Don Spiro

Kitten DeVille by Don Spiro Renowned burlesque photographer Don Spiro talks the burlesque revival, Tease O Rama, King Kong, Doris Eaton and Jennie Lee’s vision. Interview: Divertida Devotchka You’ve been interested in cinematography and filmmaking since you were a young boy. At the age of only six you were shooting movies with your father’s super 8. I’m curious to know which films you... [Read more]

Elsa Quarsell: The Domestic Burlesque

Elsa Quarsell, photographer behind the new book The Domestic Burlesque, talks burlesque around the world, self-publishing, and traveling. Agent Lynch by Elsa Quarsell Q: Though Swedish born, London has been your home since 1999, and where you have made a name for yourself as an editorial and fashion photographer.  Your new book, The Domestic Burlesque seems to stray, in content at least, from... [Read more]

Brutal Beauties

What happens when two guys from the horror industry, Travis McGee & Brandon Barnett, collaborate with photography and scene painter H James Hoff, and make-up artists Ladonna Stein & Amber Downs?  The end result is Brutal Beauties, a pet project of Brutal Industries. We asked them to create a vintage inspired fashion spread for our Halloween Issue.  The results were breath taking. Model: Kaia... [Read more]

Molly Crabapple

Molly Crabapple by Bill Wadman Molly Crabapple, the founder of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, took time out from her ridiculously busy schedule to talk divine mindlessness, Manet’s Olympia, maximalist aesthetics, hillbilly angels, guys with machine guns, and absinthe. Interview: Divertida Devotchka You’re the founder of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, which now has more than 100 drawing... [Read more]

Pin-Up Girl Cosmetics

The crew at Pin-Up Girl Cosmetics. L-R: Kiah Clark, Sharif Hassan, Christine Starr Cookus, Kellyn Willey Kellyn Willey, owner of Pin-Up Girl Cosmetics, talks poorly blended foundation, places to visit in Atlanta, grapeseed oil, human disco balls, and owning a business before she owned a car. By: Shoshana Q: Pin-Up Girl Cosmetics is a full concept unlike any we’ve seen in the country. You have a storefront... [Read more]

Dangerously Dolly

Dangeorusly Dolly, self-portrait: "Nightmareland" Atlanta based conceptual photographer Dangerously Dolly talks signature styles, copycats, and being overly optimistic. Interview: Shoshana   Photos: Dangerously Dolly Q: Your bio mentions after years of experience with post production, at 23 you made the switch to focusing on your own projects and shooting.  What was your previous gig,... [Read more]

House of MacGregor

Cassandra MacGregor, milliner and owner of The House of MacGregor in the Bishop Arts District in Dallas, talks New York, family, vintage lace, happy customers, color palates and Japan. Interview: Divertida Devotchka.  All photos courtesy of Cassandra. You’re from Dallas, but you studied millinery at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. You quit your office job after completing... [Read more]

Zamra of Dollskin Designs

Zamra wearing one of her recent creations. Photo: Pappas Latex fashion designer Zamra of Dollskin Designs chats about second skin, lube, Jean Paul Gaultier, and being blown by Stephen Hawking. Interview: Shoshana You’ve stated that your work as an alternative model and a fire performer have greatly influenced your Dollskin Designs line.  How so? As an alternative model I was exposed to some of... [Read more]

Costumer Megan Martin

Costumer Megan Martin of BetterThanStuff.com talks Trinity Blood, Sci-Fi, Styrospray, cosplay, MTV, and well finished seams. Interview: Shoshana Q: When did you first become interested in costume design? I was always into dress-up when I was a kid. I think I was doomed from the very beginning to get into historical costuming. I used to layer my dress-up dresses over each other so my skirt would... [Read more]

Artwork by Ramon

Painter Ramon Barboza talks artistic discovery, low-riders, and the untouchable goddess. Q: What’s your earliest art memory?  Do you remember the first piece of art you created? My earliest art memory was when I was in the second grade; I drew a picture of Elvis holding a mic.  My art teacher was very impressed and hung it in the cafeteria.  That was the first time people actually noticed... [Read more]