photographer : Chris Visual
model : Kimber Lee
makeup artist : Damelza Davies
hair stylist : Rebecca Taylor
fashion designer : Toxic Vision
hair accessories : Janine Basil

Jennifer Link :
As the weather turns crisp, it’s time to pull out the garments made of materials that aren’t so bearable in summer.  The hometown rebel wears her leather and vinyl covered in studs and spikes, topped off with chains and metal.  Mix high fashion with small town by adding a bandanna to the hair.  Be class with a hint of trash by pairing designer fashion with “a bit too much skin” and fuck me pumps, by pairing messy big hair with “a perfect dye job”.  Be a bit of a rebel and say… I just don’t care what you think… I do this with ease!

For Anna Sui’s spring 2012 collection shown at New York fashion week, she drew inspiration from Paris nightclubs of the 70s, particularly Club Sept which she  visited in her youth.  I love her source of inspiration for this collection.  Isn’t that what we all love to do?  Draw on the club experiences of our youth, when we were awe-struck and fell in love with alternative culture.  A growing trend right now is the revival of batcave (both a London and NYC club) style.

Anna Sui is able to find the perfect aesthetic in a sea of busyness, retro, and patterns.  Sui does the bohemian print just right, by making is dark and sultry but at the same time youthful and avant-garde.  I must find a way to incorporate bodysuites, jumpers, more pattern, and wide-brimmed hats into my 2012 spring and summer wardrobe.  Sui’s collections make me want to push the boundaries of my personal style and sport things I never thought I liked.

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The inspiration for Betsey Johnson’s spring 2012 collection shown at New York fashion week was burlesque.  And while this might seem to say the show was about sexiness, aside from the peeking out push-ups bras throughout the collection to me it was nothing more sexy than norm for Johnson.  All of these pieces could be a bit more discreet when taken off the runway, with bra and breasts a bit more hidden (or who cares show them off!, I loved the look).  But my viewpoint might be that a bit of lingerie and burlesque influence doesn’t mean overtly sexy to me, and my focus was fully on the great pieces, bold colors, and fun looks.  I loved the mixing of 80s with the hair a fashion-conscious update of the side ponytail and glam rock lightening bolt earrings, with Victorian-esque styles, and some punk rock with studs, spikes, and skulls.

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Artifice Clothing’s Cyber PVC Leeloo Costume

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The futuristic and campy movie, The Fifth Element, may be best known for the character Leeloo, played by actress Milla Jovovich. While most of us may not remember most of the plot or even the other actors in the movie, we do remember Leeloo’s white PVC banded outfit that I’m sure made millions drool. Well, Artifice Clothing has infused their knowledge of PVC costuming into the Cyber PVC Leeloo Costume, available in a variety of colors including white, black, pink, and yellow. Not only would this make a great costume for the Halloween season, it’s a great piece for cosplay events, photoshoots, or fetish events.

The Cyber PVC Leeloo Costume is available online at www.artificeclothing.com.

Be sure to check out the October/November 2011 Issue designer spotlight on Artifice Clothing.

- Meagan

Cross the lines… and find fashion bliss.

featuring designs by Toxic Vision, Ego Assassin, House of Etiquette, Sui Generis, and more

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[ additional images not seen in the October/November 2011 Issue ]

photographer : Kim Akrigg
creative director : Pretty Deadly Stylz
fashion stylist : Pretty Deadly Stylz
makeup artist : Faye Crasto
hair stylist : Dat from Dat Salon
models : Cait M and Kassandra Love

view the full editorial in the October/November 2011 Issue

Lip Service’s Pray To Me Dress

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From the Industrial Vice Division, Lip Service gives you the Pray To Me dress, in the “Looks That Kill” style group. Even though the Pray To Me dress is not being featured as a costume on their website, I would recommend this awesome nun look for Halloween. If you want to give the costume a creative twist, pair the nun outfit with some zombie make up for a ghoulish alternative.

The Pray to Me dress is available online at www.lip-service.com.

