Costume by Kristin Costa. Model: Patrick Harrington.

The rain and rerouted F trains didn’t seem to stop enthusiasts and the curious alike from attending Steampunk II on Saturday. Put on by the Brooklyn Indie Market, the event showcased close to 20 vendors under a packed leakproof tent. Stepping into the crowded tent was like traveling back to the Victorian 19th century. Women wore corsets and petticoats accessorized with little cocked hats, while men donned tweed waistcoats and knickerbockers. And, true to the Steampunk culture, there was a certain whimsical, gothic vibe: Vendors sold aviator goggles, pocket watches and rings made from typewriter letters.

Kristina Frost and Aparna Dasgupta were dressed for the occasion and excited to be surrounded by fellow buffs. “I’m really excited for the after-party [at the Way Station],” Dasgupta said. “It will be fun to meet people with such a specific similar interest in a more social setting.”

“It’s so nice to know that people still care enough about history to create something new and interesting out of it,” Frost added. “It’s a pity this event is only once a year.”—Aynsley Karp