» victorian fashion

Skin Graft Does It Again

Samantha — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:00:13 +0000

A few weeks ago, Zoetica, thedaniel, and I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Skin Graft fashion show during L.A.’s BOXEight Fashion Week at the Los Angeles Theatre.

image via FabricMag

Opening with a performance dance routine, Skin Graft is back in its sorely missed ruffles and leather motif. As the black gown to the left made its way down the runway, I leaned over to Zoetica and told her that if I ever were to marry again, that would be what I would have to wear.

image via FabricMag

I have to admit that my previous statements about the mediocrity of the 2009 line were incorrect. Seeing the pieces in person made all the difference, and made me want to gear up to hunt down the apocalypse (or possibly commit armed robbery for that leather jacket on the right).

Special thanks to Jonny Cota for inviting Haute Macabre to the show! More photos by Zoetica after the jump.

Etsy : Katherina Andreeva

Samantha — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:00:01 +0000

Katherina Andreeva is a French alternative fashion designer. Her line is inspired by “Victorian postmortem photography and fairy tales with a fetish twist”, which just might be my favorite description of anything, ever.

The shop is full of the only kind of pink I think I could ever wear, frills and fruffy with a hard hitting hint of “I will eff you up”.

Etsy : Diva Divine 777

Samantha — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:05:15 +0000

Australian based DivaDivine777 is a corsetier using steel boning and genuine Victorian and Edwardian patterns. Don’t forget to watch the instructional video we posted not too long ago after you buy one!

Etsy : Lola Show Girl

Samantha — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:00:02 +0000

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 $50.

Button Up Bootie

Samantha — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:00:16 +0000

A much younger version of myself once went up to my mother and said, “I want witch shoes”.

“Well, Samantha, Halloween is a few months off.”

“No, Mom, I want witch shoes to wear every day.”

And so it began. Before I could even reach the drug store shelf that had the black hair dye on it, I wanted pointy toed, button up Victorian style boots. I also would have graciously accepted a pointy hat, but thankfully, Mom knew better than I did.

Authentic Wool Victorian Button Ups circa 1900 † Granny Black Mid-Calf

Midnight Stroll Booties † Amelia Lace Ups

Splendor † Ghillie Boot*

Bliss Boots † Stark Boot

*Don’t judge those by the photo. I have a pair, and they are actually super cute on.