Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie, Illumishade) visits Helle Bohdanova (IGNEA) — Metal Stagewear, Makeup, and Aesthetic
If you love the intersection of music, fashion, and visual identity in metal, this one is for you.
With Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie, Illumishade), we dive deep into dark aesthetics — what it means on stage, in music videos, and in everyday life. Fabienne shares how she collaborates with filmmakers and makeup artists to build cohesive looks, how some of her most iconic outfits are handmade by a seamstress, and the creative process behind choosing styling that works both on stage and in real life.
We also get into something not many artists talk about — what actually happens to costumes once an album era is over. Giveaways? Recycling? Selling for charity? Plus, Fabienne gives her honest makeup recommendations for performers, including her favourite brands.
u/HelleBogdanova — 1 month ago
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Today, I'm excited to present a new episode of Helle Show, filmed at the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise.
This time, my guest is none other than Adrienne Cowan the voice of Seven Spires. I've been following Adrienne for ages, and I greatly admire her vocals, her music, and her style. I’m so glad we finally had the chance to meet in person at the cruise, even if only briefly!
In this video, our discussion of the dark aesthetic led us to focus mainly on dark fashion and stage makeup within the metal community.
From emo days to avant-garde fashion, and staying away from the black eye shadow — we discuss it all!
u/HelleBogdanova — 2 months ago