Rebelicious Magazine Issue #11

LOVE FOR THE

BIZARRE WE ENTER ALICE BIZARRE'S ECCENTRIC MAKEUP WONDERLAND

PLUS LA MORT CLOTHING KAORI'S LATEX DREAMS LONDON EDGE DECADENT DESIGNS MALICE CLOTHING WHIPLASH COCO FIERCE GIG REVIEWS AND MORE!

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Contents 34 Alice Bizarre

22 Briar Rose

40 Tangled Allure

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Editor's Note

#11 | FEB/MAR 2013

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For our first issue of 2013, and in her first ever magazine cover, we venture into the world of the amazingly talented makeup artist ALICE BIZARRE! She talks to us about how her journey into the alternative makeup industry began, her love of all things bizarre and lots more!

Elsewhere in this issue there are interviews with the likes of La Mort Clothing, Kaori's Latex Dreams, Whiplash, Coco Fierce, Decadent Designs, Strawberry Venom and more, we review Asking Alexandria, The Blackout and Dropkick Murphys live, we bring you the lowdown on the alternative fashion trade show London Edge, plus I pick and choose a few of my favourite fashion items in this issue's Editor's Picks (including the bunny cameo T-shirt I'm wearing in my photo thanks to Missfit Clothing). There are also beautiful fashion editorials courtesy of Yellow Bubbles Photography, Justine-Louise and Daisy Viktoria, so there's plenty for you to feast your eyes on! Hope you enjoy it!

Dominique Marshall, Rebelicious Editor/Creative Director

FASHION & BEAUTY

4 Rebel Radar 6 London Edge 8 A-List Alternative Looks For Less 9 Editor's Picks 14 La Mort Clothing 18 Decadent Designs 20 Malice Clothing 30 Kaori's Latex Dreams

VOLUME

10 11 12 13

Asking Alexandria The Blackout Dropkick Murphys Album Reviews

EXPOSED

34 46 48 50 52 56

Alice Bizarre Whiplash Skyeann Giglio Coco Fierce Erica Hesse Strawberry Venom

EDITORIALS

22 Briar Rose 40 Tangled Allure 60 Dark Enchantment

COVER CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHY: TORIA BRIGHTSIDE MODEL/MAKEUP: ALICE BIZARRE DIGITAL ARTIST: MIZ LULU DESIGNS EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dominique Marshall dominique@rebeliciousmagazine.com CONTRIBUTORS Toria Brightside: toriabrightside.com Victoria Elizabeth: handsoffthesteeringwheel.blogspot.co.uk Natasha Dujon: dujifou.blogspot.co.uk Heather McDaid: indulge-sound.com Katherine Palmer: katherinepalmer.wordpress.com SUBMISSIONS INFO rebeliciousmagazine.com/submissions GENERAL QUERIES rebeliciousmag@gmail.com VISIT US ONLINE www.rebeliciousmagazine.com www.facebook.com/rebeliciousmagazine www.twitter.com/RebeliciousMag www.rebeliciousmagazine.tumblr.com Based in the UK Published online via Issuu.com Printed in the USA by Magcloud Publishing SPECIAL THANKS TO Nina Potthoff @ The Noise Cartel, Carly Truss @ Canoe Inc, Toria Brightside, Heather McDaid, Natasha Dujon, Victoria Elizabeth, Katherine Palmer, SinĂŠad Grainger, Kyle McGurk, Elspeth Oram, Maxine Ashleigh, Kessie Hodges and everyone else that contributed!

DISCLAIMER: Rebelicious is an independently produced non-profit magazine. All opinions and expressed are that of the individual and not Rebelicious Magazine as a whole. All products featured may be subject to availability. All links correct at time of publication.

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Rebel Radar CURIOLOGY STEPS IT UP A GEAR IN 2013

2013 is looking to be a big year for Curiology. With a view to creating more bespoke items, and a very successful Indiegogo campaign, there is soon to be a much wider range of fully customizable jewellery. One of the biggest hits so far have been the hand dyed lace necklaces, which can be designed in any colour scheme of your choice, and adorned with layered pendants, geodes, crystals, pearls...the list goes on. Also on the horizon in the next month is a Unisex/Mens Range which is a mix of reclaimed vintage components, hand stamped leather and metal cuffs, personalized rings and cast skulls.

There will also be some mini collections coming out, exclusively available through various well known Alt. Designers and businesses. www.etsy.com/shop/CuriologyStore

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LADY K LOVE'S NEW DENIM OFFERINGS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW! Lady K Loves Classic jeans have been a great hit with their discerning customers but because they are cut for a curvy figure, those of you with a little less hip or booty have been missing out! But pout no more! Lady K Loves is proud to present a new style in their denim offerings: The Le Wild.

The Le Wild jeans are cut with a slim leg to flatter those of you who have slim hips to accentuate and make most of your assets. Taking care to maintaining the famous Lady K Loves jeans’ durability and lasting shape no matter what you do in them, our new shape jeans use high quality, medium-weight, non-stretch denim. This new style features front pockets, a cleverly concealed side zip that’s easy to access and a back yoke cut with a darling curve to help extenuate your behind and add a little extra lift.

First offerings are available in 31” and 35” leg lengths and if you love them as much as we do there’ll be shorter ones for the summer too! They’ll cost £65 and pre-orders are available now with an ETA of (approximately) 6 weeks later.

But if you’re fuller in the hips fear not! Their Classic jeans will be shortly back in stock with a new longer leg length - 36”perfect for long-legged ladies to rock out in tight-fit jeans with enough length for a goof cuff. The 23” leg version cost £47.50 and the longer leg 33” or 36” versions cost £50 and are all available to pre-order via www.lady-k-loves.com

LITTLE MISS DELICIOUS: SWEET AS CANDY LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION

"The newest Little Miss Delicious limited edition collection, Sweet as Candy, is the first of many that will be launched throughout the next year, but I thought it was only right that the first one summed up the main inspiration behind Little Miss Delicious - my love of yummy food!

It includes lots of heart shaped snack inspired pieces, as well as a few non-food themed pieces too, which is definitely a first for me, but they fit in so well with the sweet theme that I couldn't resist.

Don't worry though, you'll still find the signature Little Miss Delicious pieces such as cupcakes and ice creams in the collection, and they're even in limited edition loved up colours to make them extra special!

Because nothing says I love you like cute calorific themed jewellery!" Maxine Ashleigh, Little Miss Delicious founder www.littlemissdelicious.com

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London Edge TWICE A YEAR ALTERNATIVE FASHIONISTAS, BRANDS, DESIGNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD GATHER AT THE NATIONAL OLYMPIA FOR LONDON EDGE. THE EVENT IS ONE OF THE ONLY PLACES WHICH GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE FASHION BRANDS CAN SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS AND COLLECTIONS. ON JANUARY 25TH JANUARY 2013, I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE THERE FOR THE FIRST TIME. NOW, ME BEING A HOPELESS NEWBIE RAN AROUND WIDE-EYED SHOUTING “OOH!” AND TAKING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF PICTURES. BUT, BETWEEN DOING THIS AND DISCUSSING THE MERITS OF THE CARTOON ADVENTURE TIME, I GOT A GOOD LOOK AT SOME REALLY NIFTY STUFF.

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Prong Jewellery

Metal Mafia I asked Claire what made her want to start up doing accessories as she previously mentioned her work with textiles. She had been making clothes for so long she wanted to make an offshoot of her business that involved no sewing or thread. She wanted to make jewellery out of things that jewellery wasn’t supposed to be made of. This manufacturing process of using anything but sewing is what helped to set her apart. It was a genius case of uniqueness through avoidance.

Bubblegum Vegas There was everything on offer ranging from studs and PVC to crinoline underskirts and nipped waistlines. Even for a noob like me there was a lot to appreciate. There were performances by the likes of a burlesque vixen which was everything burlesque should be; cheeky, fun and sexy. Then there were jive dancers that made me feel invigorated and simultaneously jealous, as their dresses were to die for. By far my favourite was the athletic strongman. I am not biased, or shallow. His feats of strength and flexibility were astounding (as was his physique).

The main attractions though were the stalls, and there were a few of my own favourites, like Hell Bunny and Iron Fist, on show. There were also a lot of big names, that I was new to, making appearances like Phaze and Queen of Darkness.

