Goth Girl of the Year 2012 Winner

I am pleased to announce the winner of the 2012 Goth Girl of the Year.

Elisanth

From the small and isolated country of Moldova, in eastern Europe, our winner this year likes fetish, military and horror modelling. Be sure to check out her interview and leave a comment congratulating her.

The public poll picked Evgeniya Angelwhore as Goth Girl Fan Favourite for 2012.

This year's 2nd and 3rd place winner are:

Runner-Up	Second Runner-Up
Anna Marine	Metea Wolfova

Year in Review 2012

GGotW 2012

We come to the end of another year and its time to look back at the site and the Girls. Things have really fallen off, traffic is down to nearly half of 2011 and Features were at 2006 levels, and that was a half year. I have three interviews in the last five months, and one failed to respond to questions. 5,800 visits per month and an increase to 412 Subscribers, up by 42 over last year.

This year we Featured ten Goth Girls of the Week, all of whom are eligible for Goth Girl of the Year 2012. Voting will be a little different this year as we'll award both a Goth Girl of the Year 2012, and a Goth Girl Fan Favourite 2012. Could be the same girl :)

Featured Models will vote via email as they have in past years, but my assistants and I wont be voting this year. This vote will determine Goth Girl of the Year. Only if there is I tie will my Assistants vote.

The public can look through the profile images and links below to determine their favorite, and use the Micropoll below to vote. Any evidence of cheating or ballot stuffing will result in a new more restrictive vote tool, or the removal of the Goth Girl Fan Favourite 2012.

Evgeniya Angelwhore	Paranoir	Roxanna Dellamorte
Artemis	Leanan Bloodflower	Anna Marine
Vesmedinia	Elisanth	Macabre Lilith
Niky Hearts	!	!

Feature: Niky Hearts

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	Chest	Waist	Hips	Height	Weight
Imperial	38"	26"	36"	5"10'	149lb
Metric	97cm	65cm	93cm	178cm	68kg

GGotW: Have you been modelling for long?
NH: I have been modelling for 5 years.

GGotW: What got you started modelling?
I started to advertise different clothes I made. Then I continued taking pictures of things I loved. I love photography and I love what you can represent in images, different worlds and characters.

GGotW: You're from Italy and living in Germany now, do you travel a lot for shoots?
NH: Yes...I travel a lot! I return to Monaco tomorrow, we are always in transit!

GGotW: Do you make your own outfits?
NH: Yes, I'll create the outfit myself, or otherwise modify something to suit my taste. I have very particular tastes and it's hard for me find clothes.

GGotW: Who inspires you?
NH: I've always been very inspired by Emilie Autumn and Tim Burton, this year my muse is Japanese manga artist and designer, Kaori Yuki.

GGotW: What is it you like about Emily Autumn?
NH: I love her voice and how she created a new style by combining the Victorian, with a world of fairy tales.

GGotW: Where do you hope you modelling will take you?
NH: I would like to work as model for gothic clothing catalogs.

GGotW: What do you do when you are not modelling?
NH: I worked as a saleswoman and maid. When I have time, I read many books and I watch a lot of movies. Movies are my passion, especially horror.

GGotW: What is your favourite Horror movie?
NH: My favourite horror movie is "Rose Red", I love the atmosphere! I also love  "Steven King's IT", I am clown lover!

GGotW: Do you work with various photographers, or are you still shooting stuff yourself?
NH: No, usually I get other people to do the photograph for me. I like to organize the make-up and the outfit but, I am not good as photographer.

GGotW: What photographers have you worked with?
NH: I have collaborated with Dennis Ziliotto and Youness Taouil, Photographer by bizzarre style, and I have worked more with artists; Dani Mesk, SYlwia, CuPlino Fukenzima, Dario Andreoni and a few more.


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Feature: Macabre Lilith

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	Chest	Waist	Corset	Hips	Height	Weight
Imperial	32"	26"	24"	34"	4"9'	101lb
Metric	81cm	66cm	24cm	87cm	152cm	46kg

GGotW: When did you start modelling?
ML: About September 2011... I randomly came across this photography site, Hex Photography. It interested me because the portfolio of the photographer was solely "Alternative" and the uniqueness of her horror style captivated my attention... Mainly, because in Western Australia, you don't find that many photographers who do "Alternative" style. All you really get here is straight lace - fashion, babies, wedding, portrait, family, etc... Hex Photography wasn't just about normal "sit-in-front-of-the-camera-and-look-pretty" type thing. Pretty much most of her albums contained really out-there mind-blowing themes and extravagant poses... And that's something that I've always really wanted to do. But when I've asked other "normal" photographers in the past, they've openly admitted to me that adding something like that to their portfolio might scare their general audience... So, after much much contemplation (since I'm not usually the photogenic type), I finally decided to book a photoshoot with Hex... On the day, I was really nervous and thought I was botching up the whole thing. But the photographer, Aston, was really nice, gave me great directions and told me that I was a natural... So it all commenced from there...

