Holmes and Watson

My adaptation of the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Shylock Holmes and Dr Johanna Watson tracking down the Sewer King.

In this universe, the Victorian setting is adapted and transported into a gender-reversed dystopian world of broken tech and struggling industry. The poor are very poor, the rich are very rich, and the world is very, very strange.

Fashion notes: Both ladies are wearing adapted versions of Victorian era clothing. Some details are faithful, some adapted. Holmes' boots are well and truly an artistic flourish.

Holmes aesthetics: Feline, bohemian. Tall and slender, and when on a case (at her best) slick, elegant and well dressed (if still a bit unconventional). She shys away from tight french styles and embraces masculine clothing. Her facial features are cat-like but drawn from original Holmes descriptions and illustrations. I thought it a perfect match up.

Watson aesthetics: Proper, strong and elegant - if not a tiny bit old fashioned. She favours prim french aesthetics special tailored for improved movement. She is neat to a fault - like a proper soldier. Except for her hair. Favouring a loose-draping up-do because I was inspired by three of my favourite animated women when coming up with her design: Angel from Rock N Rule, Holli from Cool World and Priss from Bubblegum Crisis. I also wear this hairstyle myself and think it very feminine while still practical. Watson is a mouse - I've always loved mice. They're clever and adaptable and pretty darn capable for being small.

Well, I hope this provides a little insight into the logic behind Catgirl Holmes . It's not nearly as stupid as it looks!

~ Noelle.