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ALTERNATIVE
KULTURE FASHION
Kulture> Some discussion/topics/tips on Alternative
culture influences/FASHION.
I figured since upon request(which i think that's
what he was asking for) and that there isn't much for Industrial fashion
tips. Also, because the net lacks an abundance of Industrial/Rivethead
fashion tips. Remember Industrial/Rivet fashion is not limited to a basic
neon color with black, dreadfalls, big space/platform boots, etc. I admit,
I'm not the best person to give off fashion tips, however through the
years I've learned quite a few things. I developed my own style Rivet/Indus
over the years without any help from the internet...so my style may or
may not be included as Industrial. This information is not meant to rip
off any other site with Industrial Fashion tips.
Here's a few @ an ever growing list of tips.
These following tips will go along with Alternaive subculture, more specifically
Industrial/Rivethead culture. Basicially, Rivethead/Industrial kulture,
does not revole around clothing as many Alt. Kultures such as that of
yuppies, preps & pop punk do. Even though I'm all for not being limited
to labels... you may find some of this information useful, of the Rivet
Culture etc. The tips also have to do with what I wear and my experience.
[Grrrl Fashion]
[Makeup]------ Mascara- is a must. br It
always perks up your eyes. This is especially true if you have light/blonde
eyelashes. If you have really light lashes and or fair hair it's best
to you a brown toned mascara.
-Eyeliner is so Industrial- Try not to pack too much on, unless you're
going or that look. Too much tends to make you oerly Gothy(which isn't
a bad thing, unless you want to appear Rivet).
-Eyeshadow- lite br hen using eyeshadow don't use way too much. Often
times, as with myself, it makes you 1) appear to Goth, 2) look like a
crack whore. Try usuing other colors as well. Light and dark gray, silver,
purple, etc. Use to disgression if you have pale skin. Using green is
liked by many Cyber Goths and *dreaded* Ravers. Just use for your preference
and style, as well as what looks good on your skin tone. Lipstick vs Lipgloss-
For the Rivet Kult it's said to be very anti black lipstick and more au
natural with lipgloss. I'd say add some color to it as well. Blue, purple,
dark reds, etc. Remember minimalism may be the key for you as well. Skin
Tones-- make or break the makeup. Check out a skin tone chart. Also ,
also may want to use eyemakeup and other makeup accoriding to your eye
and hair color.
-Nail polish blackNblue- Nail polish in black is basic Industrial. You
may want to try colors according to your clothes hues etc. Colors such
as; blue, purple, gray, silver, dark red, are commonly found. Try some
army green.
-Good companies for Alternative Makeup Urban Decay, also check the net,
and for those on a budget Wet-N-Wild.-
[Clothes]------ Basic Industrial girls wear
tank tops/wife beaters,short sexy skirts-in plaid, vinyl/(p)leathr etc,
army skirts, long and short, army fatigue/BDUs, army dresses, nurse and
nun outfits, trenchcoats,leather jackets,bondage- like style leather/pleather
and vinyl, dark long denim skirts(maybe even a lil grunged out),of course
band t-shirts--no MM!, not limiting yourself to only black, try darrrk
browns, greens,grays, ect, also, purples, blues, reds and others.
The cargo pants and other military clothes trend with women, seems to
be almost over. This is good because now you can get a lot of cheap nice
looking cargo at thift stores and on sale at department stores.
[Shoes]------ big boots/8 eye hold and bigger--knee
high, clunky boots,spikey boots, strappy boots, stilleto boots, sneakers,
maryjanes and maryjans with straps-ok, not really rivet but they're cute,
pointy 80s boots/shoes,stilleto shoes, clunky high heels, 9 inch heels!,
and mostly anything overly sexy/porn star-looking.
[Accessories]------ fishnets, stocking, fish
nets and stocking on arms-this was a South Fla thing back in the day-,
spikes are good(but too many make you appear Punk),dog collars/bondage
collars, too much jewelry such as ankhs and silver make you look too Gothy!,computer
parts and nails made into jewelry, check out Home Depo materials,chains,
bondage chains and straps,glasses-for the computer nerrrd look, and much
more.
[Body Mods]------ Piercings esp., are an
Industrial thing. > Thanking Genesis P. Orridge(Coum Transmission/Throbbing
Gristle) for being one of the fathers of modern day piercing popularity.
