January 29, 2011 | New Products | by Jess Zaino |
Plunging neckline. Exaggerated, otherworldly shoulders. High-cut bodysuit. The Visbol de Arce exaggerated bodysuit is intended to wear as a swimsuit but I intend to wear it as an awesome-suit. Already seen on Black Swan, Natalie Portman, and red carpet queen bee, Nicki Minaj. Get it.
January 29, 2011 | New Products | by Jess Zaino |
Accessory designer Anne Holm Alexandersen gives new meaning to the concept of Black Swan with her interpretation of a feather collar. The intricate piece is hand-stitched with leather and attached in the back to replicate wings. Pair with pale skin and a tight hair bun for instant ballerina chic.
January 29, 2011 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino 
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Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction which had made its way into the world of fashion. These chrome metal steampunk goggles are interchangeable lenses with anti-fog, shatterproof UV-400, and come with fully functional alligator clips, claw spikes on the top, and a spike in one lens.
November 18, 2010 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
With winter fast upon us in New York City, the chill in the air needs to be combated with a cool, and by cool, I mean super warm winter accessory. The Flaneur Cowl is the new thing on the block. Hand-crocheted for local artisan points and made of yummy, warm, snugly wool, this cowl can be worn seven different ways, all the while keeping you nestle-y and stylish in the nippy air.
November 13, 2010 | New Trends | by Jess Zaino |
I love that Chromat is bringing back the days of yore when women were wound up tightly in intricate boning. But instead of wearing it under one’s garments, the Chromat Asymmetrical Zipper Full Cage is meant to show off the structured outline of a lady’s lovely humps. Each piece is special ordered, so get your handmaiden to take the proper measurements before making an order.
November 10, 2010 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Who wants to rock a boring ‘ol black leggings when you can wear the international funk of Yarimaki’s Stars and Stripes Leggings. Made of 100 percent polyester, this patriotic pink, black and white pant has a smiley face and a star and stripe print throughout. Read more
November 9, 2010 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
At first glance, this turquoise tee looks bright, with cool graphics making it dude friendly. But on closer look, the graphic camera on the tee from ThinkGeek comes equipped with an actual spy cam stitched in. A remote control clicker can be stashed in your pant pocket to take photos of unsuspecting folks. Is that a camera in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
November 2, 2010 | New Products | by Jess Zaino |
Kerin Rose has a sick sense of style. What you are looking at, if you could actually see, are the W.O.W. sunglasses by the accessory designer. Inspired by Wendy O. Williams, these glasses have six sterling silver spikes drilled through a clear band. Perfect for a night in of cuddling with your cutie in the dungeon.
October 22, 2010 | New Events | by Jess Zaino |
What’s better than an event dedicated to preserving t*ts? A Celebrity Ping Pong Tournament benefiting the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Yes, that last name may sound familiar. Carol is the mother of Alec, who will be playing for his life (or really, the lives of others) in an epic ping pong battle royale against the models of the Independent Model Agency. Read more
October 22, 2010 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Everything about this shoe is cool, especially that it has been designed by Dutch uber-architect, Rem D Koolhaas, for United Nude. The Lo Res Black Out shoe was created using innovative design software, which creates low level 3D resolutions of an existing product to fragment their shape into something structural. Et voila! A shoe star is born. And from the famed Clark’s shoe family, no less.
October 15, 2010 | New Products | by Jess Zaino |
My friend Uzi Fisher, who was way ahead of his time trend-speaking, loved to rock the holster to accommodate all of his tech-y gear. sort of like a roving mobile unit, mafia style. From the creative minds of Galco Executive, you, too, can wear the shoulder holster, James Bond-style. The fully-lined Italian calf harness, with solid brass support clips, is perfect to wear, like suspenders on steroids, over a crisp white button down or under the latest hottie you picked up in a Cairo undercover operation.
October 15, 2010 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
With the success of The Social Network movie, everyone is getting online and into the game. Make your media sexy by calling to action your downloaded desires and wear your cause on your legs. These thigh high white stockings, available on Etsy, are a geek-chic way to grow your followers and your fans.
October 2, 2010 | New Trends | by Jess Zaino |
All over the NYFW Fashion Runways was headgear for next Fall. If you must partake in such a fashion flash, so it with the best. Jennifer Behr makes darling punk head pieces for the celebrity set. And for good reason: they are made of top quality materials and are always aHEAD of the trends. Pun apologetically intended.
October 2, 2010 | New Design | by Jess Zaino |
Kerry King, the badass guitarist of Slayer made famous his arm band of spikes and nails, which he constructed himself for years. Who knew he was so crafty? Now you too can experience a bit of D-I-Y hardware with Martine Ali’s Winter Collection. Her Bold Industrial Rings are gold for a grown up touch and covered in nuts, bolts and spiked bits from your Dad’s garage.
October 1, 2010 | New Fashion | by Jess Zaino |
Capes were spotted on the runways this Fall Fashion Week. And then there was Asher Levine’s twisted and fringed Cassock. If you are looking to scare the hell out of anyone peeping your style, this full coverage black cotton Cossack will do just the trick.
As I was admiring the lovely painting of Dutch artist Helen Verhoeven, I began to notice some strange things popping up. As I continued to look, the bizarre overall nature of her work really began to dawn on me. Looking at these early in the morning while waiting for that first pot of coffee to brew, Verhoeven’s paintings leave me wondering if I’ve really woken up from my dreams yet. They are like stepping into some uncanny dream world with all their loose, colorful brushstrokes and vague figures standing about. Read more
A collective of mind numbing new surrealists from around the globe, this one stop visual shop is the quickest way to get current on the movement.
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
Cats have a high propensity for silliness, and toast on their faces, as this set of snaps from the Huffington Post reveals. This is the latest online meme. What’s next: Cracker Dogs? Read more
There’s something quite attractively kitsch about the Lucky Dragons’ latest release, Dream Island Laughing Language. It’s undoubtedly unusual, and not too friendly on the ears, but something warm and fuzzy keeps creeping out of the broken drum rhythms and looped vocals. It’s a mish-mash of jangly folk licks, Squarepusher-style drum ‘n bass with a few Coco Rosie-esque experimental sound effects thrown in: intriguing, original, and fairly hard to describe!
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One of Cyberoptix most popular designs is now on some amazing hand-woven, Fair Trade silk scarves. As always, they handscreen them all in their Detroit studio. Read more
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Inside this sea urchin shell is an organic perfume made from grapefruit and basil essential oils. This bottle, designed by Stephanie Simek, is refillable and is packaged in a wooden box decorated with a satin photograph and padded with slices of exfoliating loofah sea sponges. The Honeymoon-themed fragrance is all natural: made from plant-based oils and contains no alcohol or chemicals. We like. Read more
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