Steeltopia Navy Commission

For many weeks I've been working on a commission from SteelCobra Calamari to create the naval uniforms for his steampunk sim Steeltopia. As reference for inspiration, I looked at historic photos and illustrations such as this one from a set about the 1899 US Navy...You can only buy these uniforms at INS headquarters in Steeltopia if you are a member of the Imperial Navy of Steeltopia (INS). All come with a jacket, pants, belt, and sculpted cap and pants cuffs. Each has a different rank and look to the collars and cuffs. This is the Ensign uniform...The Officers uniform...And Emperor SteelCobra himself is modeling the Captain's uniform (although he also has an Admiral's uniform unique to him)...

New Releases: Steelhead Sunrise & Tiny Steampunk Lady

Inspired by the Worth, I made a version that was also inspired by my home in Steelhead. Yes, it is the gradated colors of a Steelhead trout, with the skin pattern on the corset waist. This pretty dress also has a golden-brown lace underskirt and comes with the bodice, skirts, glitch pants, corset waist and bodice and shoulder frills...
And what? Leave the tiny steampunk ladies out of the loop? Here's an outfit to call your own!

New Release: "Ada" Black Gothic Steampunk Ensemble

Given my inclination towards black and gothic clothing, it was only fitting that I'd make the "Ada" in black. You may find it online at SLEx, at my main Caledon Regency shop, or the Dark Victorian Emporium in Caledon Tanglewood...

New Releases: "Ada" Steampunk/Victorian Ensemble

I thought I'd do something new for Fall. I've always enjoyed wearing uneven hemmed dresses with little breeches underneath. Good for adventure, yet still feminine at the same time. In that spirit, I am releasing "Ada", a steampunk-y Victorian outfit named after the first "computer" programmer herself! It comes with shirt with flexi lace cuffs, cropped vest, collared jacket with sculpted cuffs, sculpted hat, pants, belt, uneven hemmed skirt, brooch, gloves and knee-high stockings. You can find these online at SLEx or at my store in Caledon Regency...

Metal Roses for the Hair!

I was disappointed not to find a rose during the recent Caledon rose hunt, so I made some lovely metal ones instead!

They come in brass or riveted steel with green oxidized copper leaves and if you click on them, they will bloom! Just a little something to make a steampunky girl feel pretty!

New "Worker" Pieces: "Peat" and "Invent"

Ladies, if some of you are like me, you can be found building or puttering around in your workshop. What's a lady with familiarity with building tools, metalworking or combustible materials to wear? The Worker "Invent" is for you. Based upon an 1880s female mining outfit, the "Invent" comes with leather-patched pants and an apron for wiping dirt and grease-stained hands on...Due to the popularity of the Worker Grey, I am releasing a dark brown version called "Peat". Look for them in my shops as of tonight!

Worker Grey in Steampunk Jumpboot Ad

My friend Mr Kheph777 Enoch recently featured me in one of his ads for his steampunk JumpBoots. Just to show you that the AETHER Worker line looks just as nice on us ladies, I wore the Grey...You can find the boots at any of his Kheph's Creations shops...

Fashion Show Schedule!

E.Laval pieces can be seen in two different fashion show this weekend:

SATURDAY
The Victorian Style Show hosted by Atlantis Modeling Agency and featuring other designers such as Bare Rose, ~To a T~ and others. This one is mostly my menswear, although you can see the BlueBrown as well.

Zurich Hillside, Noon SLT
Diegoland, 5 SLT

SUNDAY
Victorian Style: Zurich Hillside, Noon SLT

All womenswear will be featured at the Taupo sim fashion show at 4 SLT

Announcing E.Laval AETHER!

Inspired by the workers, inventors, adventurers and common folk with a Steampunk/Victorian flair, I have created the E.Laval Aether line. Rougher fabrics with an everyday sensibility and an uncommon style. In addition to the waistcoat ensembles, which come with two shirt-style options, trousers and a color-changing neck scarf, there is also a selection of soft caps as well. The new line may be found on the Aethernet, Port Babbage and look out for it at Steamworks@Stephenson's Quarters, and Solarya...

BY POPULAR DEMAND! Ladies Waistcoat Ensembles

My female customers have spoken! They have been enjoying the skirt/shirt combo so much that they asked if I could create waistcoat ensembles just for them! I was more than happy to oblige and offer the following ladies versions of my bestselling Alex, Gryffin, 1890s, and Thom waistcoats!

1879 Revue BlueBrown Dress

A beautiful 19th c.-style light blue satin and brown velvet bustle dress perfect for a stroll in one of the Victorian or Western sims. Inspired by a fashion plate from a 1879 Revue de la Mode. Also looks beautiful without the bustle!

So Distinguished...Cutaway Coat

This is proving to be a popular staple of many gents' wardrobes! The Cutaway Coat is make of black superfine bespoke wool and comes in both an open and closed version! All the better to show off your waistcoat underneath!

Don't Get Left Out in the Cold! Try This Coat!

Skating parties, strolling with a lovely lady...this charcoal wool coat is perfect for the gentleman who is out and about in the cold weather! Made with charcoal wool bespoke fabric and vintage velvet collar and cuffs, it also comes with a brown fur collar and cuffs option. And yes, it does come with the top hat!

Greetings from E.Laval Fine Clothing!

It was time...it had gotten to a point that I needed a separate way of letting everyone know what releases E.Laval had available and what ensembles are there, so I started this aethernet log.

The E.Laval shops are based upon the use of beautiful textures, including vintage and bespoke fabrics, for both my men's and women's pieces. I do use historical references as the inspiration for my pieces, and I hope that my customers will continue to enjoy them. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to IM me inworld!