If you love your plugs and piercings with a little bit of a unique twist look no further than Metal Mafia. The New York based company stocks affordable plugs in a surprising range of sizes and styles. They also have a covetable collection of belly button jewellery; my personal favourite had an adorable smiley face sporting a rather dapper moustache. I also loved a French toast piece that was also sporting majestic facial hair. Don’t you judge me! Their prices are so reasonable that even with the postage and packaging from America, they are more affordable than a lot of UK brands.

A highlight of the experience was talking to some of the designers about what inspired them to create their collections. Claire LeftwichWinchester, designer of bespoke jewellery line Prong Jewellery, creates statement pieces from hard materials. Her pieces are chunky, spiky and beautiful. A lot of her work seemed Steampunk inspired and I also caught a glimpse of Gothic Lolita. Whether or not this was intentional is irrelevant; I wanted it all! She also creates nipple tassels that, while not necessarily an everyday essential, when needed they should be pretty. And at Prong pretty they are.

Another such entrepreneur is Dani Rea, the designer behind rockabilly inspired jewellery brand Bubblegum Vegas. The collection on display at London Edge was nautical themed using the colours red, white and blue, stripes, anchors and sailor-tattoo hearts. I fell in love with it. I talked about everything with Dani and her partner Heather from the Powerpuff Girls, to the growth of alternative fashion’s influences oozing into the mainstream and onto the high street, and also why she started Bubblegum Vegas.

“I’d always wanted to be my own boss, and after completing my fashion degree in 2010 I knew that was a good time to focus on building up Bubblegum Vegas. My original aim was to reproduce the Rockabilly and Psychobilly inspired designs I made for my graduate collection, however I decided to start with jewellery to get my foot in the door, and also as a way to save money to put towards finally having a fashion line. I would describe my jewellery as ‘highend alternative’ and my inspiration comes from traditional tattoo designs, and the subcultures of Rockabilly and Psychobilly. Because of my background in fashion, I’m a stickler for excellent quality. I spend a great deal of time on each design, making sure it’s perfect and making sure the manufacturing is done exactly as I want it, so that I have products that I am proud of and that my customers will treasure.”

From the perspective of someone who works and shops predominantly on the high street, London Edge has been an eye opening and valuable experience. The joining of creative minds and the celebration of individual style is vital to alternative fashion. For me personally it showed people creating and wearing what they love because they love it. It’s fashion with a soul.

WORDS: NATASHA DUJON www.londonedge.com www.prongjewellery.com www.bubblegumvegas.co.uk www.metalmafia.com

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A-LIST ALTERNATIVE LOOKS FOR LESS A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU, AND MAYBE YOU WANT TO FIND A CELEBRITY LOOK. HOWEVER AFTER ALL THE CHRISTMAS MONEY SPLURGING, THIS COULD PROVE TO BE DIFFICULT. DO NOT FEAR, AS WE HAVE FOUND SOME OUTFITS THAT OFFER THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! WORDS: KATHERINE PALMER

NICKY HILTON Nothing completes that rockstar look like leather. This Black Quilted Jacket from Select with its leathereffect material and gold zip fastenings is just £30. Now that bold rock-star look that you admire is achievable! Animal print is daring yet feminine and works brilliantly with the bold leather. Complete the look with this pleated animal print skirt from Forever 21, for just under £17.

TAYLOR MOMSEN Taylor is looking pretty reckless in suspenders! Achieve a similar look with these Kareena suspender leggings from missguided.co.uk for £14.99. Match with a T-shirt dress to complete the outfit.

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KRISTEN STEWART If you want to make a statement this year, rock the gorgeously feminine alternative look like the Twilight star with this Tiffany Lace Detail Sweetheart Neck Bodycon Dress from boohoo.com for just £20.

FEARNE COTTON A baggy black shirt looks fierce on Fearne, and you can get the same look with this Vintage Black Silk Long Sleeve Oversized Boyfriend Blouse from Ark.co.uk for £14.99.

Complete the alternative look with some edgy tartan leggings. These Robyn Checked Knitted Leggings from boohoo.com at £12.

EDITOR'S PICKS MISSFIT CLOTHING BUNNY LADY CAMEO T-SHIRT £5 WWW.MISSFITCLOTHING.CO.UK

BANNED SKELETON HAND SLASH LEGGINGS £16.99 WWW.ATTITUDECLOTHING.CO.UK

MODEL: DANNIB PHOTOGRAPHER: SJIMAGE

MADAME MORWENNA LARGE SUGAR SKULL HEART BROOCH £14.95 MADAMEMORWENNA.CO.UK

JAWBREAKER CHAIN STUD MINI SKIRT £25.99 WWW.ATTITUDECLOTHING.CO.UK

SUGAR & VICE 'NEVERMORE' POE INSPIRED NECKLACE £13 WWW.SUGARANDVICEDESIGNS.COM

BLEEDING HEART GREY STAR SKINNY FIT JEANS £24.99 WWW.BLUEBANANA.COM

BAD SHEEP BOUTIQUE WESTERN SHIRT £19.99 WWW.BADSHEEPBOUTIQUE.COM

SOURPUSS CLOTHING ROSE ASYMMETRICAL TANK TOP $34 WWW.SOURPUSSCLOTHING.COM REBELICIOUS MAGAZINE 9

© Heather McDaid

VOLUME: LIVE REVIEWS

ASKING ALEXANDRIA

BARROWLANDS, GLASGOW - 17TH JANUARY 2013 WITH: WHILE SHE SLEEPS, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

Some bills are just a gift that keeps on giving.

First, Asking Alexandria cause havoc with the mere announcement of their tour. Then they add Motionless in White, and on top of that throw in one of the UK’s finest exports While She Sleeps too? By the time Motionless In White take to the stage, fans are still piling in, many not making it into the venue until the band are on their last song. While it would have been easier to say they didn’t miss anything, it would be a lie - the band smashed the little space they had through the banging ‘Immaculate Misconception’ and ‘Devil’s Night’. Sheffield’s own While She Sleeps had a gargantuan 2012, and this was their kick start to 2013. As Lawrence leapt into the adoring audience, it proved difficult to do justice to their relationship 10 REBELICIOUS MAGAZINE

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- fans stood still with fists in the air, a mass salute of respect. Through the touching ‘Our Courage, Our Cancer’ through ‘Seven Hills’, While She Sleeps put on a show-stealing set. Though the fan connection had been strong throughout, they dwindled in comparison to Asking Alexandria’s entrance. Mass shrieks and tears - it makes you miss being that excited about music. Sadly, when the 20s kick in you’ve lost that sheer awe of being 14 and seeing a band - any band. Through the dynamic duo of ‘Welcome’ and ‘Closure’, the band immediately flaunt their live prowess. Joking and laughing between the likes of ‘Not The American Average’ and ‘Reckless & Relentless’, the band signed and sealed the fate of this show as being brilliant from top to bottom. HEATHER MCDAID

© Sinéad Grainger

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THE BLACKOUT

8/10

LIQUID ROOMS, EDINBURGH - 22ND JANUARY 2013 WITH: PROXIES, SONIC BOOM SIX

With their new record ‘Start The Party’ aiming to do exactly what it says on the tin, it seemed a no brainer that mixing this with The Blackout’s live tenacity would be explosive. But, just as the name would suggest, the Liquid Rooms sought to put a dampener on events. First, Yorkshire lads Proxies proved a nice enough start to the evening - rock with synth tinges to make you dance, the likes of ‘If I Had A Penny To My Name’ proved a highlight, as well as their mid-song inclusion of Blink’ 182's‘I Miss You’. Things cranked up a notch with Sonic Boom Six’s energetic set, which felt like witnessing a chaotic exercise video blending rock and hip-hop.

Unrelenting in their energy, their mid-track hat tip to Limp Bizkit seemed to rouse some excitement, along with their sampling of KRS One’s ‘Sound of Da

Police’. But, these prove merely the pre-drinks to the destructive party. And, at first, it seems The Blackout are on course as they tear onstage to new banger ‘Start The Party’. But, when ‘ShutTheFuckUppercut’ draws to a close the show falls apart. A leak above the stage is soaking their equipment and staff refuse to let them play. “Five minutes,” Gavin promises.

