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Karen KvOdesign

Sometimes it's innocence that's only skin deep

About Me

Breathtaking WinterWolf Photos of my work...!

Here's a new one!! Mandy Pauline is stunning!


The beautiful Mosh in my cream lace corset and skirt
Lovely Emma in my 3-buckle leather corset belt
Beautiful Eastwick in my Polka Dot Dress and lace belt with Handgunn swooning at her feet
Sexy Katyann wears Not your average sportsgear....
Lovely Emma with velvet leopard and balloons
Winter is stunning in this smoky version of the series that gave us "The Clock Stood Still"
About Me:Years ago, back in the East Village of New York, when it was still a neighborhood and a pretty cool tight-knit community of misfits like myself, I started making leather clothing. Just for fun, and at that time, just for me. I’d graduated from Parsons with a Fine Art degree, so fashion design was not really part of my vision....My friends, however, had other plans for me.It started with a pair of refurbished leather pants for my friend Erik and before I knew it I had acquired a new career and the nickname leatherwoman. I don't who decided on the name (it wasn't me, tho I have to admit I was amused) but it stuck and did a pretty good job of setting me up with some steady work for some pretty great people. While leather is still my specialty, I adore working in materials and fabrics of all kinds and I design exotic fashions that vary from sexy lace lingerie to hardcore leather fetish gear to kick-ass rock n roll gear and ultra-feminine gothic Victorian corsets. ...Anything deviant, dark, erotic, mysterious or controversial. I mostly work with private clients these days, although I do still maintain a small line of off-the-peg leather and PVC fashions for select boutiques and online stores under my label Confession NY.If you're logged in, click on "pics" under my profile picture and check out some more of my custom work....In fact, check out my website KvoDesign.comfor a gallery of custom couture work and beautiful gothic chokers, or my Etsy and eBay stores for gorgeous belts, collars, accessories and more: www.kvodesign.etsy.com and www.ExoticaTreasures.comIf you'd like to email me with project ideas or questions, you can contact me here, through myspace, or click here to email me directly.
Custom client work and the beautiful Holly G of Broadsword Comics!
A shoot on the rooftops of NYC. Love and thanks to my gorgeous models Dawn, Raffaele, Jeff, Chic and mystery model (OMG I can't remember his name) and photographer Ursula Coyote.
Lace up leather corset pants made for the beautiful MaryLenore, photo by Frank Siciliano and Custom leather jeans with leather halter photographed on Maritza by Mark Veltman.
Me in PVC jeans - photograph by GE Masana

My Interests

a well made corset, tight leather pants, long flowing garments, thigh high boots, Gustav Klimt, Erte, Vargas, Royo, Olivia, Giger, good books, films that make me feel something, bands that rock, animals, creating beautiful things and hanging with good friends.... Tanya and I getting ready for an event

4 on a mattress

A family moment - me and Poncho on Christmas

Me and Glen back in the day...R.I.P. Sweetie! We all miss you

Fellow Parsons grad Nancy and me - back in the day

Me and Johnny back in the day at Frankie Splits after hours

Me and Mad Marc Rude (R.I.P. Marc - we miss you!) doing our version of American Gothic

Me and Debbie back in the day at Lismar

The camping trip from Hell: me and Philip

I'd like to meet:



This is the most incredible dog in the world. Please check out this video of Faith - it's astounding and will leave you in awe.....

Music:

The stuff that rocks my soul, moves my feet, bangs my head, or warms my heart!
Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Art Rock, (Alice Cooper, Early Aerosmith, Butthole Surfers, Wall of VooDoo, Steely Dan, Art of Noise, Jefferson Airplane, Steppenwolf, Santana, Kate Bush…)
80’s Hair Bands, goth, metal, new wave, electronica, garage(Ministry, Janes Addiction, Gene loves Jezebel, Sisters of Mercy, Peter Murphy, Fuzztones, Fleshtones, The Mission UK, Type O Negative, Guns n Roses, Faster Pussycat, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Marilyn Manson, Talk Talk, Beastie Boys, Cinderella, Thomas Dolby ….)
Soul, Funk, Motown, R&B (what can I say - I was born in Detroit.....Marvin Gaye, The Isely Brothers, Fishbelly Black, The Funky Knights, Edwin Starr, New York City Blues Devils, Isaac Hayes... )
Comtemporary Jazz, Acid Jazz, Traditional Jazz, (Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Earl Klugh, Weather Report….)
Oldies…. World….Trance… ….and so many favs I don’t know quite how to catagorize

Heroes:

I know it's a cliche... but my mom, may she rest in peace. She was the most generous, compassionate, intelligent, hard working and supportive person I've ever known. Her family came first, no matter what. I'll never stop missing her and I'll never get over losing her. I love you, Mom.My dad, who I love dearly, respect immensely, and who, no matter how hard it was sometimes, always made sure we had everything we needed. Dad worked incredibly hard at everything he did, was good at everything he did, believed in everything he did and instilled upon me the importance of doing the same. For this, I am eternally grateful. ....That, *grin* and putting me on skis at the age of 4 and teaching me how to ride a motorcycle at 12.
Damn, I miss that bike....

My Blog

WinterWolf has done it again!

More stunning photography by Winter and Wolf!Mandy Pauline and Ashes share romance and mystery.......Ashes wears a *Pyrate Style* coat made famous by Keith Richards....You can find this coat and more ...
Posted by Karen KvOdesign on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:59:00 PST

My new Etsy Store!

I'm excited to announce that I've finally opened up a little Etsy store! Come visit my new shop at www.kvodesign.etsy.com for great corset belts, chokers and fun silver jewelry! ...
Posted by Karen KvOdesign on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:28:00 PST

My apologies for being a little out of touch....

Been a bit crazy these last few weeks getting ready for Bike Week, but I think I've got some great stuff to show and hopefully I'll come back with empty containers! Thanks so much to all of you who've...
Posted by Karen KvOdesign on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:21:00 PST

Come visit me at Bike Week!

For years, I've been wanting to take my leather and go down to Daytona for Bike Week. This year, I'm getting my wish. I'm tagging along with my dear friend Joe who carries some of my stuff in his fa...
Posted by Karen KvOdesign on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:38:00 PST

Ah, the Life of a Superhero

Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose issue 47 is out!I, along with 43 other friends and fans of Jim Balent and Holly G! was honored this November in their stunning comic Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose. We w...
Posted by Karen KvOdesign on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:49:00 PST

This blogs for you...

The uber-talented photographers at WinterWolf Studios recently put up an amazing photo of one of my corset outfits. Incredibly, last I checked, this photo has been viewed nearly 51,000 times. Lik...
Posted by Karen KvOdesign on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:35:00 PST