- What inspired you to/when did you decide to start making clothes? I have always loved being creative and making clothes. After I finished 9th grade I decided that I wanted to start sewing more and learn more about it, so I started studying to become an artisan. I studied 3 years in a vocational school called Axxell and I took the exam in May 2014. - How did you come up with the name "Vicious Arrow"? Did you have other names? It took me a very long time to decide what name I wanted to use for my brand. I did have another name first, but I felt that it wasn't the right name. The biggest inspiration for the name ”Vicious Arrow” I got from the song ”Just Like An Arrow” by Magnum. I also love fantasy, elves and other stuff like that so I thought ”arrow” would be cool to have in the name and ”vicious” just came from somewhere in my mind, that's how it ended up to be ”Vicious Arrow”. - Do you remember the first piece you ever made? The first piece I ever made (before I started with Vicious Arrow) was a black button up shirt that I made in school. I also sewed the contours of the Slayer logo on the back of the shirt. It was the first serious product I sewed, before that I have been sewing alot of gothic skirts and tops. - What inspire you when you make a piece of clothing/collection? How do you develope an idea to an actual piece. Do you draw first? I get inspired by the music I listen to; 80's & power metal. Doro Pesch is my biggest inspiration to almost everything. I usually have a little sketch book with me just in case I would get an idea and feel the need to sketch it down so I'll remember it.
- How much time do you spend on making clothes? It depends on what mood I'm in, but I spend quite alot of time making clothes when I'm in the right mood. Sometimes I can sit for 10 hours straight and just sew. - Do you get many custom orders? I get a few sometimes. I think one of the reasons why I don't get a lot of custom orders is because not that many know about Vicious Arrow Design. I really love making custom orders and I do spend alot of time on one custom order since I want the measurements, stitching and decorations to be perfect, and yes I am a perfectionst when it comes to creating stuff. - Where do you get all your amazing material for the clothes? Or is that a secret? ;) Mostly I go to fabric stores and buy fabric because then I'm sure I get the right kind of fabric that I need, but I also order fabrics online. I do also recycle some materials. - Do you only wear your own design? What do you wear on an everyday basis? I don't only wear my own design, but I do wear something I've made almost everyday. On a everyday basis I mostly wear a pair of skinny jeans or spandex pants, a band t-shirt that is cut into a top, a cool belt and I always wear rings or other accessories.
- Is "Vicious Arrow" one of your main hobbies? Do you feel like it's a lifestyle? Yes, it's one of my biggest hobbies and I think it's a part of my lifestyle since I could not be without sewing because it's what I love to do. - What else do you do? Work, school? I draw and paint as much as I can. Atm I'm looking for a job, but I do work somedays. - What's your goal with this line? Near future plan? My goal is to learn more, create more and most of all just enjoy what I'm doing. I don't have any big future plans, but I'm thinking about designing new interesting designs. I've already started working on some designs and ideas. In the future I might also start making collections. - Who would you like to see in your clothes/designs? Everyone, haha! No but I'm glad if people like my designs, I think it would be cool to see Doro or any other amazing artist in my designs.
- Who do you think got great style? I love Doro's style, her style is so amazing! I also love the style Johnny Depp has... There are so many with great style, also a lot of artists from the 80's. - Describe your perfect/favorite outfit? A pair of high wasted skinny jeans with a wide belt that has a beautiful decorative buckle combined with a studded crop top and a cool vest/jacket. - Biggest thing accomplished yet? Just getting better and better every day and to continue following my dream. - Your all-time favorite piece you've made so far? Hmm... That's a hard question, but I think I have to say that my favorite piece I've made might be the exam dress I made for myself. It was the very first dress I made and I put so much time into it, also it was a very fun project to do. 
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I've finally seen "Maleficent". I don't know why I haven't seen it earlier, but I'm glad I watched it. It bacame an instant hit, and ranks high up with my other favorite movies. I want to see it again! I'm not the biggest Angelina Jolie fan, but she's absolutely magnificent as Maleficent. This movie is pure magic, and I love the new take on the classic story "Sleeping Beauty". Here are some pics of my new woman crush:         Leather is my kryptonite... It makes me week, makes me empty my bank account, makes me kneel and wait by the door to be delivered to me... I need it, me wantsss it, my preciousss... Here's some hot leather heading my way from Nasty Gal:    TJ and I went to Oslo to attend two metal shows in Vulkan Arena. It was our first concert trip this year, and it felt so great to kick the season off! :) And to wear a ton of studs and leather - best feeling in the world ;) We attended Doro's show on Wednesday 29th of April, and U.D.O.'s show on Thursday 30th of April. Doro was simply amazing! She is the queen of metal, and she hasn't aged a day, her voice is still going strong, and I love her style! She even noticed TJ and his Dio t-shirt during the set, and used him in her introduction to her tribute to Ronnie James Dio and the song "Catch the Rainbow". U.D.O. was heavy as fuck, and I couldn't stand still! I managed to work my way to center front row, and when the show was over, the bass player handed me his pick, and the keyboard player came to "knuckle-high-five" me :) Two awesome shows I'm glad we got to see! Metal is forever and will never die! \m/ We also managed to kick of this years shopping spree. We got a lot of cool nerdy stuff at Outland, vinyl records at Råkk & Råll, patches at Bodymap, and not to mention matching high tops :p Guess we don't call us the "Skull Couple" for nothing ;) Here are some pics from the trip:
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RockeprinsessenMy name's Marita. I'm a musician and songwriter from Norway. I'm interested in music, books, movies, clothes and more.  Points, comments and views that appear on this blog do not necessarily represent other members of the Grimskull band, the band's management, organization, crew, fans or other involved parties.
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