Sadly, it was not to be. Do the band accept this?

Of course not! Moving the party to a quiet annex and completing things in a stripped down set, we witness another party tradition - the impromptu acoustic. Thankfully, their renditions of ‘Ambition Is Critical’ and ‘Save Our Selves’ prove far more entertaining than the usual party playlist of a haphazard Oasis cover. Come rain, shine or leaking toilets, The Blackout put on one hell of a show.

HEATHER MCDAID

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© Kyle McGurk

VOLUME: LIVE REVIEWS

DROPKICK MURPHYS

BARROWLANDS, GLASGOW - 16TH JANUARY 2013 WITH: CROWNS, TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET

“The boys are back and they’re looking for trouble,” declare the Dropkick Murphys on their latest offering ‘Signed and Sealed in Blood’. And if trouble was what they were looking for, they certainly found some at their Glasgow stop. But it didn’t come from Cornwall’s folk rockers Crowns. Cheery and charming, the band’s catchy brand of folk rock wooed the audience, topped off by the bouncing brilliance of ‘Full Swing’. Moving from the traditional side to the punk of our headliner’s hybrid components, the trouble sets in. Teenage Bottlerocket may have ran around like kids on Red Bull, but the moment Kody opened his mouth he alienated the audience. Sure, they had that punk energy in bounds, but disjointed toilet humour and sex jokes, as well as shouting ‘Alcohol!’ while clasping a bottle of water really 12 REBELICIOUS MAGAZINE

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rubbed the crowd up the wrong way. Thankfully, the Murphys were there to set things straight. Coming on to ‘The Boys Are Back’, the Barrowlands lurched into life. Off hand, this wasn’t as good a show as last year for one reason: with only a few days to have the new record the latest tracks didn’t quite gel so well.

This, however, proved a minor hurdle in an otherwise brilliant evening - they remain a true live force, from Al Barr’s Irish jig-jog to Ken Casey’s beaming grin. Hitting it out of the ballpark with ‘Going Out In Style’ and ‘Shipping Up To Boston’, they ended things in their usual fashion: and emerald and black ‘Where’s Wally?’. Losing sight of them as the audience descended onto the stage for their tenacious cover of AC/DC’s ‘Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)’ and ‘Citizen C.I.A.’, they pulled off one hell of a party.

HEATHER MCDAID

VOLUME: ALBUM VOLUME: ALBUMSREVIEWS OF 2012 CONTINENTS IDLE HANDS

4/5

FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND CONDUIT

4/5

It’s not difficult to master the core skills of a chosen genre, but it proves more of a challenge to add a certain spark to what they create. At face value, Welsh party lads Continents have nailed the core elements, but their debut full-length record is their bold attempt at trying to prove they can do more. And the truth is, they can. Yes, it’s all there - they scream, they shout, they bang out riffs and brooding basslines like there’s no tomorrow, but these are just the fundamentals of ‘Idle Hands’. What starts to set them apart is ‘Pegasus, Pegasus’, where they lurch into chaos - here we see them toy with their mixes - heavy vocals over more melodic backdrops, before the clean vocals take their place.

Later, they reverse the idea, layering clean vocals over some of their heaviest work and - despite it sounding blazingly simple - it really brings an exciting twist to their sound. It’s these little things - from the metallic sharpness of certain drum beats to the fleeting quirk at the end of a riff that changes these songs as they bleed effortlessly through each other. ‘Sheep In Wolves Clothing’ is another stand out, seeming ideal for causing some destruction in a live capacity.

They have set a high bar with their debut, and it leaves the door wide open for future growth.

With a line-up change comes an opportunity to create a new chemistry within the band and, in turn, a new chemistry in the music. Funeral For A Friend have had plenty of opportunities to test this theory and it seems - with ex-Rise To Remain drummer Pat Lundy being the newest part of the equation - that ‘Conduit’ could be their finest spark in years.

Going back to your roots might seem like a cliché, stripping things back to basics might come off as uncreative, but for Funeral For A Friend they’ve chosen to flourish in their most basic form. ‘Spine’ opens the record through an eerie guitar to a collective bang, showing that they’re not only killing the heavier tracks, but that Lundy’s drums add a simply massive feel, something that rears its head through the record.

What’s more, Matt’s vocals work on two levels, retaining the identifiable and nostalgic vibe through music of their tracks while treading new territory. He risked sounding like he was trying to emulate Ryan’s parts, but instead tried to develop his own vocals to bridge the gap, proving a welcome addition.

‘The Distance’ has one of the catchiest chorus and guitar licks on offer, while ‘Best Friends and Hospital Beds’ is so bold and unrelenting it’s designed for a live setting. ‘Nails' fearlessly soars through slick guitars and airy choruses, as ‘High Castles’ proves one of the most diverse tracks to hear. Their line-up changes more than most, but the new spark is evident in their music. ‘Conduit’ has a sense of experimentation, but it feels more like a band being so excited to work that they rolled wherever the music took them.

CROSSFAITH ZION EP

4/5

THE BLACKOUT START THE PARTY

3.5/5

For whatever reason, this is personally the first dalliance with Japanese metal-meets-electronica band Crossfaith. Luckily, their music does what that three word summary of them suggests, but with an untameable aggression and power that few others possess. ‘Monolith’ immediately sets the bar with a brooding synthesised opening, which intertwines itself with the heavier parts throughout, yet the dubstep nuances - obviously set to spice up the track - feel completely unnatural and disjointed.

Pity, since the fluidity of their genre blends is better than most. This is the standard across the six track EP - a blend that seems appealing for those on both ends of the spectrum, from the heaviest meshes to the catchier bounce enjoyed by Enter Shikari fans. ‘Quaser’ leans to being more anarchic than those around it, leaning almost completely to the metal side of the spectrum, infusing fleeting electronics with the groove of the guitar work. Turning this on its head, ‘Dialogue’ swings to the opposite end with a fully electronic intermission before lurching into the explosive closer ‘Leviathan’. Heavy and unrelenting, the electronics almost have an oriental feel, quirkily playing undertone to some of the heaviest work on display. Blending genres is far from a new phenomenon, but the ease in which they blend two completely contrasting styles to sound natural is brilliant. There are occasional jolts to the EP’s fluidity, but they’re easily overlooked since this is a fantastic offering.

“We’re still the best in town,” declare The Blackout. Bold, considering ‘Start The Party’ seemed a complete one-eighty on the maturity and growth of ‘Hope’, instead opting for a straight forward, fun record. Opening their self-titled track with general party sounds, the main theme for the album appears: The Blackout are indulging their music in a rock party vibe.

Immediately, the guitar holds a more prominent groove to its riffs, and - from a guitarist’s standpoint - proves to be one of the best draws of the record. ‘Radio’ is a complete banger, while ‘We Live On’ and ‘Let Me Go’ continue down this mentality of pitching for party tracks. ‘Keep Singing’ holts the party’s pace, while ‘Running Scared’ is the poppy point in the party where you’re so pissed you crack on the cheesy tunes. And, in true party tradition we have a drunken acoustic; ‘You’ slashes the album’s fluidity entirely, and personally doesn’t work. The vocals seem off, something that rears its head throughout the record. ‘Throw It All Away’ tails the album with a recap, pulling out many of the band’s past sounds and smashing them all together into one final farewell. The aim was to start a party, and this does hit many party points. This is rockier and dirtier than much of their past work. The best in town? That remains up for debate, but whether or not you feel it on a disc, these surpass expectations in a live setting.

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La Mort Clothing How did La Mort Clothing come to fruition and what inspired the name?

Faye Winslade: David [Underwood] and I met at Wimbledon School of Art in 2005 and have been friends ever since. His passion for poster art of the 1960s, and my fascination with all things macabre led to an artistic partnership between us that was helped by our shared love of printmaking and drawing.

It was very organic, and just seemed to come together. Originally we had hoped to run a printmaking studio and create posters, and after a long night in the pub, we decided to work under the name ‘The Mourning Press’.

Following two successful group exhibitions, we started to print small runs of T-shirts to compliment our work on paper, and in summer 2011 we created La Mort Clothing as our brand. Soon afterwards we began trading at Camden Lock Market and we then opened our online store. The English translation for La Mort is Death and, in the context we use it, it means Death personified, as on the tarot card.