Today, with piercings popularity, they are considered unique and sexy,
not freakish. If you wanna go for the freakish look added to you Rivet
style, go for multiple and or unusual piercing. Tattoos of course, also
apply, as well as other body mods-branding scarring, etc. For females,
sexy piercing work best-since they say sex is power). I got my Monroe/Beauty
mark done, It looks sexy. Although, belly button piercing may be too Pop
star/culture for you. Tattoos are also common in this culture. Some designs
that are fitting are cyber, tribal and Giger.
Remeber freakz, Originality is great- get creative! These are just some
tips and ideas to get you started, expended.
[Guy Fashion]
[Makeup]------ For guys, unless you're into
minimalism...check out the females guide and or: The use of eyeliner on
guys is great/sexy. You may want to use mascara as well, especially if
you have or want great looking eyes(see Grrrl's mascara for tips) -Other-
Lipstick such as gray, blue and siler are a good option. Nailpolish colors
to fit you may include black, blue, silver, green and gray. -Good companies
for Alternative Makeup Urban Decay, also check the net, and for those
on a budget Wet-N-Wild.-
-Clothes]------ Basic Industrial guys wear
tank tops/wife beaters, army fatigue/BDUs, trenchcoats,leather jackets,bondage
style leather/pleather and vinyl, bondage chains and straps and of course
band t-shirts--no MM!
-[Shoes]------ big knee high boots/8 eye
and over. Also seen on Industrial guys: sneakers. Boots with buckles,
spikes, clunky heels- for great stomping-. Accessories: fishnets, stocking,
fish nets and stocking on arms-this was a South Fla thing back in the
day-, spikes are good(but too many make you appear Punk),dog collars/bondage
collars, too much jewelry such as ankhs and silver make you look too Gothy!,computer
parts and nails made into jewelry, check out Home Depo materials,chains,
bondage chains and straps,glasses-for the computer nerrrd look and much
more.
[Body Mods]------ Piercings esp., are an
Industrial thing. Thanking Genesis P. Orridge(Coum Transmission/Throbbing
Gristle) for being one of the fathers of modern day piercing popularity.
Today, with piercings popularity, they are considered unique and sexy,
not freakish. If you wanna go for the freakish look added to you Rivet
style, go for multiple and or unusual piercing. Tattoos of course, also
apply, as well as other body mods-branding scarring, etc.
[Last but not least-Hair-]
This topic which can apply for both males and females. Basic dyed black
hair, long, crew cut or chin length. How about a shaved head(males and
females). A shaved head with bangs in front, shaved on the side but not
top or shaved on the sides but not in the middle. Pony falls, dreads,
dreadfalls,extentions, are newly popularized as hair--with the use of
plastic, yarn, real and fake colored hair,hoses etc-options are almost
endless. Also hair dyed dark colors or maybe even bleached(see Gen of
Genitortuerers). Big Skinny Puppy hair is hot. Also, males with long hair(fems
too). Or even be natural--I use my natural hair color as a style-- or
minimalist--short or bald--as above.
Mullets need not apply!
Also...
[Where to buy]
The internet is one of your best resources. Some even offer paymend methods
without a credit card-which is always nice. Just do a Google.com search
for rivet, rivetheads, rivetgrrrls, rivet clothes, industrial clothes
, gothic clothes etc. For offline, check army/navy surplus stores, thift
shops, outlet stores, alternative stores-if none in your area you'll be
stuck with Gap Company's Hot Topic!, adult stores-good if you're looking
for fetish clothes,sometimes even clothes/department stores will have
good finds that aren't too colorful, trendy etc. In the last year('03)
I found even some shirts with mesh sleeves and of course lots of military
style jackets, skirts and pants. Thift shops will most always have that/those
item/s that you wanted so bad but couldn't afford at the time. Or you
could even make your own clothes with materials from Home Depot etc. On
with hair, some salons now offer dred fall/extensions, even check beauty
supply stores.
[For more tips]
check out, Industrial movies-such as The Matrix/Bladerunner/Brazil/Aliens,
Industrial band members- check out what they wear, books such as Neuromancer
and Industrial magazines, such as Industrial Nation and other Alt. Mags
such as Propaganda. Even go primative, try something tribal.
Ok this is an ever growing list of style, keep checking back. I plan to
give more details and possibly pictures.
Send
me pictures if you'd like..
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