- Meagan

Heavy Red’s Alice en déshabillé – Noir Alice In Wonderland Costume and Corset

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Heavy Red has been chasing the White Rabbit again with the Alice en déshabillé – Noir Alice In Wonderland Costume and Corset for Halloween 2011. Treat (or trick!) yourself to this limited edition costume that can be worn all year-long which includes a cream-colored Alice dress, dark blue faux leather corset, and harlequin stocking set. Take advantage of pre-ordering this beautiful costume from Heavy Red as they start shipping on October 1, 2011!

The  Alice en déshabillé – Noir Alice In Wonderland Costume and Corset is available online at www.heavyred.com.

- Meagan

featuring fashions by Retroscope Fashions, Made By Anatomy, Once Vintage, and more

photographer : Donnor
fashion stylist : Molly Hoeltke
hair stylist : Whitney Curry
models : Melissa Murphy and Rachael Kandefer

view the full editorial in the August/September 2011 Issue

Enshrouded in a sensual darkness, Heavy Red has always catered to those seeking something more from goth style. An icon and designer whose workmanship has entitled them to countless loyal fans and followers, Tyler Ondine Whitman and the crew at Heavy Red continue to redefine the concept and approach to gothic by playing with both subtlety and drama always with an air of sophistication. For connoisseurs of a darker aesthetic, a darker beauty, the future of goth fashion has never looked so bright.

photograher : Jennifer Link
fashion stylist : Meagan Hendrickson
makeup artist : Andrea Losecco
hair stylist : Erin Moser
model : Agatka
interview : Vanity Kills

Heavy Red’s fashions bring out the best in a woman without overshadowing her. This great achievement can be partially attributed to the countless hours designer Tyler Ondine Whitman invested into studying and photographing the female form in all its variance; from the bare flesh of strippers, swaying from the poles of Chez Paree in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, to the hyper-exaggerated visages of femininity presented by pageant winning drag queens in Alabama. Repeated exposure to this colorful Lucite heeled and be-sequined cast of characters taught Whitman how to articulate sensuality-drenched garments which readily invite flattery and praise, instead of simply drowning the wearer in a metric ton of lace, ruffles and tulle netting. As Heavy Red tirelessly continues to uphold the maxim of, “you should wear the dress, don’t let the dress wear you,” Tyler teases with previews of their fall 2011 collection, shares relevant tips on swimsuit season survival aimed at the black-clad crowd, and talks of perusing the principles of form fitting design at nudie bars.

Heavy Red is getting ready to launch their fall collection, what surprises do you have in store?
Tyler Ondine Whitman : Heavy Red is itself like a young woman, one who is always discovering new facets of her personality. One who explores her sexuality, one who redefines herself through substance and style. A woman who can be the picture of elegance during the day and a down right naughty spectacle after dark. The new fall line has so many exciting elements to help you create a look that is an absolute you. This season suitings, herringbones, pinstripes are playing a big role. Corsets like you have never seen before which will leave you breathless. Our new winter coat is in the works, definitely a must have for fall season. As always I have had some extra fun with some very over the top skirts. I am continuing to push the boundaries of what one could call a hoodie, with all new draping and accentuating of the silhouette. And of course some very unexpected surprises to tantalize the sophisticated Heavy Red shopper.

read the full interview in the August/September 2011 Issue

Retroscope Fashions’ Black & White Victorian Swim Outfit

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Halloween is right around the corner and it’s never too early to start planning your costume. The Black and White Victorian Outfit by Retroscope Fashions would be the perfect outfit for a Mrs. Lovett’s costume from the Tim Burton movie, Sweeney Todd. Remember the scene from the beach:

Add a pair of black and white striped tights, witch style boots, messy curls with red ribbons, and Voila! a very impressive Halloween costume. The three-piece outfit can later be incorporated into your own wardrobe, pairing the top with a skirt or the bloomers with a corset and lacy top. Snatch this one up before someone else does!

The Black & White Victorian Swim Outfit is available online at www.retroscopefashions.com.

- Meagan