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Best LA Goth clubs: Bar Sinister Hollywood & Das Bunker. Gothic Industrial dance club nights, Los Angeles parties.

Posted by La Carmina on November 15, 2012

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It’s not even 10pm, and we’re already handcuffed…

What’s the Los Angeles Gothic & Industrial scene like? Bloody good. Arguably the best in the USA.

The two club stalwarts are Das Bunker (Fridays) and Bar Sinister (Saturdays). Both nights are excellent, and have a friendly relationship with each other. Like many LA Goths, I frequent both.

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Let’s start with Das Bunker. Melissa, my Maui and Mexico travel video filmmaker, rocks a pink corset (available here). Since it was the weekend before Halloween, I wore a witch costume (more photos here).

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Amazing “Amazing Race” Goth Kent Kaliber picked us up. We’ve had some epic adventures together, including Animegacon Las Vegas and the packing tips video.

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For live band bookings, Das Bunker can’t be beat. That night, we caught Suicide Commando on their first US tour, ever. The club previously brought in VNV Nation, Aesthetic Perfection, God Module and more.

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The name “bunker” is apt because this is one giant space. There are several dance rooms (industrial, old school Gothic, power noise) and chill-out areas.

I reunited with Mary Nine, who moved back to LA. Tank9 was too busy dancing for a photo! (Remember our Japan anniversary dance video?)

You’ll know where to find your favorite LA Goths on Friday nights: the ehrfurchtgebietend Das Bunker. (Catch-One, 10pm-3am, 18+, 4067 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles.)

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The next day, I recovered in time for Bar Sinister. I co-hosted the Black & Grey Magazine x LA Fashion Week wrap party with Kent Kaliber (who is the regular host).

Bar Sin is having a Renaissance. The fashion’s inspiring, the go-go dancers rock, and the romantic-to-horror music is utterly danceable.

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One of my favorite new brands is Insidious by Katie Broad. Her designs (worn by her and her models) are a heavy metal fairy tale: spiked gauntlets, studded dresses, vegi-leather mesh shirts and booty shorts.

I modeled pieces from her Black Metal Wonderland collection in a magazine photoshoot, to be revealed soon. If you’re looking for standout clothing, give Katie’s Insidious a glance; she also sells via Etsy.

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With photographer Bil Brown of Black & Grey Magazine. Models walked around the club, wearing the designs of Maddox, Halcyon, Antiseptic and Tribe.

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At Bar Sinister, decadent dress is encouraged. Kiss cosplay? Why not.

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Kent and I announced the live bands. I’m wearing a hat, corset and skirt by Spider (Hong Kong Lolita brand).

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Join the spooky fun every Saturday at Bar Sinister — tell Kent I sent you! (At Boardner’s, doors open 10pm, 18+, 1652 N Cherokee Ave, Hollywood.)

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I’m so proud of my Basil Farrow… his big face is in the Scottish Fold 2013 calendar! You can order one here – it makes a great Xmas present. All profits go to the Scottish Fold Rescue, a wonderful volunteer organization that helps place Foldies in good homes.

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More cat cuteness on my “lacarmina” Instagram.

What’s the Goth party scene like in your city? Would you visit these LA nightclubs? I’ll announce my next travel destinations soon; perhaps I’ll be coming to you… Keep your eye on my blog and Twitter to find out.

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Purple hair, Latex dress & Feathers! Fashion editorial in Sugar Heart pin up magazine, 1920s dark glam makeup.

Posted by La Carmina on August 10, 2012


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Presenting my dark editorial — inspired by 1920s film noir — for Sugar Heart Magazine! Keep scrolling for all the photos…

The black latex dress with feathers was made by Jenni Wong of Deadly Couture in Vancouver, Canada. You can see more of her designs on their website.

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Makeup and bodypainting: Jennifer Little of GlitterMachine
Nail art: Bling Nails in Vancouver. 

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Hair stylist: Isolde Semple (she does all my coloring as well)
Wardrobe and styling: Jenni Wong and Tracy Rodger, Deadly Couture in Vancouver
Photography: Lee Kembel

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In a 3-page spread, Sugar Heart interviews me about my work in travel TV and underground coolhunting.

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The magazine’s dedicated to alternative pinup and burlesque models, tattoos, pulp fiction, art, and vintage style. Pick up a copy for tons of inspiration.

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The bird skull is a necklace gifted by Fashionology.

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The more I wear it, the more I love latex.

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Now, for some behind the scenes shots. We set up a studio in Avant Garde Hair salon in Vancouver.

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Thanks to Ross Wilson for the hair styling assistance.

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And to Tracy for her endless energy.

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Close-up on the eyes. Note the gems, layers of eyelashes, and eyebrows drawn above my natural ones (which were covered up).

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Huge thanks to my team, who also created the Prysm Magazine and Alt Noir photos…

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…including the ones above. Can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas — I’m Guest of Honor at Animegacon! Visit their site for passes and details on the anime convention (Aug 17-19). My schedule:

Friday, Aug 17 (1:00pm-2:30pm): La Carmina panel (on how to use internet tools to build a career in the Jpop world) & autograph session
Friday Aug 17 (3pm-3:30pm): hosting the Japanese fashion show

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What do you think of my Hollywood Noir makeup in these photos? What are your thoughts on latex?

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