Macy’s QMack, Maison Jules and Bar III Carnaby Collection

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Hoping to draw what is now called the “Millennial” customer (young shoppers) Macy’s has launched three new clothes collections. Plenty of big name chains try this all the time with celebrity endorsed or created product (as we have seen from David Beckham’s underwear line for H&M in the UK, Ashley Benson’s ‘Ashley Benson for Bongo at Kmart’ and the ‘Kardashian Kollection for Sears’) but these three new lines from Macy’s represent a startling new approach in the price of these items as well as who exactly that are specifically made for.

QMack, a 13-piece women’s wear line is named after fictional “Quincey Mack” and features work-wear ‘shrunken blazers’ and cardigans, leather bombers and pants. QMack marks the first internal sportswear brand the Jones Group developed from ‘ground-up’ and hits the 150 Macy’s stores and Macys.com the first of August.

Maison Jules, is (as you would expect from the name) a line with French inspiration for women aged 18 to 30 (a very big part of current fashion buying public, for sure). Prices are cheap to moderate here, beginning under $20 for basics, near $60 for tops and dresses and pants under $50. Like QMack this line hits in August with a campaign featuring Jeanne Damas.

A new private label for men, called Bar III Carnaby Collection is an extension of the Bar III brand launched a couple of years ago. Featuring sports coats, dress shirts, neckwear, vests, trousers, and suit separates it launches September, items under the $300.

So, as much as from everywhere else, we now have ‘stuff’ to look forward to from Macy’s.

And stuff to look forward to from VG: http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

Ego Assassin’s COLONY

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

Innovative latex clothing designers and friends of Von Gutenberg, Ego Assassin have launched COLONY, a new collection of laser-cut latex fashion. Known since 2005 for their deceptively simple and studied lines, this Toronto, Ontario company has seen its clothing featured internationally in Vogue Hommes Japan, n oi.se (Australia) and many others. This unique COLONY collection is comprised of fresh designs from the veteran studio as well as several classic Ego Assassin pieces updated in a honeycomb motif.

Slinka, co-owner and designer at Ego Assassin explains, “We were inspired by the social roles found within a bee colony, and the spirit of adventure embodied by colonial explorers. Fans of latex fashion understand these concepts very well. We produced a versatile collection that allows them to express any or all of these archetypes: Soldier, Queen and Adventurer.”

James Hagarty, co-owner and creative director adss, “We are continuously exploring the possibilities at the edges of latex, fashion and technology. COLONY represents an expansion of those borders. The pieces are elegant, cutting edge, and can even help you to stay cooler in the heat of a steamy summer party. That’s something every latex connoisseur appreciates.”

Highlights of this ‘futuristic elegance and sex appeal’ collection include:

The HIVE pencil skirt. Featuring an eye-catching “Queen Bee” hex-within-hex pattern, this knee-length skirt is modest yet flattering. It can be worn on its own for cheeky detail, or with an underlayer bright splash of color.

The HEX chemise. Worn as lingerie, this barely-there HEX chemise can be worn over a top and leggings, or paired with a corset.

The TOKAR draped multi-dress. The essence of versatility, the TOKAR dress can be draped in a multitude of ways to reveal, hide, or accentuate any part of the torso. The look is elegant enough to be worn at dinner, and sexy enough to be at home in a night-club at 3am.

Check-out Ego Assassin’s new line and all their other stuff, here:

http://www.ego-assassin.com

Check out Von Gutenberg stuff here: http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

Triumphant Bras Uplifting Japan

Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin

It seems lingerie maker Triumph International is at it again. This time the Swiss company’s Japanese division has made the news by introducing an Abenomics bra. This latest in the Branomics Bra line (other Branomics bras included solar-powered ones, recycled bras and even one called a “husband-hunting” bra) presents a playful approach to Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “three-arrow” economic plan to combine a monetary strategy aiming at 2 % inflation in the same amount of years with a pro-growth reform. A lot to consider I know when looking at a bra. The bra features a rising ‘trendline line’ arrow motifs and jokingly announces a 2% increase in its extra padding.

