Gallery
Andi in the Medea Tunic and velvet Waterfall Skirt by Kambriel, vamping up as her best doppelganger version of Nadja from "What We Do In The Shadows" - 2020
Summer in The Machine in the Garden video for "Cold Storm", wearing her custom neo-Victorian Shadow Puppets bustle jacket by Kambriel - 2020
The hauntingly lovely Trillian Stars in her Blackbird Queen bodice and Gloria di Notte skirt by Kambriel. Photo by Kyle Cassidy - 2019
Blackbird Queen bodice and Gloria di Notte skirt by Kambriel on the elegant and hauntingly lovely Trillian Stars. Photo by Kyle Cassidy - 2019
The adorable Andi in her one-of-a-kind Cirque Macabre patchwork skirt by Kambriel - 2019
Artist and author, Countess Cynthia Von Buhler reclines regally in her silver lace Ice Queen Crown and La Plume choker.
The wickedly charming Molly Crabapple surrounded by some of her vivid illustrations whilst wearing a Chantilly Lace Ruff made with a gathered ruffle of authentic French black lace dating back to the Victorian era. NYC, NY 2011
Author Catherynne M. Valente commissioned a custom gown from Kambriel to wear at the 2012 Locus Awards in Seattle. The "space princess" themed gown graced the stage as Catherynne won the Locus award for Best Novella ~ Silently and Very Fast.
Trillian Stars—winner of the award for "Best Dressed" at the Hugo Awards wearing a one-of-a-kind futuristic geisha ensemble by Kambriel. Photo by Kyle Cassidy. Montreal, Canada - August 2009
Portraits of the darkly decadent Australian author Tara Moss wearing her black brocade Midnight Bustle Ensemble in commemoration of the Halloween 2010 release of her novel "The Blood Countess".
Summer from The Machine in the Garden in a promo shot for their latest release in a customized striped Isabella Coatdress. Austin, TX - July 2011
Kyle Cassidy in his Romeo's Distress Lace Cuffs. Philadelphia, August 2009
Information Society wearing specially commissioned custom wool overcoats by Kambriel in the style of the stark black dystopian look of the villains in the film "Dark City". Philadelphia, PA - January 5, 2008
Monica Richards enraptures the audience whilst wearing the Autumn Leaves silk Kimono. Photo by Sieloj Ramiakas, Lithuania, 2007. Click here to view our full Faith and the Muse gallery showcasing some of the many designs Kambriel has created for this band for more than a decade!
Comedienne Margaret Cho receiving her Intrepid Award, with NOW Membership Vice President Terry O'Neill. From Margaret: "I wore the red dress at a big DC NOW awards dinner—it was the dress of the event!"
At the National Museum of Women in the Arts honoring women who embody the definition of "Intrepid"—resolutely courageous, fearless and bold." Washington, DC - July 2003
Margaret Cho in her custom made Kambriel pre-Raphaelite gown made from red embossed velvet, with gold trim and amber beadwork! From Margaret: "Thank you so much. it is got to be the most beautiful dress ever. Can I have another one, possibly in a violet/blue/purple... I love the red gown so much, i am going to wear it for my wedding too. It is marvelous. Thank you!!!"
Emily Ovenden of the Mediaeval Baebes in the "Sarah" video for her band Pythia, wearing the Midnight Bustle Ensemble. UK 2008
Velocity reclines in her ivory Dracula Bride Gown for a Vulgaras photoshoot. March 2009
Nadya Lev revels in the decadent romance of Venice in her Midnight Bustle Ensemble with Viona. Italy - Circa 2007
Ariel of Offbeat Bride celebrates Halloween in her Cabaret Bustle Jacket. Seattle, WA - 2008
Henry Lien of the Glass Garage Gallery wearing a steampunk interpretation of his wool Opiate Jacket, alongside painter Margo Selski in her Midnight Bustle Ensemble, and Dream Rockwell—founder of the Lucent Dossier. Hollywood, CA - May 21, 2008
Vavara in her custom commissioned ivory silk Isabella Coatdress, accented with pewter bat buttons. Florida - 2008
Gothic Beauty editor Ruby in a custom Kambriel "Black Orchid" gown worn at the 2007 Phoenix Parade Fashion Show.
