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London fashion week paves the way for new designers

London Fashion Week 2011 at Somerset House more >>>



The halloween spooktacular of goodies

We love this time of year, autumnal colours in abundance more >>>



Alternative & burlesque fair : Heresy N Heelz Manchester weekend, 10th September.

Manchester has been crying out for an alternative fair for more >>>



Heresy N Heelz Twisted Cabaret Special, 13th August.

Saturday 13th August saw the Heresy N Heelz Twisted Cabaret Special more >>>



Dr Sketchy's North Wales & Chester, Myths vs Leggins 27th August.

Have you ever seen a mythical dragon fight out with a pole dancer? more >>>



Now Voyager save the victory roll

The humble victory roll has always been regarded as a vintage classic more >>>



Hyper Japan Festival, Olympia 2 London, July 22-24

IF YOUR fashion dreams take you to the streets of Harajuku, more >>>



New Beginnings, Williamson street, Liverpool

Liverpool has long been paving the way for independent, more >>>



Heresy n Heelz Manchester weekend.

Heresy n Heelz brave the traditional Manchester weather more >>>



Alt fashion's alternative guide to London

Writing an alternative guide to London is a difficult task more >>>



Dr Sketchy's anti-art school Chester, 1st ever Chester event, Waikiki Bar, Chester, June 19.

"But I can't draw!" was the first thought that more >>>



Judy's affordable vintage fair, Guildhall, Chester, 18th June.

No stranger to the vintage fair, Chester has been blooming more >>>



Alt fashion summer fair; June 5th


Celebrating five years of Alt Fashion Magazine, the Summer Fair more >>>



A Guide to a Good Corset


Corsets have been a constant fixture in women's clothing more >>>



Dr Sketchy's anti-art school North Wales, Regally yours; April 28th.

"I just saw Margaret Thatcher spanking Prince William.." more >>>



Urban and erotic explorations exhibition opening; 23rd April

Sultry latex, damsels in distress, & more >>>



Introducing Kawaii star UK at Hyper Japan

Hyper Japan returns to the Olympia this July for a weekend of more >>>



Introducing Heresy n Heelz Twisted cabaret

This Summer if you fancy something different to the usual more >>>



Dr Sketchy's anti-art school North Wales, Sunday class; 27th March.


A summer Sunday afternoon of mermaids, more >>>



The alternative side to London fashion week; a pick of our favourites from the show

This February saw the eleventh season more >>>


Black swan fever.

Style inspiration can be found in many places, more >>>



Forever: Art Inspired by Ink Exhibition, 27th March

On Sunday 27th March at 6pm, the first more >>>



Alt fashion's alternative guide to Liverpool

Liverpool a city known as one of the most diverse places more >>>



End of year 2010 poll.

The votes are all in, we've counted the winners >>>



Alt fashion's alternative guide to Manchester

Manchester is one's the Mecca's of the north, more >>>



Clerkenwell vintage fair, February 20th.

Entering the hustle & bustle of London is more >>>



Miss alternative UK preview

Miss alternative UK is the newest more >>>



London edge preview.

As the winter day's draw shorter, the more >>>



Utility's christmas market; 9th December

Nestled away on the not so snowy streets more >>>



Clothes show live; 6th December.

The weather may be at it's coldest of more >>>.



Thought bubble; 20th November

It's freezing, not much by northern more >>>



Festival of sins "Sloth" preview

This winter why not spend your time doing more >>>



The UK's Big Vintage and Fashion Fair, Manchester; 13th November.

Manchester is a city well known for it's more >>>



Belladonna alternative weddings

Belladonna alternative weddings offer more >>>



Thought bubble preview

As the murky depths of winter draw more >>>



Trash-o-Rama First Birthday Bash, Retro Bar, Manchester, September 3

ALL GOOD birthday bashes should include more >>>



Trash-o-rama

What happens when you take two of the more >>>



Just another vintage market; 31st July

Tucked up in the sleepy corner of more >>>



Introducing The Bizarre ball

Debauchery, decadence, and a touch of more >>>



A guide to Alternative hair dyes

One thing we adore here at Alt fashion more >>>>



End of year poll

The votes are all in, we've counted and See the final results >>>



'09 in review

'09 was a very mixed year, with an even more >>>>



End of year poll '08- the final results!

The votes are in & all counted from more >>>



'08 in review

'08 was a mixed year for alternative more >>>



End of year poll 2008

Following a new tradition to Alt fashion, Voting closed >>>



'07 end of year poll!

The votes are in & counted, we've taken View the final results here!



