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Kris Owens Fundraiser Benefit Fashion and Art Showcase in Seattle by: Punk Rock Doll 

7/30/2013

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The fashion industry can be an incredibly creative (and sometimes chaotic) space, but it can also give birth to an extremely supportive community.  The Kris Owens Fundraiser Benefit Fashion and Art Showcase was a shining example of such a community. Banding together alongside Kris Owens during his battle against cancer, several Seattle fashion designers, a team of hair and makeup artists, a troupe of models, and photographer put together a touching and fierce event. I was lucky enough to witness the event from behind the scenes as both a model and a journalist.

 

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Photo by Roman Rivera
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Photo by US Fashion Photography
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Photo by Sunichi Al Hayashi
The backstage area possessed the usual atmosphere of chaos as the team clamors to be ready by show time, but this was tinged with something refreshing: organization. Between clipboards and cleanly separated stations for each design member, there was a definitive method to the madness. 

Jersey Virago had the largest collection of the evening and a stunning rotation of models were there to display her visions. From pastels to florals to sheer fabrics adorned with chains, her swimsuits and dresses intrigued the crowd. Her models were impeccably coordinated, with not a detail left missing. 

Another eye catching collection was Boring Sidney Hats and Headresses.  The milliner beyond these masterpieces finds her fashion inspiration from the creatures of the deep-sea.  The piece that crowned my look was modeled after the underside of a vampire squid.  The hats were all paired with dresses from Kimmi Designs, gowns made of repurposed fabrics.

Though it started a bit after its published time (what entertainment event starts right on the dot), the audience was appeased and satisfied with the aesthetic feast the benefit provided for their eyes. 

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Photo by Roman Rivera
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SCHULDIG GROBEN UNFUGS by Punk Rock Doll

7/10/2013

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Photo by: Sebastian Schwager
For our particular shoot, the three of us went to Westhafen: an S-bahn and U-bahn station in the Moabit district of Berlin.  It was a perfect backdrop for this ship inspired dress. The dress itself is made of sturdy material that even though it stood up against the windy Berlin weather, it was comfortable to wear.  Susan's care for her designs was shown in her handling of the garment and making sure that the folds stayed in their proper places. 

The fact that "Schuldig grobe Unfugs" translates to "Guilty of Disorderly Conduct" is just one reason that my interest was piqued by Susan Schwager's designs.  After meeting her, I was even more in awe of her persona and creativity.  She works on shoots and her lookbooks with her husband, Sebastian Schwager, and together they form a creative team: one behind the lens and one manning the sewing machine.  Susan's designs are all one-of-a-kind and are made from materials that she finds hiding in vintage stores, flea markets, and unique fabric shops. Though this means that the pieces cannot always be reproduced, it also means that her fashions are original works of art. 

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Photo by: Sebastian Schwager
Susan is definitely a designer to keep an eye on. Her website features more of her works and designs (including some accessories, tops, and bags).  The swan dress is like a fairytale in fabric form and her carousel creation is equal parts gothic glam and high fashion.   

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LEE ROCKS - Berlin Fashion Week with Heisskalt - July 2nd by Punk Rock Doll 

7/6/2013

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Photo Credit: Martin Ohnesorge Photography
There is something about the environment of Berlin that breeds serendipitous happenings. Case in point: On Tuesday night I found myself enjoying a glass of wine at CCCP bar and as I came out of the bar to sit at an outside table, a well-dressed gentleman smiled at me and jokingly pretended that he didn’t know which way to go. A half hour later, that same man was sitting across from me at the bar at the LEE Jean’s fashion part at Kitty Cheng Bar.

Let me set the scene for you. The streets were busy with various fashion week parties along Torstrasse, but inside Kitty Cheng Bar one found Heisskalt waiting to perform as Lee Jeans hung from the bar and the ceiling alongside a blinding discoball; it was clearly the choice of the evening, which was noted by the line out front.  From the coasters to the napkins, the event was branded. Even the bartenders were wearing their best denim outfits.

As I was sitting outside enjoying a whiskey and cola, a man came outside to usher everyone inside “The band is starting. Come inside. Come inside.”  No hesitation was present, the entire outside crowd crammed into the tiny Kitty Cheng Bar: a space not particularly made for rock concerts.  The front row of the room was filled mostly with the band’s fans and not Berlin Fashion Week attendees, already proving a desirable, if unlikely, combination as the energy was quickly shared between the two parties.

Heisskalt jumped right into their set. The drums vibrated the entire room and I could literally feel the music from my cowboy boots to the glass in my hand. Heisskalt’s vocalist, Mathias Bloech, has crafted the stereotypically harsh German language into a version of musical poetry, only allowing for it to be harsh when he wishes it to be: the screams that take one by surprise in the midst of “Schatz”, a fairly calm love song or in the chorus of “Hallo”, where the screams couple with the bass drum to create an noticeable impact.

The band’s motto sums it up well in several lines: “Wir sind das eine Bier zuviel. Wir sind die Zigarette danach. Wir sind der Kuss im Regen.Wir sind der gute Rat von Mutti. Wir sind der Döner um Fünf. Wir sind der Föhn in der Badewanne deiner Schwiegermutter. Wir sind wie Sex, nur lauter. Wir haben heute Nacht mit dir geschlafen. Wir sind Heisskalt!" Or, roughly, in English: “We are one beer too many. We are the cigarette after, We are the kiss in the rain. We are the good advice from mother. We are the Döner (late night food) at 5 am. We are the hair dryer in the bathtub of your motherinlaw. We are like sex, only louder. And tonight we sleep with you.  We are HeissKalt!”  The evening did go a bit something like that. No one left the building without sweating or without a ringing in their ears. I happened to come home still humming the melody of “Dezemberluft”. 

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A summation of the evening: vision blurred by music and fashion.
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    Sugar Pie 

    I love all things up and coming.  I live for edge.  Fashion is my soul. Art is my escape. Music runs through my veins.  Underground is where it's at, and I plan on making my mark and taking the passionate with me. T-A-K-E-O-V-E-R.

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    Jameson Famous

    Hair Stylist and Make Up Artist by day, carnival freak show by night. my official title is Lead Hair Stylist for The Sugar Art And Fashion Show but in addition to beauty i also have a wide array of verbiage to offer.
    WARNING: blogs may contain strong perverse violence/gore and sexuality, language and drug content. also glitter.
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    Music & Art are essential to keep me happy. A lot of what I post will revolve around staying happy & healthy while having fun. Art is good for the soul. 
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    Where mainstream becomes lamestream, I opt out.  I believe that that fashion forward = constant and relentless reinvention.  The greatest masterworks of art, beauty, and entertainment  have one thing in common, and that is:  they are not common.  The good stuff doesn't knock at your door, you have to go find it, and it's hiding in the spirits of people...
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    Punk Rock Doll
    The alphabet is my comfort zone and music is my passion. Glitter, leather, and lace all make me feel at home. I sleep best when out on the open road; Chaos is my lifestyle and intend to keep it this way.
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    Free Spirit

    Air is what moves me. The Sun is my energy. the wind is my guide. I only move forward.  Love is my answer to everything.  I will change the world with a simple smile. My mind never stops thinking, my heart will never stop loving, my eyes will never stop from noticing, and my body will not rest until I see the change in the world that I want to see.

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