To mark their 12th anniversary, the Japanese label SWAGGER have collaborated with jewelry and accessory brand Garni to create several skull-themed pieces. The two pendants come in black or tan, and the two heavy rings are either polished or brushed silver. All the pieces also feature SWAGGER’s “SWG” scripted logo. Pick up the ring for […]
27
Jun
The 12th Anniversary Accessory Collection
12
Jan
Another brilliant way to get rich while clowning the art world
Remember in 2007 when Damien Hirst took that skull and encrusted it with a bajillion diamonds, and then put it up for sale for $100,000,000? And then remember how nobody bought it, and then at the last second a “mystery” buyer came out of nowhere and salvaged the value of his entire oeuvre bought it? […]
24
Nov
Add some morbidity to your shine in gun metal, silver or gold
Alexander McQueen releases this set of cufflinks in his signature skull motif, each featuring Swarovski crystals for eyes. Part of the McQueen Fall/Winter 2010 Collection, the cufflinks are available in gun metal black, dark silver or gold tone, and can be found at the Alexander McQueen online store for between $240 and $255. See the […]
27
Sep
Adding a touch of mortality to every meal
Are you a self-professed chef? Is your kitchen cluttered with spices and ingredients for that totally kick ass meal you saw on No Reservations? Have you ever wanted to tidy up said kitchen, and combine your ingredients with the aesthetic handsomeness of collectible art? Well then Helen Altman‘s Skulls series is right up your alley. […]
16
Sep
Upcoming high tops from the Fall/Winter 2010 Collection
Fresh from Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2010 Collection come these brown high-top sneakers, printed throughout with McQueen’s frequently used skull and bones motif in black. The leather sneaker features a side zip fastening with a skull-shaped zip-pull to match the printing. Pick them up now for about $700 (£450). A couple more looks at the Skull […]
16
Aug
The $59,000 limited edition Memento Mori, Carpe Diem! watch
If you’ve ever wondered what a really, really rich goth rocker would wear as a timepiece, may we present you with the Memento Mori, Carpe Diem! wristwatch. Translated as “remember you will die, so seize the day”, the existentialist watch was designed by Daniel Strom, son of watch maker Armin Strom. The heavily death-themed watch […]
1
Mar
Designs like this will make me miss him all the more
There isn’t much to say about this eccentric accessory, it boldly speaks for itself. What you really need to know is that it’s another cheeky purse design from the late and great Alexander McQueen — a black and yellow striped whipsnake long box clutch adorned with a skull and crystal knuckle-duster push clasp, and I […]
18
Dec
Ridiculing culture's desire for social isolation—with a healthy dose of humor
Just discovered Cahill’s work and gotta say there’s not much about it that doesn’t speak to me. It waxes over fascination and anxiety quite nicely. The socially detached kid in me in loves the hell out of it. 40 oz bottles, skulls, prescription drugs and bad brains tee shirts speak to me. So do toys […]
