What I wore yesterday
gwyn
A funny thing happened to me yesterday walking down the street, some kids
(18?) called me devil worshipper. I got the same feeling I get when I'm carded
for wine. I must be gother than I thought. I didn't think I was especially
done up. Lately I feel like I'm mellowing out and getting old .So that made me
smile. I was wearing
long black crinkle skirt with blood red roses on it
velvet shirt somewhere between tunic and western style
army boots
black long fake fur coat
velvet headband
blue velvet gloves
eyeliner
-gwyn
someone weird
I've had problems with little preps who yell "Freak" as I walk by.
--
-Kelli
"I'm blaming you because you're the only one I didn't sleep with last
night... Including the males!"
Yakuza
someone weird wrote:
> I've had problems with little preps who yell "Freak" as I walk by.
>
> --
>
I had some idiots call me the undertaker out load whilst standing on a
bench. I was wearing a long black leather trench/over coat that just
touches the floor.
-Necromicon
Tofuboy
In article <34DA4783...@nash.softnet.co.uk>, Yakuza
<us...@nash.softnet.co.uk> writes
Oh we used to call some girl at school at that, but then she was fucking
huge and opened bottles with her teeth...and looked like him...
You've got to be good to beat her...
>-Necromicon
>
Hmmm...funny book...
Tofuboy-mopeydopeyhairsortaropeygoth
--
Feroluce
Trystan L. Bass
Summary: This posting attempts to answer some of the frequently
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Archive-name: gothic-fashion-faq [part 1/13]
Posting-Frequency: monthly
Last Modified: February 5, 1998
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table.of.contents
0.0 about.alt.gothic.fashion
1.0 clothing.and.accessories
1.1 what are some retail stores for gothic clothing?
1.1a what are some retail stores for gothic shoes and
boots, especially pointy-toed ones?
1.1b what are some non-gothic retail/mail-order
stores that sell stuff for goths?
1.2 what are some retail stores for vintage clothing?
1.2a vintage clothing retail store lists online
1.3 i live in the-middle-of-nowhere. what are some
mail-order resources for gothic clothing
and jewelry?
1.3a i live in the-middle-of-nowhere. what are some
mail-order resources for leather and fetish clothes?
1.3b i live in the-middle-of-nowhere. what are some
mail-order resources for makeup and hair dye?
1.4 i want historical style clothing. where can
i find it?
1.4a i want a corset. where can i find it?
1.4b i want a cape. where can i find it?
1.4c i want a poet/pirate shirt. where can i find it?
1.4d i want chainmail. where can i find it?
1.5 i want to sew/create my own gothic clothing.
how do i start?
1.5a some helpful hints for frightening fabrics from
an experienced sewing-goth
1.5b i want to make a corset. how do i do it?
1.5c i want to make a cape/cloak. how do i do it?
1.5d i want to make a poet shirt. how do i do it?
1.5e i want to make chainmail. how do i do it?
1.6 i don't have a lot of money. what can a
budget-goth do to dress up inexpensively?
1.7 where can i buy stuff to make my house/room
more gothic?
1.7a how can i make stuff so my house/room looks
more gothic?
1.8 i'm visiting city x soon. are there any goth
stores there?
2.0 hair
2.1 how can i dye my hair an unnatural color like
purple, green, blue, etc.?
2.2 how can i dye my dark hair white?
3.0 makeup
3.1 what are some pale powder and foundation
makeup brands?
3.2 what are some dark eyeliner brands?
3.3 what are some dark lipstick brands?
3.4 what are some dark nail polish brands?
4.0 other.resources
4.1 what other gothic fashion resources exist on the
world wide web?
5.0 credits and disclaimer
6.0 alt.gothic.fashion advertising guidelines
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0.0 about alt.gothic.fashion
Alt.gothic.fashion is a splinter group of alt.gothic
and has caused much consternation because of it.
Some people on alt.gothic do not want to read
fashion-related posts and were happy to shunt such
threads in the direction of a.g.f. However, with the
explosion of the alt* hierarchy, some systems have
stopped adding new alt* groups, so the access to a.g.f
is far from universal. Thus, some fashion topics
wander over to alt.gothic by mistake, but it can't be
helped.
