Mistress Ravine's #1 favorite clothing brand. They have mounds of unique and elaborate clothing items that you could never find at the mall. Yes, they sell to Hot Topic, but the clothes they sell to HT are NOT the same as what you can buy from their site, which their own About page mentions. Lip Service is a must. Their sizes sometimes run small so make sure you pay attention to the sizing charts.

"We've got a team in our warehouse comprised of a bunch of misfits who are still punk rock "kids" at heart. We all work as a family and contribute in our own idiosyncratic ways to make Lip Service® a super unique brand for individuals and independent thinkers! We take pride in doing everything ourselves, from the designs to the photo shoots, the marketing to the website, and we never forget our influences of raucous music and a hardcore attitude! We're selling to boutiques all around the globe so that we can influence others with our unique, one-of-a-kind styles no matter where they are or where they shop!"

If prices on Lip Service's official site are a bit steep for you, do not despair! You have two options:

1. Check out their Closeouts - There's plenty to choose from!
2. Browse Mistress Ravine's Minion Store, where we have some Lip Service items stocked!

"After several lifetimes of toil and ongoing research in Hollywood dive bars, decrepit nightclubs and grand old ballrooms it gives us great pleasure to present to you this humble collection of extravagant garments and striking vestments.

Know that all garments are made from the finest fabrics imaginable and are sewn in our factory by highly skilled craftspeople. It is our desire to provide the highest quality, most original and spectacular trappings for the denizens of this paradise." ~ Shrine

Timeless Trends Corset Designs

This website was recommended to Mistress Ravine by Cira of Kitsune Robot. She told me, "They're steel-boned corsets for about $100 each. I own one and the quality is fantastic. I was so surprised at how great it was for the price! I think I'll pick up a couple more later down the road."

"Affordable, superior quality, tight-lacing corsets constructed of the finest fabrics available. We use flexible spiral steel stays that allow the corset to grip your waist naturally, providing exceptional comfort for everyday use.

Our vast selection of corsets includes leather, silk, cotton, denim, vinyl, and velvet. They can be worn as lingerie or outerwear. We also offer shapewear and bridal corsets. Available in petite and plus sizes, our cinchers fit 23 to 45 inch waists.

As the preferred brand of tight-lacing, fashion corsets, Timeless-Trends Corsets are built to last. We back each corset with a Limited Lifetime Guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship. While normal wear and tear is expected over time, your Timeless-Trends Corset is designed to operate free of defects for years to come."

Really, this a stunning selection at unbelievable prices... so if you're not ready to fork out the $500 for a custom corset, this is the next best thing.

"This is the highest quality corset I've owned yet, you can even feel the quality in the weight of it. It's the real deal, it puts others to shame. I cannot wait to flaunt it! It's my treasure, I feel like I have to take extra good care of it! To offer such exquisite corsets at such reasonable prices is really phenomenal. I will make sure to recommend you to whoever I can and save them from the crappy corsets from stores that lose their shape (and cost the same)!" (And really, what mass manufacture stores offer corsets with a Limited Lifetime Guaratee?!) ~ Madame Katarina

Deviant, Japanese (Visual Kei & Gothic Lolita) inspired fashion and accessories. "One of our major goals is to strengthen the minority supporter-groups of Jrock, Visual Kei and Gothic Lolita, that are outside of Japan, through our fashion and accessories."

"Lolita Kisama was created in dedication to everyone ( no matter of what age, sex, ethnic or origin ), who has the intention and will to step out of the norm, to breach and ban cultural boundaries of ageism, prejudice, racism, sexism, and xenophobia. "

Choose your destination... Whether you choose the Gothic Lolita Shop, or the Cosplay Shop, you're in for an incredible treat! This is another site with Japanses-inspired ensembles. Although the main purpose of these shops is likely to serve the anime-con community, I would recommend that you check this stuff out whether you're part of it or not. Very flaunt-worthy clothes and accessories, impressive premade outfits based on specific animes, games, movies, etc.

She also writes a weekly beauty column where she creates a distinctive makeup look and explains in great detail how to achieve the look. Full of makeup and style tips tinged with her own personal fashion outlook.

^NEWMiss.x Jewelry Division! "Drawing inspiration from my obsession with medical imagery with an injection of pop culture, the collection forms a bridge between my practice as a graphic and fashion designer."

Pleaser USA, Inc.

