1 Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces. 2  These braces have a metal bracket with elastic (rubber band) ties holding the wire onto the metal brackets. 3  The second most common type of braces are self-ligating braces that do not require the need of elastic ties. 4  Instead, the wire goes through the bracket.
Clearance Lolita Fashion. What is Cosplay. Cosplay (kosupure), short for costume play, is a type of performance art whose participants outfit themselves, with often-elaborate costumes and accessories, as a specific character.
It is by no means an exhaustive history, there is probably much I could include, but it does contain the important points to help dispel myths and inform the wider fandom audience of the facts. First of all, cosplay did not start in Japan and is not an original concept of the Japanese. The actual word cosplay was invented by a Japanese reporter, yes, but that is the extent of Japanese involvement in the creation of the hobby. In 1984, Nov Takahashi was sent to report on the goings-on of the '84 WorldCon, being held that year in Los Angeles, CA.