So for those who can find it, alt.gothic.fashion is
here for you to discuss all aspects of gothic fashions
and styles. General gothic discussions also happen
here. We have no set rules, not too much flaming,
and a good beat so you can dance to it.
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1.1 what are some retail stores for gothic clothing?
[note: these stores do not do mail-order
unless noted]
Alias: Underground
915 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO, US
(303) 839-1408
Gothic clothing.
The Alley
858 West Belmont
Chicago, IL, US
(312) 883-1800
Stocks tons of boots (Docs and others),
velvet/vinyl/leather clothes, t-shirts, and jewelry.
They even have a hearse parked outside
advertising the store... and, they're open 365 days
a year! [dejavu]
Bad Attitude
Boutique: 3315 S.E. Hawthorne, Portland,
OR 97214, US, (503) 232-2669
Outlet: 3312 S.E. Belmont, Portland,
OR 97214, US, (503) 235-6990
http://www.badattitude.com/
webm...@badattitude.com
Fetish clothing for women and men, including
leather and PVC corsets ($165-$320+), ruffled
shirts ($64), plus fishnet shirts, bondage gear, etc.
Does mail-order (online catalog only).
Backseat Betty
1584 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117, US
Gothic women's clothing in both romantic, drapey
styles and sexy, fetishy styles ($60-$400+).
Black Market Chicago
1116 North Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL, US
(773) 278-6780
Leather and PVC fetish clothing and gear. Does
custom work.
The Black Rose
Kensington Market
49-53 High St.
Kensington, London, England, UK
http://www.blackrose.co.uk/
Catalog £5 UK, £6 Europe, or £10 US/Canada
Women's and men's gothic clothing including poet
shirts (£30/$48), corsets/bustiers
(£30-£50/$55-$88), capes (£110/$176), skirts,
dresses, tops, trousers, leggings, jewelry,
cosmetics, and hair-dye. Does mail-order (paper
catalog is same as online; retail store has larger
selection).
Cary comments: I just got in several jackets and
a shirt that I ordered from Black Rose, and I
would recommend them highly to just about
anyone searching for gothic clothing. The fabrics
are sumptuous, the designs wonderful, and the
prices are fairly inexpensive for mail-order.
AND, I got my order less than two weeks after I
placed it, which is practically a miracle with
mail-order stuff. Highly recommended!
Lethargic comments: Every time I get the chance I
have to praise the Black Rose. Their quality is
excellent, and they are one of the few online shops
that has a large selection of men's gothic clothing.
Since I'm very tall, they're always willing to make
their clothes with extra length at no extra cost.
Plus, unlike most online retailers I've dealt with,
I have never had any problems receiving my order in
a timely manner.
Buck's Bazaar
29 East Fifth St.
Chillicothe, OH, US
(614) 775-7378
A friend of mine, Bonnie Buck recently opened a
boutique. She has a lot of used and vintage
clothing and she DOES SEWING!!! She even
plans on getting some vintage clothing patterns.
Bonnie does velvet, too. The majority of her stock
is female garb, but don't let *that* stop anyone...
I've spoken with her, and she would be interested
and amenable to helping out the gothic
community. [M. V. Weber]
The Crypt
131 Broadway
Denver, CO, US
(303) 733-3112
Fetish clothing in PVC, latex, and leather.
Dharma
1600 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA, US
Hippy-trippy goth clothes for women. Lots of
long, flowing skirts, drapey peasant blouses, etc.,
in richly dyed silks, rayons, cottons, and velvets
($15-$130).
Daljeets
1744 Haight St., San Francisco, CA, US,
(415) 752-5610
541 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA, US,
(415) 431-9100
Lots of witchy shoes and boots, Docs of all types,
and plenty of creepers. Sometimes has sales. Also
has plenty of standard goth clothing, accessories,
and jewelry ($10-$300).
Danse Macabre
263 & 1/2 Lafayette St.
