Author Archives: Dark Beauty
Martin Wittfooth
See more on Martin Wittfooth’s website.
Britnee Leigh (NSFW)
Credits: Model: Britnee Leigh Headdresses: Bubbles and Frown Haberdashery Shoppe Photography: Gas Oven Photography
Madame Tutli-Putli
The winner of the Canal + Grand Prize in 2007. This stop-motion animated film by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (Clyde Henry Productions) takes viewers on an exhilarating existential journey into the fully imagined, tactile world of Madame Tutli-Putli. As she travels alone on the night train, weighed down with all her earthly possessions and the ghosts of her past, she faces both the kindness and menace of strangers. Finding herself caught up in a desperate metaphysical adventure, adrift between real and imagined worlds, Madame Tutli-Putli confronts her demons. Click here to view current Clyde Henry Productions’ projects. Buy the DVD on National Film Board of Canada’s website.
Jean Paul Gaultier, Mastering the Craft with Construction
Taking a risk and designing from the heart is the most important for any wannabe designer in the world. Being a designer by passion for fashion myself, I am critical with my work and have such high expectations as I have been inspired by the greats of fashion from our lifetime, Vivian Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Thierry Mugler, and of course Jean Paul Gaultier. Recently the “Jean Paul Gaultier from the Sidewalk to the Runway” exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco featured his body of work. Thrilled to finally see one of the greats work up close and personal, I had these high hopes of being mind altered after seeing his pieces and his construction techniques. Although the designs have set the trends for many young inspiring artist like myself, I was not impressed in the slightest by the tailoring or construction of … Read more
SBX & The Robot Kontrolers
Introducing the 1st Single, Supervillian from New Album “Megaman Killer” by the Electro Punk Band SBX & The Robot Kontrolers. Click here for a listen. SBX better known as Sir Ben Marx is a seasoned underground artist ripe for the masses. The stage energizes with his evolving genre-busting sound of Electro-punk. The Fayetteville, NC native, musically reverberates a Southern upbringing, poignant personal experience, and a determined nine-year journey as an artist with a customized style & sound. The youngest of 7 children, SBX received substantial support and musical influence from his family to nurture his innate passion for all things musical. It has been stated “he came out the womb a performer.” From youth and continuing in adulthood, he diligently refines as a vocalist-songwriter, musician-performer, and producer-sound engineer. He is currently front man of neo synth/electro punk band The Robot Kontrolers and is scheduled to … Read more
Winter Is Coming
These Game of Thrones illustrations from Anja is absolutely beautiful. They seem to have sprung from a “photo” album of the past. See more of her work on deviantART.
Destino
If Walt Disney and Salvador Dali had a baby together, this video would be it. Destino began in 1946 as a collaboration between Walt Disney and the famed surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. A first-hand example of Disney’s interest in avant garde and experimental work in animation, Destino was to be awash with Dalí’s iconic melting clocks, marching ants and floating eyeballs. However, Destino was not completed at that time. In 2003, it was rediscovered by Walt’s nephew, Roy E. Disney, who took on the challenge of bringing the creation of these two great artists to fruition. In addition to the completed Destino, this exciting addition to the Walt Disney Treasures line also includes an all-new feature-length documentary that examines the surprising partnership between Dalí and Disney plus two new featurettes; “The Disney That Almost Was”, an examination of the studio’s unfinished projects; and “Encounters with … Read more
Red Light District – Henry Alfonso Navarro
Here is Henry Alfonso Navarro’s behind the scenes video of the Red Light District shoot for Dark Beauty Magazine. This guy is simply brilliant and one of the best addition to our dark vision. Watch and get a taste of his shoot of Chrissy Wai-Ching wedding dresses for the Alternative Wedding issue. Thanks to his entire team for putting this sneak-peak together. Model: Farnaz Dadashi Makeup & Hair: Lauren Warner Designer: Wai-Ching Photographer: Henry Alfonso Navarro Videographer: Ignacius Location: Studio 435 (LensExposure Studios) www.lensexposure.com
RUIN
There is something about the post-apocalyptic world that entices us. The short produced by OddBall Animation, RUIN is one fine example of such a world. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Can’t wait for what’s to come!
Absolutely No Regrets
Little Red Riding Hood
A retelling of a favorite childhood bedtime story…with a few minor changes. The short seeks to explore the drama, horror, and realism at the core of the story. The brilliant usage of simple silhouettes against vibrantly colored backgrounds only adds to its potency. Directed by Jorge Jaramillo and Carlo Guillot; scoring by Manuel Borda.
Iron Sky – The First 4 Minutes
Enjoy the first revealing 4 minutes of Iron Sky in stunning HD.
Louboutin of A Different Era
While the gawk and flaunt over the latest Louboutin’s continue, let’s look at some of the exciting ‘new’ designs from another French designer, Steven Arpad. A relatively unknown in the late 1930s, but whose creativity, unique and unusual designs has shown to stand the test of time. Any women with expensive tastes, but also loved experimental designs would love his creations. His works are archived at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. See Steven Arpad’s collection on MET’s website.
Dark Shadows
Meet Mr. Collins. No, no, not that Collins. Tim Burton’s Barnabas Collins. Starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Eva Green.
The Film Project
To celebrate their newly transformed Womens Designer Galleries in its London store. Selfridges & Co. has teamed up with some of the industries most talented designers to create a series of short films. From Alexander McQueen to Gareth Pugh, each designer offers a distinct vision of the modern woman. See all the films on Selfridges & Co.’s The Film Project.
