The term steampunk was coined in the 1980s and is based on imagining inventions the Victorians might have created for the modern world. The movement was kickstarted by science fiction novels and has branched out to incorporate art and fashion while spawning a well-established aesthetic, typified by embellished hats and goggles.
Iain Clark is widely credited with launching steampunk in Oamaru, on New Zealand’s South Island, and likes to be known by the name Agent Darling.
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