What do you get when you mix a costume party, a love of video games, and a free spirit? A fantasy-driven collection that is equal parts quirky, thematic, and fun. The designers of Ammerman Schlösberg believe in the stylistic powers of adding a little kitsch to your look. In their latest collection, designers Elizabeth Ammerman and Eric Schlösberg, who have thrived on the idea of “luxury cosplay” (costume play), are aiming to make their brand’s eccentric look more translatable into your everyday approach to dressing.
Choosing the classic video game Soul Calibur from the late '90s as their muse, Ammerman and Schlösberg were inspired by players' ability to customize their characters' looks with no set rules. In addition, they fell captive to the idea of the cute damsel-in-distress with a dangerous dark side. “This season was our fantasy video game assassin girl,” said Ammerman to Purple Magazine.
Featuring a skimpy maid's uniform (MAID APRON DRESS), a Sailor Moon-esque skirt and top, and long mesh gowns calling back to the medieval or Elizabethan period, this collection draws on many diverse themes and time periods—alongside said video game references. But the practicality lies in the basis for which these garments are embellished. A little black dress features white satin ribbons woven throughout. The FUR COLLAR LEATHER TRENCH COAT, which has been trimmed with gold mesh at the hems, gathers into a bow in the back. If that’s not enough, there’s a bright, green fur collar to block out the cold. Yep, practical minds are at ease.
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Fur Collar Leather Trench Coat in navy/green![]()
Slash N Puff Maiden Dress in black/white![]()
Maid Apron Dress in black/white![]()
Sailor Cropped Top in creme burgundy![]()
Lame Velvet Cropped Top in gold![]()
Slash and Puff Trousers in green white
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Ghost Mesh Gown in gold![]()
Choosing the classic video game Soul Calibur from the late '90s as their muse, Ammerman and Schlösberg were inspired by players' ability to customize their characters' looks with no set rules. In addition, they fell captive to the idea of the cute damsel-in-distress with a dangerous dark side. “This season was our fantasy video game assassin girl,” said Ammerman to Purple Magazine.
Featuring a skimpy maid's uniform (MAID APRON DRESS), a Sailor Moon-esque skirt and top, and long mesh gowns calling back to the medieval or Elizabethan period, this collection draws on many diverse themes and time periods—alongside said video game references. But the practicality lies in the basis for which these garments are embellished. A little black dress features white satin ribbons woven throughout. The FUR COLLAR LEATHER TRENCH COAT, which has been trimmed with gold mesh at the hems, gathers into a bow in the back. If that’s not enough, there’s a bright, green fur collar to block out the cold. Yep, practical minds are at ease.
Shop all Ammerman Schlösberg here
Fur Collar Leather Trench Coat in navy/green
Slash N Puff Maiden Dress in black/white
Maid Apron Dress in black/white
Sailor Cropped Top in creme burgundy
Lame Velvet Cropped Top in gold
Slash and Puff Trousers in green white
Ghost Mesh Gown in gold
