Pirates n' mermaids have an extenisve history of bein' associated with each other- I think because both love the sea, one lives on top of it n' the other live below it. There have been the many myths of siren's calling sailors to their death. These tails have been around fer a long time, n' it seems like with most stories, the longer the time frame the stronger belief in the myth. Pirates n' mermaids make fer some great storytelling. Half of all Pirate Festivals now feature mermaids, n' most Renaissance Festivals feature days fer pirates n' mermaids. It seems that the future holds even more oppertunity fer pirates n' mermaids, as mermaiding as a hobby and career has become more accessible n' popular.

We as a Krewe also have a long history with mermaids. In 2013 Tiger featured a mermaid in his Hot Pirate Babes calendar. We also created Sirena Roger, the little sister of Molly Roger, n' she has has become one of arrr most popular women's t-shirt designs. During the black plague, Tiger n' the Krewe built a tiny pirate boat n' named her the Golden Mermaid. As Tiger made his move to the Azore islands to start his retirement business that focuses on longivity fer single senior, he decided to name the house the Vila of the Golden Mermaid after his boat, which he plans to take with him when the time is right. As pirates we arrrr always looking fer the Fountain of Youth- hopefully with Tiger's new facilities he's found every Old Seadog's ultimate goal- good health n' a grand time (n' maybe some mermaids.)

Here be arrrr declaration that Pirate Fashions will no longer be selling Black Powder Firearms after we unload the last few weapons left in the armoury. So, if ye have always wanted one, now is the time to pull the trigger.

There be a number of reasons fer this important decision, but our two most pressing reasons be:
1) The husiness insurance cost for selling weapons has skyrocketed lately. Black powder weapons arrrrr the most expensive item we sell, but it has the lowest margin of all the items we sell.
2) As Tiger set out on another venture, he decided to simplify the day-to-day business operation so that the staff can run Pirate Fashions more efficiently. Black powder weapons with a warrantee require the most amount of support for the item with the least amount of profit n' at the end of the day, Tiger n' his gunsmith arrr the most proficient when it comes toanswering many of the question regaurding the Black Powder Weapons. We do not wish to sell pistols without proficient support available post-sale.

Tiger Lee be embarking on his next endeavor, crafting an ideal retirement business on the Portuguese islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean called the Azores. He be creating a place where an olde pirate can live out their golden years, away from the chaos of the modern world. Fer more info on The Vila of the Golden Mermaid, visit: Solo Senior Coliving.

So what will happen to Pirate Fashions? No worries, the Captain be selling the business to the Loyal Krewe of Pirate Fashions. It will be a 12 year transitition to a Employee Owned Trust. Tiger Lee be coming back 3 times a year fer one month at a time fer the first few years, then will slowly wean himself away.

Devil May Come, the first mate, be taking hold of the helm with Gypsy the Purser at her side. The entire krewe be well trained to take over, as there be little turnover in arrrr tight knit band of scallywags.

The first annual Pirate Fashions Formal Ball was a grand success! All who attended where finely dressed in their pirate best, n' we danced the night away to the tune of Rusty Cutlass with Caribbean Pearl orchestrating 3 period dances of the Black Nag, Virgina Reel n' the Spanish Waltz. The dance rehersals prepared many fer these dances, but there was still much silly antics n' fumbled steps keepin' the mood light on the dancefloor. Wild Rover provided amazing food n' great service to our attendees, n' we have many photos we're currently editing to be released in batches though or social media, so any who be interested keep a keen eye peeled fer posted by Pirate Fashions on Facebook. Anyone who may have attended can reach out n' forward any photos they have posted so we can share them on our page. We heard from many couples that they can't wait until next years ball, which we already have in the works!

I just watched Rebecca Simon, a piracy Historian, rate pirate battles for realism as part of the Business Insider's YouTube series "How Real Is It". They have hundreds of topics they cover, such as how real are submarine movies. A while back I was contacted because Buisness Insider wanted to use a small segment of one of my Youtube videos on how to load and fire a flintlock pistol.

Overall the video is pretty good n' most of the information be correct, but not all of it; At one point Simon notes cutlasses being made for poking n' not slashing, which isn't quite accurate as that is much more true of rapiers than of cutlasses n' hangers. Despite some of the scewed information n' ratings I don't fully agree with, Simon is a well established historian within the community n' has many publications, including books and articles. I personally also think Buisness Insider could of used much better props for discussing the topic, instead of the cheap Elope foam hats and wall hanger swords.

In this video Simon covers Pirates of the Caribbean, Black Sails, House of Dragon, Treasure Island, Our Flag Means Dead, n' One Piece.

I have watched the Pirate Voyage Dinner in Myrtle Beach several times. I would say that it be the finest live pirate show out there.  Pirate Fashions have even provided some props n' clothing fer their fine show.  Dolly Parton opened a second on in Pigeon Forge a few years ago as well. They just broke ground on the third location at Pier Park in Panama City Beach in May 2025. Dolly said the show will feature pirates, mermaids, exciting acrobatics, pyrotechnics and even a few songs she wrote.

In arrr first interview of this 2024 Gasparilla Season, Robert Boyd of ABC Action News come to visit Pirate Fashions. He did a great job of interviewing Capt Tiger Lee n' some of the customer's in shopping at the time.  We dressed Scurvy Dog Boyd in a Lighting Color pirate outfit!. View the Video here.

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm, dinner served at 6:30pm

Venue: Wild Rover Brewing Company

Location: 13921 Lynmar Blvd, Tampa, FL. 33626

Cost: $80 per person

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After 6 years of stop n' start development, it finally be available. The Formal Lady Pirate Court Gown Outfit be perfect fer any formal event of the 18th century.  It be made up of many components, with the Custom Ladies Formal Gown being the key. Decide if you want to color coordinate with your partner. You can have many different looks by changing your stomachers, petticoat n' accessories. There be 3 styles to wear this gown: Spanish, French or Polish.