GGotW: Who helps you with make-up?
ML: It varies... Usually I apply my own make-up... Other times, the photographer doubles as an MUA... Often, when I do my own make-up though, I consult my "unofficial" agent aka best friend, Harley Cannon, to give me advice and pointers in relation to the theme of the shoot. Like myself, Harley possesses a dark gothique artistist mind frame and together we conjure up some awesome make-up concepts!
 
GGotW: Do you travel out of Western Australia for shoots?
ML: Nah. I wish! Too poor to go travelling... I would love to though. I've seen alot of really gifted Alternative Photographers out there in other states that have remarkable portfolios and I would love to one day collaborate with them!

GGotW: If your not modelling what are you usually doing?
ML: I admit that I'm a huge a geek. So I'm occasionally building computers. Mainly desktops though. Building notebooks are so fiddly. I also do a bit of programming with computers too. I like to customise my computers for gaming experience. I'm currently playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at the moment... When I'm not doing that though, I enjoy listening to my death/black metal music or watching my horror/psychological/gore movies... Of course though, the most frequent thing you'll ALWAYS see me doing is spending time with my two lovely children (and my husband when he's not working). My family are my world!

GGotW: Who inspires you the most?
ML: I have alot of visual inspirations. Ranging from the elegant works of Anne Stokes, to the Victoriandustrial visual arts of Emilie Autumn, to the more fetish scenes of Amelia Arsenic... But the one who I would say inspires me the most, would be Dani Filth. Because his style of fashion is blend of horror, goth, macabre industrial, symphonic, etc... He stands out with the detailed effort he puts not just into his outfit, but also his make-up. His video clips are just artistically amazing!... I first discovered his band, Cradle of Filth, when I was a teenager. It was so different to the mainstream music that most parent try to influence upon their children. I just became so intrigued and fell in love with their uniqueness and individuality of both the music and fashion... My home life was Hell and I was highly bullied in high-school. Because of the isolation and abuse that I endured at both home and school, I always considered myself to be some sort of unwanted outcast freak... But somehow listening to Cradle of Filth, watching Dani Filths interviews and stuff, made me realise that yeah, I am a freak, but who cares?? I then began to embrace my individualism, gained some self worth and confidence about myself and just used the music to numb out all the negatives around me...

GGotW: Where would you like to see you modelling take you?
ML: Predominantly, I would like to see my name and face out there in publications... Not really for the fame side, so to speak... But rather, I want to portray to the world that being different and weird is an awesome thing to be. Instead of being ashamed of it, you should cherish it, be proud of it and show the world that you just don't give a crap what they think of you!... So far, I've already set myself in for a deck of playing cards. Additionally, I recently did my first fashion shoot for Dusk Moth Designs... It's not alot at the moment, I know. But I'm not heading for instant stardom. I'm just cruising along. Building up my portfolio. Taking each photoshoot very seriously, putting my whole worth into it, but at the same time having fun... It'll be something to look back on in many years to come that I can say I acheived and loved doing...

GGotW: Do you have any fetishes?
ML: Erotic asphyxiation... Pyrophilia... Vampirism... Rope Bondage... Burning Candle Wax... I have many others. But they would probably scare people...

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Feature: Elisanth

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	Chest	Waist	Corset	Hips	Height	Weight
Imperial	35"	23"	20"	35"	5"7'	107lb
Metric	88cm	60cm	50cm	89cm	170cm	49kg

GGotW: How did you get started as a model?
E: I was invited to my first photoshoot back in 2007. I was always collecting weird stuff in fetish, gothic, cyber style, so I had a lot of clothes. I was invited by a group of photographers, who were interested in gothic and fetish models. It was something new for me, as I always had passion for PVC and latex, but had no experience as a model. Now I can say it wasn't very successful, but it was fine as first photoshoot. I'm attaching few 'behind the scene' photos.



GGotW:What convinced you this was something that you wanted to continue doing?
E: After some time, I was invited in studio, for music photoshoot with guitar. I created different images, so that photoshoot was more sucessful than the first one. I continued collecting unusual items, and I realized it was really helpful in that domain. I was involved in new photoshoots. I got a strong feeling it was perfect for me - It gave me the possibility to express myself.

GGotW:You'd done some fetish images, what are your fetishes?
E: I have fetish for latex, tight corsets, gloves, stockings, high heels (actually, I don't even wear some of my shoes - it is enough to own them!), and a special fetish for contact lenses.