(between Prince & Spring)
New York, NY 10012, US
Phone: (212) 219-3907
Fax: (212) 448-0602
http://www.dansemacabre.com/
mac...@mail.idt.net
Jewelry, statuary, picture frames, boxes, goblets,
t-shirts, and artwork with gothic and macabre
themes ($10-$185). Does mail-order (online
catalog only).
Dark Delicacies
3725 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505, US
(818) 556-6660
Gothic/vampire clothing, art, videos, books,
posters, including Blackened Angels merchandise.
Daughters of Darkness
Shop 4, Basement
39 Swanston Street Walk
Melbourne 3000, Australia
Medieval, leather, bondage, and gothic clothing
for women and men.
The Doll Factory
2551 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06111, US
(860) 666-6162
http://www.doll-factory.com/
aa...@dtg.net
Gothic clothing, including capes, poet shirts, and
corsets, plus vintage clothing, halloween costumes,
wigs, makeup, accessories, body piercing supplies,
etc.
The Dragon's Leyr
Rutland Mall
Woodstock Ave.
Rutland, VT 05701, US
(802) 775-0610
Sterling silver jewelry, gaming supplies, and
statues of dragons, vampires, werewolves, etc.
Dress to Distress
Unit 254, Oasis, Priory Square
Birmingham, W. Mids, England, UK
121-2334488 ext. 254
siz...@cableinet.co.uk
Free catalog with SAE
Gothic clothing for women and men, plus body
piercing. Does some custom designs and
alterations. Does mail-order.
Earthsea Gothic Clothing and Artifacts
315 East Ninth St.
New York, NY 10003, US
(212) 529-5353
http://www.earthsea-online.com/
r...@wizard.net
Gothic clothing for women and men, including
capes ($550), poet shirts ($195), and many
gothic/pagan/fantasy styled dresses, coats, and
vests. Also has accessories like candle holders,
plaques, and ritual items. Does mail-order (online
catalog does not show all merchandise).
The Emporium of Design
2028 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO, US
(303) 333-4870
Gothic/fetish clothing.
Fallen Angel
817 North Milwaukee
Chicago, IL, US
Phone: (312) 850-4876
Fax: (312) 850-4877
MSOCI...@aol.com
Gothic/romantic clothing for women and men,
plus chainmail, weaponry, jewelry, corsetry, and
home decorations. Does custom work.
Fantasy
9823 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605, US
Phone: (757) 595-1259 or (800) 482-1518
Fax: (757) 596-2720
http://members.aol.com/fantasyva/
Fant...@aol.com
Over 5,000 t-shirts, plus celtic jewelry, leather
accessories, Manic Panic hair dye and makeup,
stickers, incense, tarot cards, posters, candles,
black-lights, statuary, music, and videos.
Fashion Crimes
450 Queen St. West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dark romantic fashions.
Fashion Nation/Vixens and Angels
613 East 13th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203, US
Retail Store: (303) 832-2909
Mail-Order: (800) 9VIXENS
http://www.vixensandangels.com/
This store carries a very good selection of all
sorts of obscure boots and shoes as well as old
favorites (i.e., Doc Martins, London
Undergrounds, and Fluevogs)... the prices are also
quite reasonable. Also has clothing, belts, jewelry,
t-shirts, hair dye, etc. ($8-$130). Does mail-order
(online catalog only). [AngelsFall]
Grave Attire
115 Enmore Rd.
Enmore, Sydney, Australia NSW 2042
557-8630
Gothic/medieval clothing and jewelry, mostly
women's.
Ground Control
29-33 Cockburn Street
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Gothic t-shirts, jewelry, leather and bondage gear.
Hot Topic
in shopping malls across the US
http://www.hottopic.com/
If you're desperate for goth clothing, these stores
are marginally better than shelling out the big
bucks for fancy stuff by mail-order. But barely.
They do have ruffled shirts, gothy dresses, and
velvet capes, but the materials and workmanship
are often of low quality, esp. for the prices
($40-$200). If you must buy clothes from this
place, inspect them carefully and make sure the
seams are straight and strong. The best thing I can
say about these stores is that you can easily find a
Cure or vampire t-shirt, some funky sunglasses,
and cute things like coffin-shaped jewelry boxes.
