Kambriel
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Kambriel is an American fashion designer, winner of Gothic Beauty
's 2005 Fashion Designer of the Year award.
Her designs were initially released in 1994 under the label "Atrocities", which was changed to the eponymous name in 2001. Kambriel's designs are largely qualified as gothic
with an elegant focus and historic feel. Among them are creations inspired by the silhouettes of the Victorian era
and the flickering images of the silent screen
. Her designs include both men's and women's fashions, along with a series of coordinating accessories. These hand-made designs focus heavily on the high-quality fabrics and notions of which they are constructed, with great attention paid to craftsmanship and detail.
and William Faith
of Faith and the Muse
, The Machine in the Garden
, Amanda Palmer
of The Dresden Dolls
and her Siamese twin
-themed side project with Jason Webley
entitled Evelyn Evelyn
, Mirabilis
, Mors Syphilitica
, Kara of Reliquary, Mephisto Walz
, and the comedian Margaret Cho
, have all donned her designs. Kambriel's creations have also appeared on the theatrical stage, notably for the internationally touring "The Temperamental Wobble", an Edward Gorey-inspired production by the Snappy Dance Theater
of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her designs also appear on the silver screen in films such as "The Corridor", inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft, in which her costumes are again worn by Monica Richards of Faith and the Muse.
, Dark Realms, Newgrave, Malevola, Tear, The Mercyground, Sentimentalist Magazine
, Tattoo Savage, and Sheltered Life, Italy's Ascension Magazine, England's Crimson, Germany's Gothic Magazine and Canada's Comatose Rose and Amongst the Ruins. She has also been featured in the books Hex Files: The Goth Bible (1997) and 21st Century Goth (2002) both by British author and music journalist Mick Mercer
.
. These included her tribute collection for The Pale Court, which incorporated previously unfinished pieces of fellow designer Laura Purdy who died in 2005 due to Hodgkin's Lymphoma
. In 2007, Kambriel's work was shown at an elegant Halloween-themed benefit for the Animal Rescue League in Boston, Massachusetts at their first ever "Moonlight Ball", featuring the imagery of Edward Gorey
. Kambriel also spearheaded the independent group fashion show The Phoenix Parade in 2007 in Portland, Oregon
.
Author Neil Gaiman
wore a custom made Kambriel jacket and waistcoat on the Oscars red carpet for the 2010 Academy Awards
.
in New York City. Her work and an interview are also included in the coordinating book, Gothic: Dark Glamour, by the museum's curator, Dr. Valerie Steele
. This exhibit will also feature other designers' works inspired by the aesthetic of the gothic scene, including those of Givenchy
, Christian Lacroix
, John Galliano
for Galliano
, Olivier Theyskens
, Alexander McQueen
, Rick Owens
, Shaun Leane
, Simon Costin, Simon Thorogood, Shelley Fox, Thierry Mugler
, Hussein Chalayan
, Valentino
, Yves St. Laurent
, Yohji Yamamoto
, Comme des Garçons
, Rodarte
, Gattinoni Couture, Boudicca, and Ann Demeulemeester
.
Gothic Beauty
Gothic Beauty is an American magazine established by editor Steven Holiday in the fall of 2000 after the success of the Internet social group of the same name. Gothic Beauty covers numerous aspects of underground culture including fashion, music, events and various forms of entertainment...
's 2005 Fashion Designer of the Year award.
Her designs were initially released in 1994 under the label "Atrocities", which was changed to the eponymous name in 2001. Kambriel's designs are largely qualified as gothic
Gothic fashion
Gothic fashion is a clothing style worn by members of the Goth subculture; a dark, sometimes morbid, eroticized fashion and style of dress. Typical Gothic fashion includes dyed black hair, black lips and black clothes. Both male and female goths wear dark eyeliner and dark fingernails. Styles are...
with an elegant focus and historic feel. Among them are creations inspired by the silhouettes of the Victorian era
Victorian fashion
Victorian fashion comprises the various fashions and trends in British culture that emerged and grew in province throughout the Victorian era and the reign of Queen Victoria, a period which would last from June 1837 to January 1901. Covering nearly two thirds of the 19th century, the 63 year reign...
and the flickering images of the silent screen
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
. Her designs include both men's and women's fashions, along with a series of coordinating accessories. These hand-made designs focus heavily on the high-quality fabrics and notions of which they are constructed, with great attention paid to craftsmanship and detail.
Kambriel designs on stage
Kambriel's custom designs have been seen on a variety of stages. Musicians including Monica RichardsMonica Richards
Monica Richards is a singer, songwriter, artist and writer from the United States. A graduate of the American University with honors in literature and a minor in anthropology, she is considered to be an icon of the goth subculture and has been the frontwoman of numerous bands including Madhouse,...
and William Faith
William Faith
William Faith is a gothic/punk music artist.He is a former member of the gothic bands Rozz Williams' Christian Death, Shadow Project, Mephisto Walz, briefly Sex Gang Children, and goth-punk band Wreckage...
of Faith and the Muse
Faith and the Muse
Faith and the Muse is an American, underground gothic/darkwave band composed of two musicians, Monica Richards and William Faith. They are well regarded in the gothic music scene as innovators and icons. Their music encompasses many genres, from folk-style songs to darker compositions. Richards is...
