Hey y’all just wanted to let you know that tonight’s shop update will be postponed im until next Saturday November 13th at 8 pm est. I’ve been working on a few projects with close deadlines so I haven’t been able to photograph the pieces for the listings yet. This also means I’m shifting the Linen Bise dress preorder back to the 13th also. Sorry for any inconvenience! . . . Sharing one of my favorite pictures of @alex.moy taken by @11milebay this summer. Alex is wearing a high collared version of the Bise dress! It’s one of the things I’m hoping to be able to add to the regular shop updates soon. #ixdoxdeclare #idodeclareshop #shopsmall #alexmoy #11milebayphotography #knightcore #ladyknight #battlewitch #blackvelvet #gothgoth #queerfashion #queerdesigner #slowfashion #sword #knight #romantic #romanticfashion #romanticgoth #shopupdate #greenfashion #gothfashion (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV8edC4ruJ7/?utm_medium=tumblr
I carry on my back what once converged every man, body and soul submerged together in water. Say what conceals me or what I, who bear this burden, am called. . . . Sneaking in with a still off two from this Swordtember look! This Renaissance tunic from @thorns_clothing is just perfect for fall weather. Here I’m wearing it with a sample soft armor piece I’m working on and my @voodooodolly starry halo. The Noli Me Tangere belts are available on her website! I wish I had more time to take some really spectacular photos this time around but alas! I am however deep in preparing pieces for two back to back in person markets next month! Catch me in Philly October 23rd for the @darksomecraftmkt at the Mount Moriah Cemetery and then the weekend on October 29-30th after in Salem Ma at the @salemnightfaire I’m so excited to be able to attend these outdoor events! I’ve missed seeing people in person and getting to talk to so many other artists and small businesses! And I’m so grateful to organizers with are taking precautions and setting up outdoor events. I’ll be bringing one of a kind pieces to both events. Lots of other things are happening in the background. Both ongoing preorders will be wrapping up soon so I’ll be able to open another for the Bise dresses and hopefully the Velvet Sylvias! That pattern is finally all set and ready to go, and I found a supplier for the most beautiful cotton velvet! What are you excited about for fall? #idodeclareshop #idodeclare #lamaupin #swordtember #swordtember2021 #knightcore #battlewitch #ladyknight #womenwithswords #sword #halo #heavenlybodies #nolimetangere #voodooodolly #thornsclothing #Renaissance #medieval #Renaissancefashion #shopsmall #slowfashion #greenfashion #queerdesigner #queerstyle #pageboy (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUaQjUNLFl1/?utm_medium=tumblr
“But, [Maria Luisa], why go on? For yourself alone I love you. Considering your merits, what more is there to say? That you’re a woman far away is no hindrance to my love: for the soul, as you well know, distance and sex don’t count.” -Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz . . . I don’t want June to end. Every year I’m overjoyed to see the outpouring of pride and support in the queer community. I learned about the 17th century Nun and poet Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz thanks to the Hellfire Club hosted by @mr_s_crane on Patreon. If you’re interested in queer history and magic and how they intertwine I highly recommend subscribing. This month Sebastian has been giving us daily vignettes about queer historical figures from across time. I’m especially grateful to discover people I’ve never read about before! . . . In other news I’m planning an update for early next month! It will be another installment in the midsummer collection with white linen pieces. Luckily these haven’t been affected by Covid delays. If you are waiting on a piece from me you should have received an email! If not just reach out. My last button shipment was delayed because of an outbreak at the warehouse. . . . Photo by @11milebay and @missykitty with model @alex.moy They are wearing the Salome Croptop and the Natalie skirt with jewlery by @voodooodolly #queerdesigner #pride #idodeclareshop #ixdoxdeclare #slowfashion #linen #greenfashion #gothgoth #gardenwanders #woodswitch #witchstyle #11milebayphotography #battlewitch #indiedesigner #alexmoymodel #voodooodolly #idodeclare #romanticfashion #queerstyle #shopsmall #shopqueer (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQoWZMDL7tx/?utm_medium=tumblr
For by my side you put on many wreaths of roses and garlands of flowers around your soft neck -Sappho
I’ll be doing a small drop of Natalie skirts this Friday. They are all wool in black or black and green stripes with hand tarnished buttons. I really like this as a style for the end of winter and the beginning of spring!