Where do you draw your inspiration from for each design? Are there any illustrators that influence your particular drawing style? We read a lot, and when it comes to inspiration it is often one particular sentence or phrase that conjures up a new idea. We are very much influenced by artists of the 19th century, including William Morris, Aubrey Beardsley and those of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. These artists had a powerful understanding of symbolism, symmetry and pattern. One of our more contemporary influences is Tara McPherson. She really has a style like no other and her band posters are truly iconic.

With every design having been drawn by hand, what have been the most challenging pieces you’ve worked on? To be honest, the most challenging pieces are the ones on which David and I disagree on elements of a concept or composition. It can be hard working in such close partnership, as there has to be some degree of compromise. With every piece we do, we have found ourselves becoming more in tune with each other and we now manage to combine our best ideas and work to our individual strengths. We still argue sometimes!

Are there any that stand out as personal favourites for you? Yes, we both loved working on ‘The Self-beheading Woman’. I had been playing around with this idea for a long time and it’s great to see it come to life as a poster. This was the first design that

David and I drew together, and it signalled the start of a new way of working. It is a striking and iconic image, and we really went all-out in its creation. I love it.

Can you tell us about new designs/items you guys are currently working on? At the moment we are working on a design centred on a witch in the sea. It includes ritualmutilation, ship wrecks and sharks... it looks amazing!

How do you make sure that your ideas and designs stay fresh and appealing to your ever-growing fan base? The books we read are not all about death and dying, and we enjoy taking inspiration from a lot of other sources: Shakespeare, Biblical stories, songs and exhibitions. We work on the principle that if we ever become tired and bored of what we are drawing, then our customers will too. Luckily, we’ve not reached that point. We always try to push the boundaries with our designs, and frequently ask ourselves “How far can we go before our T-shirts become too horrific to wear?”.

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Is there anyone that you would love to collaborate with in the future? It would be great to work with a big brand such as All Saints, or a fashion designer who was able to expand on our current range by creating more bespoke items. There are a lot of projects that we would be in to, though I think you have to meet the right person/ people for collaborations to really work out.

If you could create a custom piece for anyone in the world, who would you pick and why? Designing a tattoo for a big name in the music industry would be a pretty big rush... maybe Jay Z! I‘d be very happy if he ever called us for a back piece! Working on stage wear for someone’s live tour would also be great.

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What does the future hold for La Mort Clothing? La Mort Clothing is still a new project for us, and we have only been trading for around 18 months. 2013 is therefore just the beginning for us and in the future we hope to be wholesaling to high street stores, working with fashion designers and touring all the major tattoo conventions. Within five years we hope to be a hugely successful, globally recognised fashion brand. So, I guess we are aiming high!

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DECADENT DESIGNS Can you tell us a bit about why you started Decadent Designs? I started Decadent Designs because I saw the need for something different in the market place.

Since I was a teenager, I have been designing and sewing clothing for myself. Even as a young girl, I had my own sense of style, which was heavily influenced by the Goth Subculture at the time. Living in South Africa, we did not have specialty stores like we do in Europe and North America, therefore I took it upon myself to learn how to construct garments and sew them into ready to wear pieces. After some time, others noticed my work and commissioned me to make custom outfits for them. In 2003 I relocated to Toronto, Canada. After several unsatisfying office jobs, I realized that the corporate world was not the place for me. In 2005 I quit my job at a mutual fund company and focused all of my attention on my clothing line, which I named Decadent Designs.

What inspires the designs you create? My designs are inspired by many factors, to name a few: the Gothic subculture, Victorian fashion, the styles of the early 20th century, fantasies, movies, music, my life experiences and the world in general.

Do you have any pieces that stand out as personal favourites? Yes, most definitely.

Some of my favorite pieces are the Black Satin Architecture Gown and the Ruched Faux Leather Jacket, due to the structured nature of the design. I also have a strong affinity for lace, because of its feminine and romantic feel. My favorite lace piece is the Black Lace and Chiffon Gown. Another design I am fond of is the Black Charm Mermaid Dress. It is made from a very unique fabric which consists of a layer of mesh covered with patches of another fabric, giving it a scale like appearance, while remaining soft and comfortable on the body.

How would you describe your own personal clothing style? That really depends on the day and the occasion. For every day wear, I usually dress in something comfortable, like a jersey top and a pair of skinny pants with boots. When it is time to go out, there is no limit. If I feel daring enough, I dress up in one of my more elaborate creations, accessorized by a headpiece or a fascinator, gloves and dramatic make up. I don’t have a particular style that I adhere to all the time, I tend to go with my mood and dress accordingly.

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What are some of your favourite current trends within the fashion industry? To be honest I don’t follow the latest trends too closely, but from what I have seen over the past couple of months, I do like the leather/ dominatrix look, the military trend, as well as the crochet lace dresses that were popular not too long ago.

Is there anyone that you would love to see wearing your clothing? It is hard to narrow it down to one person. I would love to see Nina de Lianin wearing one of my creations.

I find her to be the embodiment of my idea of perfect beauty and her look is perfect for my esthetic.

Are there any design styles/concepts that you would love to explore in the future?

I would love to explore couture some day when the opportunity presents itself.

What has been the main highlight of running Decadent Designs? I would have to say that the best part of doing what I do is to see happy customers wearing my designs, receiving emails filled with positive feedback and admiration. Collaborating with other artists to create beautiful images. And of course to see my work published in magazines.

Any tips for anyone wanting to get into the fashion industry? The advice I would give to someone considering becoming a fashion designer is to first of all, stay strong and positive.

You are going to encounter negative criticism and rejection, don’t let it get you down. Believe in yourself and keep doing what you are passionate about. Surround yourself with other creative people; network as much as you can.

Always challenge yourself as a designer, don’t get stuck in the same design mindset, and most importantly, have fun!

What can we expect from you during the rest of 2013? That is a tough question to answer; I have learned that inspiration can be very unpredictable. Usually I wake up one morning and see a vision in my head; which becomes the inspiration or a starting point for the new collection. What it looks like, I cannot say. But one thing is for sure, it will be Decadent. www.decadentdesigns.ca PHOTOGRAPHER: OLGA LIPNITSKI MODEL: DORA LAFLEUR MAKE UP/HAIR: VANESSA GARLAND WARDROBE: DECADENT DESIGNS

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MALICE CLOTHING Can you tell us a little bit about what inspired you to start Malice Clothing? I’ve always loved fashion and designing. I studied Fashion and Clothing at Leeds College of Art and Design and after working for an independent designer called Lovechild Boudoir for the past couple of years, I decided it was time to start my own brand. I’d been making basic harness tops for a while and always got asked where I bought them from, so it made sense to start with those. My designs have a lot of bondage and gothic influences with the straps and pentagrams, but being able to wear the pieces over or under clothing, or alone makes them really versatile and wearable for everyone.

The lingerie pieces you created for this shoot were made using elastic. What inspired that choice in material? I love using elastic strapping for these designs because it moves so well with the body. Some of the pieces have adjusters built into the designs too so you can get a perfect fit. It’s really important to me that the clothes are flattering and a good fit is a huge part of that.

Would you say that your burlesque performing is connected to the designs you wish to create in some way?

Definitely! I’ve always loved lingerie and Burlesque has definitely fuelled that fire. I make most of my own costumes and love searching for new trims and finding new ways to create really exciting and show stopping underwear. With Malice, it’s great to be doing that from a fashion perspective rather than a showgirl one!

Can you tell us about any upcoming designs/items you’re currently working on? I’m really excited about releasing the Pentagram thigh harness designs. They look great alone or under sheer tights and just add an extra edge to an outfit.

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What are some of your favourite current trends in the fashion industry? I’m loving the 90’s revival right now. Definitely the gothic side rather than the rave! I can’t walk past a crucifix necklace without buying it.

Is there anyone that you would love to collaborate with in the future? I’ve got some great collaborations in the pipeline with some exciting photographers and models, and working with Emily at ENB Photography for these images was a big one on my list! I’m really excited to work with as many people as possible right now, I love seeing people style the garments.