, The Machine in the Garden
The Machine in the Garden (band)
The Machine in the Garden is a music duo featuring Roger Fracé and Summer Bowman. They have released six full-length albums and one EP. Their music is a blend of different genres, such as synthpop, trip hop, electronica and gothic rock.-History:...
, Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer
Amanda MacKinnon Gaiman Palmer , sometimes known as Amanda Fucking Palmer, is an American performer who first rose to prominence as the lead singer, pianist, and lyricist/composer of the duo The Dresden Dolls...
of The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls are an American musical duo from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2000, the group consists of Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione...
and her Siamese twin
Conjoined twins
Conjoined twins are identical twins whose bodies are joined in utero. A rare phenomenon, the occurrence is estimated to range from 1 in 50,000 births to 1 in 100,000 births, with a somewhat higher incidence in Southwest Asia and Africa. Approximately half are stillborn, and a smaller fraction of...
-themed side project with Jason Webley
Jason Webley
Jason Webley is an American musician known for his fusion of folk, experimental and alternative music. He began as a busker, playing accordion in the streets of Seattle, Washington, but has since moved in-doors and on stage, playing various venues....
entitled Evelyn Evelyn
Evelyn Evelyn
Evelyn Evelyn are a musical duo formed by Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley. According to the fictional backstory described by Palmer and Webley, the duo consists of conjoined twin sisters , Evelyn and Evelyn Neville, who were discovered in 2007 by Palmer and Webley...
, Mirabilis
Mirabilis (band)
Mirabilis is a neoclassical/ethereal musical project formed in 2001 by Dru Allen of This Ascension and Summer Bowman of the Machine in the Garden. Mirabilis uses vocals as the primary instrumentation, crafting original musical compositions and interpreting traditional classical vocal pieces from a...
, Mors Syphilitica
Mors Syphilitica
Mors Syphilitica is a Gothic rock/Ethereal band formed in 1995 in New York City by Lisa Hammer and Eric Hammer after the breakup of Requiem in White. Their music combines often-surreal lyrics with unusual instruments such as the mandolin and banjo, as well more conventional instruments such as the...
, Kara of Reliquary, Mephisto Walz
Mephisto Walz
Mephisto Walz are a gothic rock group formed in 1985. They have an accomplished discography behind them, having released many full-length albums over the course of their career, through Cleopatra Records and other labels...
, and the comedian Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho is an American comedian, fashion designer, actress, author, and recording artist. Cho is best known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially those pertaining to race and sexuality. She has also directed and appeared in music...
, have all donned her designs. Kambriel's creations have also appeared on the theatrical stage, notably for the internationally touring "The Temperamental Wobble", an Edward Gorey-inspired production by the Snappy Dance Theater
Snappy Dance Theater
Snappy Dance Theater is a non-profit Postmodern dance company located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was founded by current artistic director Martha Mason, Marjorie Morgan and George Whiteside.-The Company:...
of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her designs also appear on the silver screen in films such as "The Corridor", inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft, in which her costumes are again worn by Monica Richards of Faith and the Muse.
Kambriel designs in print
Kambriel's works have also been featured internationally in print. In magazines, including America's Gothic BeautyGothic Beauty
Gothic Beauty is an American magazine established by editor Steven Holiday in the fall of 2000 after the success of the Internet social group of the same name. Gothic Beauty covers numerous aspects of underground culture including fashion, music, events and various forms of entertainment...
, Dark Realms, Newgrave, Malevola, Tear, The Mercyground, Sentimentalist Magazine
Sentimentalist Magazine
Sentimentalist Magazine is an American magazine of indie rock music and culture, published quarterly.Launched in New York City in 2001 as The Sentimentalist, it changed its title to The Sentimentalist Magazine with Issue 14, and then dropped the definite article from Issue 16. As of January 2008,...
, Tattoo Savage, and Sheltered Life, Italy's Ascension Magazine, England's Crimson, Germany's Gothic Magazine and Canada's Comatose Rose and Amongst the Ruins. She has also been featured in the books Hex Files: The Goth Bible (1997) and 21st Century Goth (2002) both by British author and music journalist Mick Mercer
Mick Mercer
Mick Mercer is a journalist and author best known for his photos and reviews of the goth, punk, and indie music scenes. He has photographed the bands Tragic Venus and Blondie in the UK and Europe.He publishes a monthly online magazine called "The Mick"....
.
Kambriel designs live
Since 1995, Kambriel's works have also been showcased at live events across the United States, including a variety of theatrical fashion show vignettes at the annual gothic festival ConvergenceConvergence (goth festival)
Convergence is the annual net.goth party run by and for members of the alt.gothic and alt.gothic.fashion newsgroup, and other related Usenet newsgroups. Started in 1995, it is a chance for net.goths and others who normally only meet on the Internet to come together in real life...
