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L'Etrange Festival

2010-09-19T20:11:00.000+02:00

Every year at the beginning of september, one of my favourite events takes place in Le forum des Images in Paris : L'Etrange Festival. This year, I was working for them and that was my very pleasure to be able to support them in a way. Of course, as every year, I saw a lot of great movies of every kind :

Aftermath : a very aesthetic vision of necrophilia

A serbian film : an ultraviolent mise en abyme about manipulation and prostitution of the soul

Eggshells : The very rare first movie of Tobe Hooper.

Soporific, unless you enjoy stoned hippies' conversations.

Noroi no yakata: Chi o sû me : beautiful japanese movie from the seventies

He who gets slapped : a very moving silent film, with incredible actor Lon Chaney

Lemmy : vey cool documentary for all Motorhead's and rock'n roll fans

The unknown : Great silent movie with Lon Chaney and Joan Crawford

Oil City Confidential : documentary about Dr Feelgood and Canvey.

By the director of A great rock'n roll swindle

Suck : Hilarious vampire movie in the rock industry.

With Malcom McDowell as Eddie Van Helsing.

The Runaways : beautiful biopic on the first female rock band.

Great Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett.

Thriller : very aesthetic swedish "rape and revenge" from the seventies

Dawanda

2010-08-25T04:36:00.001+02:00

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2010-07-28T18:12:00.000+02:00

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas : The board game!

2010-07-28T13:39:00.001+02:00

I want this!

Found on the excellent blog Le Drome. Check it out!

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2010-07-21T20:03:00.000+02:00

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Matthew Barney

2010-07-20T12:25:00.000+02:00

One of my favourite contemporary artist...
Here are some pictures to give you a little idea of the universe of the Cremaster cycle, but this is in fact a very complete installation with sculptures and videos.

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2010-07-07T17:59:00.000+02:00

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2010-06-30T18:27:00.003+02:00

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Lynch blue

2010-06-30T15:14:00.003+02:00

In store tomorrow!

David Bowie's Playlist

2010-06-29T16:27:00.002+02:00

Stay with Me by Lorraine Ellison
Ellison only got to record this goose bump-making classic because of a Sinatra cancellation at the studio. The vocal build and release on this track is galvanising. Writer Jerry Ragovoy also wrote "Time Is On My Side".

El Ninõ – For with God No Thing Shall Be Impossible by John Adams
Just over a minute long and propulsive like a storm. I want to crush furniture. The emotional in search of the divine.

Junker's Blues by Champion Jack Dupree
Simple, beautiful New Orleans piano. This 1941 song was the blueprint for Fats Domino's 1949 hit "The Fat Man" and probably played a part in the making of Professor Longhair's "Tipitina".

Nixon in China: Act I, Scene 1; 'Soldiers of Heaven Hold the Sky' by John Adams
Adams's minimalism disguises the rich romanticism of his melodies. Ever ascending, rising through the clouds.

Embroidering Pouch by Peng Liyuan
Hugely huge in China. Peng holds the rank of major general in the People's Liberation Army. I have a thing about Chinese folk music, OK?

All These Deserters by Boxharp
Mystical country. An eerie yellowing photograph.

Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) by Scritti Politti
Who could dislike this glistening 1984 beauty? The upside of the 80s.

Dinner at Eight by Rufus Wainwright
There aren't that many son/father songs but this is the best of them as far as I know. Rufus is just simply one of the great writers.

Different Trains I: America-Before the War by Steve Reich; Kronos Quartet
One of the late 20th century's most affecting works. I love the use of speech as a source for melody. But it's so much more than a concept, it's also impossibly moving.

Blue Skies by Josephine Baker
I'm not a big Baker fan but there's something about this performance that touches me. I think it's the break in her voice among all this gaiety and optimism.

Gathering Storm by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
GYBE are among my, erm, two favourite Montreal bands, Arcade Fire being the other. All Montreal bands have around nine members, I believe.

