At Modern Meadow, Biofabricating a Sustainable Leather Alternative
By 2030, apparel consumption is projected to rise by 63 percent to 102 million tonnes, according to The Business of Fashion’s (BoF) and McKinsey & Co’s The State of Fashion…
Puerto Vallarta Goth travels! Gothic sugar skull art, Marriott beach hotel resort day pass, Omega Seamaster Cosmic watch. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Postcards from Puerto Vallarta. I didn’t do much while lying flat on the west coast of Mexico… and that was the whole point! Puerto Vallarta is one of the best…
Fashion blogger influencer apartment tour! Japanese mid-century modern Miffy, space age furniture, kawaii home decor. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Welcome to my home! At long last, I can unveil my La Carmina apartment redecoration project — I redesigned the space and brought in new pieces for a mid-century modern…
Puebla, Mexico travel guide! Toyo Ito’s Museo Barroco architecture, talavera skull art, artisan shops & restaurants. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
I’m back from Mexico now… and had the most magnificent time in Puebla! Only a two hour drive from Mexico City, Puebla is a peaceful artisan and food city famed…
Tokyo Japan Miffy store & cafe! Kawagoe storehouse bakery, Jpop kawaii culture & cute character mascot shops. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
A quick housekeeping post, and some bits and bobs from Japan and my worldwide travels… I’ve been busy preparing some new projects this year, which I am excited to share…
The Best Alternative to Japanese Selvedge Denim: Momotaro’s Jacket | FashionBeans
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Goth Malta travel & food guide! Hypogeum & Hagar Qim ancient megalithic temples, Valletta Barrakka art & gardens. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Surprise: I was in Malta last year! I made a quick trip to the Mediterranean island nation during my Europe travels in 2024 — and it turned out to be…
Alternative Makeup Brands to try in 2025
Hello, Hex Squad! Today I’m sharing some of my favorite alternative makeup brands to try in 2025. This is not an exhaustive list of every single alt beauty brand in…
Kobe Satanic Gothic bar Idea, Japanese Satanism, Rocky Horror. Tokyo Goth shops, jirai kei & acubi fashion. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Welcome to the dark underworld of Gothic & Fetish bar IDEA in Kobe, Japan! Strap yourself in for an evening of drinks and entertainment with Mistress Midori and her corset-bound…
Machu Picchu & hip Cuzco travel guide! Action Treks Peru luxury day tour, cute alpacas, Incan ruins Sacsayhuamán. | La Carmina Blog – Alternative Fashion, Goth Travel, Subcultures
Gotta catch ’em all… I didn’t nab Pikachu, but finally made it to my 7th World Wonder: Machu Picchu! Read on for details of my journey — including serving Y2K…