Royal Black – Get Victorian Goth there.

Get Victorian Goth At Royal Black Shop!

If Lewis Carroll’s mind could be morphed into a physical manifestation, Royal Black’s shop of couture and corsetry would depict it perfectly. Awe-inspiring works of art, these corsets and costumes have as many twists and turns as Wonderland itself.

Foto: Philipp Ganzer
Models: Desireé Kaddatz, Nada

All pictures with friendly permission by Royal Black

Barbara Pesendorfer breathes life into the very bones and meat of unusual art. Living and striving in Vienna Austria, Barbara sews all her imaginative corsets and eccentric wear by hand. She molds beautiful and exquisite fabrics into form fitting corsets and extravagant Gothic evening gowns. The glamorous collections that can be found inside Royal Black Shop are not simple designs, they’re a smooth and fluent mixture of imagination and silky elegance.

Foto: Ophelia
Model: Renata F.

For over ten years Barbara has been crafting her own fairy tale designs and patterns for vintage and creative spirits. Royal Black Shop is an enchanted garden, sprouting and twisting like emerald green vines around one’s body.

Foto: Ophelia
Model: Katja Wagner (Stella Models)

Blossoming rose inspired corsets, red and black Gothic mermaid dresses, butterfly themed ball gowns and handsome masquerade-styled suits for the gentlemen are what fills this lively garden of bewitching garments and delightful concoctions of the mind.

Ophelia Overdose (Model, Hair & Make Up, Styling)
Fotografin Jamari Lior

Royal Black Shop is a cozy haven for the darker minded ladies. Ladies who prefer a mad-hatter styled tea party compared to a home-cooked meal, prepared by a 1950s housewife. Royal Black’s collections are still timeless in their own unique way though.

Foto: Hart Worx
Model, Make Up, Styling Ophelia Overdose

Pin-up and burlesque loving ladies will still find stunning show-stopping outfits that can be incorporated into everyday vintage wear. Of course, one might have to possess a very off-beat taste to showcase most of Royal Black’s brand of decorative goodies.

Artdirektion / Foto / Postproduction: Zum Schießen Photographie
Model: Barbara Pesendorfer

This doesn’t mean that the collection of corsets and costumes are not to be desired, it’s just the opposite. Royal Black Shop has thousands of fans from all across the world who admire and follow the store’s success. With a little red lipstick, a pair of long black gloves or the touch of a little black bird-cage veil – Royal Black can be the ultimate shopping destination for those who prefer the wails of violins and cellos to the sound of old rock n’ roll. Thanks to Barbara, artwork has never looked so wearable!

Dead Threads – Never Fitting In Amongst The Living

Dead Threads – Never Fitting In Amongst The Living

The darker side of society is rarely ever seen with accepting eyes, especially the dark side of the fashion industry.

Dead Threads may sound a little morbid but the online store is fully alive and well. Dead Threads is passionate about punk, goth and grunge fashion. One may not even believe that deep within the chambers of this website, that rockabilly fashion is in abundance and is just as stylish as ever.

Dead Threads designers think of themselves as “the nail that just won’t be hammered in”, reflecting their eccentric stand against normal society through their fashion. Dead Threads started it’s engine in the year 2005, revving up success through constantly creating and putting out new and fresh designs. Founded in The United Kingdom, Dead Threads now has veins connecting to The United States, Canada, Australia and throughout Europe.

When people normally think about rockabilly fashion they imagine the rough retro look of almost trashy glamor. Mismatched tops and bottoms, loud prints and bright cherry red bandanas. Dead Threads offers a little more of an alternative style, catching people off guard with buckled boots and prints of anchors, cupcakes and zebra stripes. Bringing the metallic twinge of goth into rockabilly can create a spontaneous and exciting wardrobe. Adding spikes, studs, and chains to a classic cut 1950s dress may seem a little scary but in reality it’s a sexy and bold fashion statement.

Souls that are entwined with the punk, goth, and vintage styles will find peace in Dead Threads. Their rockabilly collection coming alive in the sultry night time like 1950 vampires. There is no shame in a person wearing a metal buckled rockabilly dress with a vibrant colored bandana, holding back their tenderly curled hair. Dead threads doesn’t have much for bright colors, mostly donning black with some reds, blues and sparse neon colors.

So finding a curve fitting cheetah spotted dress isn’t going to happen. Dead Threads sticks to what it knows and what its passionate about, bringing the world unique and dark fashion that awakens the senses. Rockabilly ladies shouldn’t shy away from punk rock and goth fused fashion. They’ll never know what they can find.