Sonny's Lettah (Anti-Sus Poem) by Linton Kwesi Johnson
The great Kwesi Johnson at his saddest. This forceful slice of narrative is part of the continuing evolvement from griot through the Last Poets to Mos Def.

Get Around to It by Arthur Russell
Quite strange but atmospheric. The late Arthur Russell was supplying all the background effects on his electric cello.

Sénégal Fast-Food by Amadou & Mariam
Let's dance. Saw this on Africa Channel or maybe Link last year and play it at least once a week. What time is it in Paradise indeed?

Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet: Tramp with Orchestra by Gavin Bryars
This will either drive you up the wall or you will produce some amazing drawings while listening to it. You could probably cook a fish to this as well.

Quite eclectic, huh?

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Wishlist of the moment

2010-06-24T02:28:00.002+02:00

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2010-06-23T20:39:00.000+02:00

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Wild at heart

2010-06-20T21:00:00.000+02:00

This is a snakeskin jacket.

For me, it's the symbol of my individuality and my belief in personnal freedom.

One of my favourite movie ever!

Sprezzatura (french only)

2010-06-18T14:24:00.008+02:00

« La vraie aisance vient de l’art, pas de la chance,

ceux qui ont appris à danser se meuvent plus facilement. »

Aujourd'hui, je souhaite vous faire partager un article trouvé sur l'excellent blog Parisian Gentleman : Petit traité de Sprezzatura.
Bien que traitant d'un style vestimentaire bien différent de ceux que nous abordons ici, je dois dire qu'en ce qui concerne les thèmes de l'élégance et du style, nos avis se rejoignent en bien des points.
J'aurais aimé vous écrire moi-même un tel article, mais la prose de l'auteur m'ayant fortement éblouie, je préfère vous le livrer tel quel. Vous constaterez également qu'il est fort bien documenté.
NB : Mesdames, Mesdemoiselles, n'ayez crainte, vous pourrez facilement conjuguer la plupart des suggestions au féminin.

DO / DON'T

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2010-06-09T18:47:00.000+02:00

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AC goes 1930’s!

2010-06-08T19:07:00.003+02:00

A few weeks ago we had the chance to come across a bunch of amazing 1930’s vintage items! It’s useless to say such aged clothes are veeeery hard to find nowadays, as it’s useless to say we’re veeeery glad to add such precious items to our store!

These clothes are totally stunning: the cuts and fabrics are simply incredible and incomparable. Crazy.

Of course, they show some signs of wear and age, but they’re in quite good condition, considering the fact they’re decades old!

Below are the first items already in store, but there’s a lot MORE to come, including some breathtaking underwear!

pinafore dress scarf

mourning veil schoolgirl uniform

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2010-06-02T18:50:00.000+02:00

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2010-05-26T19:34:00.000+02:00

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Hakaan

2010-05-22T19:54:00.002+02:00

Discovered this new designer in Vogue : Hakaan. Love the cuttouts and the fabrics seem amazingly fancy.

News

2010-05-19T18:50:00.000+02:00

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Joyce Tenneson

2010-05-15T22:41:00.001+02:00

I discovered the work of Joyce Tenneson in 2002 and she's still one of the photographer I like the most.

I wanted to introduce her to you with the set called "Wise Women" :

I grow more intense as I age, and I am more passionate about the projects I believe in. I still enjoy getting dressed elegantly in the evening and making an “entrance” at a party.

—Brooke Astor, 98

"Being in opera is my life. I've played Madame Butterfly more times than almost anyone else alive, the story continues to absorb me. Tragic, poignant love will always fascinate and touch people."

—Licia Albanese, age 88

The most important thing is to try and enjoy life—because you never know when it will be gone. If you wake up in the morning and you have a choice between doing the laundry and taking a walk in the park, go for the walk. You’d hate to die and realize you had spent your last day doing the laundry!

—Christine Lee, 67

People often stop me now and tell me I’m beautiful. I never had this happen when I was younger. So for me aging has, at least on the surface, made others interested in me and who I am.

