Torture Couture Blog

Inspired by Steampunk, with Victorian detail, and a dash of glam!
Very City of Lost Children. 


We had an amazing shoot with Dark Unicorn Photography in Scottsdale, AZ.
Model, Sharon TK, came down for the weekend from the east coast and we had to steal her away for a day because her look was perfect for this-cat eyes, fiery red hair, fierce posing abilities... it was just perfect.

Lady Scissorhands did her spooktacular hair-do, inspired by Mrs. Lovett of Sweeney Todd-messy updo, with curls galore, side-swiped bangs, and a big fascinator to finish it off!



The Dark Unicorn duo was already working on the gear-like atmosphere when we arrived-Gabriel Grimm & Katayna Star are definitely some folks you have to work with...
www.DarkUnicornPhotography.com
www.modelmayhem.com/darkunicornphotography
www.myspace.com/darkunicornphotography



Items are now available:

Lost Girls Necklace
Lost Girls Fascinator
Lost Girls Ring
Lost Girls Eyepatch
Lost Girls Earrings

XOXO

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It's Women in Horror month on one of my favorite web sites!

www.Fatally-Yours.com - For the Love of Horror

Read the Torture Couture interview, which went LIVE today-February 19th!

http://www.fatally-yours.com/interviews/interview-with-torture-coutures-creator-graciela-martell/




XOXO

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NEW-Wonderland Lolita Collection--inspired by Alice in Wonderland with a touch of Lolita in every item.  Black & white stripes, crimson red Swarovski crystals, hearts!, pleats, ruffles, & feathers!



Model: Bindi Baby as the Queen of Hearts
Hair by Lady Scissorhands
Photo: Dark Unicorn Photography
Shown: Queen of Hearts Headpiece & Queen of Hearts Necklace



Models: Katayna Star as Alice, Gabriel Grimm as the White Rabbit
Katayna's Hair by Lady Scissorhandss
Katayna's  Dress provided by FetishFalls.com
Photo: Dark Unicorn Photography
Shown: Alice's Bow, Vintage Girl Cuff



Model: Katayna Star as the Mad Hatter
Hair by Lady Scissorhands
Coat provided by FetishFalls.com Photo: Dark Unicorn Photography
Shown: Mad Hatter Mini Top Hat, Rabbit Hole Necklace



Model: Bindi Baby as the Dark Rabbit
Hair by Lady Scissorhands
Photo: Dark Unicorn Photography
Ruffle Top: Lip Service Blacklist provided by FetishFalls.com
Shown: Couture Dark Rabbit Ears (Available upon request only), Dark Rabbit's Bow, Rabbit Hole Necklace

All items now available: www.TORTURECOUTURE.com
I'm already working on the next collection which we'll be shooting soon <3
Photos soon.

xoxo

A major influence in my work has always been-MUSIC.  Gothic, opera, alternative, hard rock, trip-hop, you name it... I probably listen to it.  It takes a talented creature to create a great song, the perfect beat, lyrics that startle you...  I. Love. Music.

Check them out.  Give them a listen.  Musical models and bands we support..

Alana Petrovnic of Winds of Plague
Shown: Diamante Hat, Bleeding Rose, Torture Necklace
Photo: MichellexStar Photography



Jeanne of All That Remains
Shown: Bleeding Rose & Bordello Satin Bow
Photo: MichellexStar Photography



Miss Derringer's Liz McGrath
Shown: PistoLolita Necklace, Cocktail Rings by Torture
Taken Backstage


Bella Lune-Singer Fuschia & Guest Violinist
After they opened  for Peter Murphy @ The Marquee, Tempe, AZ
Bella Lune Merch by Torture Couture
ON TOUR SOON-San Francisco & Tokyo!


Chris Motionless of Motionless in White
Shown: 2Tone Rose Clip, Doll Kandy Satin Bow
Photo: MichellexStar Photography
Location: Tempe, AZ


Jeremiah Saint
Shown: Torture Necklace
Upcoming Show: Scottsdale, AZ-February 25th, 2010


Ohhh and there's so much more to show you!
But I can't possibly post everything up ;-)

You just have to stay Torture(d)...

XOXO

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I Heart LaBlanche!
Just in from one of my favorite creatures, Jessica LaBlanche, 2 new product shots that make a monster's heart MELT.

Now Available at: www.TortureCouture.com under Neck Glam...

Shown: I Heart Frankenstein Necklace
Model: Jessica LaBlanche, Photo: David Don't


I Heart The Bride Necklace
Model: Jessica LaBlanche, Photo: David Don't


You still have time to order before CHRISTMAS if you're located in the U.S.!

Get 15% OFF your entire order!

Facebook Friends, Use coupon code: TCFACE

MySpace Friends, Use coupon code: TCSPACE

Anyone can use these codes, of course, but it lets me see which portal you are using to communicate with us (face/myspace)...  I'll be shooting product photos today to add the new items from our Wonderland Lolita Collection!

XOXO

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Mark your calendars!
December 16th, Wednesday
Our beautiful friends BELLA LUNE will be opening for Nitzer Ebb, Audra, & The Strand!  Location: The Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ
Show starts at 7pm!
Visit the Bella Lune merch table for NEW BELLA LUNE items by Torture Couture ;-)

Put on your finest goth/industrial gear and make sure you don't miss this spooktacular show!!!

You can order tix here: BellaLune.net
Tickets will be held at the window the day of the show....



I'll be there with Torture Hairstylist-Lady Scissorhands, along with Torture models-Bindi Baby & Bettie Toxic!

BE THERE!

XOXO

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SCARY TALES COLLECTION

The jewelry has been available since just before Halloween, and now we have the Snow bled Sinner (women's) tee available on our site, in sizes Small-XLarge!  VERY LIMITED quantity, and I won't be producing them again!  You've been warned, so get yours now!

The brilliant Ms. Callow.Lily has started producing some Scary Tales specimens herself, so run and get your tote bags and flasks (for that discreet cocktail-winkwink) here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CallowLilyArt


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BINDI BABY

Representin' Torture Couture for a little over one year now, Bindi Baby is gracing the covers this winter wearing some of our newer items :-)

BUY your copy of Tattoo Couture (UK), now available for purchase!
Featured-Bindi Baby, Torture Couture, & Callow.Lily in the Winter Issue
Photo by Chuck Condron Photography



Upcoming-Pinup Lifestyle Magazine, December Issue
Shown: Bindi Baby in Deluxe Caged Rose Fascinator


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FIRST FRIDAYS

Rain or shine, cold or humid, we will be there for First Fridays, Downtown Phoenix!
Located on Roosevelt Row, between 7th/Central...
Look for the Torture Couture Booth-Supermodel tall purple mannequin & Black/Pink Torture sign!

December 4th

January 1st


XOXO

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THAT'S A WRAP! It's after Halloween, some of the mayhem has ceased! I'm taking a break from all the spooky MySpace customs you pretty creatures dreamed up. Well, sort of.

We will still be attending First Fridays through the New Year (look for our fierce purple mannequin and wicked TORTURE sign)! But no more independant or charity events until next year! Romantasy Cabaret has a special hold on us because they're just simply spooktacular and I love their shows, so that's the only exception...