Akasha Costume
Rule the undead in regal gold, intricate metalwork, and dark elegance.
Step into the role of the original vampire queen with an Akasha costume, inspired by Aaliyah's iconic look in the 2002 film Queen of the Damned. This striking outfit is a favorite for Halloween and cosplay conventions due to its powerful, regal aesthetic. The ensemble features an elaborate gold Egyptian-style headdress, a matching metallic collar and bra, and a flowing dark skirt.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $60–200
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What you need for a Akasha costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Akasha costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Gold Egyptian Headdress
An intricate, towering gold crown featuring filigree details, beads, and dangling chains that frame the face.
DIY: Decorate a basic headband with gold-painted craft foam, hot glue, and metallic beads.
Metallic Gold Collar Necklace
A wide, rigid gold choker or breastplate necklace that sits flat against the collarbone.
DIY: Cut a collar shape from craft foam, paint it metallic gold, and draw patterns with a black paint pen.
Gold Filigree Bra Top
A metallic gold bra cup or bralette adorned with intricate filigree patterns and hanging chains.
DIY: Decorate a sturdy black strapless bra with gold puffy paint, metallic gold spray paint, and craft gems.
Black and Gold Low-Rise Skirt
A long, flowing black maxi skirt worn low on the hips, featuring a decorative gold waist belt or sash.
DIY: Drape black jersey fabric around a gold-painted belt and secure it with safety pins.
Gold Arm Cuffs
Matching metallic gold bands worn on the upper arms and wrists.
DIY: Cut plastic bottles into bands, slit them open, and paint them metallic gold.
Vampire Fangs
Subtle, realistic custom-fit vampire fangs that attach to your canine teeth.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Akasha costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black low-rise maxi skirt, securing the gold waistband or sash at the hips.
- 2
Secure the gold filigree bra top, adjusting any hanging chains to drape evenly across the ribs.
- 3
Fasten the wide gold collar necklace around your neck so it sits flush against your chest.
- 4
Slide the gold arm cuffs onto your upper arms and wrists.
- 5
Carefully position the heavy gold headdress on your head, securing it with bobby pins if necessary.
- 6
Apply the vampire fangs using dental adhesive according to the package instructions.
- 7
Finish the look with dark, smoky eye makeup and a deep plum or black lipstick.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in long, sleek, bone-straight black strands parted down the middle. For makeup, apply dramatic smoky black eyeshadow, sharp winged eyeliner, defined contouring, and a dark, vampy lip color like deep plum or burgundy.
Akasha for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Lestat de Lioncourt in a 18th-century style velvet coat and ruffled shirt.
- group
- Gather a coven of vampires wearing gothic leather and velvet attire.
- Plus size
- Use a supportive black corset decorated with gold fabric paint and paired with a high-waisted black maxi skirt.
Tips
- Use bobby pins and a wig grip band to keep the heavy gold headdress from sliding off your head.
- If the metal bra is uncomfortable, wear a nude or black strapless bra underneath for extra support and coverage.
- Practice speaking with your vampire fangs in before heading out to your event.
- Bring a dark wrap or shawl if you plan to be outdoors, as this costume offers very little warmth.
Akasha costume FAQ
- What does Akasha wear in Queen of the Damned?
- She wears an ancient Egyptian-inspired outfit consisting of a towering gold filigree crown, a matching gold collar and bra top, gold arm cuffs, and a low-rise black skirt with a gold belt.
- How do I make a DIY Akasha crown?
- You can build the crown using a thick plastic headband as a base, attaching cut-out shapes of gold-painted craft foam, and embellishing it with gold beads, chains, and hot glue.
- What makeup should I wear for an Akasha costume?
- Go for a dramatic 90s/early 2000s goth look: sharp smoky eyes, heavy eyeliner, contoured cheekbones, and a dark metallic or deep plum lipstick.
Did you know? The costume worn by Aaliyah in the 2002 film was heavily influenced by traditional Egyptian royalty mixed with modern gothic clubwear of the early 2000s.