—Betty Silverstein

Go check out her website for more!

Marla Singer

2010-05-14T18:27:00.001+02:00

Marla Singer, the character of the movie Fight Club, is definitely one my favourite style icon. Not only that Helena Bonham Carter is perfect in the role and very sexy, but she's the true rebel of the movie. She's a real punk, but with no political connotations. She's a life-warrior and a dreamer.

Listen to her speakin' about vintage :

Here's the full dialog (the most interesting part is missing in the video):

Marla: I got this dress at a thrift store for $1.

Jack: It was worth every penny.

Marla: It’s a bridesmaid’s dress. Someone loved it intensely for one day. Then tossed it, like a Christmas tree. So special. Then bam! It’s on the side of the road. Tinsel still clinging to it. Like a sex crime victim. Underwear inside out. Bound with electrical tape.

Jack: Well then, it suits you

More of her styles :

Sequin bullet bra

2010-05-12T20:38:00.000+02:00

Sometimes you're so lucky, you can't believe it. I found this vintage bra on Ebay, right in my size! I don't know who's got the genius idea to put sequins on a bullet bra, but I want to kiss him. I love it!!!

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2010-05-12T20:05:00.000+02:00

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2010-05-05T21:06:00.000+02:00

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2010-04-28T21:31:00.000+02:00

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Attila's costumes

2010-04-24T15:17:00.000+02:00

Black metallers never cease to amaze me ;) Here are two exemples of Attila's hand-made costumes :

If you want to know more about it, check the interview here (french).

His answer to the question "do you like fashion?" made me Laugh Out Loud :

"yes I do, I like Cyber Dog clothing for exemple"... Mwahaha

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2010-04-21T20:42:00.000+02:00

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Miss Fortune for Armageddon Couture

2010-04-18T01:20:00.000+02:00

Here are some pics that Miss Fortune made for us : Rock'n roll, baby!

(photo credits : Eternal Exposure)

The red dress, pink sweater, leather skirt and faux-fur vest will be in store in two weeks.

Don't forget to check it out!

Savoir Vivre

2010-04-17T01:08:00.000+02:00

I have a crush on Lenka Padysakova's Savoir Vivre collection!

The materials and cuts are just amazing, and I obviously love the inspiration.

(photos credits : Jon Gee)

The pictures are great, not to mention the gorgeous model, Koneko, that has worked with many photographers I like, and is also doing very well from the other side of the camera.

Here are some pictures she did herself :

(photos credits : Koneko photography)

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2010-04-14T20:41:00.000+02:00

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Featured on fashion-shooting.com

2010-04-13T21:12:00.001+02:00

Aneta Bartos

2010-04-12T17:49:00.000+02:00

The Zoo Magazine Spring 2010 edito really catched my eye :

This amazing photo is from the very talented photographer Aneta Bartos.

I can only encourage you to take a look at her website.

Dance of Darkness

2010-04-11T13:06:00.002+02:00

I want to share this great documentary on buto, because it is to me one of the purest and most free form of expression that reconnects us to the primary feelings, fears and passions of mankind, Eros and Thanatos. Leave your brain/reason behind, this speaks with no intermediary to the guts and soul (or maybe your reptilian brain ;) )

"I try to carry all the weight and mystery of life in my body" Kazuo Ohno

Dance of Darkness A Documentary on Butoh Part 1

Dance of Darkness A Documentary on Butoh Part 2

Dance of Darkness A Documentary on Butoh Part 3

Dance of Darkness A Documentary on Butoh Part 4

Dance of Darkness A Documentary on Butoh Part 5

Dance of Darkness A Documentary on Butoh Part 6

As you can see, there's also a lot of attention given to the costumes and make-up, and I just bought my ticket for the show of Sankai Juku by the end of month, which is a troup that has amazing ones!

