Interview: Torture Couture
Posted On Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 By Phxgoth.com
1. What is “Torture Couture”? It caters to women who don’t fit into a particular stereotype or category, who like to mesh different styles together. The fashionista with an edge, and a dash of spooky. Torture Couture is inspired by many things, including burlesque, horror, fairy tales, the Gothic Lolita lifestyle, Old Hollywood glam and my infatuation with death. 2. How did you come up with the name? My partner-in-crime (Jacob) came up with the name, which was originally just a name for my “faux” collection in college, for my final grade. The original collection of items consisted of fetish-inspired business-wear and accessories. I’m very into tailored suits and coats. “Torture Couture”, the name, was to explain that the hand-sewn apparel could be edgy or rather.. darker. 3. What was the first piece that you ever designed and when was that? The very first piece I ever made was for myself. I wanted a vintage “dark” film noir type of hat, teardrop shape, which I hand-sewed for myself. It had a high point to it’s base and had black feathers, black lace and veiling. That was in 2004. 4. How long does it usually take you to construct a piece? Continue Reading