Das Gift in a variety of Kambriel designs, including the Potionmaster Jacket, Priest Cassock, Aramis Shirt, and various Waistcoats - March 2009
Amy attends an Edward Gorey themed charity event in her devilishly charming Striped Isabella Coatdress. Photo by Circle 23 - June 2009
Dru and Summer of Mirabilis commissioned custom gowns by Kambriel for a photo shoot for their album "Sub Rosa" - 2007
Brandy in her one-of-a-kind "Blue Aspic Gown"—perfect for this Edward Gorey themed charity event! Photo by Circle 23 - June 2009
Perhaps our favourite customer photoshoot! Tanya confronts her doppelganger wearing the "Garden Ghost" lace gown in opposite colours—perfect as she'd ordered one in ivory and one in black! San Diego, CA - 2006
Skerry vamping it up a custom Venetian Slipdress in Wisteria silk. New Orleans, 2004
Jola the pre-Raphaelite stunner in a custom silk brocade, velvet and charmeuse Medea Gown. Chicago, IL - November 2008
Acid PopTart graces the cover of "Alive" magazine as the "Queen of Halloween" in her Voodoo Baby character wearing a custom Kambriel Gown! Columbus, OH - October 2008
Skerry in her crimson silk Dracula's Bride Gown and Venetian Slipdress. Photo by Dark Moon photography. New Orleans, LA - October 2004
A splendid wedding in Montreal in October of 2008 with Myra wearing her custom black silk dupioni Midnight Bustle Ensemble accompanied by her charming groom in a bengaline Potionmaster Jacket.
We were commissioned by an advertising agency to create this one-of-a-kind Grim Reaper hooded cloak to be used in an ad for Boeri skateboards. It was made with highly textured, hand-woven black monks cloth and an overlay of hand-tattered and dyed cheesecloth. Boston, MA - Circa mid-late 1990s
Andi on the shores of Whitby for WGW in April of 2008 wearing her georgette Demonia Blouse and Theda Skirt.
Carolina in her Crystal Palace Ensemble made from custom black bengaline. Portland, OR - May 25, 2007
The exquisite Lisa Webb in her black georgette Demonia Gown with lace trimmed sleeves. Toronto, Canada.
Emily wearing a customized Priest Cassock, made from crushed velvet, with a matching hood. Anchorage, AK - December 2004
Batty wearing the Demonia Blouse and Theda Skirt ensemble in flowing black georgette. Houston, TX - 2006
Alyssa looks like she just stepped into a painting, wearing her Scylla Bustle Skirt - May 2007
Bràndon in his Potionmaster Jacket - October 2005
Monica Richards enchanting the audience at a Faith and the Muse concert in Europe, wearing her custom created Evidence gown with Waterfall flounces and train!
Emma in her custom Suspiria Gown—ready for the Dark Masquerade Ball. Oxford, UK - 2007
Summer in her Shadow Puppets Jacket performing onstage in 2005 with her band The Machine in the Garden.
Mikaela in a custom red silk chiffon Dracula's Bride Gown performing onstage with her band Curse at Alchemy in NYC - July 16, 2001
Another magical view of Mikaela onstage in her Dracula's Bride Gown.
Traci displays a rather tempting way to wear our black georgette Demonia Gown. Boston, MA - 1998
Bari-Bari of "Mephisto Walz" wearing a custom Shaman Jacket, accented with raven claws and feathers, at the 2003 Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig, Germany.
