Foxy Krampus Suit
The first of several suits made by LA Krampus Al Ridenour was constructed from an inexpensive werewolf suit partially covered with patches of fox fur recycled from an old coat. A shaggier look was obtained by adding homemade wefts of hair sewn from synthetic braiding hair used in hair extensions. The second photo demonstrates a dubious “sexy satyr” topless variant of the suit.
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LA Krampus via Edward Munch
LA troupe member Mike Biggie will be sporting an unusual and jaw-dropping Krampus that could have been inspired by a certain painting by Edward Munch.
Veteran Krampus Joins Up
Photo: Scare LA
We’re delighted to welcome artist Bill Rude as member of our Krampus LA Troupe.
Bill is a veteran Krampus performer, having made previous switch-swinging appearances at Meltdown Comic’s (see poster below) as well as Dark Delicacies book and giftstore as well as the Scare LA Halloween convention.
Indigenous Krampus Meetup 2
While inevitably different from traditional groups in Europe, LA Krampus nonetheless attempts to absorb what we can of the genuine tradition by meeting and talking with those who practice it in its original form and setting. Visiting the Alpine Town of Bad Gastein, to witness very traditional Krampus activities in 2012, LA Krampus Co-founder Al Ridenour upon return began correspondening with Bruno Leiminger, a member of a Bad Gastein Krampus troupe who lately performs as, a St. Nicholas.
A Bad Gastein Krampus Troupe
When Bruno planned a visited to study trip to UC Berkley and visit down to Southern California, LA Krampus set up a meeting. Bruno had been completely unaware of America’s growing fascination with Krampus, and marveled at our enthusiasm and sometimes peculiar understanding and adaptation of the traditions. Before evening’s end, we were planning a future visit to Los Angeles by Bruno’s Bad Gastein troupe. 20014, 20015? Fingers crossed.
Greetings to Bruno (in center, white T-shirt) and our other horned friends back in the Alps!
