Right, Affections Touch Overbust Corset in PVC by Corset Connection and Lace Trimmed PVC Bloomers by Artifice Clothing paired with necklace by La Plume Noir.

photographer : Le Mew Photography
makeup artist : Le Mew Photography
model : Bad Charlotte

March is the month of transitions and it’s time to go from winter to spring. Mix dark, sleek, and sexy with femininity and girlishness. Go for a shiny noir look that pairs black PVC with Victorian influenced cuts, lace trim, and accessories. Breathe in a bit of spring with pastel and colorful eyeshadow. But keep the look dark and classic with shiny black hair and a monochromatic black theme.

- Jennifer Link

Left, Victorian Riding Underbust Corset by Corset Connection and Maeve Gothic Lolita PVC Dress by Artifice Clothing paired with necklace by La Plume Noir.

photographer : Bodo Janos Attila
model : RazorCandi

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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

Nicola Formichetti presented his first women’s collection under the company’s new name just “Mugler” at Paris fashion week. The main piece of news on the show was that Lady Gaga walked in it. Overall the collection seemed all over the place. I enjoyed the use of pvc and latex in the collection and the 80s nightlife feel, but I’ve loved Thierry Mugler pieces I’ve seen in person at the Met’s costume institute and such, and in comparison this just didn’t blow me away.

Lady Gaga

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Plastik Wrap’s PVC Oilslick Mini Gloves

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The motorcycle style PVC Oilslick Mini Gloves by Plastik Wrap in burgundy are made from high gloss PVC that gives the glove an awesome latex-like appearance. I like the sleek design of the gloves as it can be paired with other wrist jewelry or wrist cuffs, as seen in the picture. At a $24 CAD price tag, these gloves will make a great gift for that friend on your list, while not breaking your piggy bank. If you really want to reward yourself for dealing with the crowds on Black Friday, throw a pair on your order for yourself, I won’t tell!

The PVC Oilslick Mini Gloves by Plastik Wrap are available online at www.plastikwrap.com.

- Meagan

The runway shows at FAT, Toronto’s alternative fashion week.

Fashion Whore

The collection Fashion Whore showed at FAT this year was a surprising departure, the entire collection was pvc instead of the cotton print fabrics normally used.  Fashion Whore is known for fun and playful dresses and this entire collection was just that, a group of bright, monotone, pvc dresses clearly inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland.  I am getting a bit tired of all the Alice out there due to the recent movie release, but as I watched this show I began to think I was tired by the other cases, as it fits perfectly for Fashion Whore.  Opting for pvc was a good choice for a stand out, conceptual runway show, but if I were looking to buy any of the dresses shown I would opt for the pattern to be made in one of their signature cotton prints.  It was refreshing to see curvy and full figured models, Fashion Whore makes awesome dresses for all women to confidently strut down the runway (or down the street) in.

image source flickr.com/photos/alternativeartsandfashionweek

- Jennifer

The runway shows at FAT, Toronto’s alternative fashion week.

Artifice

The tone for Artifice’s collection was set with music that was a refreshing change from the typical music one would expect to hear at a runway fashion show, no beat just crescendoing waves and eerie whispering, glitchy babble. It was fetish fashion meets medical oddities with a touch of insane asylum horror. It was more than a collection, it was a glimpse at an artist’s vision. The audience was in awe while watching a model very slowly hobble down the runway in ballet fetish shoes with crutches, two models walk strapped together as twins, and metal blades crafted into angle wings emerge from the final model’s back as she posed at the foot of the runway. The pvc appeared masterfully crafted when viewed on the runway, one can only hope that items purchased from this collection are given the same attention, as all of Artifice’s designs are handcrafted. The exaggerated silhouettes created by structured shrugs and skirts made this another trend conscious collection.

photos : Billy Archos

- Jennifer

Artifice Clothing’s Cyber Baby-doll Dress

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With Valentine’s Day behind us, as you finish the last piece chocolate, don’t fret that it’s all over! Extend the decadent holiday; buy yourself something shiny and cute! I absolutely love baby doll style dresses and the Cyber Baby-doll Dress by Artifice Clothing makes me want to order one in every color. This style will flatter any body type and the ruffled bust line will flatter any bust size.  Whether you’re a cyber maiden and choose gunmetal silver PVC to appease your robot tendencies or you’re a cutesy lolita-esque doll in pink PVC, this dress is versatile for all looks.  Enjoy!

The Cyber Baby-doll Dress is available online at www.artificeclothing.com.

- Meagan