In other news the Linen Bise dresses are almost done. Because of shipping delays they’ve been set back a bit. Everyone waiting on their preorders will be getting an email from me soon with all the info. I appreciate everyone’s patience so much!
I’m so eager for spring to arrive. I got out all my seeds and I’m ready to dive into my garden as soon as it stops freezing overnight.
Tear up that funeral shroud—you are going to smother yourself in it.
All set for tonight’s update to go live at 8pm est! This little carousel also shows off some of the pieces that will be in the spring line. The Clifford blouse is making a return in white handkerchief linen with lace inserts. I’ll also be introducing the Lister vest, a cropped style that of course takes inspiration from Anne Lister’s style and regency era men’s vests! The Adelaide Velvet croptops will be limited in this release but I hope to bring them back in quality in a future line!
Additionally a few weeks ago I posted in my stories asking if anyone wanted to see some daily outfits. I challenge myself to put on a look everyday. I have a closet full of clothes I adore so I better wear them! I decided to share looks here weekly-ish in a little carousel post. That way I can share the love for other small businesses and some of my favorite local thrift and antique shops! #battlewitch #callieach #idodeclareshop #womanownedbusiness #queerstyle #queerownedbusiness #gothgoth #witch #witchstyle #witchesofinstagram #gothaesthetic #gothgothgoth #knightcore #renaissance #renaissancestyle #reaper #gothstyle #gruoch #slowfashion #greenfashion #linen #linenskirt (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaNkmZRPK-C/?utm_medium=tumblr
“Here is a queen: Returning. Her body is a prison in which a goddess is waiting. But there is only so much flesh and muscle can hold back before her divinity shines. “ -Cleopatra by Nick Andros . . . This past weekend @lizabetroberts planned a fantastic shoot with @_embrenn365_ and a few other incredible people. Wearing a new crown from @voodooodolly This is the first peek at a few of the pieces that will be part of the drop part of later in December! I fell in love with these metallic silks and wanted to create some swift armor looks! #idodeclareshop #ixdoxdeclare #embrenn365 #lizabetroberts #battlequeen #ladyknight #knightcore #queen #crown #womenwithswords #shopsmall #battlewitch #greenfashion #slowfashion #armor #womeninarmor #suitup #warriorwoman #gothgoth (at Salem, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWi5d9dLbiW/?utm_medium=tumblr
The Preorder for the Black Linen Bise dresses is still going on on the webshop and on the UK only Etsy. I realized this morning that because of the way I set up the UK listing it marked it as sold out prematurely. So that’s fixed now! And I’ve added the skirt length and the bicep measurements to the listings so anyone who was unsure about sizing can check those! If you have questions about anything else feel free to email me! I’m doing my best to answer everyone as quickly as I can! . . Thank you all so much for all of the support! I’m always so grateful to be able to do this full time. I am planning a smaller shop update for just before the holidays. It will be mostly one of a kind pieces as I work through my fabric hoard to be able to make space for new materials! Let me know what sizes you’d like to see most for Ooak pieces! . . . Photo by @11milebay @frochan wears the linen Bise in size Med @alex.moy wearing the ooak Alexandra dress with a Starry Halo by @voodooodolly #idodeclareshop #idodeclare #ixdoxdeclare #shopsmall #greenfashion #greenstyle #linen #queerfashion #queerownedbusiness #gothgoth #gothfashion #gothicstyle #battlewitch #knightcore #ladyknight #slowfashion #linendress #renaissance #renaissancefashion #medieval #woods #forestphotography #sword #womenwithswords (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWT3ZruLkkt/?utm_medium=tumblr