Eric "Doc" Hammer of Mors Syphilitica and The Venture Brothers onstage wearing the waistcoat and pants from a custom made three-piece Victorian Sacque Suit. New York City - 2002
The one and only... Lady Hypnotist in her lined crushed velvet Hooded Cape - Circa 2000
Evil Eye Bellydance troupe in 2007, dancing in their custom ivory Fairy Cobweb Skirts.
Miss Gothic Massachusetts 2004—draped in one of our Fabric Boas made from chiffon, spiderweb lace, and organza! Photo by Patrick Fitzgerald.
Jola reclining decadently in her customized ghostly white spiderweb lace Theda Gown. Chicago, IL - 2003
Margaret Cho vamping it up at a 2004 fashion show in Los Angeles in the ivory georgette Lily Dress!
Serenova looking devilishly sweet in her lined Ballet Skirt. England—Circa 1998
Ronda of Dragonfly Designs in her Shadowen Blouse posing for a period style photo shoot in Salem, OR - June 2002
This adorable sketch by Emily, shows her velvet Mirella Top and Absinthe skirt! Anchorage, AK - 2004
Andrea wears her Shadowen Blouse as a dress in Bern, Switzerland - Circa 1997
Michael Riddick of "The Soil Bleeds Black" in his Flounce Shirt and Priest Cassock.
Newlyweds in New Orleans! The beautiful bride is wearing her Crystal Palace Ensemble.
Michael at the 2003 Gothic Miss Massachusetts pageant in his Gomez Jacket.
Ivan and his lovely bride at their U.K. wedding in October of 2007. Ivan is wearing the Brocade Frock Coat.
Lisa on her wedding day in May 2009, wearing an Isabella Coatdress while her husband-to-be wears the Brocade Frock Coat.
Regina looking like a goddess in her custom made 1920's Erte-inspired, art deco white organza veil and silver silk charmeuse gown. Salem, MA - October 2000
Aimee and Tom on their wedding day, with Aimee in a custom ivory brocade Midnight Bustle Ensemble and Rappaccini's Daughter Veil.
It was an honour to make the bridegroom's Brocade Frock Coat for this romantic wedding in a sumptuous Italian palace.
The groom in his Brocade Frock Coat, along with his stunning bride, strolling the ancient streets of Florence, Italy - March 2005
Wedding ensemble with bridesmaids in custom Enchantment Overdresses and Petticoats. The Groom wears a Gorey Jacket, Flounce Shirt,and matching Pants, and groomsmen who wore velvet Midnight Jackets, velvet pants, and Flounce Shirts - Circa 1998
"Let me start off by
saying that this is one of the best experiences that I ever had
ordering a whole outfit custom made. I emailed Curse and
Kambriel with a general idea of what I wanted, and my general
measurements. They emailed me right away to clarify some points
and to give me pricing information and a ball-park figure of
when I could expect the outfit to be finished. We emailed back
and forth several times (it never took longer than a day for
them to get back to me, and they were always extremely polite
and helpful in their emails), and we worked out several details
like the type of brocade used, the type of lace, and they even
suggested lacing in the back so I could wear the jacket with or
without a corset. They worked with me to help me stay within my
budget too!! My package arrived yesterday with some stickers and
postcards. Everything was beautiful, exactly as specified, very
sturdily constructed and well-packaged. It even arrived well
before I needed it.
This was an extremely
pleasant experience, and I couldn't be more happy :) -jola"
"I have received my Moiré
Parisian Bustle Skirt and hoop skirt today and I cannot begin to
express both my immense satisfaction and my eternal gratitude. The
skirt is so beautiful, and is exactly as pictured on your site.
The craftsmanship is phenomenal... it is my wedding skirt for
October 31st! I tried it on and it fits to a tee; the hoop skirt
adds just the right amount of "flow" to the skirt itself. When I
am asked about 'what's a good place for gothic clothing' I will
certainly say, "GO TO KAMBRIEL.COM!"
Thank you, thank you, thank
you...a million times over. —Misty"