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Over on Ye Olde Tumblr, I've been finding a lot of deathrock-y fashion photos. Which, of course, fills me with nostalgia and the mad urge to incorporate Olde Skool deathrock & batcave elements into my Cupcake Gothic Victorian wardrobe.
An example: hey ElderGoths! Remember when we used to all wear layers and layers of artfully shredded tights? http://gothiccharmschool.tumblr.com/post/1075695307/ill-have-you-know-it-takes-a-lot-of-work-to-get
Which got me thinking about the intersection of Olde Skool and new media, and about how the "edgier" side of the mainstream fashion industry has recently been all aflutter over deconstructed looks*. This led to some googling, and hey, look what I found:
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/shredded-tights
Yes, a tutorial on how to artfully shred hosiery. I'll admit it, I read it, went "D'aaaaaaaw!", and then giggled. All right, and I spent part of last night attacking a pair of black stockings with some nail scissors, but I was going to be doing that ANYWAY.
It really does look like there's some sort of batcave revival going on, which just tickles me no end. Some Tumblr blogs of what I'm seeing:
http://gothfashion.tumblr.com/
http://welldressedfortheapocalypse.tumblr.com/
http://deathwaves.tumblr.com
* If you listen closely, you can hear the Stroppy One and the Infamous BlueJay grinding their teeth. They both hate deconstructed fashion with a burning intensity. I think it can be done very well, especially for photo shoots, but that usually in real life, it looks less like a fashion statement and more like someone doesn't take very good care of themselves or their clothes.
An example: hey ElderGoths! Remember when we used to all wear layers and layers of artfully shredded tights? http://gothiccharmschool.tumblr.com/post/1075695307/ill-have-you-know-it-takes-a-lot-of-work-to-get
Which got me thinking about the intersection of Olde Skool and new media, and about how the "edgier" side of the mainstream fashion industry has recently been all aflutter over deconstructed looks*. This led to some googling, and hey, look what I found:
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/shredded-tights
Yes, a tutorial on how to artfully shred hosiery. I'll admit it, I read it, went "D'aaaaaaaw!", and then giggled. All right, and I spent part of last night attacking a pair of black stockings with some nail scissors, but I was going to be doing that ANYWAY.
It really does look like there's some sort of batcave revival going on, which just tickles me no end. Some Tumblr blogs of what I'm seeing:
http://gothfashion.tumblr.com/
http://welldressedfortheapocalypse.tumblr.com/
http://deathwaves.tumblr.com
* If you listen closely, you can hear the Stroppy One and the Infamous BlueJay grinding their teeth. They both hate deconstructed fashion with a burning intensity. I think it can be done very well, especially for photo shoots, but that usually in real life, it looks less like a fashion statement and more like someone doesn't take very good care of themselves or their clothes.
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I do think, however, that oftentimes the look *can* be pulled off if one piece (article of clothing, shoes, accessories, hair, makeup, etc) is done to perfection, making the rest look like it was done *on purpose*.
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I'm learning to love the "multiple layers of tights" look, but now I prefer it be done with sheer textured tights (not only fishnets) over color, rather than laddering solid ones. It's just more elegant and purposeful.
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I agree, the look can be done with style. I just haven't seen a lot of examples of that. YOU, however, are one of them. (And I still covet that Bauhaus corset you made. ::siiiiigh::
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I think this really is the RE-revival, but to me the look is more pulled together this time around. I have to admit I'm being influenced by the death rock as well. I have yet to attack a pair of stockings with a nail clipper BUT I did give in to the urge for a black death-rockish jacket this week. *snort* Love layers, love tights. I have some lace-y ones left over from last year so now I'm playing around with layering those over solid-colored ones.
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2) I dont like anything that looks like youre trying to hard. We especially used to say that about Docs. Its ok to have new ones but dont scuff them on purpose or it looks like you fall down a lot. I scuffed my shoes at Park City but only because drunk people were helping me walk down stairs in a dress where I could not see my feet. no, I was not drinking.
as for the layered tights, after a while, Im too fat to get one size. the top layer has to be bigger if I go more than two layers.
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also, am i the only person who wore layers upon layers of skirts? my "signature" outfit from the late 90's was about three long skirts layered upon each other, some form of black top with ruffles, and a turquoise-y blue velvet hip-length blazer. (of course, with the perfect accessories that involved lots of lace and pewter)
ps - there's a total babybat in my school. i want to take her under my proverbial (bat?) wing!
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ps - there's a total babybat in my school. i want to take her under my proverbial (bat?) wing!
I wish there'd been someone to take ME under 'wing' as it were. I denied the darker part of myself for many years, for fear of being ostracized again and being called a 'poseur' (and thus scaring off people who COULD help me learn) throughout school. It wasn't until I got a computer in '99, and started to research on my own, that I started getting at all comfortable and confident enough to try and explore my inner goth becoming my outer-goth.
(Not so incidentally, The Lady of the Manners helped a lot, with her advice on the internet. ^^)
I can't speak for everyone, but I know I'd have enjoyed someone reassuring me when I was a young baby-bat, and helping me learn.
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I do plan to layer one of my striped skirts under a dress, but I have to be careful with that stuff these days. I do not need an extra bulk - ha!
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I like looking like a faerie-tale princess who has seen battle.
That said, the all-over ripped look is very hard to do correctly, and is something that I feel is best left for talented people on special occasions. I prefer my skirts tattered and my tops pristine.
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You could totally work that (ripped) seam.
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