Triumph spokeswoman Keiko Masuda quipped, “We hope that, as the Japanese economy grows, we can also help bust sizes to get bigger,”

This fun joke-of-a-bra is not all the 127 year old company has in mind of course, just hit their site here: http://www.triumph.com/global/#/index.html and have a look around.

Begun by corsetier Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer and the merchant Michael Braun in 1886-first calling the firm Spiesshofer & Braun, then changing the name to a more recognizable brand name inspired by the Paris Arc de Triomphe –Triumph quickly reached the position of the leading lingerie manufacturer in Europe. Along the way this innovative company introduced the corselette and the very first bras with front fastenings (my personal favorite) and bras with changeable straps.

The Japanese, always big on innovation and super trendy trends, live for theseTriumph bra moments and there are sure to be many others coming down the pike.

Inflation in this case might be a good thing: http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

Here’s a link that’s certainly a good thing:

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art ‘Punk: From Chaos to Couture’

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

Big doings with the hoi polloi in NYC Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art’s Punk: From Chaos to Couture exhibit. Known as the “party of the year” (but really how often does one here that label on a celeb-studded gathering?) the night had Beyonce as its honorary chairwoman, plus notables from music, movies, sports and designers.

One of the co-chairs for the night was Tisci, who dressed actress Rooney Mara of “Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” fame (a book close to our heart’s what with our next issue theme being tattoos, go here for more V.G. stuff: http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/) as well as the infamous Kim Kardashian. Sarah Jessica Parker wore a Giles Deacon graffiti gown and kinda hot plaid-colored Christian Louboutin thigh-high boots. Cameron Diaz and Kristen Stewart wore Stella McCartney.

“Punk rock has a unique culture and distinct style that I really admire,” the infamous Tommy Hilfiger told The Associated Press. “Music of all genres has always been a central influence in my designs. I tend to gravitate more toward classic American rock, but I listen to and love punk rock albums from The Ramones and Blondie.”

And of course, as you see, Madge herself was on hand.

Star studded get-to-gethers happen in cities like New York, Milan, London, Paris-well you get the idea-all the time and we get the chance to take a peek at all the fun and fashion when they do.

Shooting Onna Sakura

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

So, we shot the wonderful Onna Sakura this weekend at the Von Gutenberg studios. She wore Bridget Moore, Savage Wear plus a whole bunch of others designers to present us with some amazing looks. The German long legged beauty divides her professional time between modeling latex and working as a corporate psychologist.

On hair and make-up on Saturday we had the wonderful Lady J from Designs by LJ working hard with both Make Up For Ever and the airbrush foundation Temtu (J is a master with an airbrush). Having absolutely no idea about make-up (certainly not how to apply it) I love to watch a master like J work.

As always with the women I have met when shooting and lubing, the crew we use, and anybody else who happens along as entourage or assistant, I have a grand old time during the hard work because the people make the long hours so much fun. Mainly though, if the model is not a pleasure-as Onna was (as all of our models have been) then the shoot won’t be a good one…but again, I’m guessing here as I have been spoiled with great ladies and great shoots so far.

Onna set a wonderful, easy going tone. She was a delight to work with. These pics are little behind-the-scenes snippets. You’ll see more of her in the upcoming months I promise.

And never forget, Von Gutenberg Magazines on Apple, Amazon and Google Android and the web for Laptop & Desktop: http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

The 6th Annual London Fetish Weekend

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

As with many things that come to my attention here at the expansive Von Gutenberg office suites and horse stud farm, an announcement was just emailed to me by the powers that be (one in fact who will be appearing in our issue #8) that tickets are now on sale for the 6^th annual London Fetish Weekend. As always it will no doubt be a wonderful few days in September out there in ole London town. Early bird tickets are a great value for all the fun that’s going to take place from September 13th to the 15th.

