Tired of all the quaint pearls, precious bracelets, and dainty charms being displayed in stocking-ready, holiday-themed boxes? Are you more likely to revel in a darker, Tim Burton-esque aesthetic this winter? Then check out the new two-piece jewelry collection co-designed by Kylee Fauss of Miss Wax and Vanessa "Lady Ness" Diaz of event production agency Rawthentix.
The capsule collection nods to the sinister, fetish-loving, punk-meets-goth aesthetic of Siouxsie Sioux, the British singer who shocked the '70s bourgeoisie with her spiky black hair; theatrical, feline-shaped eye makeup; dominatrix-style, thigh high leather boots; vamp-y red lipstick, applied to make sharp points along the Cupid's bow area of the mouth; studded leather cuffs; metal harness belts; and see-through mesh and lace tops. Other influences include Wendy O of The Plasmatics, who is often referenced as the "Queen of Shock Rock" and the "Dominatrix of Decibels" and who defied all social conventions with her tall platinum blond Mohawk, bondage-style leather bikinis and corsets, exposed breasts with X-shaped nipple covers, and dominatrix-ready boots. Add a pinch of Grace Jones toughness and Tina Turner gumption, and you've got the ultimate tough-as-nails inspiration board.
Launching in mid December, the collection consists of the "Hold Me" Harness, which is centered on a curved, black leather shoulder embellished with nail heads, studs and spikes, and featuring adjustable chain strands that loop around the arm and drape across the torso, hanging loosely from the hip. The harness is available in sizes Small (42") or M/L (48") and in Gunmetal or 14K Gold. Those looking for a more affordable and slightly more understated option will lust after the "Spike You!" Stud Earring, a one-piece acrylic stud with black pyramid stud details and multiple 11-inch chain strands adorned with 14k gold or gunmetal grooved metallic bar or arrow-like spike charms. The piece is so in-your-face, so imbued with bravado, that you only need one earring to make a statement.
Get ready for some Red Light style!
"Hold Me" Harness, $130, and "Spike You!" Stud Earring, $36. Available in mid-December at MissWax.com and Rawthentix.com.
