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Regress #2

The date for the second Regress: into your alterego club night has finally been announced, it’s on the 21st of Feb. at club Alterego on Princess st. A Frankie Knuckles production.

regress 2 flyerregress 2 flyer backThis time I used an older image of myself by Mike Brown for the flyer. I was struggling to find one that fitted in with the theme and was please when I came across this one. It features wardrobe by Eustratia and Richard Ayres who will be collaborating on the fashion show this time. The theme of the show is Latex vs Metal and it will have a dark and atmospheric feel.

1234820_10153293614590347_47726596_nImage: Rebecca Cordell and Emma Owens by John Cubilan for Dark beauty magazine. Wardrobe and styling by Eustratia and Richard Ayres. Art direction by Cello.

Music will be provided by TG Manchester DJ Jane Dalton and her alter ego, the Imperatrixx. A sample mix is available here.

1526650_1455587178002633_540197922_nPerformer MisSa Blue will be completing the line up with a mesmerising performance. MisSa Blue is a London based International performer specialised in Fetish acts & Neo-Cabaret. She is infamous for -a unique mixture of styles -cutting edge themed acts and a crossover of modern art and classical show elements.She uses Candle Wax, Latex-Paint, Lace and Rubber but her biggest attribute is her stage presence and ethos of performance. It’s often sexual adult – sometimes satiric entertainment that combines the best of all styles in just one act. MisSa is a regularly found at the world leading fetish club, Torture Garden and holds residency at theThe Box Soho London, at ‘Time Outs’ critics choice Cabaret ‘Lucha Britannia’ and at Erotica London. She has been nominated for the Erotic Award ’13 in the category ‘Best Performer’ and won 3rd place at The World Burlesque Games (Lond. ’13)

1551598_645424812171184_967486390_nThe whole thing will be documented by NVS Films.

We hope to see you there!

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Eustratia Open house event.

Next month, to celebrate the third birthday of my label, Eustratia and officially test out my showroom I’m hosting my first open house event.

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The whole house will be open to friends of the brand, models, photographers and potential customers who will be able to view and try on samples, preview the new collection, talk to me in person and find out about upcoming projects.

Regular Eustratia models will be available to talk about wearing latex to those who haven’t tried it before or would like to know a bit more about it.

Our friends from VAUHAUS will also be in attendance with beautiful new faces to introduce and a guest photobooth by Toria Brightside, agent and chief photographer.

Richard Ayres will be showcasing his bespoke chainmail accessories and visitors will have the change to see it in person and talk about about commissions.

TG Manchester promoter Frankie Knuckles will also be making an appearance for those who would like to find out about future events.

I will be inviting creatives that have collaborated with the brand over the last three years, local models, photographers and industry people as well as a few magazines but the event is also geared towards potential customers who want to find out more about the brand or latex clothing in general. Please get in touch if you can get to Manchester and would like to attend. The address will be available on the Facebook event page and there will also be transport available from Piccadilly train station at 2:30pm to bring people to the event if they are not local to Manchester.

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Rebelicious Vivi

This month Rebelicious have featured Vivi Sterling as their cover girl! Vivi has recently joined Vauhaus and was photographed by Toria Brightside, wearing Eustratia for the cover story.

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viviYou can read Vivi’s full interview  and the rest of the mag here.

As she mentions at some point in the interview, you can expect more projects from us in the future! We’re currently in the early stages of planning studio day where aspiring models can receive coaching, styling and great photos in a comfortable environment, which equal amounts of support and fun.

Details regarding the wprkshops and the first Eustratia open house event, coming soon. Spaces will be limited so if you’d like to be the first to find out be sure to join our mailing list!

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2013 positive points.

This has been a year of big changes for me and though it has been tough at times, I’ve realised that I am moving forward with my life and ambitions.

I have heard a lot of people talking about how terrible their year has been and it’s easy to get stuck in a downward spiral if you just think of the negative. I prefer to start the year with a air of optimism wherever possible so I have written a list of my favourite positive points of 2013 and would urge you to do the same, it might make you feel a lot better.

1. I stopped working from a small desk in my bedroom and got my first solo studio for Eustratia.

427237_10151453871855365_82829251_n2. I suspended my bed from trees for a photoshoot!

_MG_81663. I was involved in quite a few fun and amazing fashion shows.

1276469_576383365732729_609709502_o4. Eustratia became the main brand sold in a small boutique.

734115_574855985872883_2073020654_n5. I went on holiday to Greece with my best friends.

968844_10201689246253037_1694167644_n6. I went to LFW with some amazing people.

1237951_590997460941458_557497677_n7. Had my work published in my favourite magazine, Dark beauty.

darkbeauty18. Bought a house!

733896_10151952960905365_1475728400_n9. I set up a showroom and look forward to inviting people to my open-house events to view my items in person. The first one will hopefully be scheduled for the beginning of February!

1471219_10152068209715365_1131086101_n10. Pretty much learned to drive and will hopefully be passing my test in the near future.

My positive list definitely made me feel better about this year and I hope yours does too.

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Showroom trial

Yesterday I set up the showroom in my new house for the first time. I haven’t had the time or money to get everything I need need yet so I was expecting it to look very incomplete but was pleasantly surprised and can already see it’s potential.

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rail 2I have been toying with the idea of holding an open house event in February for the Eustratia third birthday and seeing the garments laid out has definitely made me feel more confident about the idea. I think the room lends it’s self well to this sort of roll.

 

tree1Of course it is close to Christmas and I do have the tree up, which won’t be a permanent fixture but I have thought of something equally as lovely to replace it when the time comes.

ARMCHAIRSome of the drama in the room is definitely due to my new acquisition, this ornate armchair. I have dreamed of having a chair like this for years and was planning to repaint and reupholster it but I posted a picture on instagram this morning and a lot of people seem to think it should stay gold…

SOFAtable 2TABLEI like the idea of having a space that is beautifully laid out where people can browse products and try stuff on in a comfortable way, while chatting to their friends, maybe taking a snap or two. I think people like visiting boutiques but fear shop assistants asking them what they want or trying to convince them to buy so I hope that creating a more relaxed atmosphere, not so centered on direct purchase will make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

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The space and layout still needs work and my pictures don’t do it justice but customers who live in/visit Manchester are welcome to book an appointment and come round for tea and a fitting, to see their favourite items in person or even just to get measured for their order.

Details for the upcoming open house event will follow early next month and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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