Does mail-order (online catalog only). [Trystan L.
Bass]
House of Ill Repute
Retail Store: 471 Queen St. West, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
Mail-Order: 55 Shaw St., Toronto,
Ontario, M5V 2A9, Canada
(416) 504-3644
http://www.djtodd.com/illrepute/
vam...@passport.ca
Free catalog with SASE
Gothic clothing and accessories in velvet, lace, and
PVC for women and men ($7-$325), including
corsets ($75-$289). Also has chainmail, jewelry,
stationary, coffin purses, etc. The designer, Gwyn
Strang, has created costumes for movies and TV.
Does mail-order (paper catalog is same as online).
Ismene comments: Though I haven't ordered or bought
anything from House of Ill Repute, my former roommate
did and I've seen her stuff. She has a jacket, long
skirt, and one of the 'cleavage enhancers' from the
webpage, and they're all gorgeous. Quality fabrics
are used and, from when I looked at the jacket, it's
well-constructed. I never heard any complaints about
her mail-order.
House of Uncommon
71 Wharf St. (Pickering Wharf)
Salem, MA, US
(978) 744-3338
http://www.angelfire.com/ma/Vampi/
vam...@mcione.com
Gothic clothing and accessories including cloaks,
dresses, lingerie, jewelry, statuary, tarot, occult
books, incense, candles, makeup, etc.
Inkubus Haberdashery
3199 Commodore Plaza
Coconut Grove, FL 33133, US
(305) 638-4684
Phone: (305) 638-GOTH
Fax: (305) 531-GOTH
Gothic clothing and jewelry, including Blackened
Angels merchandise.
Ipso Facto/Fall From Grace
517 North Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92632, US
(714) 525-7865
http://home.earthlink.net/~ipsofacto/
ipso...@earthlink.net
Catalog $2
They stock loads of cool boots ($90-$130)! I've
ordered two pairs so far, and they're a great
company. Also has clothing, (ruffled shirts $70,
capes $143), jewelry, bondage gear, leather
accessories, makeup, t-shirts, etc. Does mail-order
(online catalog does not show all merchandise).
[Jillian Sutter]
Kaos
177 Wollaton St., First Floor
Nottingham, UK
The place that makes *those* velvet corsets,
bodices, and other incredibly pretty things (at
their last stall they had skirts w/black lace over
colored satin, feathered fans, chokers). Example
item: red velvet boned corset with black ribbons
and trimmings, 18 quid. I don't know if they have
a mail-order list or whether it's just a case of
writing and begging... but very worth it. If you
get in touch, mention you heard of them on the
Internet. :) [Jane Shaw]
Leather Masters
969 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126, US
(408) 293-7660
http://www.leathermasters.com/
Pretty much the only decent leather/fetish wear
store in the South Bay. Luckily, it's a great store
with a good variety of leather lingerie, clothing,
and accessories for women and men ($10-$400).
Also does body piercing and sells jewelry, books,
sex toys, and videos. Does mail-order (online
catalog does not show all merchandise). [Trystan
L. Bass]
Lucretia's Loot
(415) 365-0848
This woman (in the San Francisco, Calif., bay
area) does custom gowns and specializes in large
sizes. Pricey, but gorgeous... I bought a black
brocade gown from her and get many, many
compliments on it... very witchy, it is. [Lacrima]
Medusa's Circle
3268 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL, US
(773) 935-5965
Gothic clothing for women and men, plus jewelry
and body piercing.
Morgana Alternative Clothing
11 Cheapside
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
WF1 2SD, United Kingdom
01924-291069
http://www.psinet.co.uk/morgana/
Catalog £2 UK or $10 US or 5 International
Reply Coupons
Gothic, punk, PVC, and rubber clothing,
accessories, footwear. Does custom work and
mail-order (online catalog does not show all
merchandise).
