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'08 in review

’08 was a mixed year for alternative fashion. With up’s & down’s more >>>



End of year poll 2008

Following a new tradition to Alt fashion, Voting closed >>>



Gothic beauties, suicide girls, or satanic sluts?

Musings on individuality and sexual stereotyping after the rise more >>>



Rockabilly

Rockabilly is first & foremost known as a musicial genre created in the 50's; more >>>



Steampunk

Steampunk was initially a subculture associated with fantasy more >>>



City - York

York, not too unlike Chester is also known More >>>



Retro

Vintage inspired threads, classic designs from companies more >>>>



Deathrock

The deathrock look essentially started off with musicial roots; more >>>



'07 end of year poll!

The votes are in & counted, we've taken in all the nominations View the final results here!



'07 in review

’07 has been a mixed year for fashion in the alternative scene. more >>>



City - Leeds

Infamous for the corn exchange holding several alternative More >>>



Grunge

Most readers will be familiar with grunge for it’s association more >>>


Glam

Nowadays glam would be defined in many terms from glamourous more >>>



Burlesque

Burlesque is a hugely growing phenomena in the UK right now; more >>>



Punk

as a fashion is pretty varied & difficult to specifically more >>>



New rave

a confusing new term possibly coined by NME to describe the sound more >>>



City - Liverpool

Alt fashion re-visited Liverpool in 2007. More >>>



City - Camden

Camden is one of the key alternative areas in London More >>>



Emo

Emo seems to be one of those confusing new trends to some, more >>>



City - Nottingham

Alt Fashion's contributor ventured up to Nottingham More >>>



Goth

Probably the most sterotyped genre you'll find. Goth's are more more >>>



Scenester

Alt Fashion attempts to decifer just what the hell a scenester more >>>



City - Birmingham

Birmingham has a mixed alternative scene More >>>



Cyber

The exact origins of the term cyber aren't exactly known, more >>>



Kinderwhore

When you probably think of a kinderwhore the two most more >>>


City - Manchester

With a thriving alternative scene & vast amount of shops, More >>>



Gothic lolita

Gothic lolita started on the streets of Japan. More >>>



City - Liverpool

The sites first city of the month is Liverpool. More >>>



Japanese street fashion

certainly wouldn’t be where it was today without More >>>



Competitions

One lucky reader could win this selection of contact lenses courtesey of You know it! more >>>



One lucky reader could win a pair of tickets for you & a friend for this summer's Bizarre ball! more >>>



One lucky reader could win this set of starry body jewellery courtesey of Body jewellery shop. more >>>



One lucky reader could win this stunning Gothic riding jacket by Fashion plus Babes. more >>>>



One lucky reader could win this Knitted bow fascinator by Cut + Paste. more >>>



One lucky reader could win this Purple passion mini beret fascinator by Pearls & swine. more >>>



Win a pair of ice white wintery classic boot covers by Cyber spirit. more >>>



Win a set of Horror inspired jewellery by Sourpuss. more >>>



Win a one of a kind black & white rose detailed hat by Van Asch. more >>>



Reviews

Glitz & bits

Gothic glamour, glitz, and a touch of decadence. Glitz & bits is a web shop for more >>>


Pearls & Swine.

Glittery tea cups, cupcakes, gothic elegance, and a touch more >>>



The Black Wardrobe

The Black Wardrobe was launched by designer Nora BenHayyi in Autumn 2008. more >>>



'B-movie bags'

'B-Movie Bags' is the artistic venture of Artist Julia Griffin. Taking classic b-movie more >>>



Rock 'n' Needle

Founded by designer Kelly Goss in 2008, Rock ‘n’ Needle is a brand full of unique characteristics. more >>>



Cookie Party

if you've ever found it hard tracking down the perfect embellish- ments to finish off your diy attire more >>>



Sourpuss clothing

Sourpuss clothing is an independent company specializing in more >>>



Hairy Scary Hairclips & Accessories

Creepy crawlies, Gothic frippery, & a touch of pin up elegance. more >>>



Skybelts

The original airplane buckle belt. Founded by Jennifer Longley, more >>>



Start a clothing line

Starting an alt business can be a gruelling task, with so many resources more >>>



Tokyo look book

Since the phenomena that was "Fruits", Japanese street fashion has more >>>



Gothic & lolita

In a similar vein to the "Fruits" books; Gothic & lolita takes more >>>



Blood and dishonour

Blood & dishonour is a coffee table book with more >>>