Coolest Steampunk fashion accessories and gadgets

For many enthusiastic designers, it is a hobby to build steampunk versions of anything they see in front. Thus, there are many stunning steampunk designs of various fashion accessories like a hat, goggles etc and gadgets like a laptop, USB stick and countless others. Steampunk designs certainly help us remember the classy days of our predecessors. Here we list ten incredible Steampunk accessories, which geeks will accept with much enthusiasm.

A Chicago-based guy Chris, who introduces himself as Nicrosin on Flickr, has built up this Steampunk earpiece. The designer has made of use materials like rubber, sculpey and some pocket watch parts to shape up this awesomely looking headset. For comfortable wearing, the inside part of the headphone is lined with suede leather and other soft materials. Unfortunately the Steampunk headset doesn’t integrate what an earpiece must have, the speaker. Well, that means the brilliant Steampunk headphone is a non-functional stuff and you can’t listen to music from it.

This is a funky 2GB USB drive in steampunk style. Its designer has applied materials like brass, copper and some vintage watch gearing and other parts to build the USB memory stick. To add to the splendor, USB stick sports two copper pipes along the sides with brass bolts in both ends. It should be a great experience for you to carry this USB stick with such a brilliant steampunk modification. When launched, limited versions of the Steampunk Copper USB Drive were available for purchase at Qacreate with each piece priced at $50.

It is a stylish steampunk derby for your Victorian or Steampunk attire. Well, it is an essential hat for all Steampunk Time Travels, says its designer on Etsy. The steampunk hat, a custom build of a Gray Bowler hat, is manufactured using metal clock faces, keys, military type pieces and other strong materials. The designer provides personalized units of the Steampunk Hat as per the measurement of the customer’s head. The Etsy shop owner sells the Steampunk derby for a price around $150.

Star Wars series buffs might be rapt to see this outstanding R2-D2 in steampunk style from artist Amoebabloke. The fictional character of the epic space opera film series has been steampunked using wooden barrel, meter knobs, brass with gauges and many connecting wires. The outcome is an overwhelming steampunk makeover of the famous TV character, which influenced lots of Americans in 1970s and later. The steampunk R2-D2 has no space to house a person inside, however. Certainly, this makeup will be one of the most interesting steampunk designs we have seen ever.

A new Etsy shop owner named LetsRambleOn has presented a wonderful handmade Steampunk themed box for sale. The designer has made the box from hand sanded wood, which is painted, stained and polished with a great steampunk style. Inside the box, there is a soft felt padding both in the lid and the bottom parts. For a 3D look, the designer has added some black leather strapping and gears outside the box, which rocks the dimensions of 6.5 x 4 x 4.25 (LHW) inches. The Esty owner sells the fantastic steampunk themed box for $35.

This steampunk mouse obviously looks like some sort of mini tank. That is, it will never be comfortable for you to use it similar to the regular computer mice you have. But this is what we can expect from a steampunk design. Also, the steampunk mouse resembles an electric shaver and thus it sticks out of the rest of steampunk designs out there. The mouse is also not ergonomically friendly as we can expect. What it ultimately looks like is an overwhelming steampunk mouse that will make your computer table terrific for your guests.

Here is a pair of superb steampunk glasses for you. The Steampunk Goggles are recognized not only for their steampunk touch of design. They also give protection for the wearer’s eyes in critical conditions like war, bomb explosion and other accidents. The Steampunk Apocalyptic Cyber Goggles are prepared of using PVC and plastic materials. They are custom-painted with three colors for the style and look. The goggles come with adjustable elastic head part, which will attach the glasses on your head strongly. Etsy shop owner Oldjunkyrdboutique sells the Steampunk Goggles for $35.

Famous steampunk designer Neal Bridgens has crafted this overwhelming Steampunk iPod. The gorgeous product is made of strong materials like brass, copper and oak wood with an Apple iPad mini within. Well, it is a fully functional iPod and you can certainly listen to music from this steampunked music device. The designer has put some valves on the steampunk iPod for an incredible look. The iPod mini will obviously attract steampunk fans, who will love the idea of listening to their favorite music from such a classic gadget.

This is a steampunk gold leather case that features a vintage watch movement and other exciting features. Etsy user TimeInFantasy has listed the product in his shop to attract customers, who wish to keep their business cards in a highly stylish manner. Well, it could be a stunning gift for business men, women and other executives. The card holder can store up to 10 to 15 cards depending on the size of cards. The Steampunk Business Card Holder features 5.8cm height, 9.5cm width and 1.2cm depth. It is available for grabs on Etsy for $45.

At a glance, it may look like a Victorian music box. But once the lid is opened, you can see a steampunk version of Hewlett Packard ZT1000 laptop inside it. Well, it is a richly handcrafted wooden steampunk case for the HP laptop, which runs both Ubuntu Linux and Windows OS. The steampunk laptop case touts a great display of clockworks under glass and it is etched with brass accents. The Steampunk Laptop further has an antiqued copper keyboard, wrist pad, mouse and other computer parts. The laptop switches on as you click on an antique clock winding button.

 

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