Jane Shaw comments: Highly recommended --
Bea, who runs it, is very friendly, and didn't mind
a large group of us turning up to try on almost
everything in the shop one afternoon -- also the
prices are extremely good compared to many
other shops, and she has some beautiful one-off
items in there.
Morticia's
Royal Arcade
Burke St. Mall
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Gothic clothing and jewelry, mostly women's.
99th Floor
3406 North Halsted St.
Chicago, IL, US
(773) 348-7781
Gothic clothing for women and men, plus jewelry
and pointy-toed shoes and boots.
Necromance
7162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046, US
http://www.vomitus.com/necromance/shop/
Gothic and exotic jewelry, skulls, gargoyles,
preserved insects, and collectibles ($15-$1000+).
Noir Leather
415 South Main St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067, US
(810) 541-6655
Catalog $7
In the all but non-existent Detroit goth scene,
there's one really good store, Noir Leather, and it
carries a *ton* of boots, fetish and sex gear
(collars, crops, cats, weights, et. al.), lots of
leather (duh!), PVC, rubber, latex, pleather, and
jewelry (ranging from $2 to $300). Does
mail-order. [Christopher Anderson]
Osiris
on the Great Western Rd.
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
also a smaller branch just off Argyll St.
Get the tube and get off at Kelvinbridge and start
walking uphill towards Starry Starry Night (off
Byers Rd., also worth a visit for old theatre type
clothing). If the last time I was there is anything
to go by, they had velvet corsets, waspies, and full
length to the floor velvet tailcoats, all in black
(surprise surprise) and a nice deep wine red, dark
green, and purple. Corsets are about £45-£55,
waspies £30, and tailcoats £85 (pricey but the stuff
is gorgeous). [joolz]
Platypus Clothing Company
702 Lucerne Ave.
Lake Worth, FL 33460, US
(407) 588-9945
plat...@magg.net
Catalog $2.50 (refundable with first order)
Named best alternative store in Palm Beach
County. Carries vintage clothing and accessories,
custom-made clothing, jewelry, body jewelry,
band t-shirts, etc. Does mail-order. [platypus]
Raw Culture
Retail Store: Santa Maria Town Center #242,
Santa Maria, CA, US
Mail-Order: P.O. Box 503,
Pismo Beach, CA 93448, US
(800) 254-1160
http://www.rawculture.com/
Gothic jewelry, watches, chainmail, and
accessories ($10-$560). Does mail-order (online
catalog only).
Religious Sex
7 St. Marks Place
New York, NY 10003, US
http://www.religioussex.com/
ma...@religioussex.com
Sexy/fetishy gothic clothing for women and men.
Retail Slut
7308 Melrose Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90046, US
Retail Store: (213) 934-1339
Mail-Order: (213) 964-8547
Fax: (213) 934-3293
http://www.hallucinet.com/retailslut/
retai...@earthlink.net
Gothic and fetish fashions. Includes everything
from punk styles like studs (10 for $1) and
bondage pants ($88) to romantic styles like ruffled
shirts ($48-$78) and velvet capes ($250), plus
makeup, hair dye, and accessories. Lots of
pictures in the web catalog, but the store has even
more stuff (and the sales people are pretty nice
;-). Does mail-order (online catalog only).
[Trystan L. Bass]
Scentiments and Rock City
2614 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH, US
281-1667
Gothic clothing for women and men, plus jewelry,
shoes, and boots.
The Sinister Store
1748 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027, US
(213) 666-5100
Gothic clothing and accessories.
Siren
463 Queen St. West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, MSV-2A9
Retail Store: (416) 504-9288
Mail-Order: (416) 504-8242
si...@interlog.com
Catalog $10 (includes $10 coupon towards first
purchase of $100+)
Bank or money orders only for catalog, no
personal checks
One of the largest selections of gothic clothing and
accessories around, and a bigger, fancier
mail-order catalog than any I've seen yet. The
clothing looks very lovely, and they carry all the
standard gothic styles -- about a dozen drapey
bell-sleeved dresses ($79-$225), several frock/tail
coats ($179-$250), six different ruffly poet shirts
($85-$100), a velvet cape ($275), and a couple of
corsets ($150-$170). They also sell several styles
of pointy-toed boots ($140-$180 -- and they claim
that these are "no longer the cheapo boots of the
80s"), plus top hats, walking sticks, purses, Manic
Panic hair dye and makeup, Urban Decay makeup,
gloves, tights, sterling silver jewelry, books,
t-shirts, and gothic home decor such as pewter
candlestick holders and coffin-shaped jewelry
boxes . In general, Siren has a good selection for
women *and* men, which is rare in goth catalogs
-- goth gents who are having a hard time finding
pretty garments might want to give Siren a shot.
