So, the torch (or manila folder, as it were) has been passed onto yours truly for the once popular Gothique fashion show.

If I randomly contact you about booking, promotion, bands, begging for money; that might be why ;)

current mood: planny

A rare post, since I've actually made something:



Weird, the petticoat looks off-center, probably because my dress form isn't quite the right size for the dress. Oh well.

Phew!

current mood: accomplished

For me: Note to self - if you get a chance, visit Sham Shui Po for fabric shopping when you're in Hong Kong in August. It's a little bit out of the way, but that's what public transport is for, right? Cabs are cheap too, if you can score a card with the address you need written in Chinese. P.S. Grow some balls. You left your hotel room last trip all by yourself, you can manage going to a new district. Be sure to check with your associates in HK first, though, just in case it's a place where you might need an escort.

For everyone: If you're interested in historical fashion The Kyoto Costume Institute is the only museum in Japan that specializes in the study of non-Japanese dress, the collection at the KCI highlights the integration of western style into Japanese culture. The KCI has one of the world's most extensive collections of western fashions, jewellery, shoes, handbags and hair ornaments with more than 10,000 items dating from the 18th century to the present.
And since most of us don't get to go to Japan, they have a website with some images: http://www.kci.or.jp/archives/da_popup/index_e.html

Very inspiring

current mood: creative

Here's a taste of the show. I should be getting more photos rolling in and others can also be found on my myspace

The loose theme of La Mode Macabre was "The Devil's Opium Den" so I added hits of red in almost everything to represent that and used Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds "Red Right Hand" as the music as it also can pertain to the devil. This may have been lost in translation, but I like to have a little something to tie it all together.

Group shot L-R: Back Row - Josie, Deirdre, Michael, Kirsten / Front Row - Katie, Jessica

current mood: happy

La Mode Macabre went splendidly after much fretting and hand wringing

Thank you's!!

My lovely models. Who kicked so much ass doing complicated choreography totally on the fly. I expect so much, and get my expectations exceded everytime!

misspii - Burgundy frilly dicky, black vest, black corsetted mermaid skirt (hat by Noxenlux)

kirsten kat ( http://www.myspace.com/kirsten_kat ) - White frilly dicky, black zip front jacket with garter belt attachments, rivet front bustled skirt

josienutter - Burgundy corset, bustled skirt, wool opera-length "gloves", and wool posture collar

evillinn - Burgundy puff-sleeve top, black braced corset, and mermaid skirt with zipper trim

and of course, our rouge gentleman

avisionaire - Black leather tailcoat, grey waistcoat, white shirt, black short-pants

And a special thanks to my stage helper/manager daystars

Thanks again, korina_morella, for making me a part of your show!!

I'll do a big 'ol post mortem a little later, perhaps

current mood: thankful

I keep being told that Vancouver has awesome fabric stores, but I can't tell which ones I need to hit from the list that comes up in google

Anybody got some recommendations?

Also, any other travel tips for the area would be much appreciated. So far I'm looking into the "Victorian Hotel" and plan on taking Amtrak and then using the Translink to get around town...am I on a good track?

current mood: hopeful

Here's a fun and simple project that I want to try when I feel so inclined: fashion gaitors for your boots

L.A.M.B.

Free People



These should be pretty easy to make and a good accessory to wear instead of leg-warmers in the rain...fashion meets function

current mood: thinky