Heavy Leather NYC

6.9.2010 @ 7:30 pm UTC by lilah wild

Heavy Leather NYC guitar strapMakers of guitar straps fit for the heaviest of bands – Motorhead is counted among their clients – covered in shiny metallic trim, hippie embroidery, O-rings and buckles, lightning bolts, studded crosses, and for true 80’s pop metal style, conchos! Custom is welcome, and straps can be handcarved, dyed, padded distressed, and stamped to your heart content.

KittyVamp Designs

5.17.2010 @ 5:43 pm UTC by lilah wild

KittyVamp Cannibal Corpse halter topTees chopped up and stitched back together into hoodie tops, off-the-shoulders, halters, minidresses, and strapless sweethearts backed with corset lacing, often panelled with pops of plaid and zebra. Shopping by band reveals a promiscuous array that’s very heavy on the metal, spiced here and there with punk and classic rock, and if you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’re invited to send in a shirt of your own.

TeeShirtsRock.com

2.8.2010 @ 4:57 pm UTC by lilah wild

TeeShirtsRock geisha t-shirtLiterally thousands of t-shirts that tilt towards the vintage-inspired, although it’s possible to get the Batman logo made over in Afflictionlike tangles, if that’s your thing. Sections include 80’s and 90’s pop culture, band shirts which make sure not to stint on the metal, fantasy and skull images (which is also where they put all the tattoo designs), superheroes, and video games which cover everything from vintage Atari to chat acronyms. Lots of stuff for kids, too, and some of the graphics pop up on hoodies as well.

Tattooed Steel

12.28.2009 @ 3:58 pm UTC by lilah wild

Tattooed Steel graffiti cuff braceletGraffiti, horror, pop art, and old-school ink etched onto silver metal cuffs, belt buckles, titanium rings, and military tags. The shiny little bits of canvas cover a wide range of tastes, from slices of urban landscapes to intricate mandalas, snarling comic-book demons to bursts of flowers – some of them in color. Tees, too. Thanks, Miko!

Phix Clothing

12.22.2009 @ 4:37 pm UTC by lilah wild

Phix Clothing military Beatle jacketUK purveyors of indie modernity for men and women, shot through with callbacks to mod and rocker style: beatle boots, trilby hats, military jackets, and houndstooth headscarves pop up among hoodies, skinny jeans, floral minidresses, flannel shirts, cincher belts, and loads of band tees. All to be accessorized with bright 80’s jewelry.

Cobweb Clothing

12.15.2009 @ 4:37 pm UTC by lilah wild

Cobweb Clothing tie-dye shrugA 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.

Lady Luck Leathers

12.4.2009 @ 4:39 pm UTC by lilah wild

Lady Luck Leathers corset jacketA small catalog of motorcycle wear and leather separates for men and women, bringing a Victorian/Western touch to biker gear. Snap-collared jackets are lengthened and laced up the back, collared jackets are given cowboy detailing, blazers and tailcoats take things formal. Buttondown shirts, flared pants, corsetted skirts and vests, some of it is currently sold out but you’re invited to inquire about reordering.