. These included her tribute collection for The Pale Court, which incorporated previously unfinished pieces of fellow designer Laura Purdy who died in 2005 due to Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma, previously known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer originating from white blood cells called lymphocytes...
. In 2007, Kambriel's work was shown at an elegant Halloween-themed benefit for the Animal Rescue League in Boston, Massachusetts at their first ever "Moonlight Ball", featuring the imagery of Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey
Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer and artist noted for his macabre illustrated books.-Early life:...
. Kambriel also spearheaded the independent group fashion show The Phoenix Parade in 2007 in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
.
Author Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman born 10 November 1960)is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book...
wore a custom made Kambriel jacket and waistcoat on the Oscars red carpet for the 2010 Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
.
Kambriel at the Museum at FIT
Kambriel's designs were included at the exhibition "Gothic: Dark Glamour", hosted by The Museum at The Fashion Institute of TechnologyFashion Institute of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology, generally known as FIT, is a State University of New York college of art, business, design, and technology connected to the fashion industry, with an urban campus located on West 27th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of...
in New York City. Her work and an interview are also included in the coordinating book, Gothic: Dark Glamour, by the museum's curator, Dr. Valerie Steele
Valerie Steele
Valerie Fahnestock Steele is a fashion historian, curator, and director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York...
. This exhibit will also feature other designers' works inspired by the aesthetic of the gothic scene, including those of Givenchy
Givenchy
Givenchy is a French brand of clothing, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics with Parfums Givenchy.The house of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by designer Hubert de Givenchy and is a member of Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture et du Pret-a-Porter...
, Christian Lacroix
Christian Lacroix
Christian Marie Marc Lacroix is a French fashion designer. The name may also refer to the company he founded.-Early life:Lacroix was born in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône in southern France. At a young age he began sketching historical costumes and fashions. Lacroix graduated from high school in 1969...
, John Galliano
John Galliano
John Charles Galliano CBE, RDI is a Gibraltan-born British fashion designer who was best known as head designer of French haute couture houses Givenchy and Christian Dior , and his own self titled fashion house.-Family:He was born in Gibraltar to a Gibraltarian father, Juan Galliano, and a...
for Galliano
Galliano
The word Galliano can refer to:*Galliano , a liqueur*Giuseppe Galliano , an Italian soldier*John Galliano , British fashion designer*Richard Galliano The word Galliano can refer to:*Galliano (drink), a liqueur*Giuseppe Galliano (1846-1896), an Italian soldier*John Galliano (b. 1960), British...
, Olivier Theyskens
Olivier Theyskens
Olivier Theyskens is a fashion designer who has worked with several major houses, including Rochas, Nina Ricci, and Theory.- Biography :Olivier Theyskens was born to a Belgian chemical engineer and a French homemaker...
, Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE was a British fashion designer and couturier best known for his in-depth knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, his tendency to juxtapose strength with fragility in his collections, as well as the emotional power and raw energy of his provocative fashion shows...
, Rick Owens
Rick Owens
Rick Owens is an American fashion designer hailing from California, celebrated for his avant garde and subversive eye.He is married to Michele Lamy.Since 2003, Rick Owens has lived in Paris.-Biography:...
, Shaun Leane
Shaun Leane
Shaun Leane is an Australian Labor Party politician and a current member for the Eastern Metropolitan Region in the Victorian Legislative Council....
, Simon Costin, Simon Thorogood, Shelley Fox, Thierry Mugler
Thierry Mugler
Thierry Mugler is a French fashion designer and creator of several perfumes.-Childhood:Mugler was born in Strasbourg, France on 21 December 1948. His passion led him to focus more on drawing than on school and at the age of 9, he began to study classical dance...
, Hussein Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan MBE is a British/Turkish Cypriot fashion designer who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1993.- Biography :...
, Valentino
Valentino SpA
Valentino SpA is a clothing company founded in 1959 by Valentino Garavani. Nowadays it is a part of Valentino Fashion Group. New creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli will take Alessandra Facchinetti's seat as creative designer...
, Yves St. Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent (brand)
Yves Saint Laurent or YSL is a luxury fashion house founded by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Today, its chief designer is Stefano Pilati. Yves Saint Laurent, founder of the brand, died in 2008.-History:...
, Yohji Yamamoto
Yohji Yamamoto
Yōji Yamamoto , is an award winning Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris. Yohji is considered to be among the master tailors whose work is thought to be of fashion genius and he has been described by Julie Gilhart, fashion director for Barney's New York as probably the only designer...
, Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons
Comme des Garçons, written コム・デ・ギャルソン in Japanese and French for "Like Boys," is a Japanese fashion label headed by Rei Kawakubo, who owns the company with her husband Adrian Joffe....
, Rodarte
Rodarte
Rodarte is a brand of clothing and accessories founded by Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The Mulleavy sisters are U.C. Berkeley graduates from Aptos, California, and have received a number of industry awards since the line's inception in 2005...
, Gattinoni Couture, Boudicca, and Ann Demeulemeester
Ann Demeulemeester
Ann Demeulemeester is a fashion designer whose eponymous label 'Ann Demeulemeester' is mainly showcased at the annual Paris Fashion Week.-Early life:...
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