ITW Karl Lagerfeld par Bruce la Bruce

2010-04-10T18:59:00.002+02:00

Interview plutôt sympa de Karl par Bruce la Bruce pour VICE :

http://www.viceland.com/fr/v4n4/htdocs/karl-lagerfeld-369.php?page=1

News

2010-04-07T20:36:00.000+02:00

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Punish Yourself

2010-04-06T17:21:00.001+02:00

Nice video of Punish yourself by Verdammnis Mag :

Love their cyber-voodoo-punk-indus show!

Full Metal Contest

2010-04-05T21:23:00.007+02:00

Last week, Nicolas' band, The CNK, was playing at the Full Metal Contest with Suicidal Tendencies.

I was in charge of the merch stand, which was quite impressive with the huge backdrop :

Here's a live pic of the CNK, where you can see a part of their amazing video show created by Metastazis, the bass player :

credit : Louis Garnier

And I got to meet ST's crazy drummer (left) and bass player (right) ;)

It was a great show and a great week-end with a lot of snow and Génépi (herbal schnaps from Savoie)!

LOOKBOOK.nu: "L'air de rien" by Gretchen Ross

2010-04-01T15:41:00.003+02:00

New look on lookbook.nu :

http://lookbook.nu/look/605321-L-air-de-rien

This skirt has been sold last week, it was hard to let it go ;)

News

2010-03-31T22:43:00.003+02:00

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2010-03-17T21:04:00.001+01:00

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Suede dress

2010-03-16T12:07:00.002+01:00

New look on lookbook.nu :

http://lookbook.nu/look/563945-Suede-dress

This dress will be in store on thursday for a week! Don't miss it!

Contest

2010-03-16T11:07:00.002+01:00

Hello friends,

I've just took part in a contest on Hypeed. Support us by voting!

Score Armageddon Couture's contribution - fashion magazine by real people

Mc Queen Fall/Winter 2010

2010-03-15T17:08:00.002+01:00

I'm in love with Mc Queen's last collection.

The golden feathers coat dress is a piece of art. And I would sell my soul for the Bosch printed dress and the feather mohawk headpiece...
The structures and fabrics are amazing, and I love the prints and rich embroideries.
And I'm not talking about the shoes...

Could you now find the peace.

Fuck'n roll

2010-03-14T18:15:00.006+01:00

Hey folks!

This is pretty strange to me to have a blog, I kinda have the impress to give myself up to Big Brother, uhuh. But you were so many to ask for it that you gave us no choice. That's why I wanna ask you to go easy on me and my poor (but I guess understandable) English.

So after those usual warnings, I think I should use this first post to explain the name of this blog.

"Mistress of taboo" is the name of a song of The Plasmatics, whose singer Wendy O'Williams's one of our favourite style icon, at Armageddon Couture.

I can already hear your sarcasms : "But...she's not wearing a lot of fabric?!" Ahaha. No, she's not!

But what she's got more than fabric is an ATTITUDE, and that's what WE think is STYLE.

She's a true post-apocalyptic fetish punk Amazon!

But I let you now enjoy a video that will be better than words :

Welcome!

2010-03-14T17:10:00.002+01:00

Hello boys and girls and welcome to the Armageddon Couture blog!

There you'll find everything new about our Ebay store, our new findings, fragments of our life, behind the scenes, and everything that inspires us - whatever it is : fashion, music, movies, photography, ART!

This blog is a work in progress : we still have to add links and arrange things. But we hope you'll enjoy your stay, and don't forget to share your impressions with us!

Howdy folks, et bienvenue sur le blog d'Armageddon Couture!
Vous trouverez ici toutes les nouveautés de notre boutique Ebay, mais aussi nos découvertes, des bribes de notre vie, l'envers du décor, ainsi que nos innombrables source d'inspiration - musique, mode, cinéma, photo, ART!
Ce blog est encore en construction : nous ajouterons des liens et mettrons des choses en place au fur et à mesure. Bienvenue dans le monde du futur. Nous sommes impatients de lire vos commentaires!