Friday, April 11, 2008

Goth Photography - Bloody Marie

Some more goth photography. 18 year old Tog from Germany called Bloodymarie. Saw her stuff on Deviantart. I like!.







Website here: (though in German)

http://www.bloodymarie.redio.de/

Cosplay fashion




Cosplay is basically getting dressed up in outfits from Manga and Anime. The big event in Melbourne, Manifest, gets thousands of people apparently.
While some of the costumes are a bit naf, there is some quite amazing work done. Interestingly, its quite challenging, as the designs
are originally done for 2 dimensional artwork, and then have to be turned into a 3d piece, even if the original was unrealistic and impractical.

Carly from Lyris does quite a bit of this, she is one of the most talented designers I know... just a natural at it.

I have very limited knowledg eof Manga, but there is so many characters in Manga/anime that I have no idea. I'm a fan of obvious stuff like Akira and Ghost in the Shell....after that I'm lost.


Here is some video from a gaming convention (Blizzcon) ..... this stuff is all costume, not fashion, but it does share a certain fantastic edge that some alternative fashion has....methinks.

Serious Metal High heels......



Oooh....fuck! Sabbatons crossed with high heels.... brilliant concept. Not sure what sort of metal they are made out of.

from http://www.swordandstone.com

Steam fashion pics

Some of the most stylish steampunk pics I've seen.

Photographer Roy Cox Photography (who is not an alternative tog, but does some very nice stuff)

really got to get me some Victorian stuff.....



Nicked from steamfashion Livejournal Group
Model cavenessity






Circa Nocturna

Best things about the Circa Nocturna Fashion show...

Going to the after party and people asking me for me ID (when you're older...this is a good thing!)

Seeing new designers straight after the show, so happy that there designs have been on the catwalk

Getting amazing pictures back from the promo shoot

Looking around at a venue packed with amazing people

Sleeping in the day after its finished!

Having great people in the goth community volunteer to help out

Realising, that despite all the flack it cops, the goth and alternative community is a vastly creative one, that can do amazing things, and there's really no reason for the world to be the goddam awfully boring place that it is!

www.CircaNocturna.com

And of course, our sponsors the Alt Modelling Agency, DV8 and Lockworks...all our models.....and most importantly, all the amazing designers who put so much effort into the show. Huzzah!

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Gala Nocturna

A Goth Ball and fashion show in Belgium - Gala Nocturna. Of Interest to me because it has Viona Lelegems designs in it. Looks a tad gothy, but quite historical. Apparently a ball and a Fashion parade, has been running since 2006.

Shame its in Belgium, I would love to go.... amazing, elegant work.

http://users.telenet.be/gala-nocturna/






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Circa Nocturna Alternative Fashion Show

Some links to pics taken at Circa Nocturna
Note all photos copyrighted to their respective copyright holders - if you wish to purchase or use any of these photos, please contact the photographer.

Circa Nocturna is Australia's longest running and largest Alternative Fashion show.
It occurs as part of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival - Culture program.

It showcases the best of Australian Alternative fashion, featuring established and new designers in two different sections, plus performers. This is the fourth year for CN, and plans are underway to run it bigger next year

Please respect the work of our photographers and contact them if you wish to use their work.

This year's sponsors were the Alternative Modelling Agency, Lockworks Hair and DV8 nightclub.


Koukei Photography
http://www.koukei.com.au/circa


Jeff - Photograjph
http://www.photograjph.com/circa2008/

Dogmatic
Brad Hicks 666 Photography
Note Brads pics are $44 each tp purchase - if you with to purchase these, please arrange this with him direct via his website

Paul Ward - Dark Reflection