The fiendish and floral Batman villain known as Poison Ivy is a character that cosplayers love to take a crack at in unique and creative ways, and now in a different kind of design, Ivy gets a look that’s less like the impractical spandex outfit she always seems to wear on the job and more like what Ivy might actually wear (or grow) in real life!
Posted up on Instagram by username @bleeding_fingers_cosplay, cosplayer Stephanie Donaldson is a creative talent whose nerdy costumes consistently bring fresh new designs to characters hailing from all across the pop culture spectrum. Uploading images of not only her awesome DC Comics costumes, but her Sailor Moon, Dragon Age, Magic: The Gathering, Ghost in the Shell, and others as well, Stephanie doesn’t skimp on the details that make these characters tick while giving fans her takes on heroes and villains that reflect her creative voice in the cosplay medium perfectly.
An iconic villain from Batman’s long list of rogues, Pamela Isley aka Poison Ivy debuted in DC Comics continuity in 1966 to immediate acclaim. Created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino, Ivy is often labeled as an eco-terrorist, as a lot of her misdeeds stem from her wanting to protect The Green by using her plant-related powers to manipulate, poison, murder, and maim those who step in her way. Often seen wearing some form of green leotard or leaf-patterned spandex, Ivy getting a more realistic and fashionable look thanks to Stephanie can’t be understated, as it’s a sight that needs to be seen for fans of the character.
Dressed in Poison Ivy’s usual green and red hues, Stephanie immediately shows fans how different her Ivy design is compared to what’s been seen before. Made up to look like she’s finally become the Queen of The Green, Stephanie gives Ivy a stylish and flowy makeover that accentuates the beauty of her leaves and various flowers -- a stark contrast to the more deadly way Ivy usually depicts her floral motif. Wearing a crown of vines placed on top of her vibrant red hair, Stephanie’s green eyes, crimson lipstick, leafy corset, red and green draped dress material, and other inspired Ivy-like choices make this cosplay stand out as one that does something new with this iconic DC villain while making it undeniably Stephanie’s own.
Stephanie has gone above and beyond the call of duty with this costume, turning it into something that unexpectedly brings out the beauty in Ivy’s look while never losing sight of the danger inherent to the character. Poison Ivy cosplays may be a dime a dozen, but this particular design shows off a new and inspired way to dress as a variant version of this iconic Batman villain, so be sure to throw a follow on @bleeding_fingers_cosplay’s page to see more awesome cosplays courtesy of Stephanie Donaldson!