GGotW:What do you do when you're not modeling?
E: I used to work as graphic designer, but working full day was not my style, so after a few years, I quit, and started working as freelancer. Now, when I'm not modelling, I mostly create some vector illustations for sale, and write articles and news about art. I like to read, literature is important part of my life.

GGotW:What keeps you grounded?
E: I'm always open to something new, I'm flexible, and try my best to create an image, and to keep it in style. Very often, people don't believe it is the same person on all photos. I take it serious, and often create some accessories for specific photoshoot. I offer my point of view on an idea, and try to improve it, or to bring something new. I think it keeps me grounded.

GGotW:Do you travel a lot in Europe for modeling?
E: Due to some circumstances, I don't travel a lot for modeling. Mainly, I work with my husband, who is a professional photographer - he knows what I want, and he can easily understand my ideas. Also, I help him to bring to life his ideas. I started creating some weird make-up just for fun, and I know that I'll be able to capture it in case it looks like I want. I get some order from abroad, and receive stock from stores. They receive pictures they want, at the moment, it is very comfortable for me.
Now, I have a big collection of corsets, latex stuff, high heels, wigs, contact lenses, cosmetics, and other accessories, to use in my projects.






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Feature: Vesmedinia

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	Chest	Waist	Corset	Hips	Height	Weight
Imperial	35"	24"	22"	36"	5"2'	105lb
Metric	90cm	62cm	55cm	92cm	160cm	48kg

GGotW: What got you started as singer?

V: Music has always been an important part of my life. Since I can remember I showed a great interest in art in general. I started singing when I was really young, probably 5 or 6, it was just a hobby, something I really enjoyed doing. I’ve never thought of it as a work, but I couldn’t spend a single day without singing, it’s simply a part of my life.

GGotW: What have you accomplished as a singer?
V: I have written the lyrics for several songs and I have started to record some melodies. Right now I have two different musical projects: one on my own, and another with my boyfriend and a friend. I’m looking forward to having some free time to start recording the songs we already have and publish them. Right now I’m too busy with college assignments and modeling work!

GGotW: What are your bands called?
V: I haven’t thought of it yet. When I started my first band we spent so much time thinking about names that I had to leave it because the other members focused in every thing but music. I think a name is something that should come naturally, you can’t force it, so I’ll probably stick to my stage name until I find something that pleases me.

GGotW: Do you have a song in mp3 that we could hear?
V: No, sorry. I have a lot of home recordings but I haven’t had the opportunity to record any song in a studio yet.

GGotW: Have you done any live performances?
V: No, but I’d love to! I jump into the stage every time I have the chance to. Even though I am a very quiet person I change totally when I’m on stage.

GGotW: Where do you want to see your singing take you?
V: In an ideal world I would be on tour right now and modeling all over the world, but who knows where time will take me!

GGotW: How did you discover you had an interest in modeling?
V: Actually, by chance. When I was 11, I came across the trailer of Satanic Sluts, although it is not exactly modeling, but an alternative erotic film, it helped me discover that beautiful girls were not necessarily the ones we usually see in the covers of fashion magazines. There were alternative beauty standards which seemed a lot more interesting and creative to me. However, it wasn’t until the age of 15 when I had my first professional photo shoot, and from that moment on, I’ve been a part time model and I’ve tried to gain as much experience as I could.

GGotW: Who have you done pictures for?
V: Throughout these years I have worked with several photographers from my area. I am also starting with self-portraits because they give me the opportunity to fully express myself, but I’m still looking for photographers to collaborate with. I have a lot of projects and concepts that need to come to live! Regarding publications I have appeared in quite a few websites and magazines. I’m always looking for publications that can give me the chance to show my work to the world.

GGotW: How would you describe your personal style?
V: I think it would be impossible to describe my style in just a couple of words. I don’t like labels such as gothic, scene or cyber, nor do I fit in any of them. I prefer to take things from here and there to create my own style, which usually consist of a combination of girly things with dark elements and a little bit of fetish. I try to give my images a cute yet erotic feeling.

GGotW: Who influences you?
V: Most of my influences come from movies and music. I love old Hollywood glamour and vampire movies from the 20’s, but also the bizarre feeling and aesthetic that was so popular in the 70’s. Some musical movements that have also influenced my style are Glam Rock, Post-Punk/Goth bands from the 80’s and Dark Electro.

GGotW: What do you hope to accomplish with your modeling?
V: I’d like to start modeling for clothing brands and latex designers. In general I’m interested in everything related to fashion, from Haute Couture to bands’ merchandise. I also have a long list of photographers and models I’d love to collaborate with if I had the chance to. I am a big fan of MichellexStar Photography and Mosh modeling so working with them would be like a dream come true.