Warning, the shipping price structure is a bit
confusing and expensive (even for teeny little
makeup, it's $5 shipping for the first item, and $1
for each additional item!). I wonder if the prices
at the retail store are more reasonable... [Trystan
L. Bass]
Sticky Fingers
802 South Broadway
Baltimore, MD, US
(410) 675-7588
Gothic/punk/retro clothing.
Stormy Leather
1158 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
(415) 626-1672
http://www.stormyleather.com/
A fetish fashion store that makes fantastic corsets
in satin, PVC, and leather, handmade, about half
the price as Dark Garden, even with custom work.
They have about 6-7 different styles if I'm not
mistaken and I myself am a devoted fan of their
work (owning two different styles with a third on
the way!). The company is small, owned and
operated by a woman, and a pleasure to do
business with. Stormy Leather merchandise is also
available in many retail stores in the US, Japan,
and Europe (check website for complete list).
[Jenn]
Subterranea
608 West Fourth Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99510, US
Gothic/punk/alternative hats, t-shirts, gargoyles,
candles, jewelry, music, and some clothing.
Trash and Vaudeville
188 Culver Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07305, US
Gothic/alternative clothing and accessories,
including Underground Shoes.
Uzi
508 East Colfax
Denver, CO, US
(303) 832-4870
Catalog $3
Latex, PVC, and rubber clothing and shoes. Does
custom work and mail-order.
The Vault
#8, 10650-101 St.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5H 2S1
thev...@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
Gothic clothing, jewelry, music, magazines, etc.
Victoriana
2431B West Colorado Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904, US
(719) 520-9968
viclo...@aol.com
Catalog $2
Historically inspired gothic clothing for women
and men, including capes ($110-$300), poet shirts
($55-$95), skirts, dresses, leggings, tops, makeup,
etc. ($22-$445). These garments are all of very
ornate, lush designs, and many include beautiful
details like beading, antiqued lace, and Victorian
reproduction buttons. My absolute favourite thing
the catalog is the Katrina Cape-Coat (a long, wool
coat with a hood and a sweeping, cape-like train)
-- I've never seen anything like it! All of these
items are dramatic and offer a bit more than the
typical goth-clothing clichés. And with their
reputation for quality, these garments seem like
excellent investment pieces that could really last.
Does mail-order. [Trystan L. Bass]
Jillian Sutter comments: If you are thinking of
ordering any gothy type clothing from a
mail-order catalog, then give your money to
Victoriana. I just received in the mail my
full-length, deep burgundy/blood red velvet cloak
lined in black satin. It's wonderful. It is one of =if
not the most= beautiful piece of clothing I own,
and was worth every penny. Their craftsmanship
is impeccable, they are *VERY* nice on the
phone, and I want to spend all of my money on
their clothes.
Vinyl Fetish
7305 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA, US
(213) 935-1300
Gothic clothing and shoes, including Blackened
Angels merchandise.
VOODOO
1936 South Broadway
Denver, CO, US
(303) 722-3168
It's not exactly a gothic clothing store, but it does
piecings, carries some clothing (more to come as
soon), currently has t-shirts... small selection of
leather, but also carries other nifty stuff like
candles, incense, and everything else a goth could
need. Great jewelry selection! [otherguy]
In London, UK:
The best suggestion, if you don't know about it
already, is Kensington Market -- great for
clothes and makeup, good for hair, okay for CDs,
etc. Go to High St. Kensington tube station, turn
right on leaving the station mall and walk for
about five minutes, it's a big indoor market on
three floors.
