Happy Halloween!

10.31.2008 @ 6:20 pm UTC by lilah wild

No review today – the Chateau will be heading out this evening to a performance of Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and then probably an intoxicated wander through San Francisco’s rain-dampened streets.

Have a wonderful holiday, everyone!

Too Fast Clothing

10.30.2008 @ 3:16 am UTC by lilah wild

Too Fast Clothing tattooed frankenstein geisha psychobilly t-shirtA gathering of streetwear and rockabilly brands that includes the well-known designs of Serious, Lucky 13, Steady, Sailor Jerry, and Switchblade Stiletto, but digs deeper: Tattooed Geisha of Frankenstein tees from Black Market Art, spiderwebbed cami sets from Timeless, rhinestone and studded cuffs from Funk Plus, tattoo flash onesides from Six Bunnies, psychobilly snazz from Kreepsville 666 and Hairy Scary, bags from Loungefly and Lux De Ville, jewelling from Spark and Rock Rebel, lots of other miscellaneous bad-kid dressup and particularly good for belt buckles.

Tiberius

10.29.2008 @ 3:59 am UTC by lilah wild

Tiberius leather minidressFetish fashion in rubber and leather. Corsetry and lingerie made with considerately-placed bits of exposure, button-downs and vests, laced pants and full suits, trenchcoats and minidresses, and the fondness for chains and buckles lends well to 80’s ensembles and warrior wear. Also a good selection of accessories, including gloves, hats, braces, ties, and a bit of sharp footwear. The toys run mostly to restraints, sensory deprivers, and all the classic havoc-wreakers.

Anna House

10.28.2008 @ 4:08 am UTC by lilah wild

Anna House sweet lolita dressSweet Lolita that piles on the frills and occasional bunnyrabbits. Super-ruffly minidresses loaded with bows and ruffles, prim puff-sleeved blouses, tiered skirts, hair ornaments, drawers and petticoats, and maryjanes. The palette is mostly pastels with some strawberries and goth black sneaking in here and there.

La Lingerie Precieuse

10.27.2008 @ 6:24 pm UTC by lilah wild

La Lingerie Precieuse garter corsetsSatin underthings prettied up with strategic placings of signature jewelled garters, among fringe-trimmed bustlines and corsetted thongs. The glittery little garters are also available as bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and navel jewelry, with some neato patterned tattoolike hosiery and high-end (and often Swarovski-studded) bedroom toys.

Emerald Angel

10.27.2008 @ 5:57 am UTC by lilah wild

Emerald Angel retro wiggle skirtRockabilly fashion loaded with polka dots, with off-the-shoulder tops and dresses – and the cinchers to belt them in – pencil and swing skirts, bikini tops, and tattoo flash ties for the guys, along with a bit of goth clothing. Nurse armbands, flower clips and tiny hats, rhinestone jewelry, bedazzled eye patches, pasties, weird toys, gothic greeting cards, leopard print baby bibs and blankets, graveyard art, and it looks like custom is likely to be welcome.

Jilly

10.26.2008 @ 5:46 pm UTC by lilah wild

Jilly retro leopard box purseRetroglam purses where the combination of leopard and chocolate prints, curved boxy shapes, and bow-adorned flap give the effect of hauling around one’s necessaries inside a very chic gift. The shoulder bags and satchels are more hobolike and tend towards paisley and swirl prints, with some claspy little clutches for evening totage.