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Feature: Anna Marine

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	Chest	Waist	Corset	Hips	Height	Weight
Imperial	37"	25"	23"	35"	5"4'	103lb
Metric	95cm	64cm	60cm	90cm	163cm	47kg

GGotW: So you're a Maxim Model, how did that happen?
AM: Oh it was fun! It was there October issue, Halloween, and they needed a sexy girl with gothic image but without tattoos, piercing and other stuff and they found me.
They wanted me posing in lacy little shorts, but that's too much for me, so I agree to a short black dress, they wanted me to talk about my love of Twilight and Edward, but I really don't like that stuff, so I talked about Bram Stoker and J.S.Le Fanu' s books. I think that's why I got 3 pages instead 4   XD

GGotW: What edition of Maxim did you appear in?
AM: It was Maxim en Español (MAXIM Spain)

GGotW: Do you have any photographers that you work with over and over?
AM: Yes, I have one. Her name is Nadya and she is my №1 photographer. She is very professional and she knows how to make a great shot! She is also good friend of mine.

GGotW: I saw somewhere that you have an iPod app? What is that about?
AM: Yup, that's true, I've released my app for the iPhone in 2011. It contains my art and photos and also some links to my websites. I hope to release a second version of this app soon with more art and photos.

GGotW: When your not a model you're an Illustrator, what kind of stuff do you do?
AM: I do gothic and dark fantasy drawings mostly. I really love it.

GGotW: In doing book illustrations, who do you work for?
AM: I worked with big Russian publisher AST,where I did covers for C. Harris, P.Briggs, J.Rardin, K.Richardson, C.M. Green and others and also I worked with French publishers Editions-cauchemars and writer Cecile Guillot

GGotW: You have your own line of T-Shirts?
AM: Not really. I do a t-shirts designs only so far. I collaborate with Spiral Direct, a UK company, doing designs for their products. It's just a dream come true, because I remember that when I was 15 I found their t-shirts on the Internet, with Anne Stokes designs and asked my parents to buy me one. And now I work with them. Still can't believe in that.

GGotW: Where can someone get one?
AM: You can always find it at Spiral direct website Spiraldirect.com and also at emp WWW.Emp.de


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Feature: Leanan Bloodflower

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Imperial	32"	23"	20"	34"	5"9'	118lb
Metric	81cm	60cm	51cm	87cm	175cm	54kg

GGotW: Who got you started in modeling?
LB: It was a photographer living near my city, The.Ory. She told me she was an alternative photographer and asked me to model for her. I found it a very enjoyable experience, so I continued modelling.

GGotW: How did you meet The.Ory?

LB: We first met through Myspace, then we decided to have a face to face meeting since we lived nearby and we shared many interests especially in goth music and subculture. There are very few people with these kinds of interests where I live. I was very happy to meet her as a friend and to discover, thanks to her, the existence of a kind of photography centred around models belonging to alternative subcultures.

GGotW: What kind of places do you like to do shoots?
LB: I particularly love abandoned places as locations, like ruins of ancient villas or castles for their historical atmosphere full of memories, or abandoned hospitals or factories for the sick and decaying feeling they can give to the picture. I find it very easy and productive to interact with such places when I model, it's like each of them has a story of their own to tell me; in those locations I like to model following this sort of "indications" the place gives me, hoping that this "strange" story or fairytale will be shown too in the photos once finished.

GGotW: What is your ideal shoot?
LB: I think a deeply artistic one, which has a story to tell and it's perceived as "rich" in significance, but at the same time very attentive to the details, to the alternative fashion, since wearing and planning peculiar dresses and styles is one of the funniest and most creative parts of organizing a shoot.



GGotW: What countries have you shot in?
LB: Right now I've mainly travelled Italy to take shoots, for example in cities like Rome or Milan, or to places with interesting historical or naturalistic locations, but I'm planning this summer or soon after to try Germany, it would be wonderful and there are plenty of great alternative photographers and models there.



GGotW: You enjoy singing. What kind of stuff do you sing?
LB: I've learned to sing some years ago with the "Nightwish" kind of music. Right now I'm in a symphonic black metal group in which I sing the backing vocals and I play the keyboards and I've recently started a new project, a rock band in which I'm gonna sing the main vocals. I would have loved to sing in a "batcave" goth group, but sadly I'm not in the right place or time for that!

GGotW: What is your current band called?
LB: Initially it was called Nocturno but we thought that it was not a very original name. So we've changed it and now it is called Strawberry Nocturne. It is inspired from a strange dream I had in which my mind mixed elements from Chopin's nocturnes and the Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever".

GGotW: What is your new group going to be called?
LB: We are pondering about what name should be best. We are thinking about Cherryblood Moon, because some time ago in Germany we saw the phrase "Kirschenblut im Mondenlicht" and we thought it was a fantastic name but since it's too long we have shortened it in Cherryblood Moon.

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