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Steampunk is a unique and fascinating style of art, fashion, and design that incorporates elements of the Victorian era, industrial revolution and science fiction. Steampunk began in the 1980s as a subgenre of science fiction, but has since become a popular aesthetic all its own. Steampunk combines traditional Victorian-era fashion with a modern, industrial twist. It often features intricate, mechanical designs and anachronistic elements such as steam-powered machines and clockwork gadgets. Steampunk fashion typically includes a mix of Victorian and Edwardian-era clothing, such as corsets, petticoats, top hats, and waistcoats. Accessories often include pocket watches, leather gloves, and brass goggles....

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Is the spring weather causing an ache in your black soul? No worries, here are five movies to check out if you need to scratch the itch of darkness.  1. The Crow (1994) This dark fantasy follows the story of Eric Draven, a murdered rock musician who is resurrected to avenge his death and the death of his fiancée. The Crow is a classic goth movie that has spawned several sequels and a remake. 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)  This stop-motion animated film follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown, as he discovers the joys of Christmas and...

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Hello Friends! Happy Hallo-month! I know many of you don't live in Vancouver so I wanted to give you a heads up on shipping times and costs in case you needed a treat in time for Halloween. We pack orders Tuesday to Saturday between the hours of 11:00am and 5:00pm. Please be aware that if you place an order after 5:00pm PST, it will not be packed until the next day. If you place an order after 5pm on Saturday, it will be shipped on Tuesday. We ship all our orders through Canada Post. Within BC: Shipping takes 2-3 business...

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Hi Friends, This is your friendly reminder that Christmas is only ten sleeps away. Do not panic, we’re here to help. This week, we’re focusing on shopping for the vampire (aka the Goth) in your life. We can debate the existence of vampires all you want but regardless you probably have a person in your life who avoids sunlight, wears dark colours, has an affinity for all things spooky, and wears a lot of black lipstick and nail polish. This is the gift guide for that person.   The VM Classic Underbust Corset ($165) Let’s get one thing straight, corsets are...

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