Nubia Wear

Nubia Wear

Nubia Wear is a retro pin up-inspired clothing shop opened by sisters Noemi and Adele in 2001. Their alternative fashion line has attracted buyers from all over the world through various fashion shows, where they show off pieces designed through their inspiration and love for vintage eras. Nubia Wear is known for consistent production of new designs, great quality, and affordable prices.

One admirable part of Nubia Wear is that their products manufactured in Europe under fair trade conditions, an issue that is passionate to both designers. The clothing is never mass-produced in a large factory, and they keep conditions, salaries, and quality at the highest standards. As a result, each customer receives pieces that are made to last with peace of mind knowing each garment was made in an ethically sound environment.

When browsing through Nubia Wear, you’ll notice a variety of retro, pin up, and rockabilly inspired pieces with plenty of sassy stripes, colorful contrasts, delicate lace accents, and funky patterns that allow any guy or gal to stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re looking for a costume, everyday wear, or something that can be worn in a business casual way, you’ll find something here.

The retro pin up section has something for every woman, whether you’re on the hunt for pencil skirts, a-line skirts, dresses resembling what’s worn in shows such as Mad Men, skull printed rockabilly gear, and much more. Whether you love polka dots, stripes, or sweet solids, you’ll find the perfect outfit at Nubia Wear.

Aside from dresses, skirts, tops, and other basics, Nubia Wear is known for their unique geisha, gothic, steampunk, and fairy clothing for ladies who love renaissance and medieval style. You’ll find all sorts of hoodies with fluttering sleeves, corset-tied tops and bottoms, cape-like jackets, lace tops, and much more. If you believe black is the new black and you’re passionate about the renaissance era, you’ll love what Nubia Wear offers for you.

There’s no shortage of costume-wear, everyday wear, pin up-inspired looks, rockabilly style, cyber wear, and standout steampunk clothing at Nubia Wear. If you’re ready to kick your wardrobe up a notch, browse through and see what this awesome clothing line has to offer.

Living Dead Souls

Living Dead Souls

Living Dead Souls is a vintage-inspired clothing and fashion line dedicated to offering pin up, retro, sailor-inspired, gothic, and rockabilly clothing to women who are passionate about styles from the 1940s and beyond. Whether you’re a classy little pin up dame with an obsession for all things floral or you’re dark and mysterious and love mixing leather and lace with your look, you’ll find something at Living Dead Souls that speaks to you and your unique style.

For the sweet and sassy pin up girls, some of the most standout items from Living Dead Souls are the sailor-inspired looks. You’ll find a navy sailor playsuit that brings a feminine tough to classic sailor blues, a white sailor skirt to pair with the sweet white anchor cardigan, and a full-skirted white sailor dress with crisp lines and clean colors. Your navy boy will love seeing you in these!

For a look that’s a little more rockabilly or gothic, there are plenty of pieces that show as much or as little skin as you’d like including tiny ruffled skirts, furry leopard print bras, sexy lace lingerie and corsets, and pencil skirts that can be dressed up or down for a look that easily transforms from day to night style.

Looking for a cover-up to wear in your cold office or over a dress on a fancy night out? You’ll love the fur cardigans, made of a sleek black material with colorful fur around the collar in basic black, dark red, or leopard print. It’s just what you need to drape over you on cool summer nights when you’re wearing one of their sleeveless dresses.

Living Dead Souls is popular because of their versatility. You’ll find plaid dresses that are loved by pin up dolls as well as rockabilly dames, and you’ll find they are easy to pair with tights and nylons, sky-high stiletto heels, ballet flats, or even a classic pair of vintage sneakers.

You’ll love browsing through the selection at Living Dead Souls as you discover what their pieces can do for you and your personal style. Take a look and see what their sweet and sassy looks can do for you!

Necessary Evil

Necessary Evil

Necessary Evil is a clothing store offering a dark gothic twist to classic retro styles. In the shop you’ll find plenty of black pieces that are far more than just your basic black top or skirt. You’ll find sexy necklines, bold lace accents, funky zippers and buttons, and other unique hardware pieces adding a punk flare to their many pieces.

If you’re looking to add something less than basic to your everyday office wear, check out the many dresses at Necessary Evil, ideal for dressing up some business casual attire or wearing out for a night on the town. Looking for more of a 50s flare in your dress selection? Check out the Eyeball and Rose Print Dress, available in a 40s style with short sleeves, and a 50s style in a halter, each with a funky eyeball print across it. The Evil Feronia and Evil Chia dresses are also two sexy options, available in basic black with chic halter and spaghetti strap tops.

