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Steampunk couture: Handcrafted neo-victorian, sci-fi and Shabby Chic Fashion

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Steampunk has become one of the sexiest options in fantasy conventions... a mix of retro, fantasy, adventure and romanticism with sci-fi. In recent years it's become a solid branch of cosplaying in its own kind. Today we highlight a store with superb items going beyond the classic brown related to Steampunk  clothing, and offering also lighter garments for spring and summer (yes you don't have to sweat within leather by all necessity!) But above all Steampunk couture store is a  must stop for lucious, delightful Steampunk Couture creates hand-crafted clothing focusing on Neo-Victorian, Sci-Fi and Shabby Chic fashion. Founded in  2005 by Kato, designer from Wales now located in USA, as a private couture business producing custom-fit clothing and accessories and focusing on high quality with a personal touch, this independent label now maintains a very small team of fabricators and assistants who strive to make each collection exciting and unique. I recommend you to go and surf the gallery but I'll leave you now with a few glimpses to fall in love. Also check their etsy store for some "ready to go" listings Below you can see a set of harness and trousers.... so sexy And an ethereal set of white skirt and underbust... I WANT THAT ONE, including white hair, snif!

 

Sublime Style: Romantic, Burlesque, Sublime!

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  I met personally fellow writer and  illustrator Muriel Dal Bo at a festival, this green eyed sparkling beauty, with mischiveous yet cute expression appeared in a lovely imperial-cut gown so gorgeous that you couldn't help to stare at the dress. She told me she had made it herself, and I knew her works as illustrators but wondered then, oh my god, this woman should launch a line of clothing. Shortly after this became a reality and Sublime Style was born in 2009 with a first collection of romantic, fairy, and princess gowns... A touch of undeniable romanticism and dark vintage that will delight the dark souls but also those longing ladies that were meant to wear the elegant garments of previous centuries.  Later on they went on a "Burlesque" line

 

Fantasy Masquerades/ Denim and Diamonds... Sexy Burlesque outfits to shine!

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Denim and Diamonds Specializing in custom made Burlesque, Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Showgirl, and Saloon themed costumes. Bring out the entertainer in you, or combine and use them to make it the base of your fantasy dress. 

 
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Doll Flesh and Louise Black corsets... weird and unique cameo halloween steampunk corsets

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Dollflesh.etsy.com is where you'll find most of Louise Black corsets  and also many accessories and jewelry items. They also keep the LouiseBlack etsy store as partner site.

 
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The twilight parlour: corset, vintage, burlesque and lovely victorian dresses...!

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The twilight parlour is the home website of AZAC designs and Azrael´s accomplice designs where they list their corset works, underpinnings, bridal gowns, masquerade and cocktail and masquerade gowns... A delightful, strange, alluring  and beautiful collection of the highest quality to discover.  The company was founded and still run by the skilled and creative designerTracy Robertson, known as "Batty" in the underground fashion/subculture. The passion behind the designs is really obvious, nourishing from vintage, modern, historical, gothic and a wealth of influences. So here I go with some handpicks so you can make an idea of what i'm talking about!   Above: Fairytale princess dress: Though it can be obviously used as a wedding dress I like this dress cos it reminds me a bit to Sarah ball gown in "Labyrinth".

 
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METAPHOR: unusual accessories with a spark of darkness!

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Metamorph is a store that features a collection of items and accessories that will delight anyone with a darker edge. From lovely spats for your steampunk or victorian, circus or burlesque  dress (and believe, shoes are always so difficult to customize!!!) to corsets (both under and overbust), delicate vintage lace gloves, feather chokers, leather collars and gauntlets and more... Some items have a spice of retrofuturistic yet  with a gothic and victorian style, above it all it features a collection of exquisite ideas with that sexy vintage feeling! Some of the items are made to order but they have reasonable  time schedules for that.

 
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Blonde Swan: a collection of amazing fantasy hats!

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The Blonde Swan was established in the year 2000, with the goal of reinventing the art of millinery. With the passion to blend both fashion and craftsmanship the site features a lovely collection of hats categorized in different styles from Steampunk to Elizabethan and Renaissance. What a fine collection!! Just click and enjoy! By the way aside from the official site you can also find some listings at their etsy store. I´ll highlight a mini collection of hats inspired in "Alice in Wonderland" so you´ll find hats inspired by Alice, The Queen of Hearts (add it to our special article about Queen of Hearts), and the Mad Hatter. Constructed entirely from smooth black leather and accented by a detailed hatband with antiqued brass buckle. Oh I want black top hat for my daily wear!

 

Topsy turvy: whimsical historical hats from Renaissance to Burlesque!

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Topsy Turvy design: Costume accesories  for film, stage, and play

 

Symphony of shadows: Masks of dark delicacy!

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Dark Fusion Boutique: dressing a tribal Goddess

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