Purple Raven

5.27.2003 @ 10:36 pm UTC by lilah wild

Purple Raven gothic gownThis witchy little shop sells a mix of fashion and magickal figures: dragons, sea serpents, pagan teddy bears, crystal wands, faeries, and mermaid dolls. Their original designs include custom dream pillows patchworked from silks and velvets, and some medieval goth designs that drip with lace.

Love Fifi

5.27.2003 @ 10:36 pm UTC by lilah wild

Love Fifi boudoir gownThis site brings back everything that was fun about Frederick’s of Hollywood before they tried to go respectable and got quite boring. Here we have lots of wonderfully trashy lace and frill for the bedroom – push-up bras, corset-styled bustiers, flowing gowns and robes, cutaway bikini ensembles, high heels, and a few things for men. They also carry plus sizes and help with tranny-friendly fittings.

Yamatoku Vintage Kimono

5.27.2003 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

Yamatoku uchikake wedding kimonoThis Japanese purveyor of antique kimono has some knockout finds for sale in their Uchiksake and Furisode pages, designed for weddings and formal occasions, respectively. The selections get less ornate(and more affordable) as you work your way down the menu, and they include LOTS of historical information about the different styles for sale. They also carry haori, obi, antique hair ornaments and pin sets, “fukusa” ceremonial wrapping, and vintage fabric.

1860-1960

5.27.2003 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

1860-1960 antique Victorian buttoned bootsRun by a mother-daughter team whose finds have appeared in Hollywood films, this vintage clothing shop embodies the romantic side of each fashion period. Evening gowns, petticoats, fitted jackets, capes, and other flowing pieces dominate the clothing, and the accessories section is a treasure trove of femme goodies. The shoes are not to be missed, if you’re looking for antique Victorian boots.

Jaded Minx

5.25.2003 @ 1:00 am UTC by lilah wild

JadedMinx corset heelsA superstore of goth-retro footwear and accessories for men and women. Rhinestone pumps, spike-heeled velvet peeptoes, light-up lucite platforms and glow-in-the-dark UV sandals, tattooed hi-tops, Victorian laceups, sequinned t-straps, red satin slippers, thigh-hi’s, lots of stuff good for performance and there’s also a page of wide-width designs as well. They also manufacture their own line of shatterproof goggles, suitable for Burning Man/cyber/steampunk/biker tastes and some of which are made to fit over prescription glasses. Demonia bags, hosiery, lingerie, and fantasy costumes round out the catalog with loose spikes and studs for your own DIY creations.

Fetish-n-Leather

5.20.2003 @ 11:40 pm UTC by lilah wild

Fetish-n-Leather cincherThis catalog features a ton of leather lingerie and corsetry, and skip forward in their “book” to hit the Fetish Fashion section, where you can find miniskirts, dresses, and some of the wilder designs, and lots of spike-heeled boots and steel jewelry. They also carry a wide assortment of play gear, much of which looks chosen for a touch of style, as well as durability – restraints, masks, collars, paddles, clamps, liquid latex, and other toys.

PunkyFish

5.20.2003 @ 11:39 pm UTC by lilah wild

Punkyfish moto jacketSkatewear spiced up with the stylings of 70’s punk, a small collection of colorful hoodies and sweaters, and it looks like more is on the way.