If you could create a custom piece for anyone in the world, who would you pick and why? It would have to be either Cara Delevingne or Iggy Azalea. I think they both have incredible style and I love seeing what they’re wearing.

What can we expect from you in the near future? I’m adding new playsuits and harness tops to my online store over the next few months and I’m currently sourcing new materials to produce a range of limited edition pieces which I’m really excited about!

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What sparked your interest in becoming a fashion designer and having latex as your material of choice? Back when I started there weren’t as many latex designers around… I was young and wanted something more colourful and also more my style to wear, so I started working on my own designs.

I just loved latex because it makes me feel great instantly when it’s on. Also you get to wear a lot more colours than your usual every-day clothing.

It’s quite similar to Kimonos in a way. The brighter the colour is, the better you will look. It’s a nice way to get out of your usual habit on dressing and be a little adventurous. The darker colour latex has higher shine, which I also love!

Where do you draw your inspiration from? Inspiration comes from everywhere.

Colours, people, jewellery… I try to flow between both a bright side and dark side too. Having lots of different styles and tastes is definitely my strength.

Can you tell us about any upcoming designs you’re currently working on? I am thinking of what to make for a shoot with Sophie Roach (formerly Sohui), who is one of my favourite models ever, and also the photographer Catherine Day. They make such a good team and they would probably make great pictures even if Sohui was in a bin bag or something, but I would like to make something that compliments her beauty!

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Are there any pieces that stand out as personal favourites?

The ones with 3D latex lips on. I like slightly strange things mixed with cute. Very Japanese of me!

What are your views on why latex has become such a popular choice of clothing within the alt industry? Probably just because latex is so eye catching and these days it’s more widely available compared to 10 years ago. It’s also good that a lot of people realized it’s not too difficult to care for latex, thanks to the variety of latex care products available now.

How would you describe your own personal clothing style?

My personal style is Vintage mixed with Pop! I prefer figurehugging shapes on dresses, which is quite vintage-y, but I would mix it with cute accessories to make the whole look a bit more Japanese ‘kawaii’.

If you could produce a custom piece for anyone in the world, who would it be? Tom Hardy!

What has been your biggest achievement so far since you started Kaori’s Latex Dreams? Having customers all around the world. Having people wearing my designs even in the places I have never been is truly amazing.

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THIS MONTH’S COVER GIRL SPOTLIGHT LANDS ON UNIQUE MAKEUP ARTIST ALICE BIZARRE. ALICE HAS ESTABLISHED QUITE A PRESENCE IN THE SPECIAL EFFECTS AND ALTERNATIVE SCENE AS A RESULT OF HER AVANT-GARDE TAKE ON ALL GENRES OF MAKE-UP. WITH PASSIONS FOR GORE, HORROR AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF TRANSFORMATION, ALICE TRANSFERS HER CREATIVITY ONTO HER OWN FACE, AND THOSE OF HER MODELS, AS THOUGH ONTO A CANVAS. WE TALK TO ALICE ABOUT HOW IT ALL BEGAN, HER MOST EXTREME PROJECTS, AND HER LOVE FOR THE BIZARRE. MODEL/MUA: ALICE BIZARRE | PHOTOGRAPHY: TORIA BRIGHTSIDE INTERVIEWER: VICTORIA ELIZABETH | DIGITAL ARTIST (BLUE IMAGES): MIZ LULU DESIGNS

So Alice, how did you first get involved with the style of work that you’re doing now? When you go online and you try to find things out from your friends about doing make-up and photo shoots, you start getting your portfolio together with as many people as you can. You just find photographers in the area and end up clicking with the ones that happen to be into the same stuff as you are. And from there you learn more about it. From that, I said I wanted to do alternative and horror because it’s more fun.

What attracts you to the bizarre? I think the bizarre is more interesting. Fashion models are a dime a dozen, you see them all the time. Whereas someone who is a bit bizarre, unique, or someone who has more character to their face is more interesting to work with. I like to see how you can push to change that when it’s already so different.

You have created some looks inspired by David Bowie and Guy Fawkes. What is it that draws you to these characters? I’m obsessed with masks, so for instance Guy Fawkes as depicted in V for Vendetta is just so fit. I don’t even mean Hugo Weaving, but Guy Fawkes. And I like David Bowie because I grew up with Labyrinth; he’s beautiful in that film. He’s just so colourful and I’ve always been drawn to glam rock. It’s one of my lesser-known musical tastes, but I love how glittery and colourful it all was. I think that David Bowie himself has this underlying philosophy that not many people see, that comes out through his make-up and style. I also think make-up and masks are interlinked because masks hide who you are, and with make-up you can be whoever you want. I find this fascinating.

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Apart from those two characters, do you have any style icons? My favourite singer is a woman called Amanda Palmer and she has drawn on eyebrows. When I first heard of her she was in a band called the Dresden Dolls; they used to dress up as mimes on stage and wear striped stockings. I instantly loved her. But in terms of characters, I like a lot of post-apocalyptic styles and bits and bobs from different eras. I like Venetian carnival masks, I like the circus... I like hardcore metal bands and the French. I don’t know if I have any style icons really, my inspiration comes from all over the world.

Would you say that your inspiration transcends time as well?

Yes definitely. I used to be into Victorian-style corsets and things, but now I also like 1940s Berlin war-era dark greens and greys with ruffed up clothing. I like post-apocalyptic ash colors because it’s badass, but you can make it feminine.

Your work features a range of make-up styles from natural to horror. What makeup do you wear on a day-today basis? It’s more a case of being arsed to do more makeup everyday. Half the time I’m in a workshop and I’m often wearing safety goggles. In the beginning, I was wearing lots of intricate make-up, but I’d end up getting these horrible lines from my goggles and I’d think, what’s the point? Most days I just wear cat-eye thick make-up with eyeliner, and maybe black or blue lipstick. I always wear drawn-on eyebrows. Although I often look the same, I would never go for the au natural look or anything like that. For me it’s either cat-eyes and dark lipstick, or far more extreme things like stripes along my face or teeth drawn on my lips.

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What has been the messiest project that you’ve been involved in? I did a photo shoot with a fine art photographer in Bristol named Marcus Jake and I wanted black liquid being poured all over me. You can get that in the form of liquid latex, but it was far too expensive at the time so I made this black goo from maple syrup and black paint. I was full on naked with all these plastic sheets everywhere, and I had really short brown hair at the time. So he poured it all over me and it smelled wonderful, but it was so messy. It was sticky and it went everywhere, but thank god we had the plastic sheets everywhere otherwise it would have been horrendous to clean up.

“A LOT OF HORROR IN GENERAL IS ABOUT FEARS, SO I LIKE TO SHOCK PEOPLE, WHETHER IT’S WITH BEAUTY OR HORROR MAKE-UP.” That seems like a lot to put into a photoshoot! Have you always been this devoted to your art? I never thought of myself as being devoted or extreme when it came to art.

When I was younger and studying for my A-levels, I loved an artist named Orlan. She did this rough tribal painting that was

in her own blood, so I went and got blood from the butchers and did my own little version. But I didn’t see that as extreme. I thought if I’m going to make an artist response, then I’m going to do it properly. When it comes to photo shoots I always say that you can’t make a model do something you wouldn’t do yourself. So I was asking models to get naked for me for body painting and thought, I can’t do that if I don’t do it myself.

I’ve done a few nude shoots when I’ve been outdoors in the cold and rain in Birmingham, which was freezing. There was one shoot where I wanted a cracked effect so I had plaster all over me. I knew I shouldn’t have done it; it got in my hair and attached to my scalp, which meant I had to cut off all my hair.

But luckily I only had a mohawk at the time so it wasn’t like I was losing ten inches of hair. I ended up cutting it all off, which sucked, but I learned from it. And the photos were amazing with the cut up plastic sheets looking like ice, and me covered in cracked plaster. It ended up looking really cool with all the textures. It was definitely worth losing my hair for.

So for today’s cover, what inspired your looks? I’m obsessed with the circus. My dad and I always say we’re going to run away to Paris and join the circus. I wanted to add in some color because I mostly wear black and white or purple stripes, and I wanted more of a clown theme. Rather than a clown nose and a big smiley face I wanted a colorful playful aspect. I love wearing wigs so I brought along one of my favourites.