'07 in review

'07 has been a mixed year for fashion in more >>>


Competitions

We've teamed up with Deathlord to give three lucky readers a T-shirt from their range of designs more >>>



We've teamed up with Trashglam, to give some lucky readers a selection of accessories! more >>>



One lucky reader could win a Will shoot for rum t-shirt more >>>



We've teamed up with Crazy hair colour, to give some lucky readers a supply of Crazy color hair dye! more >>>



Two lucky readers could win a t-shirt by Nerdoh more >>>



One lucky reader could win some steampunk jewellery in our London edge comp more >>>



One lucky reader could win the last of our 5th birthday, celebration goodie bags. more >>>



One lucky winner could win a Vampire Bite outfit by Call Girl clothing more >>>



One lucky reader could win the fifth of our 5th birthday, celebration goodie bags. more >>>



Three lucky readers could win an item from this selection of jewellery by The red queen boutique. more >>>



One lucky reader could win a stunning gothic masquerade mask more >>>



As part of our Summer fair earlier this month we held a raffle in aid of The Sophie Lancaster foundation more >>>



One lucky reader could win the fourth of our 5th birthday, celebration goodie bags. more >>>



Two lucky readers could win a ticket each to June's anti-art class. more >>>



One lucky reader could win the third of our 5th birthday, celebration goodie bags. more >>>



One lucky reader could win a custom boxed delight & necklace by Shottle bop! more >>>



One lucky reader could win the second of our 5th birthday, celebration goodie bags. more >>>



One lucky reader could win the first of our 5th birthday, celebration goodie bags. more >>>



One lucky readers could win a bundle of accessories by Kitsch kaos. more >>>



Two lucky readers could win a ticket each to February's anti-art class. more >>>



Two lucky readers could win a £20 gift voucher from Ji Ji Kiki. more >>>



Two lucky readers could win a set of halloween lenses c/o You know it. more >>>



Two lucky readers could win a uv t-shirt by Neon blue more >>>



One lucky reader could win this bag of goodies c/o London edge more >>>.



One lucky reader could win this skull cake coin purse by Sourpuss more >>>



One lucky reader could win these necklaces more >>>


Reviews

Body Jewellery Shop

When it comes to body jewellery more >>>



"A zombie ate my cupcake" Lily Vanilli

I've always had a soft spot for gooey spooky treats, more >>>



Nerdoh

Is your inner geek itching to profess your love for brain chomping zombies more >>>



Egg & chips clothing

Egg & chips clothing specialize in rockabilly more >>>



Nox Hyde

Zombie kittens, glam punk's and royal lolita's. more >>>



Deathlord

Fancy a touch of metal in your summer more >>>



Funky jewellery.

Eco-friendly jewellery doesn't have to be bland, more >>>



Joe Browns review

Boho chic never goes out of style, as those more >>>



Grin, grimace & squeak!

Grin, grimace & squeak! Is an accessories more >>>



Shottle bop

Strumpets, love potions, & brain pills, oh my! more >>>



Life, Death and the Rise of Demise.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

"Then Demise it is." more >>>



"The stocking book" Victor Arwas & Andreas Papadakis

The stocking book by Victor Arwas & Andreas more >>>



Crazy color hair dye "Fire"

Over the year's I've tried many hair dye more >>>



Angel V's Devil

Angel V's Devil jewellery create a more >>>



Little Black cherry

Little black cherry specialize in a selection of more >>>



"Costume jewellery" Judith Miller

Costume jewellery by Judith Miller is a more >>>



Heartinsoles

Remember those killer stiletto heels that more >>>



Trashglam clothing.

Handmade, one of a kind alternative more >>>



Rockabellas Inc.

As the year draws closer to a close there's more >>>



Box clothing review

Alternative street wear is making a big more >>>



Very.co.uk review

Alternative style is everywhere these days; it may not be the more >>>



Doodles by Danni.

Doodles by danni is a new venture combining more >>>



Shitsville

High end couture meets tasty dribs and drabs of edgey punk, more >>>


Sourpuss

Sourpuss create horror & tattoo inspired attire with a rockabilly twist. more >>>



Sugarpill cosmetics

Sugarpill create bright, vibrant cosmetics with a burst more >>>



You know it review

It has been estimated that 125 million people use contact lenses more >>>



Litsy leopard couture

Sequinned Octopuse's, breakfast waffles more >>>



Lush

Lush have long been creating natural, and more >>>



Lime Crime

Lime Crime is a make up company with a more >>>



Bun-e bits

Bun-e bits create a plethora of cute treats. more >>>



Sian Bostwick

Sian Bostwick creates elegant, stunning, more >>>



Illamasqua.

Illamasqua only a year old have fast more >>>



Glitz & bits

Gothic glamour, glitz, and a touch of decadence. more >>>



Pearls & Swine.

Glittery tea cups, cupcakes, gothic elegance, and a touch more >>>



The Black Wardrobe

The Black Wardrobe was launched by designer Nora BenHayyi in more >>>



'B-movie bags'

'B-Movie Bags' is the artistic venture of Artist Julia Griffin. Taking more >>>



Rock 'n' Needle

Founded by designer Kelly Goss in 2008, more >>>



Cookie Party

if you've ever found it hard tracking down the perfect embellish- ments more >>>



Sourpuss clothing

Sourpuss clothing is an independent more >>>



Hairy Scary Hairclips & Accessories

Creepy crawlies, Gothic frippery, & more >>>



Skybelts

The original airplane buckle belt. Founded more >>>



Start a clothing line

Starting an alt business can be a gruelling task, with so many resources more >>>



Tokyo look book

Since the phenomena that was "Fruits", Japanese street fashion has more >>>



Gothic & lolita

In a similar vein to the "Fruits" books; Gothic & lolita takes more >>>



Blood and dishonour

Blood & dishonour is a coffee table book with more >>>