Category Archive for Fashion
Heading to LA to be a guest on a major TV show! Mongkok Hong Kong shopping, Rilakkuma & Miffy cute toys.
Shiver me timbers… I’ve confirmed a big TV appearance in Los Angeles! I can’t reveal details about it yet… but you’ll find out soon, and I’ll let you know when to tune in. (Update: I was a guest on CBS The Doctors! See La Carmina’s TV video and photos.)
Looking forward to catching up with LA friends, and pre-Halloween partying. Join me at the following events (click the links for full info):
✖ Friday, Oct 19 at Das Bunker: DB16 feat. Suicide Commando. Let’s dance!
✖ Saturday, Oct 20 at Pop tART Gallery: opening of HAPENIS, The Art of Franz Szony.
✖ Saturday, Oct 20 at Bar Sinister: I’m co-hosting the night with Amazing Race’s Kent Kaliber. Celebrating Black & Grey Magazine, and the wrap of LA Fashion Week. RSVP here and I’ll see you there.
I’m back from Hong Kong, and have tons of fun coverage for you. Team Spooky stopped by the Mongkok shopping center, Langham Place, to pose with Halloween displays. “Magician’s Liar?” I think they mean “Lair” …
Heidi and I got these bird-like white coats from my beloved I.T / Izzue store (they have various locations).
John Skeleton recently moved to Hong Kong, and we scouted out the hottest new bars and restaurants. Tons of food coverage coming up.
But first, some spooky-cute shopping. A Mongkok must is New Town Mall (65 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, near Exit D2 of Mong Kok MTR station). On the way, we found 666 Nathan Road.
New Town Mall is filled with small shops, many featuring Japanese clothes and goods. Rilakkuma fans would go crazy at this one.
Miffy addicts, this one’s for you. (Wait til I show you photos of the Miffy Causeway Bay store, which I cleaned out…)
Items are as cute as the ones in Japan, but much cheaper. In Hong Kong, you’ll pay half the price or less!
Princess House specializes in fairy kei and pastel Goth fashion.
Nail art is taking over the world.
At the Evil Lady store, each item is $5-15 US.
Have I sold you on Hong Kong yet? If you’re planning a trip, I recommend booking a local apartment from Wimdu, a secure rental site with rooms around the world. I stayed in the Jordan district, right across the street from Austin Station. It was fun to live “Hong Kong Style” — a small but cozy place, with powerful water pressure and AC, in the same building as local residents. The experience’s authentic, and prices are as low as $40 a night (that’s right!).
Thanks Wimdu — I enjoyed living in this colorful Kowloon neighborhood.
What do you think of Hong Kong’s cute and Goth shop selection? Join me at the LA parties (tell your friends) and stay tuned for updates on my TV appearance.
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Berlin alternative art, clubs & colorful graffiti! Tacheles Kunsthaus Oranienburger, DJ SiSEN, German Goth parties.
A final post about Germany, followed by the Go With Oh travel video! Berlin’s alternative / Goth scene comes alive at nightfall. Gsus, DJ Sisen and friends took us on a tour of their favorite underground bars and haunts.
SiSen’s body parts. He’s currently DJ-ing and organizing several parties in Berlin (where he now lives), including Japaranoia.
We stopped by Galerie 5th people project, an art space with events such as “Birthday with Japanese Drag Queens.”
Rose ruffle skirt: Spider, Lolita brand in Hong Kong
Goth top: Putumayo from Closet Child
Flower hair clip-ins: provided by Angelica Brigade
Velvet goth jacket: gifted by Lip Service (here is a military jacket)
Blue shoes: John Fluevog (love their buckle boots)
This exhibit was called “What You See Is What You Get.” How would you interpret the artwork?
The gallery’s run by a sweet team from Japan that supports independent artists.
Next, the important matter of food. We had difficulty locating the restaurant.
Since it was our last night in Berlin, it made sense to eat traditional German food. Redfish and apple strudel and wine.
Stuffed, we toured the Oranienburger neighborhood, home to bright graffiti and streetwalkers.
SiSEN throws parties at Monsterkabinett.
The decor inside is eerie.
Outside, a towering elephant-nosed monster. When you insert a coin, he opens his mouth and flaps his metal wings.
We ended up at Tacheles, legendary art center with every inch covered in graffiti. The space has a long cultural history, as you can gleam from Wikipedia.
For years, Tascheles has been peril of being shut down. In early September, the remaining artists were forced to vacate, but my friend are making great efforts to keep the community alive.
The walls are a perfect backdrop for photos.
What do you think of Berlin’s underground culture? Would you want to visit? For more shopping and clubbing tips, check out my German Goth guide.
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