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.

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.

Outsiders.biz

Outsiders.biz

Outsiders.biz is an online rockabilly-themed fashion store in Essen, Germany, corresponding with the tastes of those who love stepping away from unoriginal mainstream fashion.

Geared toward the 1950s rock ‘n roll, goth and punk, there are always at least 600 items to choose from online in order to create the perfect rockabilly, pin up, burlesque, or punk inspired look. Sweet and sexy dresses, pencil skirts, tops, and even Western style shirts and jeans can be found in the store. You’ll even find a small selection of classic rockabilly worker jeans and t-shirts.

The Burlesque section of Outsiders.biz offers an excellent selection of corsets and petticoats. The corsets offered are perfect for everyday use whether you’re in need of something to incorporate into a formal dress or something to wear with a costume for a performance. The prices are affordable, especially if you’re looking for basic pieces that are versatile, high quality and able to be worn over and over again.

Outsiders.biz also offers styles in the hottest brands such as Liquor Brand, Vive Maria, Lucky 13, Burleska, Pussy Deluxe, Rock Steady, and Collectif Darkside Clothing. If you have a retro-inspired brand you love to stay faithful to, you just might find a selection of their items at Outsiders.biz.

You’ll also find casual outfits for men and women such as t-shirts with Lucky 13 styles, lingerie and leg hosiery for a sexy look, belt buckles for a rockabilly or greaser look, and an overall eclectic mix of punk and rockabilly-inspired clothing and accessories including skirts, pants and shirts.

Top off your look with some adorably sweet and fierce accessories at Outsiders.biz. Jewelry, hair accessories, funky patches for your jacket, purse or shirts, bedding for your room, and irresistibly fun odds and ends can all be found here.

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Outsiders.biz is the perfect shop for men and women who are passionate about standing out from the crowd and turning heads everywhere they go. Find the brightest colors, the most exciting contrasts and the most true-to-form retro and rockabilly-inspired looks that bring out the burlesque bombshell, pin up pixie and greaser girl or guy in everyone. Browse through their incredible selection to discover what Outsiders.biz has for you!

Rockabilly clothes

Rockabilly clothes

Rockabilly clothes are a timeless part of the fashion industry that incorporate retro looks, music and rock ‘n roll into the style. Originated around the 1950s, rockabilly clothes were worn when rockabilly music was created, a style that combined rock and country. Rockabilly clothes combined the rebellious punk looks worn by men and women who were attending all the latest concerts, including leather jackets, ripped jeans, classic Converse shoes, band t shirts, flowing pencil skirts, penny loafers, and more. Black mixed with bright colors were popular aspects of rockabilly clothes, in correspondence with retro and pin up looks of the same eras.

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If you love the look of rockabilly clothes but don’t want to rummage through clothing that belonged to your parents, you’re in luck. There are all sorts of boutiques and designers all across the web that specialize in rockabilly clothes and outfits that are representative of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s music scenes.

Some of the most popular boutiques selling rockabilly clothes include Dismantled Fashions, Poison Candy Fashions, Sourpuss Clothing, Miss Hussy Clothing, Yvonne’s Inked Divas and Gents, Tokyo Motor Grrl, Grease, Gas and Glory, Liquid Bombshell, Too Fast Cirque Couture if you’re into the retro punk circus look, Zombie Dolls for all sorts of accessories and rockabilly style corsets, Rock Steady Clothing for pin up and retro dresses with a sassy punk twist, Tarantula Clothing for the girly girl who loves to look rebellious, and Switchblade Stiletto for the girl who loves to be pretty in pink but isn’t afraid to flash some skull and crossbone designs, too.

Don’t worry guys, these boutiques also carry men’s rockabilly clothes, so you can find duds for the whole family if you’re all looking to discover something new.

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Rockabilly clothes are not for one specific type of person. Rockabilly embraces individuality, and as long as you have a passion for the music and the culture, you will fit in. Rockabilly isn’t about conformity, either. Rather than turning you into a copy of the person next to you, rockabilly gives you your own look that allows you to express yourself and stand out while still appreciating the culture. Rock on, rockabilly lover!

Too Fast Cirque Couture

Too Fast Cirque Couture

Too Fast Cirque Couture is a rockabilly, psychobilly and circus-inspired fashion boutique specializing in fun punk styles with an edgy rocker and circus theme. Bizarre, tattoo inspired styles are all combined at Too Fast, mixing the coveted looks of punk rock and high fashion.

Striped tights, gothic frilled dresses, and pin up inspired styles are just some of the clothing items available with a little circus flair thrown in. The dresses are available in endless styles, whether you’re looking for tattoo types of prints with skulls and roses, or solid colors or pin stripes that you can wear to work, then out for a night on the town right after. Pair one of the dresses with a fun cardigan for a look that is work appropriate, then remove it for happy hour. The leopard cardigan is the perfect pairing for a sexy dress and some sky-high stiletto heels.

