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Category: 2009 USA Best Gothic Victorian Gown In the WORLD by Contest on 05-15-2009

USA Entry 60.) Dress: The Lady Dragon Bustle Gown

Category: USA Best Victorian Gothic Bustle Dress

Category: Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World

Seamstress: Madame Kat

Today I am submitting a gown designed by Lady LaSalle and made by me, called 'The Lady Dragon.' I was inspired to make a gown for the Dracula's Ball (a gothic event in Philadelphia), and this is the result. This natural form era bustle gown is made of black taffeta, black dragon and phoenix brocade satin, and black lace. Underskirt has two rows of pleats topped by scalloped lace and short lace; the overskirt has a pointed front panel of brocade satin bordered by scalloped lace with side panels of black taffeta edged in scalloped lace and short lace; the back of the overskirt is "coffin" draped in the brocade; the evening bodice is made of black taffeta and the brocade with brocade pleats and scalloped lace around the neck and sleeves with the back tail in a simple split to showcase the coffin draping. So far I have worn this gown to the Dracula's Ball, a funeral, a walk in the park, and a wedding. It is quite versatile for my gothic lifestyle. Madame Kat

USA Entry 56.) Dress: Gothic Snake Charmer Bustle Gown.

Category: USA Best Gothic Victorian Day Dress

Category: USA Best Gothic Victorian Dress

Seamstress: MorganaFaeDesigns from Ebay.

This dress was inspired by my love for all things India...textiles, food, music, colors...and came together organically. Made with black matte satin, a gorgeous poison green sari, and gold trims. This is my favorite creation to date!... MorganaFaeDesigns

USA Entry 50.) Dress: 1870's Style Velvet and Taffeta Bustle Gown.

Category: USA Best Gothic Victorian Dress

Category: USA Best Steampunk Bustle gown

Seamstress: Misslisa1867 from Ebay's WebStore:"You're Never Out of Style."

1870's Style Bustle Gown. I used 4 different patterns to create this gown. The fabric is light Black Taffeta with a Dark Black flocked Velvet print throughout. The Collar and Cuffs are made from Black Velveteen fabric. The Trim is fabric-covered Buttons, plus Black Decorative Braid. I made this Gown for a surprise for my Moma. She was thrilled and is looking forward to wearing it... Miss Lisa

USA Entry 49.) Dress: Day of the Dead Bustle Gown

Category: USA Best Gothic Victorian Dress

Seamstress: Fannie Kikinshoot http://www.carolinabelles.net/

This dress is made of cotton and is the perfect dress for Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The bodice is made of cotton and the pattern is titled Day of the Dead. The black polished cotton overskirt is coffin pleated in the back and meet the chevrons on the front of the skirt in the front. There is a Day of the Dead ruche trimmed with antique gold pleats around the bottom of the skirt. This Victorian style dress was worn to a fabulous Victorian Gothic Tea Party. Fannie Kikinshoot

USA Entry 46.) Dress: Gothic Victorian PVC Bustle Gown

Category: USA Best Steampunk Gown

Seamstress: Diana Cox

Photography: Derek Caballero

Model: Donna Ricci, Gothic Supermodel

Here's another set of images from the day of the Steampunk shoot. This lovely Bustle dress is made of PVC, with an ebony swagged velvet skirt, made by my good friend Diana Cox. Donna Ricci, the Gothic Supermodel