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I also got the vibe of a French marionette doll? Yes, I used to be very afraid of puppets when I was younger. I went to Prague with my dad when I was twelve and we saw Don Giovanni with marionette puppets, which was absolutely amazing. And I’ve never been scared of puppets since! I love playful toys and clowns, which to me is very old school European in terms of eighteenth century marionettes.

Those things influence my style and the faces I pull quite a lot.

Does a lot of the horror related art that you do have an element of confronting your fears? A lot of horror in general is about fears, so I like to shock people, whether it’s with beauty or horror makeup. I know so many models that hate having their make-up changed because it’s not what they look like, but I love that. I like to make them look different and see what they look like without eyebrows, or dark make-up. For them, it makes them feel a bit uncomfortable, which gives me a little sadistic pleasure. I like to make people look different.

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If you were in charge of Rebelicious Magazine for a week, what would you do with it? I’d use it as an excuse to interview my favourite bands, actors and it would end up being a big mess of circus, metal music and mimes. I would make lots of excuses to get models naked, and work with designers to style one big, messed up, gory wonderland.

his films, so I’d probably want a chance to touch his face, play around with it, and do what I wanted to him.

If you could do the make-up for one film, what would it be? It would definitely be American Werewolf in London. Rick Baker is my favourite special effects make-up artist of all time, and he was the genius behind it all.

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WHIPLASH What inspired you to become a part of the alternative modeling world? I used to have a friend who modeled quite a bit in the past and she suggested a photographer for me to work with, and eventually I went to shoot with them and loved it. Shortly after that, a T-shirt company who liked my pink hair approached me and I did some work for them, and I guess it sort of got into my blood haha. I still don’t think it’s sunk in that I’m a model and I don’t know if it ever will; as I was always the fat, ugly kid in school being accepted as part of the alt modeling world is something I never take for granted.

I’m so lucky to be able to do what I do and work with the amazingly talented people that I have – it’s awesome.

Do you have any pre-shoot rituals?

Nothing major. I always make sure I do my nails and hair the day before, and make sure my massive bags (sometimes a suitcase) are packed, which is tough for me because I’m always so disorganized! I wish I could say that I pray to the Nordic Gods, or chant at a makeup-covered shrine, but I don’t really do anything special. I normally show up for a shoot and hope for the best!

What’s the funniest thing to happen during a shoot? I did a shoot at Monument once in a really lovely park, where a lot of people used to go and sit during their lunch hour. I was only wearing a bra and a leather skirt, with heels, and wasn’t particularly bothered by people staring. The problem was when an entire class of school kids showed up on a field trip and I had to run to cover myself up for fear of being arrested for exposing myself to children! Apart from that, I’m generally quite a clumsy person, and there have been multiple shoots where I’ve fallen over trying to pull off a pose.

What are your favourite fashion styles/ themes? I am a huge fan of latex and fetish themes, as it’s like becoming a different person. I love the feeling of walking around in a second skin, and latex photographs amazingly. The whole lifestyle of it is so different to who I am normally, but I think everyone has an aspect of fetish in their personality. I also love really avant-garde stuff, or styles with crazy hair and dramatic 46 REBELICIOUS MAGAZINE

either of those things you’ll probably find me at the bar or hanging out with friends.

What has been your biggest achievement so far in your career? At the end of last year I was told that I’m going to be on the front cover of Scandinavian Tattoo magazine, which is really exciting! I’m not sure when the issue will be out, but soon people in Scandinavia will be able to buy my mug on a bit of paper! I also have a few other REALLY cool things in the pipeline that I can’t announce yet, so watch this space...

Is there anyone in particular that you would love to collaborate with one day?

There is an amazing photographer in the States whose work I keep seeing popping up everywhere and I’d love to work with him. His name is Robert Alvarado, and his work is so clean and vibrant and crazy so I’d love the chance to shoot with him. It’s a very far-fetched dream, but fingers crossed.

Do you have any goals that you’re working towards this year? More tattoos! I haven’t been tattooed in over a year and it’s killing me! I’m getting tattooed later this month, but I aim to have most of my second sleeve done by the end of the year, and I want to get more into tattooed modeling. I have a few photographers in mind that I want to work with, and am working with some that I’ve wanted to collaborate with for years so I’m so stoked. If the goal of modeling world domination is a realistic one, then that’s what I’m aiming for. We shall see!

If you could be in charge of Rebelicious for a week, what would you do? Oh, I wouldn’t let me near your headquarters if I were you haha. By the end of the week there would be latex shiner everywhere, half the staff would have to go to counseling, and the building will have burned to the ground.

But it would be a damn good week :) makeup and would love to start getting more into that. I’ll basically try anything, and if it works then I’m happy.

How would you describe your own personal style? In my normal day-to-day life I’m very “hobo chic”. Anything that’s big and baggy is probably hanging in my wardrobe and I can’t get enough of leopard print or lace, haha! An average outfit of mine would be an oversized T-shirt/vest, high waisted shorts, tights and some really chunky jewellery, or anything with spikes on it. I’m quite a low-maintenance kind of girl, and I think I’ve always been like that.

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about me is my hair, as it takes up so much time when I have to constantly bleach and dye it, but I can’t get rid of it as I never feel like myself when I have normal hair!

Away from the modeling world, what else do you get up to? I’m a freelance journalist in my spare time and work for a website called Sonic Shocks, so I’m normally at gigs or trying to get my hands on new music. I also run my own jewellery company called GutterQueen Jewellery, so am usually busy trying to make new things and collaborate with other models. I adore making stuff that stands out and is a bit weird, so right now it’s a big part of what I do. If I’m not doing

Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the Rebelicious readers? Thank you for reading through this interview, I hope I haven’t bored you to death, haha!

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What inspired you to become apart of the alternative modeling world? I would say that when I first started to get tattooed that’s what inspired me the most to become apart of the alternative modeling world! I wanted to be recognized for how great my ink is along with modeling. I put a lot of time & thought into all my tattoos & I’m very happy with what my artist has done. In time I plan on having many more awesome pieces tattooed on me.

Do you have any pre-shoot rituals? Before a shoot I like to listen to some of my favorite musical artists, usually on the drive to my shoot to get me all pumped up.

And then once I get to the shoot I always put on music as well right before I shoot.

I like to be all energetic, definitely! And depending on what we’re doing that day, getting some stretching in always helps.

What’s the funniest thing to happen during a shoot? I would say that the funniest thing that’s happened to me during a shoot was when I showed up 4 hours early thinking I was on time, haha. Got the time mixed up but it ended up working out. Better to be early than too late!

What are your favorite fashion styles/themes? One of my favorite fashion styles would definitely be LATEX! I love the way it looks on & the way it photographs is just amazing. I’m all about bright vibrant colours to make a look pop! I also love anything that’s edgy and different.

How would you describe your own personal style? My own personal style would be a mix of long sundresses. I love the way they look & they are very comfortable.

I’m definitely a summer girl! I would say my style also goes to something like a black leather jacket, super cute body suit with some kind of stockings/leggings & a cute pair of shorts to go along with it. Also depending on the outfit I would wear a specific kind of heel/wedge boot.

Away from the modeling world, what else do you get up to? Aside from modeling I love being near the beach or at the pool. I’m definitely a girl who does NOT tan lol. But I do love being in the sun near the water. Of course with a bunch of SPF on, haha.

What has been your biggest achievement so far in your career? I would say that some of my biggest achievements so far would be getting more & more recognized for all of my modeling work and tattoos & continuing to come out with a lot of published work. I have such an amazing fan base that keeps growing more & more everyday! I absolutely LOVE my fans & appreciate all of their feedback!

Is there anyone in particular that you would love to collaborate with one day? There are honestly so many different people I would love to collaborate with one day…Much too many to name! I still have so much more to accomplish in this industry and I’m so stoked to continue to work with more new great photographers, designers, makeup artists etc.

Do you have any goals that you’re working towards this year? One of my goals that I’m working on this year is coming out with more magazine covers!

If you could be in charge of Rebelicious for a week, what would you do? If I were in charge for one week, I would do a bunch of social networking! Get more people out there to know more about this awesome magazine!

Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the Rebelicious readers? To all the Rebelicious readers! Continue to subscribe to this magazine! You won’t be disappointed with their upcoming issues! And continue to follow me through my journey modeling. I promise to keep coming out with more new work you will love!

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Coco Fierce What inspired you to become a part of the alternative modeling world? About 18 months ago I found that after years of being massively overweight I had managed to lose 6.5 stone. A friend was doing some amateur modelling and I went along on a shoot and the photographer looked at us and said, “You’re not the model are you?” in a really disparaging way…it really hurt and to be honest, I am the kind of person that if somebody tells me that I can’t do something, I will try 1000% to prove them wrong! So I did a couple of TF shoots from castings on Model Mayhem and applied to Spirit Model Management and they signed me! I could not believe it and from there it has just gone a little bit crazy. Since being signed in September 2010, I have modelled for over 40 designers and been in 35 magazines! More than I ever could have imagined if I’m honest. I have always been “alternative” having gone through various different style choices in my life. For example, when I was at college I was gothy and then when I went to uni, I became more punky. Then when I was about 21 I became obsessed with the 1950s, pin up and rockabilly and that style has stuck. I live my whole life in 1950s clothes and don’t just dress up for shoots like many models. There isn’t a single item in my wardrobe which isn’t that style!

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hymn sheet creatively. I also do heaps of research into what sort of things have been done before in a similar style, as obviously I am not looking to replicate images which have been done before. I am involved in every element of the shoots I am part of; from wardrobe to make up and very often I also sort out locations. So I am very hands-on!

What’s the funniest thing to happen during a shoot? I ve been lucky to work with some awesome photographers, but I once worked with a slightly odd guy who asked me to wear some slatted glasses, the type which Kanye West once wore for a music video. At the time I was dressed in original 1940s clothes, with victory rolls etc and the location was in an abandoned airbase with a 40s burnt out car. I wasn t keen to say the least! I also once went flying down a promenade in Wales on a 1950s beach shoot with some other ladies.

I was okay but was more worried about the £200 original 50s dress I had on!

What are your favourite fashion styles/themes? Obviously 50s is where I feel most comfortable as it is what I wear every day. I do also love doing steampunk shoots as the clothes and accessories are so creative. I do edge towards the darker side of rockabilly as I have a love of all things spooky and kitsch, such as zombies! I’ve shot in a couple of really amazing couture ball gowns and vintage wedding dresses and have more of that planned this year. It was really fun to do

some Lolita/cosplay style stuff and I loved the shoot I did for Tokyo Royale with the super cute hoodies!

How would you describe your own personal style? Rockabilly meets zombie queen! Adore anything kitsch, Americana and a little bit gory…

Away from the modeling world, what else do you get up to? My day job is as an English Secondary School teacher, so that is a pretty full on job!

I am also a columnist for Delicious Dolls magazine, Retrodec Blog and UK Rock n Roll mag. When I am not writing, teaching and posing, I love spending time with my husband and four year old son, Hendrix. I have also just started playing Roller Derby which is super fun!

What has been your biggest achievement so far in your career? Wow… there has been so many! Featuring in so many magazines has been awesome! I also can’t believe some of the epic designers I have worked with. One minute I was buying their clothes, then the next minute I am on their websites and other girls buying the clothes are looking at me… it’s all still so crazy to me! I also love having amazing tattoo artists asking to tattoo me. Last month Aracelli Oldskull from 13 Diamonds tattooed my calf and a couple of years ago I won a tattoo convention with the epic work Paul Saunders had done on my thigh. Doing a catwalk for Lady Allura in Nottingham was amazing too.

"I AM THE KIND OF PERSON THAT IF SOMEBODY TELLS ME I CAN'T DO SOMETHING, I'LL TRY 1000% TO PROVE THEM WRONG!" Is there anyone in particular that you would love to collaborate with one day? I have some amazing collaborations lined up for 2013 already…I am so excited about them! I suppose the ultimate shoots for me would be for Vivien of Hollywood, Freddies of Pinewood and Collectif. I would also love to work with Miss Fortune. I’d really like to do more shoe modeling this year, especially for someone like Irregular Choice, who I just adore.

Do you have any goals that you’re working towards this year? I’ve been trying to get on a tattoo magazine cover for two years now and it is just proving impossible…I get promises from editors and then nothing! It sends you slightly mad and then you see models with really bad tattoos on the cover! So I have given up on that one and if it happens, that would be a bonus! I would really like to walk at the Americana Fashion Show too.

If you could be in charge of Rebelicious for a week, what would you do? Put all my modelling friends in it! With me on the cover of course… it would be a famous 50s movie posters edition, with us all re-enacting particular ones. Just in time for the Oscars as a commemorative edition!

Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the Rebelicious readers? Please like my Facebook modelling page!!! For someone who is published so much, I have a pitiful amount of Facebook fans!! www.facebook.com/pages/Coco-Fierces-ModellingPage/311429912206488 MODEL: COCO FIERCE HAIR AND MAKE UP: SUZANNE WELLS PHOTOGRAPHER: KATE ROBSON HOODIES AND JEWELLERY: TOKYO ROYALE

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Erica Hesse Introduce yourself and tell us what initially sparked your interest in illustration…My name is Erica Hesse, I’m an illustrator from South New Jersey that specializes in pinup and comic book art. Other kinds of art I have created are posters, logos and other various forms of girl related art involving burlesque, roller derby, hot rod, and the horror genre.

Some of my pinup work is published in a new book called the “Contemporary Illustrated Pinup” by Schiffer Publishing. My work is showcased along side other modern pinup artists that have contributed to the book.

Currently, I illustrate comic style Retro Toons for PinUp America magazine and work on various commercial art/spot illustration work for independent writers and companies. In between those projects I try to squeeze in some of my own personal projects.

What got me started in illustration was reading comic books and watching cartoons as a kid. I was (and still am) a big fan of Archie comics and all of its “spin-off” titles.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch, That Wilkin Boy, Josie and the Pussycats and anything else I could get my hands on. I remember being a big fan of the Millie the Model and Katy Keene comics too. As I got older my tastes changed a bit and I eventually got more into superhero mainstream comics that featured heroic women. Watching cartoons was also a huge influence in me becoming an illustrator. I loved Looney Tunes, Mighty Mouse, the Smurfs, Jem and the Holograms, She-Ra, He Man, Battle of the Planets; honestly the list goes on and on. I think the simplicity and graphic style of the art really got my attention and somehow that was the beginning of my love affair for art. Even today I still collect and read comics and watch cartoons when I have the time.

From pinups, to burlesque, to rockabilly, to hot rods and more, it’s clear to see that the female form is high up on your priorities list when it comes to drawing! What is it about the female form that inspires you to use it as your main focal point? It’s hard to pinpoint what exactly drew me to the female form per se. It probably was a combination of things. I know growing up I considered myself to be a very awkward, introverted, and unattractive kid. While reading comics and watching cartoons I remember the women portrayed were always beautiful, mysterious, confident, and strong. I think drawing them I somehow felt “I was” like them. Kind of how 52 REBELICIOUS MAGAZINE

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Eventually I discovered pinup in the form of comics, magazines, and art. The female form started to be more of an empowering subject matter to me, even when I discovered that it was frowned upon while I was growing up. I can’t tell you the countless times a guy or woman would try to degrade or assume why I liked to draw women. It was absurd, being made to feel bad for the things that make you feel and look as a woman. It just felt natural to illustrate what I knew or felt. The combination of playfulness and slight naughtiness has always fascinated me when it comes to illustrating women. One thing I’ve learned from these experiences is to always be true to yourself despite what others think or say about you. Especially when it comes to creativity and expressing your individuality! In the end it’s what makes you happy; forget what the others think.

“THE COMBINATION OF PLAYFULNESS AND SLIGHT NAUGHTINESS HAS ALWAYS FASCINATED ME WHEN IT COMES TO ILLUSTRATING WOMEN.” Are there any pieces you’ve created that stand out as personal favourites? To be honest, every time I create a new piece of art, that tends to be my favorite! I do have a few pieces that I like due to the different techniques or styles I experiment with. One of them is “Do That VooDoo That You Do”. It’s a pinup of VooDoo Baby, for an independent comic that’s currently in development. This piece showcases my more “illustrative” side compared to all my other work. My other work is still illustrative, but more cartoony and graphic. Another one of my favorites is the “Sassy and Sweet” piece. I started on this piece of art a few years ago only getting as far as the black and white line art. I always wanted to colorize it, but never got a chance to do it due to deadlines, new projects, etc. The time finally became right for it and I have to say I was really happy with how it came out. I’m my own worst critic; I feel I pushed myself in some new ways yet maintaining my overall style of the art. But ask me the same question in a month and I’ll guarantee I’ll have a different answer!

