Traditional vampire lore was created from pieces of ancient mythologies along with folk tales during the 18th and 19th centuries. The common modern belief is that vampires are once-deceased beings, also termed undead. Stories of shrouded deceased loved ones returning to visit their families began to emerge and in later years superstition gave way to hysteria throughout Europe, resulting in the staking of corpses and accusations of vampirism directed at average citizens.
The Vampyre, written by John Pollidori and published in 1819, was considered the first publication to romanticize the vampire, paving the way for Dracula and the modern mythos and imagery of the genre.
Romantic novels, Early Modern and Victorian fashions, along with frightening and macabre folklore: these are the ingredients of modern vampire fashion and fiction. Black clothing is often accented with white or stark reds and purples; capes, canes, hats, and eye wear which would have been in fashion during the late 1800's and early 1900's, all of these and similar articles of clothing worn in any combination and often including colored contact lenses and dental caps resembling a vampire's fangs are often the ingredients of the vampire look.
For an even more sensual approach we may revisit the early 1900's when the term 'vamp' was introduced. This was primarily used in conjunction with the Femme Fatale disambiguation. Often these 'Femme Fatales' were women in film who were the opposites of the more wholesome actresses of the times and whom were often viewed as villainous. The terms vamp and Femme Fatale also describe the looks used by many cabaret performers, it is primarily based on the portrayal of feminism through wiles, charm, and beauty with hints of danger and unpredictability. Skin tight leather, lengerie, corsets, and cat suits are often worn along with other types of clothing that show off the woman's body such as fishnets and see-through garments made from lace or mesh.
All of these fashion styles are interchangeable with the Gothic subculture. This is masterfully explored in the South Park episode "The Ungroundable" in which the school's Goths are distraught over the sudden population growth of "vampire kids" who are simply following a trend. It will be interesting to see how closely this foreshadows reality as more and more vampire television shows, books, and films are created. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Twilight, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, and The Vampire's Assistant are just a handful of vampire themed television shows and films that portray these beings as teenagers who instead of wearing all black or Victorian outfits, more closely resemble average schmucks who spend their time after school shopping for attire in The Gap or Aeropostale. Perhaps the coming Tim Burton and Johnny Depp collaboration reviving Dark Shadows, or the rumored film version of The Vampire Lestat will help the vampire purists to keep the scales from tipping over into the horrific vision of the future with vampires becoming nothing more than middle class kids that sparkle.
Another category of vampire fashion is based upon the earliest folklore and the continuing mythology of the vampire as an undead being. This is portrayed by the use of torn and loose fitting clothing which is in a way a sort of graveyard approach paralleling 1970's to present day punk fashion. |
It is foreseeable that if three people were to be asked to dress up for us; one as a vampire, one punk, and one goth, there is the potential that we could have three people enter the room in the same outfits. To the unschooled eye, the same three people choosing their own outfits based upon those same genres could very well be indiscernible as having separate tastes. But, you and I would know the difference, wouldn't we? Of course we would. We are, after all, people of specific tastes... Speaking of taste.
Active vampirism can also be found within the subculture. These "sanguinarians" drink (or claim to drink) the blood of other living human beings.
We simply cannot overlook the sadomasochistic side of this dark, beloved culture. Once again, the vamp rules here. Well, unless she's submissive. All joking and evil grinning aside, there is much to be said for a pair of fangs and tight leather clothing behind certain closed (dungeon) doors. While it's roots are not necessarily based upon vampire lore, certain styles which are used will undoubtedly be very similar to what we have described earlier.
On a final note! While some people enjoy drawing blood during certain 'activities', this author does not wish to be responsible for giving anyone any bad ideas! I don't have any desire to rain on anyone's parade so I only ask that you please be respectful and don't do any permanent damage! As long as you follow that advice, bite your heart out! Well, not literally.
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Created as the darker, macabre market place for its parent company G-Topia, over the coming month's Mad Pierrot's will be featuring clothing and exclusive merchandise including pins, stickers, original artwork and limited editions prints. Mail order custom fang kits will also become available. Patrons and fans are welcome to contribute ideas, opinions and designs for consideration.
With fifteen years of fang making experience to his name, founder Liam Duffy has surrounded himself with a team of master craftsmen and women. With the help of very talented artists and illustrators he is launching Mad Pierrot's parent company - G-Topia; a web based outlet for artistic creation in the form of entertainment mediums such as web comics, film and video, cartoons, and merchandise. On January 1st 2010, G-Topia will release their first three web comics, one of which is the highly anticipated "Gothies", a look into the daily lives and adventures of a group of Goth twenty-somethings with stories by G, and illustrations by Michael Hegedus, Angie Green and Jan Garrison.
Currently covering the Mid-Atlantic, by the end of 2010 Mad Pierrot's will be expanding into event venues, conventions and retail locations from New York to Florida and as far west as Illinois.
Be safe, you freaky little vampires!
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The Creation Of A Dominatrix by Yoni Marten www.bumrapprods.com Most of those who knew Cheyenne would have described her as something akin to an angel. Long blonde hair curling around an oval face with translucent skin and the deepest of blue eyes. She was the quiet type — sweet and gentle, but introspective, the kind of woman who kept her deepest thoughts hidden behind a playful smile. Her fellow teachers thought she was wonderful. They were amazed at how easily she could control a classroom full of rowdy fourth graders without ever raising her voice. Even her family members — parents, siblings, aunts and uncles — thought of Cheyenne as the most unassertive member of the clan; she was the one who took everything in stride, always the voice of reason. 
I want to tell you about a mad weekend on Sandra’s Farm. One evening my husband, Bob, picked me up from work. When I got in the car I saw his sister, Sandra, sitting on the back seat so I figured we would be having another game night. Sandra had always been attractive to me for years and because we saw each other so often, Bob didn’t take notice to my liking. I don’t know what came over me but I started flirting with Sandra in the car. That really shocked Bob, but I think what shocked him more was when his sister started flirting back. I put my hand over on his lap to feel that his cock was starting to get hard. “I’m horny too Bob,” I blurted out. I wanted to fuck them both at once. Now! When we got to the farm, Sandra and I jumped out of the car and ran for the barn. Sandra removed her coat at to my surprise I saw she was wearing a blue rubber corset with her breasts sticking out.
