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Dec 09
See that upside cross you are wearing? Do you have any idea why and who influenced your decision? Did you think it was edgy or do you just really love Obesity & Speed and Cheap Monday? I need to know.
I welcome you to the first of many topics in my new series entitled Information for the Uninformed. This week, the inverted cross. I don’t think I’ve seen this many girls outside of a Behemoth show wearing the upside cross mixed with some other form of stud, metal, or spike. Don’t get me wrong, I will gladly join the discourse which pertains to the rejection of Christianity but I’m pretty sure the aforementioned aren’t up for the challenge. In fact, I’m pretty sure those who have indulged in the trend have no idea what the symbol means nor realize that its popularity can be linked to black metal.
Typical. The subversive and underground always makes its way to the surface; it is inevitable as you cannot control that type of environment. If you could, hip hop would still be good and Marc Jacobs would still be making knits with his grandma.
If you’re going to wear the upside down cross, please know something – anything – as to why. Check out Watain, Satanic Warmaster or Burzum and discover why you’re dressing like you are today. I’m looking forward to seeing you wear your corpse paint.
LABELS: Black Metal, Burzum, Crosses, Information for the Uninformed
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Oct 09
image via stylesectionla
Today is the last day of Michel Berandi’s installation at the Geffen Contemporary at Moca. It only had a run date of three days but thanks to a tip from Diabolina who attended the opening, I might be able to make tonight. The museum closes at 8pm on Thursdays, so truly there is no excuse not to make it. If you also get a chance to go, please tell them that Fashion Intel sent you!
Micheal Berandi is pretty cool. Playing Sunn – who I’ve had the privilege to see live – on his website made him an instant hit in my book. I know I’ve seen him around downtown L.A. and mentioned here and there, but by no means did I know he was making fashion magic 2 streets down from my former apartment.
Aren’t these the most amazing shoes?
LABELS: Black Metal, Halloween, High Heels, Michel Berandi, MOCA, Sunn
10
Aug 09
images via Paper Mode
Sigh. What to say when you see images that can be interpreted as culturally insensitive but still absolutely love the beauty found in them. I came across these while looking for some stimuli.
I am currently working on my inspiration board for Fashion Intel while simultaneously re-designing the site with some friends. Wanted: more images of Indian jewelry, the occult, gold, s+m, Dia de los Muertos, Santa Muerte, Anger stills, geodes, Gorgoroth, zodiac symbols, on and on. These are interests of mine that I have seen pop up all over the place as trends and quite frankly I am baffled. OK, I exaggerated, we all know that some things on that list will never be trends, hopefully.
I read a lot of fashion blogs. I mean A LOT. And I love them. But who knew everyone would be dressed like they had a closet full of black metal records or that they wanted to be chocked with a rubber ball gag. Who knew?
LABELS: Black Metal, Kenneth Anger, Le Monde, Paper Mode, Zodiac
17
Jun 09
Picked up this bracelet over the weekend and absolutely love it. As soon as I saw it hanging on the display I ran over and said “I’ll take that!” Even more fun is the noise it constantly makes when I’m moving around; you always know when I am coming around the corner. Typing is a bit hard, but I’ll make the sacrifice for something so amazing.
LABELS: Black Metal, Bracelets, Gun Metal, Jewelry
08
Sep 08
from http://www.agentprovocateur.com/
Shot by fashion photographer and good friend Tim Bret Day, the inspiration behind ‘The Season Of The Witch’ is the work by Paul de la Roche; the execution of Lady Gray – mixed with the Massacre of the Innocents by Peter Paul Rubens. The first of the posters are an insert in this months Pop Magazine and GQ (UK).
More Daisy and my top lingerie picks this evening!
LABELS: Black Metal, Daisy Lowe, Paz de la Huerta, Peaches Geldof, Satan, Witches