Pair up your dresses with a Necessary Evil top such as the Evil Belisama shirt, an all-black style with a low neckline and sharp angled sleeves that will remind you of a cape. For a top that’s perfect for the warmer months, check out the all black Evil Harti Corset Jacket with faux leather trim, topped off with a zipper all down the front.

There’s even something available in Necessary Evil for the guys who love a little goth in their wardrobe. For the guys you’ll find a variety of black steampunk waistcoats, zipped and studded jackets, pyramid studded jeans, hooded trenchcoats, and more.

You can also find pops of color to accent the sharp black in Necessary Evil. Dark roses adorn a variety of tops, dresses come in a variety of prints such as mermaid, butterfly, and cherries, and you’ll find bold solids of dark reds accenting black skirts and pants.

Whether you prefer to keep your goth, punk, pin up, or rockabilly obsession a secret or want to show off your style to the world, you’ll find the perfect look at Necessary Evil Clothing. Browse through next time you’re looking to darken up your wardrobe with a fierce punk edge.

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Burleska

Burleska

Burleska is a pin up, burlesque, rockabilly and retro fashion boutique established in 2006. Specializing in corsets, they offer a wide variety of corsetry pieces at affordable prices for costumes, burlesque performances and enhancements to evening wear. Corsets in the Burleska shop are made of quality materials that are inexpensive as a way to satisfy customers with low prices on customized corsetry.

Whether you have the budget for a custom corset or not, there are hundreds of designs in the Burleska shop that are premade for you to choose from to perfectly complement your costume or party. styles vary from gothic, punk, traditional, rockabilly, burlesque, pin up and whatever else you may be looking for. Since corsets can be dressed up or down, each piece is versatile and easy to include in a variety of outfits.

Their large variety of overbust corsets come in all sorts of styles, organized into different themed sections. For something a bit medieval and masquerade-like, the Alice section consists of a variety of corsets in all sorts of colors. They’re simple, with ties down the front and rich colors for a classy look. For something a bit more lacy and racy, the Asian section offers sexy styles in a variety of colors.

There are hundreds of other overbust corsets in themes such as bridal, dita, elegant, dominatrix, fetish, flame, lily, majesty, opera, punk, princess, pin up, skull tattoo and much more. Pair the corsets up with one of their many skirts and tutus, additional tights, nylons and lingerie pieces, elegant, retro, pin up and gothic jewelry, suspender straps, and more. Jackets and capes are also available to pair with your corset if you’re going to an event during colder seasons. Warm up in style without sacrificing the look of your costume.

There are a variety of petticoat skirts available to pair with your corsets, a sexy pair of suspenders and stockings, or under a skirt that needs a bit of an extra boost. They’re the perfect punk and retro complement to virtually any corset outfit.

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Whether it’s for your wedding, Halloween, a burlesque performance or a sexy punk costume, Burleska offers just about anything you need.

Devil Doll

Devil Doll

Devil Doll Clothing is an Australian based boutique with a popular online store that specializes in gothic, rockabilly, psychobilly and pin up couture with an added rocker girl feel.

Women who take full advantage of dressing to suit their rockabilly or goth style and women who only embrace it at flashy parties or events can all find appealing outfits that perfectly reflect them and their personal style.

Devil Doll Clothing describes itself to be for the “gals after bewitching designs in classic styles with a twist.” Whether your look reflects that of a 1950s bombshell or as a sexy siren clad from head to toe in patent leather and lace, Devil Doll likely appeals to you. There is something for every glamour girl, no matter how tame or risque she seeks to look.

Their selection ranges from form-fitting dresses and skirts to tops that could shockingly pass as work appropriate. Don’t go thinking their items are general office style, though. That light pink Veronica top could easily be paired with a patent leather pencil skirt to create an innocent yet naughty vivacious vixen style. And the dresses – they start off tame with feminine polka dots and flattering yet discreet silhouettes, and paired with a cardigan could even be “safe for work.” But take off the sweater, add some seamed pantyhose and a pair of sky-high stilettos and you’ve got a sultry, seductive night look. For the exceptionally daring divas, the Betty, Judy and Natalie dresses come in red and black patent leather for a look that will stop any guy or girl dead in their tracks.

The prices are variable but reasonable for the high quality that comes with Devil Doll clothing. The outfits can be worn for a variety of occasions including a pin up couture event, Halloween party, or fun night on the town. Theses styles are not for the faint of heart. It takes a true glamour puss to pull off patent leather hugging her body. However, if you’re looking to slowly transition into a true Devil Doll, start off with a flirty top with a patent leather pencil skirt or a plaid spaghetti strap dress. No matter what your preference, Devil Doll creates a broad range of products to help you stand out and embrace the bombshell that you are.