Pleaser USA, Inc. is Mistress Ravine's favorite shoe company! They offer a wide variety of very unique, high quality, and fashionable styles and brands, whether it be sexy (Pleaser), burlesque (Bordello), gothic (Demonia), costume-specific (Funtasma), exotic & glamorous (Lucious), or fetish (Devious).

"No other words could better describe the essence of the PLEASER brand of footwear and its extensive range of products. As the ultimate name in sexy shoes, PLEASER has become the standard all others are judged by. Attention to detail, superb craftsmanship, fine materials, innovative designs, unmatched selection, and unbeatable prices - all of these have helped establish PLEASER as the top choice among sexy shoe aficionados and professional performers alike. Synonymous with sex appeal, PLEASER shoes have graced the covers of countless fashion magazines and are featured in numerous Hollywood movies and television shows. Today, PLEASER is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable sexy shoe brands in the world!"

Please note: You cannot purchase their items directly from their website,
however you can purchase them through Mistress Ravine's Minion Store, and many other places.

Skin.Graft.Designs

SKINGRAFT

Amanda Palmer introduced Mistress Ravine to Skin.Graft via her repeated donning of their laviciously layered attire. Skin.Graft clothing has also been flaunted by the likes of Beyonce, Kat Von D, Adam Lambert, Fergie, Margaret Cho, etc.

Their clothing may not be as easily obtained for the commoner, but living in/near Los Angeles helps, or one of the other cities that have stores with their selection. You may be lucky enough to snag one of their skirts at a more affordable price at Post War Trade - "The Democratic Future of Merchandising" (in partnership with Amanda Palmer)! Another place to buy some of their stuff online is Hunters & Gatherers.

Check out these elaborate wedding gowns by Skin.Graft. (Madame Katarina is in love with Suzanne's elaborate red dress!)

Gallery Serpentine

Madame Katarina discovered this website through a newsletter by DestroyX of Angelspit (see miss.x above). Like Angelspit, it is based in Australia. They ship internationally, and also make custom corsets if you do not fit a standard size or want to use your own fabric. They also have Men's corsets!

Not only do they sell beautiful quality corsets, they have equally breathtaking skirts (check out the skirt on the right), dresses, and jewelry.

Starlets & Harlots Sexy comes in different flavors!

This site has a huge selection that's pretty different from the other recommendations on this page. They have: Punk, Swing, Retro, Rockabilly 50's, Gothic, and Burlesque Clothing & Accessories!

Another website recommended to Mistress Ravine, this one by a rockin' friend named Heather. Thank You!
(No offense, however Mistress Ravine isn't a fan of the stripper-esque angel vs devil silhouette logo, but loves the products!!!)

Beyond the TrapDoor

"Beyond the TrapDoor offers fashion, gifts and homewares as well as the latest in edgy designer fashions. Ranging from underground street styles to the flirtatious styles of Gothic Lolita, retro pinup and vintage with a twist, to couture garments, Beyond the TrapDoor brings fashion that is the height of alternative couture for madmen, devious divas, harlot starlets and rocksters."

Fashion for Women, Men and Babies, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts,
Housewares, & Corsetry!

Australian Designers

Devil Doll, Faster Pussycat, Hollow (*exclusive), Miss Hussy (*exclusive), mmmmHot, Rebecca Leather (*exclusive), Route 66

Imported Designers

Art with Design Latex (*exclusive), Cyberoptix Tie Lab, Dead Threads, Illicit, Kreepsville666, Leg Avenue, Misery Boutique, MorgannaFemme Couture (*exclusive), Okutani, Shibuya (*exclusive), Shock Culture, Sourpuss, Steady Clothing, Stop Staring (*exclusive) Suicide Glam (*exclusive), Switchblade Stiletto, Too Fast, What Katie Did (*exclusive), Zombie Kitten (*exclusive)

Electra Designs Custom Corsets

Unique, Quality, Made-to-Measure Corsets Suitable for Tight Lacing

Incredible and Unique, affordable, high quality corsets and accessories by Alexis Black. Each item is hand made with great attention to detail. You can email Alexis at alexis(at)electradesigns(dot)net if you are interested in ordering a fully custom or standard sized quality corset by Electra Designs.

This is also a seller of unique items, who actually resells Lip-Service and Shrine clothing. This site also carries these brands and others in plus sizes, which is usually hard to find.

Please note: You cannot purchase their items directly from their website,
however you can purchase them through Mistress Ravine's Minion Store, and many other places.