Archive for February, 2009

 

Etsy : Larimeloom

February 12th, 2009

Larimeloom is a design team based out of northern Italy.  Their shop profile page explains that each item is 100% handmade, and not even drawn out beforehand.   I just lay the cloth out and grab my scissors and cut, fingers crossed for decent results! Pictured to the left is the Black Satin Dress (paired [...]

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Etsy : Lola Show Girl

February 11th, 2009

Lola Show Girl handmade couture wraps can be custom made in any color or fabric.  There is a disclaimer stating that she recently had a baby (gah), so shipping may be a bit delayed.  Regardless of that, I am simply in heart with everything listed on her page, especially her prices – everything is under [...]

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Etsy: TopsyTurvyDesign

February 11th, 2009

 Oakland designer Topsyturvy Design. Because there is more to life than Tiny Tophats. 

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Etsy : Decadent Designz

February 11th, 2009

Decadent Designs is another Haute Macabre favorite, a Toronto based company specializing in alternative clothing for women.  Designer Olga’s biography quotes, “Olga had discovered her passion for clothing design at a young age, when she was a  small child, she used to dig holes in the ground in the hopes of finding a treasure chest [...]

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Etsy: Louise Black

February 10th, 2009

Continuing our Etsy week is Louise Black.  ”Dollflesh”, her corset line,  took off a couple years ago and probably look familiar. X-ray and Jolly Roger corsets, however, are only a part of her stock.  She also makes vintage inspired dresses, necklaces, and accessories. Here are some of Louise’s other items:

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