Dark Fusion Boutique is a collection of original clothing designed by Renee Rathmann, otherwise know as Lucretia, residing in Portland, Oregon. Her style is a delicate fusion of goth, Burningman, bellydance, fetish, Vaudville, and even punk. Her current body of work, Winter 2008 Fetish Collection, puts a feminine twist on the typical fetish aesthetic, inspired by the art of dance and the Goddess. (Portland, OR)
Featured in the fashion show!! The Black Lotus clothing line is a collection of unique, hand-sewn pieces inspired by the SF Bay Area belly dance scene. Christina Molcillo, the founder and designer, was introduced to the world of belly dancing in 2002 and was struck by the innovative and unique nature of the costumes, and how they helped to enhance the drama of the dancer’s movements. The end result of Christina’s vast influences and creative spark is a costume that serves a purpose as well as tells a story. (SF Bay Area)
All of my masks, helmets and other leather designs are sculpted and/or hand sewn from meat industry by-product US leather that is purchased from a local, family-owned business. I only use adhesives when absolutely necessary, and then sparingly. The acrylic paints I use are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. When the leather has scars or blemishes, I incorporate these marks into my creations whenever possible. I waste more time than materials, and even the smallest 'scraps' become useful items - bookmarks, reusable coffee sleeves and embellishments for other projects.
Each of my tile designs are an intermingling of personal and traditional symbols. They are carved, molded, and pressed by hand in a slow traditional tile making fashion. Each design is a limited edition. The tiles are made of a pale stoneware clay body. They are caressed with various stains and left bare or clothed in deep colored glazes. I fire my tiles to a temperature of 2300 F in a reduction atmosphere where the heat and flame embrace and transform the clay causing it to become vitrified and durable.
machineKUNT is a new record label for female noise, electronic, and industrial musicians. Our mission is to encourage women all over the world to create electronic music.Mistress Minerva aka Rachel Thomas has long held her finger on the pulse of the Underworlds. Residing in the heart of San Francisco's Mission district Rachel draws her inspiration from her love of dance culture. Burning Man to bellydance, fire arts to circus freaks to old timey burlesque and the list goes on. Rachel channels her creative juices into lucious dark sensual fabrics with movement in mind. Peruse the rack and discover many limited edition and one of a kind creations or inquire about custom work with your own warrior goddess in mind.
http://www.minervasantennae.com/products/
Featured in this years fashion show! Anaar's traveling boutique, Tombo Studio was established in 1995. At a very early age while living in Japan, a dragonfly, or tombo, flew past my ear. A voice opened itself to me and taught me to sign all my art with a tombo, hence Tombo Studio. In my work as a designer I strive toward two quests. The first quest is for great design, the second, superb craftsmanship. When you visit my booth, look for my hand made exotic costumes and custom designed jewelry. My design and color sensibilities come from a Fine Arts training and years of practice.
Anaar
" I am for an art that is political-erotical-mystical, that does something other than sit on its ass in a museum."
Claes Oldenburg
Bio available soon.
http://www.eyescreamjewelry.com
Also at:
http://www.myspace.com/eyescreamjewelry
& Dark Muse ~ ethereal alchemy
http://www.myspace.com/darkmuse
In the Late Nineteen Eighties the creative forces who would later become Bonemill D-Signs, began their training.
Immersing themselves in the underground music scene. Industrial, Electro-Industrial, Electronic, E.B.M., Goth, Punk, Dance, Trance...although most of these sub-genres would be identified later.
Observing society, and working in the private sector, built the proper foundation for their design ethics.
Inspired by Machinery, Music, Technology, Bonemill D-Signs/Industrial Streetwear was ready to begin!
In the early Nineteen Nineties, GearHed was ready to un-leash his creation upon an un-suspecting world.
The Logo for the ArtWear studio itself is comprised of a skull flanked on both sides by Sprockets, with a larger gear behind.
The basic design pinciple for Bonemill is "Man's De-humanization through Technology, and Machinery".
Although not all designs are sternly serious. Satire is another powerful tool incorporated by the "lab" as it would later be called. "Slave to the Rhythm" was a series of skeleton figures dancing in various positions. The word, "SLAVE" above them, and "To the Rhythm" below, all in a "bone" style font. This design was printed in a glow in the dark puff ink on black shirts, and was a big hit! Over the years, the quality of the designs and printing have increased, but still reflect the "lab's" irreverent viewpoint on society and man himself.
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Info available soon.