Better known as Cocorosie, the occasionally controversial duet are usually categorized under labels such as 'experimental' and 'freak folk'. They are quite well known for the frequent use of children's toys throughout their music, with one of the sisters a trained operatic singer and the other some kind of bohemian rapper. Despite this band remaining amongst my favourites, it is their outfits and appearance that cements my interest. They certainly call on the Native American, Cherokee to be specific, part of their background, often donning traditional headdresses in their press photography or performances. The blurring of gender boundaries is another recurring aspect of this bands potrayal, Bianca in particular often dresses in drag and both of them are frequently found to be wearing fake beards or moustaches, becoming something to associate with the performers. One image in particular reminds me of 'The Two Fridas' by Frida Kahlo, who I've mentioned in a previous post, as their facial features aren't too disimiliar. I've posted them below for comparison. 
In their most recent music video, to the song 'Lemonade', you are introduced to two very Miss Havisham like eldery women. They supposedly are intended to be the sisters in a withered form and can be seen with the facial hair synonymous with Cocorosie. Though I do love the style of outfit, what strikes me the most is the similarity between these two eldery women and that from the music video 'Seven' by Fever Ray. In any case, both videos are suitably eerie for my taste. I've also added the video to 'Lemonade' and following that an assortment of other Cocorosie images.
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