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Berserk Clothing

lilah wild — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:58:00 +0000

Fashion to fight in! A catalog of darkwear that turns out cute’n'evil cotton suitable for rollerderby and other lively pursuits that might involve a bloody nose. The dresses take their shapes from cheerleader and army uniforms, the skirts are emblazoned with polarized skulls, and if you’ve ever felt the burning need to sport handguns across the ‘tocks, this is your store. Knuckle rings, lightning bolts, and medical crosses make up the jewelry section, the armwarmers smother everything from elbow to wrist in brass knuckles, and they stock the footwear trifecta of Demonia, Pleaser, and Bordello.

Bibian Blue

lilah wild — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:19:44 +0000

Super-duper extravagant corsetry and fancy dress from Barcelona. The elegantly nipped waists are presented in Victorian buckles, circus stripes, tailored tartan, can-can lace, steampunk leatherette, gothic batty bustlines, industrial latches, and many other sumptuous permutations, often with skirts, pasties, jackets, and millinery to match. Bridalwear, too. Thanks, Sara!

Voodoo Dolly

lilah wild — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:27:44 +0000

A large catalog of alt brands, the usual suspects of Lip Service, Shrine and Stop Staring are here with Baby Tears, Evil Kitty, Honeydew Intimates and Limb. The styles are all over the map, swooping through goth, fetish, retro, and steampunk, with shoes and accessories to match.

ChicStar

lilah wild — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:01:54 +0000

A “design community” where customers submit sketches, vote on which ones get manufactured, and buy them when they come into existence. And it’s not just t-shirts: they do mermaid gowns, 50’s swing dresses, bustle skirts, trenchcoats, corset-laced jeans, flared 70’s jumpsuits, lots of body-hugging stuff with liberal splashes of retro and Victorian goth. A lot of it comes in plus sizes, too – and if it doesn’t, speaking up is welcome.

The Black Wardrobe

lilah wild — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:38:16 +0000

This catalog approaches goth strictly from a femme fatale point of view. The tight, wiggly silhouettes are all dark, dark, dark, the skirts high-waisted and the necklines curving to show off the decolletage. The only jewels here are brooches – black widow spiders, covered in lace and rhinestones.

Cobweb Clothing

lilah wild — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:37:23 +0000

A catalog that gets right to the gothic point, eschewing the neutrals in favor of mesh, leopard print, fishnet, cut-outs, tie dye, the occasional paisley, and good old solid black. Versatile for layering and snazzing up a plain outfit by sheathing the limbs in a wild pattern, through tops long and shortsleeved, stockings, and fingerless gloves.

Princess Madison

lilah wild — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:15:44 +0000

Fripperies combining Victorian propriety with burlesque tease, resulting in decadent cancan accessorization. Lots of headpieces in fascinator clips, long black veils, and flowery little hats trimmed with netted veils and trailing ribbons. Neckwear is also abundant in ruffled lace chokers and vampire-aristocrat ascots, and it’s a good place if you like your stuff studded with cameos.

English Retreads

lilah wild — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:33:00 +0000

A collection of sharp little bags fashioned from recycled truck tires. Varying expanses of black rubber are punctuated with rivets and clips, from subtly silvered purses to some very goth-industrial shoulder bags. Other traditionally-leather items given a vegan makeover include wallets, belts, and dog collars.

Father Panik Industries

lilah wild — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:21:00 +0000

A catalog full of skulls, brass knuckles, and Brooklyn pride. The tees/longsleevers/hoodies are stark compositions of black and red, remixing antiheros or morbid coats of arms, while crows flap about on yoga pants and tote bags. Rockabilly rosaries not only mix glittering glass beads with shiny little guns, but thoughtfully offer the option of dual lengths and interchangeable pendants in case the day is shaping up to be more machine gun than cross of thorns. And this is the place if you’ve ever wanted to scream HELL YEAH from your fingers.

Hail Mary NY

lilah wild — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:02:00 +0000

Gothic wardrobing that covers classic swirling drama in capes and ballroom skirts and dress coats, retroesque wiggle silhouettes that make for vampiric little black dresses (one of which sports built-in gauntlets), and hardware-trimmed tees for those who just wanna rock. Muscle shirts for the menfolk, too.

Note from the merchant: enter code “Psalms10″ at checkout for a 10% discount.

FashionPunk

lilah wild — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:31:00 +0000

A t-shirt megastore stocked with the classics of punk, New Wave, metal, classic rock, and goth, with a little bit of cult film. Hoodies, sweats, longsleevers, and babydolls, with a section of “fashion” shirts where the entire front is one big graphic. Thanks, Sara!

3rd & 56th Street Clothing

lilah wild — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:49:00 +0000

A goth-rockabilly-emo-punk store that carries about thirty brands’ worth of flamboyant clothing: Criminal Damage, Raven, Jist, Hell Bunny, Disturbia, Poizen Industries, Loungefly, Sourpuss, Gothic Lolita Punk, Iron Fist, Spiral, Phaze, Queen of Darkness, and more, with all the accessory necessaries and kitschy jewelry to match. Screaming color provided by Stargazer, Medusa, Directions, and Manic Panic.

Mame Clothing

lilah wild — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:36:00 +0000

An Australian goth boutique that carries all the essentials, leaning towards the more modern and sleek with touches of retro and bondage. Heavy Red, Vollers, Demonia, and Lip Service are mixed up with Hell for Leather and Covet Couture, with appearances by Alchemy Gothic and Manic Panic, and supportiveness of local designers. Besides all the lovely clothing, they carry dark dolls, barware, fangs and contact lenses, gloves and hosiery, makeup and hair stuff, and empty vials eagerly awaiting your bodily fluids.