Croft Couture #40: Joanna
The Tomb Raider community is full of talented artists, entertainers, and phenomenal cosplay talent. “Croft Couture” aims to showcase these dedicated fans, and give Lara costumers a spot to share their experiences while paying tribute to gaming’s leading lady.
It’s hard not to catch the adventure bug after looking at Joanna’s cosplay photos. Like many of our featured cosplayers, Joanna was drawn to Lara’s strength and charisma, and channels that spirit while in costume. Check out her photos above and Q&A below!
Fast Stats
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Name: Joanna (It’s my pseudo)
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Country: France
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Occupation: Student in Graphic Design
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Fan Since: 2006
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Favorite Tomb Raider Game: Underworld
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Favorite Tomb Raider Character (Non-Lara): Sam
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Favorite Tomb Raider Villain: Amanda
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First Lara Croft Cosplay: Underworld
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Favorite Lara Croft Cosplay: Legend
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Number of Lara Croft Cosplays: 4
- Future Lara Croft Cosplay: Anniversary
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Photography © 2014 paulbeardphotography.co.uk @CosplayTog
Q&A
What first drew you to the Tomb Raider franchise, and what initially inspired you to cosplay as Lara Croft?
I’m very much interested in adventure games. I was attracted by the mysterious aspect of Lara Croft. Her strength and charisma are an example for me. I was seduced by the various exotic spots like Thaïland, Egypt,…
As I said before, I was inspired by the raider side of Lara Croft, so I decided to disguise myself as Lara and shared the pictures on Twitter. The positive reactions encouraged me to go on with other cosplays.
What was your very first Lara Croft costume?
It was a mix of various costumes. In fact, I put a t-shirt and short with boots, sun glasses and holding a gun. My first official cosplay was the Underworld cosplay.
What’s been your favorite Lara Croft costume?
Up to now, it’s the Legend cosplay.
Do you plan to make any additional Lara Croft costumes in the future?
Yes. In fact, I am about to finish the Anniversary cosplay.
Which Lara costume or prop was the most difficult to construct? Any lessons learned you’d like to share?
The Underworld cosplay took me some time. It was my very first cosplay so I was careful selecting the right fabric and I was rather “newbie”. Now, I feel more at ease!
Lara Croft’s lifestyle is full of intrigue and adventure. Do you have any memorable photoshoots or convention appearances that pay tribute to Lara’s lifestyle? Have you traveled anywhere exotic that made you feel like a fellow adventurer?
Yes, I have some photoshoots and appearances paying tribute to Lara’s lifestyle. I spent Summer 2014 in Greece- Paros Island-, sailing on, and diving in a crystal sea surrounded by undersea cave… I felt very much like a fellow adventurer.
What about Lara’s physical strength or mental prowess most inspires you? Has this, or your desire to cosplay Lara, influenced your daily life?
To my view, she is the perfect woman -physically and mentally-, so I would love to identify myself with her. In some real life situations I am faced with, I wonder what Lara would do…