Who are some of your favourite illustrators? There really are too many to list, but here are some of my favorites off the top of my head. Alphonse Mucha, George Petty, Robert Williams, Dan Decarlo, and Joe Linsner to name a few.

What has been your biggest achievement so far in your career? I think my biggest achievement has yet to come since I feel I’m still developing and learning things about myself as an illustrator. But I do feel very proud of the small victories and achievements I’ve accomplished so far. Having some of my work published in a pinup book (The “Contemporary Illustrated Pinup” by Schiffer Publishing) was a big deal for me. Being part of a few gallery shows, doing sketch cards for comic related properties, maintaining steady freelance work, all of these things are small victories for me.

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At the moment you’re currently selfpublishing your own comic book, The Key. How did that idea start up and how is it all going? Besides Pinups, I’ve always been interested in drawing comics. When I was a teenager I would draw these angst-y romance filled stories or whatever I was going through at the moment. I think what really pushed me into developing “The Key” was a period where I wasn’t drawing or reading comics at all. When I got back into reading comics and illustration again, it was kind of like a mission to pick up where I last left off. The idea of the comic just came to me over time. When I was a teenager, I would draw this ideal female character and would think of stories for her. The costumes or clothing would change as well as the storyline. Eventually something popped into my head and made sense and was interesting to me, and I developed it from there.

I’ve always been fascinated with supernatural/horror/love themes and the comic follows suit. It’s a story of a young woman that goes through her own personal hell from a result of unfortunate tragedies.

She tries to figure out if what is happening around her is real or not while maintaining a sane mental state of mind. Throw in a couple of zombies and it makes an interesting story.

Well to me anyway, haha.

As far as how it’s going, it’s been an overdue long-term personal project for me. A few issues have been self-published and the comic kind of got pushed aside due to paying work and other personal projects.

It’s unfortunate, but that’s how it goes sometimes. It’s one of my goals this year to start it up again and continue the story.

I’m looking to offer the first two issues as a weekly web comic, then eventually have new material posted each week until it finishes.

If you could create a commissioned piece for anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Wow, this is a real heavy question to answer. I don’t know why, but Conan O’Brien would be a top contender. I don’t know if he’s a collector of art, but for some reason he sticks out in my mind. Perhaps it’s due to the fan art he showcases at times on his website or because I love his crazy sense of humor. I have a really funny humorous illustration in mind that I would love to do of him one day.

Do you have any goals that you’re working towards this year? A goal I have for myself this year is to learn how to screen print. I’m a hands-on type of art person. I love getting messy and dirty with traditional mediums and think this is something I would love to experiment with. If I’m successful I eventually

want to do my own limited run of T-shirts with my art on them, and maybe some small posters. Other things I’d like to do are offer more merchandise in the form of stickers, buttons, and try to get my first self-published art book done. No pressure.

and watch some movies or cartoons on dvd!

Being on an outing and having some good food would be inspirational for some new ideas for the next issue of the magazine. But I don’t know if that’s a good idea either, usually after I eat pizza I want to take a nap!

If you could be in charge of Rebelicious for a week, what would you do? Another heavy question! Ha, I would know nothing of how to run a magazine for a week especially when I feel that it’s fantastic to begin with! I guess I would take everyone on staff out and we would go check out some comic book stores, go shoe shopping, and order some pizza

Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the Rebelicious readers? Thank you for having me here at Rebelicious! It was a real pleasure. To see more of my work my website is www.Hesse-Art.com. I’m also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ TheArtofEricaHesse.

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STRAWBERRY VENOM What inspired you to become a part of the alternative modeling world? I’ve always been an alternative chick, but when I started my modeling I had no tattoos or piercings at all. I was hired for lingerie, fashion and artistic nude shoots, so I assumed that getting inked would cause me to get much less work. I held off the ink for 5 years of my modeling career, then in November 2011 I got my first tattoo and colored my hair blue. I got more work than ever and I’ve never looked back. I guess I learned that I should be myself, despite the consequences, which in this case were very good but I wish I’d done it sooner! I’ve always loved the alternative style, it’s much more daring than any other fashion…the bright hair, piercings, permanent decoration on the skin, attitude, fishnet and ripped clothing…I couldn’t imagine wearing anything else, so why model anything else now?

Do you have any pre-shoot rituals? I keep meaning to stretch before a shoot because I do a lot of different poses that aren’t quite…’normal’…I ALWAYS forget to stretch, so I tend to ache the day after a shoot. You’d think I’d learn from this, but still…No! I do always make sure I moisturize in the morning and before applying make-up at a shoot, then removing the make-up with a proper cleanser when I get home to stop my pores clogging.

What’s the funniest thing to happen during a shoot? When I lived in London, I was hired for an art nude ‘Adam and Eve’ shoot with a male model. Everything was going great, we got some fantastic shots, and then about half an hour in, the male model and myself were sat on the floor, basically pressed up against each other. I had my hand on his leg (we were still shooting, I wasn’t hitting on him…) to cover his man-bits for the shot…when the photographer 56 REBELICIOUS MAGAZINE

took the shot, all the lights in the building blew and it was pitch black.

I didn’t want to move in case I touched it and I was pressed up against some guy I’d never met before that day, naked, in the dark! It was so awkward, but hilarious!

What are your favourite fashion styles/themes? Depends if you mean on a shoot or not? At a shoot, I love to wear latex more than anything. If I wear my normal alt fashion for a shoot, I don’t feel like I’ve dressed up for anything. Non-shoot related though, I love bright jeans/leggings/ tights with chains and fishnet layers. No particular themes, I think even some high fashion clothing can look interesting…not for me though.

How would you describe your own personal style? Well, I make most of my own clothes so my style is pretty unique. I love bright coloured tights with ripped up fishnets on top. I tend to wear skinny jeans a lot, but I customize them with spikes, chains and patches. I always make my own tops, I buy plain T-shirts and cut them up, add logo’s and designs, fishnet sleeves and even fabric painted designs that I also do myself.

Away from the modeling world, what else do you get up to? This may count as the ‘modeling world’ too, but I also design and make latex clothing and accessories. I am the owner of Strawberry Panda Latex.

That aside though, I am a huge videogames nerd; Resident Evil is my ultimate game and I even have the umbrella logo tattooed on my wrist.

I’m also a bit of a nerd for Lord Of The Rings and also have the ‘one ring’ inscription tattooed. Hmmm, other than being a nerd and latex designer, I’m addicted to getting inked. In the last 12 months, I have had 8 tattoos done, plus my entire right arm…I should be getting the whole length of my leg done in April too.

What has been your biggest achievement so far in your career?

Without a doubt, it has to be getting a featured role in one of my favourite bands music videos. I assume you all know who ‘The Blackout’ is? Well I was in a video for them for the song ‘Never By Your Side’. There were a few other people, but I was the only one who actually knew who they were…and just my luck…it was when my part came to film that the band decided to stand and watch! It was great though; the band and myself hung around on set until 4am. Best experience ever!

Is there anyone in particular that you would love to collaborate with one day? I’ve always been a huge fan of Miss Mosh; I would love to work with her so much! More than anything though, I would love to do a sexy shoot with Kate Beckinsale! Nommy!

Do you have any goals that you’re working towards this year? I’m aiming to be on the cover of at least 6 magazines, including Bizarre and some high profile tattoo magazines…and this one!

If you could be in charge of Rebelicious for a week, what would you do? Besides put myself on the cover? Umm, I’d have some of my model friends featured, interview my favourite rock bands and get some photos with them. I’d try and persuade Kate Beckinsale to do an interview, but I doubt I could afford that…

Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the Rebelicious readers? Many of my friends will be reading this, so I want to thank them for their continuous support! Everyone else, stay sexy, rock out… and stop by my page on facebook, haha!

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