Guys are never left out at Too Fast Circus Couture. Vintage t shirts and work shirts with a variety of circus themes for inspiration, hoodies and jackets, and even pants for daily or formal wear are available in the men’s section. If you’ve always coveted the styles worn in old jazz or Burlesque bars and clubs, the selection at Too Fast has something for you. Brands like Steady and Sailor Jerry are among the most popular in the men’s department.

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The styles at Too Fast Cirque Couture include some of the most popular brands in the pin up, retro, rockabilly and psychobilly genres. Brands offered in the boutique include My Little Zombie, Pleaser USA, Retro A Go Go, Look From London, Black Market Art, Six Bunnies, Manic Panic, Rock Rebel, Switchblade Stiletto, Fashion Whore, Something Sacred, and much, much more. If you’re a rockabilly or retro aficionado, chances are your favorite brands, along with many others, are all available in one spot.

There is even children’s clothing available, so you can find fun looks for the entire family. The “extras” section consists of everything from jewelry and handbags all the way to home goods. Hats, sunglasses, gloves, socks, patches, make up, wallets, and more can all be found in this section. For everything you need for a cirque themed outfit and lifestyle, Too Fast Cirque Couture is your one-stop shop.

Switchblade Stiletto

Switchblade Stiletto

Switchblade Stiletto is a pin up, rockabilly and retro fashion clothing boutique. They specialize in retro tops, bottoms, blouses and dresses in all sorts of colors and patterns including leopard print, polka dots, plaid, black and white contrasts, ruffles, and much more.

Their motto is “the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about,” and there’s no doubt that the second you strut down the street in one of their fierce styles, you will indeed be talked about.

The clothing assortment at Switchblade Stiletto ranges from sexy night looks all the way to business casual styles with a retro, rocked out edge. Cardigans with studs and leopard print patterns, pencil skirts with a leopard accent belt, red leopard and pink zebra skirts, polka dotted dresses, and zipper adorned motor vests are just some of the most popular styles at Switchblade Stiletto.

An array of punky accessories in these prints and styles are also available. Leopard print heart chain necklaces, spider necklaces, brass knuckle necklaces and spider web scarves are all available in the accessories section.

Men, you’re not left out either. Vintage and retro inspired striped sweaters, military button up shirts and v-necked sweaters are available for men who like adding a bit of the retro look to their style as well.

It is often beneficial to check in often to Switchblade Stiletto, as items are frequently cycled through the clearance section. If you’ve been lusting over a favorite dress or top, it may eventually work its way into the section of discounted duds.

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Switchblade Stiletto is the perfect shop to find dresses and tops that can easily transition from a day to night look. Wear a cardigan over it to work during the day. Take it off, add some heels and accentuate your eyeliner for a sexy, sultry night look. With bold prints, sexy styles and a wide array of cuts and shapes, it’s no surprise why Switchblade Stiletto has some of the most widely appreciated and diverse rockabilly and pin up inspired dresses on the web. Think they don’t offer your size? Whether you’re tiny and petite or curvy and voluptuous, there is a dress and size perfect for your figure and personal style.

Collectif

Collectif Clothing

Collectif is considered one of the hottest brands in UK pin up, rockabilly, and psychobilly fashions. Collectif’s pieces are generally very versatile; many of their pieces could be worn both as a traditional 40′s-50′s style or turned into a harder punk-themed look.

The brand is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and their clothing is sold by several major alternative retailers, including Pinup Girl Clothing. Collectif’s website features high-fashion photography and an adorable, easy-to-navigate layout. The brand’s models all have a definite edge; you’ll see pink-haired girls posing on sinks and tattooed beauties perched on motorcycles. However, Collectif Clothing excels at making each piece distinctly feminine without looking frail or delicate. Even their girly flared dresses feature bold patterns and eye-catching design. No matter if you’re a psychobilly, rockabilly, or a modern-day pinup, Collectif is not for the faint of heart.

The brand definitely designs for curvy women. Sizes start at a UK 8 (a US 6 and an EU 36)–no skinny fashion models here. However, Collectif is unafraid to design for larger women; available sizes go up to size 22 (a US 20 and an EU 52). The company’s fitted dresses are undeniably sexy and designed to highlight any figure’s curves. The website allows customers to browse dresses by print and available options include dogstooth, cherry, and polka dot. Not a dress fan? The site offers a variety of separates such as cardigans, pencil skirts, and a wealth of tops. The company also sells knitwear and outerwear. The accessories collection contains a few select items in each category, some of which include handbags, belts, petticoats, and buckles. Eclectic shoppers should definitely check out the Hair Candy collection where girls can purchase everything from meat cleavers to giant feathered birds for their hair. Additionally, the Sale section features a wide variety of discounted items.

Collectif fans can use the site’s Wish List feature as a helpful gift-giving hint for family members or significant others. Customers can also sign up for the emailed newsletter or visit Collectif’s MySpace page that sometimes features exclusive offers or promotions. UK residents can also visit one of Collectif’s two stores, one in Covent Garden and one in Camden. The company also offers wholesale sales on orders over two hundred dollars.