumes would harm anything.
A not insignificant number of guests are usually dressed like regular modern day people. Ren faires are for everyone, and most people don’t own period costumes. It’s usually encouraged for guests to dress up, but it absolutely is not required.
Even as someone who loves Star Trek: That would be incredibly selfish since it would crush immersion for all the fair visitors except a few trekkies.
The immersion? I’ve been to some and people dress up as like fairy’s and elves and all sorts of fantasy shit.
Same. It used to be a lot more of historical reenactment, and a lot of the performances and stuff still reflect that.
But the last few times I’ve gone it’s mainly been a themed craft show with corsets and tunics, and yeah, people with wings, steampunk hats, and Cloud’s buster sword, or tails hanging out of their pants. :|
Renaissance times must’ve been wild, y’all. Lol
Imma be honest. I don’t get the whole LARP scene. It’s weird AF. Happy for people finding something they like but damn.
IDK man, the more historical Renaissance fairs still exist, with people a bit more strict about dressing period-appropriately. The ones you’re talking about are basically a whole separate thing, it’s basically a fantasy-inspired comic-con, and attracts a whole different audience.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with either. I think it’s awesome that there’s places for people to sell their niche handmade goods while sporting the fashions of 17th-century France or whatever, as well as places where people can dress up like fantasy creatures, tails and all.
Maybe there is a cultural misunderstanding on my side? Where I live, we have so called “medieval markets” which are actually more like a fair than a market and everything there, like market stands and costumes are pretty strictly in medieval style. Those events are very much about diving into another historical era for a few hours. Sure, most of the guests are not in costumes but I imagine having furries and trekkies in costumes there, would impact the overall atmosphere much, much more. I assumed that renaissance faires in America where similar events but I now I wonder if I assumed wrong and maybe they are more like fantasy conventions?
going by your username Im gonna assume youre german. you see all kinds of costumes and clothings at the MPS for example and imho noone is bothered by it
OK then, maybe I am just too much of a purist. However I found this when I made a quick search.
Soße: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mittelaltermarkt#Authentizität
sounds more like „if you wear a medieval looking costume, do it properly“ tbh
Probably, idk
Is everyone dressed up at these fairs?
I don’t see how a few people in trek costumes would crush immersion if plain clothes people don’t either. It’s both or neither, not one or the other.
Maybe there is a cultural misunderstanding on my side? Where I live, we have so called “medieval markets” which are actually more like a fair than a market and everything there, like market stands and costumes are pretty strictly in medieval style. Those events are very much about diving into another historical era for a few hours. Sure, most of the guests are not in costumes but I imagine having furries and trekkies in costumes there, would impact the overall atmosphere much, much more. I assumed that renaissance faires in America where similar events but I now I wonder if I assumed wrong and maybe they are more like fantasy conventions?
It sounds like it’s basically the same. My understanding is this type of thing actually started in the US and was exported to Europe, ironically enough. But yeah, many (most) guests are not in costume. I don’t see how some guests in Trek costumes would harm anything.
A not insignificant number of guests are usually dressed like regular modern day people. Ren faires are for everyone, and most people don’t own period costumes. It’s usually encouraged for guests to dress up, but it absolutely is not required.