The weekend kicks off with a seriously fun play party in the plush venue Protocol, in Vauxhall. Sponsored by Hog Spy & Domme Trips there will be a playroom, couples area, chill-out area and dance room. Saturday sees the return of the London Alternative Market at Electrowerkz in Islington. Double in size to a regular LAM it will be the host to 50 plus stallholders. Special offers and deals will be available on everything from clothing to equipment and shows, workshops, drinks and food will be available throughout the day.

You can book a stand if you want at: terry@londonalternativemarket.com

The LFW Ball this year is a collaboration of FIVE top London fetish events; Bound, Club Decadence, Imaginarium, Wonderland and Club Subversion who will all be bringing their unique style to the multi-roomed venue, The Colosseum, in Vauxhall. If you have ever gone to our Fantasy Event List you’ll see we list many events during the year by the LFW’s sponsors and we can attest to how perfectly they get the details right for lifestylers. At the ball the Decadence Team will greet guests, there will be a huge dungeon by Subversion, a dance and performance room by Imaginarium, a fun play area and separate naughty room by Wonderland and a bondage stage and performances by rope expert Esinem & Bound.

It’s a whole bunch of fun and socializing under one roof.

Not that the weekend is over on Sunday. That afternoon there will be a screening of the cult film, Preaching to the Perverted, at the boutique Shortwave Cinema in Bermondsey Square near London Bridge. The LFW have donated 5 pairs of weekend ‘all events’ tickets to help support their Kickstarter campaign to digitally re-master the film and all profits from the event will go towards the project.

Right now you can get a limited release of weekend packages for ALL events at just £50 and earlybird LFW ball tickets at just £15. For more details on all this one-of-a-kind happening and to buy tickets go to: www.londonfetishweekend.com

Be sure to tell the LFW we sent you http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

A Now A Word About Veneers

Posted on April 27, 2013 by admin

I’m not sure I can sit back any longer and not yawp about this. I will not call anyone out directly (not that my calling truly garners a notice by anyone much at all, let alone the people I could name) but dudes, what’s with the Veneers?

Talk about a fashion…do not!

I know high fashion is all about implants, weaves, plugs, injections, but this latest trend (and I’m not sure how long it has been going on for so I don’t know how ‘latest’ it is) has led to some of the worst smiles I’ve ever seen. I thought the overuse of Botox was bad but these super-duper pearly whites seem to be coming at me right through the T.V.! And when I think what it takes to get veneers, that’s when I shout foul to this fashion faux pas, not only foul to those people who think veneers are the way to go but foul to those dentist (is it ‘denti’ when it is more than one dentist?) who willingly render perfectly healthy teeth unhealthy (the tooth prep needed for veneer application could destroy from 3-30% of the tooth surface and it’s approximated that after a decade of wear nearly fifty percent of veneers are no longer in use-able condition) in affect going against the credo they have sworn to uphold, which is to make teeth as healthy as they can, all because somebody has the money, time and desire to be befitted with veneers.

And all in the name of current fashion.

Don’t mistake me, I’m not saying don’t veneer yourself. ‘Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law’ I say (though I always add to Crowley’s axiom “just so as you don’t impinge on anybody else”. Adorn, morph, mutilate to your heart’s content bucko, but when it comes to medical professionals aiding and abetting that’s when I got to question. I know it’s all about the buck…but really?

And lastly, can somebody explain to me when mutilation became de rigueur for fashion? Sure they might not be permanent but explain to me when injecting yourself in the forehead to create what is called ‘bagel bumps’ became a fashion (and explain to me why) and not simply looked at as a ‘huh’ idea?

Am I just getting too old?

You know what’s a great fashion trend, clicking your mouse over to:

http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

The Stars Are ‘Stacking’

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

Our stars are ‘stacking’. No, I don’t mean breast implants….though God knows there are lots of them out there in Hollywood. What I am on about is this latest fashion accessory, stackable rings. Lady’s like Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez, plus plenty of others not as notable are sporting what US Weekly’s fashion director calls a totally ‘on trend’ trend of mixing and matching contrasting metallic Though to be sure, Lopez managed to ‘stack’ with her Norman Silverman diamonds at the most recent Grammy’s and Rihanna had brought out Neil Lane pieces. None of us are probably going to be sportin’ such high-end shine, still stacking can be done with cheaper ring clusters like these from Forever21, Loud Love Jewelry or do some snaking around from Ariel Gordon.

