Queen of the Damned Costume
Rule the undead in Akasha's iconic Egyptian-vampire metallic look.
Embody the ultimate vampire queen, Akasha, from the cult classic film Queen of the Damned. Popular for its striking blend of ancient Egyptian royalty and gothic vampire aesthetics, this costume centers around a dramatic metallic crown and matching breastplate. With a few key accessories and dark makeup, you can easily recreate this iconic cinematic look.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $45–130
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What you need for a Queen of the Damned costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Queen of the Damned costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Ornate Silver Crown
A large, towering silver or pewter halo-style crown with Egyptian-inspired filigree details.
DIY: Glue painted silver zip ties and craft foam shapes onto a standard plastic headband.
Metallic Bra or Breastplate
A molded silver, pewter, or metallic grey crop top or structured bra cup top.
DIY: Paint a structured black bra with metallic silver fabric paint and add silver puffy paint for 3D details.
Sheer Black Maxi Skirt
A long, flowing black chiffon or sheer skirt, ideally with a high front or side slit.
DIY: Drape and pin sheer black fabric around a black waistband or belt.
Silver Collar Necklace
A wide, metallic choker or collar necklace in a polished silver finish.
DIY: Cut a collar shape out of silver metallic poster board and secure it at the back with velcro.
Silver Arm Cuffs
Matching metallic silver bands worn on the upper arms or wrists.
DIY: Cut segments from plastic soda bottles, slit them to fit your arms, and paint them metallic silver.
Vampire Fangs
Realistic, custom-fit vampire fang caps that attach to your canine teeth.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the sheer black maxi skirt over black boyshorts or a bodysuit for coverage.
- 2
Secure the metallic silver bra top or breastplate, ensuring a snug and comfortable fit.
- 3
Fasten the wide silver collar necklace around your neck and slide the matching arm cuffs onto your upper arms.
- 4
Style your hair bone-straight and carefully secure the heavy silver filigree crown using bobby pins.
- 5
Apply dramatic Egyptian-style winged eyeliner and a deep plum or black lipstick.
- 6
Adhere the custom-fit vampire fangs to your teeth using dental thermoplastic beads.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in long, sleek, bone-straight black strands. Apply heavy, dramatic black winged eyeliner in an ancient Egyptian style, paired with contoured cheekbones, a deep plum lipstick, and subtle vampire fangs.
Queen of the Damned for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Lestat wearing an 18th-century gothic velvet coat, ruffled white shirt, and leather pants.
- group
- Combine with other classic cinematic vampires like Dracula, Selene from Underworld, and Blade.
- kids
- A simplified version featuring a black dress, a plastic silver tiara, and a metallic collar.
- Plus size
- Swap the molded bra for a supportive metallic silver corset paired with a high-waisted, flowing black chiffon maxi skirt.
Tips
- Secure the heavy crown with bobby pins crossed in an 'X' shape to keep it from sliding off your head.
- Wear black boyshorts or a high-waisted bodysuit under the sheer skirt for comfortable coverage.
- Apply dental wax or adhesive carefully to ensure your fangs stay put while talking or drinking.
Queen of the Damned costume FAQ
- What is Akasha's outfit made of in the movie?
- Her original movie costume features a custom-molded metallic pewter breastplate, a matching Egyptian-style crown, a wide collar, and a sheer black skirt with a loincloth-style drape.
- How do I make a DIY Queen of the Damned crown?
- You can craft a budget-friendly crown using a plastic headband, zip ties painted silver, and craft foam cut into Egyptian filigree shapes.
- What makeup does Akasha wear?
- She wears dramatic, extended black winged eyeliner, defined eyebrows, heavily contoured cheekbones, and a dark, vampy lip color.
Did you know? The film's costume designer drew heavy inspiration from ancient Egyptian royal attire, blending historical motifs with modern gothic clubwear.