Rockabilly Fashion

Rockabilly Fashion

Fashion and rock music often go together quite well, which is the main inspiration for many outfits in the rockabilly fashion statement. Rockabilly fashion often reflects the styles of the 1950′s greaser and rocker fashion, using pin up, retro and burlesque styles to create a variety of styles and original pieces.

Model: Steffi, Photo: See2feel
Outfit: Jungbluth Design

Rockabilly fashion also incorporates gothic and punk styles into their era, creating styles that can be worn by men and women with a variety of different tastes.

Rockabilly was originally created by incorporating the styles of country and rock music together. Black leather jackets, newsboy hats, red lipstick and tight clothing are popular components of rockabilly style. Over the past several years, the rockabilly look of the 1950′s has come back into style full swing. Alternative bands of today have taken to the rockabilly style including Green Day and The Brian Setzer Orchestra, with punky women and emo dudes sporting rockabilly duds. Skinny jeans, leather jackets, greased hair, and red lips have made a comeback, with pinup and retro styles being incorporated into the look. The seductive style of Dita Von Teese, a popular burlesque performer, is considered popular inspiration within the rockabilly era.

Pencil skirts, tight fitting corsets, leopard print, lace and leather goods can commonly be found in vintage stores and rockabilly boutiques today. For some rockabilly online shopping, check out Babygirlboutique, Yvonne’s Inked Divas and Gents, Whirlingturban, Miss Hussy Clothing, Stop Staring Clothing, or The Atomic Boutique. Each of these boutiques carries a wide variety of rockabilly, retro and pinup dresses, skirts, tops, shoes, jeans, jackets, accessories, hair products and even lingerie pieces that reflect the original rockabilly style with a modern hint of punk or goth styles to them. Rockabilly enthusiasts of all ages, shapes and sizes can find styles perfect for them, their favorite looks and their body type without spending obscene amounts of money or hours rummaging through dusty vintage stores.

Rockabilly fashion is likely to be around for a very long time, especially with the classic yet modern mixes incorporated into so many styles. With a fierce attitude and a passion for rock music of the 1950′s or even of today, rockabilly fashion is a classic and timeless style for any enthusiast.

Bibian Blue

Bibian Blue

Barcelona-based designer Bibian Blue and her label of the same name is one of the international burlesque, pin up, steampunk and gothic corsetry community’s greatest jewels; like a rare and unique diamond hand-cut to perfection in a pile of rough stones.

Working from more than 50 patterns and inspired by a myriad of periods and styles, all Bibian Blue corsets are original, highly feminine and drop-dead glamorous.

Started originally in 2000, Bibian Blue’s fashion collections were instantly recognized by the European underground and by 2001 she opened a retail showroom in Spain. Fast-forward through several years of designing for several Spanish celebrities to 2007 when Bibian Blue launched her own Barcelona boutique-atelier and website.

Bibian Blue’s education in graphic design and make-up artistry is apparent when you visit her gorgeous site and her corsets and fashions are conveniently categorized for easy viewing. Click on “Burlesque” and you are sent to a page with 11 striking corset sets from “Pink Nuit”, a steel-bone, back-lace vision in dark pink, black and gold brocade and feathers with matching bolero and hand-sewn skirt for €580 to the double-lined “Cherie” under bust in pink or red glitter fabric with black ribbon and red garters for €150.

Choose “Pin Up” and have your selection of 8 rockabilly and Victorian outfits like the ”Amy”, a complete maid outfit in black and pink leatherette for €130 or the Bordeaux lace corset “Wendy Rose” for €160. Under “X-treme” fall 13 styles, from dominatrix to full fetish and in the “Glamour” section are 14 sumptuous corsets including my favorite, the Bordeaux lace “China Doll” with simply beautiful matching bolero and sleeves for a total of €470. For those committed to living in high-style, visit the “Dress Couture” section with 15 unbelievable outfits, complemented by the “Bridal” area with 4 stunning gowns.

Certainly, the prices are steep but only because they reflect the quality of design and craftsmanship in each piece, and custom orders are available. All items on the site are available internationally; the prices are in Euros and payments are accepted through PayPal, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. In-stock orders are sent immediately; otherwise there is a 3 to 6 week wait. Items can only be exchanged for other Bibian Blue creations with a valid reason and within 15 days of receipt.