Don’t be surprised if we see this stackable trend for other jewelry, you know how these things catch like wildfire. One celeb wears her dress backwards and others follow so it becomes a fashion trend, a little striking make-up becomes a big splash. I opine we might see (if we aren’t already) stacking any number of jewelry and accessories. It’s just a matter of time.
But for now consider what or if you are going to stack…then go out and get to it like J-Lo and or RiRi.

And get to checking out the Von Gutenberg Digital World, here: http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

MEET GLAM SXP

Posted on April 19, 2013 by admin

Because we include the word ‘lifestyle’ in our header Von Gutenberg continually searches the globe for all that could possibly fuel a person’s lifestyle. Sure fashion is a big part of what we do, but included in our interests (and we are sure in yours’) is the food you enjoy, the movies and theatre you attend, the friends you associate with.
Also too, is the music you listen to; that’s got to be part of your overall lifestyle right?

I want to introduce some new Von Gutenberg musical friends. GLAM SXP is a French duo of photo model/bass player/vocalist Sandrine and male voice/instrumentalist Pascal. They perform a slinky electronic sounding music they call ‘sensual wave’, bewitching audiences with a high-end fetish-fashionable influenced stage show and disturbing beat-able sound. The band performed at NUIT DEMONIA ’09, ‘10 and ’12 in Paris and continue to play at many venues in that city and surrounding areas.

What makes Sandrine and Pascal so much fun is there attention to detail and stage craft, as seen by the videos below. Exploiting a fashion approach we particularly enjoy, the duo wears latex, PVC, leather and other super sexy materials in their electric performances. Their fashion truly seems to as much inform what they do as every other aspect of what their lifestyle is about.

GLAM SXP has just released “Follow Me”, available round the many usual places on the web.

If you are a fan of the fashions we display, dangerous dance-able tight-sounding electro-pop, startling stage sets and performances from two of the most compelling and sexiest performers you’re bound to see you need to check-out what GLAM SXP are into.

Here’s three of their videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy6jshUA7uo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAGmnkqnVRo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn3AIFcsbRg

Here’s the GLAM SXP website: http://www.glamsxp.com

Our VG Digital Magazine: http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/

Featuring: The Red Hand Gallery, Denver, CO.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

The motto of the Red Hand Gallery is: ‘Creative sexuality is living art’ and this Colorado space celebrates ‘fetishism’ (and define that word any way you like) and sexuality truly as an art form with ‘the scene’ regarded as a creative performance. These performances are offered in various multimedia experiences coming at participants from all directions and the ‘art’ in the space ranges from performance to videos, to paintings and photography, all having one thing in common: the subject matter in one way or another relates to various expressions of sexuality.

The Red Hand Gallery opens its doors to the public for a monthly ‘First Friday art walk’ in addition to designated gallery hours. Artists from all over the globe are getting involved, with a new one featured each month. Artists who have been featured thus far include Julie Simone (USA), Catasta Charisma (U.K.), Robert Babylon (U.K.), and a variety of artists local to Denver.

Events at the Red Hand Gallery are designed to motivate people to participate as well as observe…there is a heavy emphasis on ‘play’ here.

The studio/gallery itself has lots of character-the space was actually once an alley-with two buildings joined some time back. There is a docking bay which serves as a stage located in the largest room which features a 24 ft high ceiling. There are 6 active rooms, each room very different, housing art installations that change frequently.

The Red Hand Gallery really is as much a social experiment as art space and we are thrilled to feature them, ‘opening’ their doors, if you will, here online to your poking around. If you get out to Denver go on by and tell them we sent you.

Poke around here when you get the chance:

Von Gutenberg Magazines on Apple, Amazon and Google Android and the web for Laptop & Desktop:

http://vongutenberg.com/e-magazine/