Also worth checking out is Camden Town -- the
market which is on Thursdays-Sundays inclusive,
the indoor market at the Electric Ballroom on
Sundays, the many shops which range from being
really good to complete rip-offs (shopping around
before you pay any money is a good thing).
Close to home, the only half-decent shop is East
West, in Hayden Place, off North St. in
Guildford. It's really a hippy haven but you can
pick up some okay clothes and accessories and
some Stargazer makeup, occasionally. [Andrew
Clegg]
In Los Angeles, California, US:
Hints not from a local, just another gothy tourist...
For cheap stuff, hit Venice Beach. There are
tons of cheesy little club-kid style clothing shops
all along the promenade -- low quality trendy
wear, like a Rave or other mall stores, but
frequently dirt cheap (so if it wears out after just
a few months, who cares!). For expensive but
very, very goth stuff, cruise Melrose Ave.. It's
obvious, but pretty dang good if you want Classic
Goth Wear. Wasteland has good (but
overpriced) vintage stuff, and every other store
along the street is filled with bondage gear,
leather jackets, retro thangs, velvet shirts, funky
shoes, etc., etc., for both women and men. I
especially like Retail Slut, and their prices are a
little better than some of the other places. [Trystan
L. Bass]
In New Orleans, Louisiana, US:
Three Gothic boutiques are located in the
1100-1200 blocks of Decatur: St. Germain,
Limbo, and Gargoyles. Bongo (clothes, etc.) is
on Decatur but up towards Canal near Bienville.
Second Skin Leathers and The Witches'
Closet (witchcraft shop) are on St. Philip near
Decatur. [GothGate]
In New York City, NY:
Religious Sex on St. Mark's for expensive but
cool clothes. The Antique Boutique on
Broadway north of Fourth. Little witchy store on
Macdougal (Wash Square West) south of Eighth.
Basically, if you don't have much time, you
should start on Sixth Ave. and Eighth St. (Fun
House) and just walk east until you hit Tompkins
Square Park (Ave. A), then maybe loop back west
on Ninth (this is a long walk, but epitomizes the
scene). Towards Ave. A, you'll hit a lot of tiny,
unlisted Wiccan/vamp stores. There are a lot of
punk/club shops on St. Marks (which is the same
as Eighth St.) between Third Ave. and Second.
Trash and Vaudeville, etc. [Bitsy]
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US:
There's lots of punky/fetishy stuff in
Zipperhead, and many of the other freak stores
on South St. in Philly. Much of it's a tad
overpriced, but that's South St. for you... at the
very least, if you're looking for this stuff, you
KNOW it's there. There's also a VERY expensive
but sorta fun shop called Armed and
Dangerous catering to the more dressy/gothy
end of the spectrum about a block south of South,
and there are a couple of lingerie stores on South
proper that have some mildly fetishy stuff. For
somewhat more serious gear, there's Both Ways
on 13th St., or the Pleasure Chest at 20th and
Walnut: both are somewhat upscale sex shops with
a small selection of leather and latex wear.
[Christabel La Motte]
devildoll
someone weird wrote:
>
> I've had problems with little preps who yell "Freak" as I walk by.
>
> --
> "I'm blaming you because you're the only one I didn't sleep with last
> night... Including the males!"
Be happy you're not one of them......
Next time they do this- why not walk on up to them and
with your utmost composure say merely 'yes?' and then proceed
to stare at them ernestly until they either 1. shit their pants
or 2. run away..... They may scream, they may yell but when you
harass them back they'll learn to leave you alone.
Mirabai
cool...@usa.net
i wore clothes...
-bored
cool...@usa.net
or, in my area, kick the shit out of you...
-bored
nos...@snet.net
> or, in my area, kick the shit out of you...
>
> -bored
We're talking about High School here, not real life <grins>
You'd get beaten up by kids who shop at the Gap?
Mirabai
Anterabrea
I do get beaten up by people who shop at the Gap.
Antertabrea
"see you in toronto">We're talking about High School here, not real life