MANSON

What do you say about Marilyn Manson?.

I was at one of his concerts, about 10 years ago, and a slightly older rock chic was there with her son, and said "its all been done before.... he's just a new version of Alice Cooper". In terms of alt fashion, makeup, stage presences, and music style, indeed there is a bit of truth in that....the shock element goes around and comes around. But I think to right him off as just another version of Alice is probably a bit of an understatement.

Manson does have a bit of a twist. He's a talented musician, but very much into the image of his band. His use of visual imagery on stage, on his album covers and in particular his direction of his video clips is almost a separate art form to his music.

He has given his own brand of art a name Celebritarian Corporation.Apart from his art, filmclips, and stage performance, he has spent some time producing a movie based on Lewis Carols "Alice in Wonderland". The clips released from this movie were disturbing enough to some of the public that it may have related to the project being put on hold indefinitely.

....the teaser trailer...and yeah, a tad controversial!!!!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd21ii_phantasmagoria-the-visions-of-lewis_shortfilms

In terms of fashion, Manson has always gone for an industrial Goth look, and inspired a lot of goth fashion. His constant use of contact lenses (he is rarely seen without them) and his "red stripe over the eyes" is a well known look. HIs use of Nazi/fascist inspired black uniforms too is a Manson staple. Lots of pinstripes in suits. Waistcoats....top hats. A lot of his notable fashion hallmarks have made their way into goth wear during the 2000's.

I love his work, while he has not got the profle he once had, his combination of interest in fashion and art has always given me a lot of respect for him.
Go Mazza!

Myspace and alt fashion

Man.... I need to spruce this blog up.... I still have Myspace pages on here.
I remember when Myspace for alt fashion, designers, modesl and photography was massive. Now its mostly bands and the owners (the packers I think?) are trying to sell it off at a bargain price.

Circa Nocturna 2011

Once again, Circa Noturna http://circanocturna.com/ has been deployed to the alt fashion world. I helped with the 5 person org team to get this one up.... it wasn't easy, first time I have done it with a baby.

After 7 years, this is our last Circa at this size, we plan to make more regular CN events, at a smaller, boutique level.

Here are some pics from our Official Photographer, Mark Boyle, who does some great work. Lots of Circa Nocturna pics on the web, just do a Google search. We were very happy with the size, two shows of about 300 people each, so quite chuffed. Still didn't make that much money though.... too many cost blowouts.

If you are an alt fashion designer anywhere in the world, and would like to consider being in the show, give us a hoy!

Now, on to the pics.....