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Ken Madore
(20 February 2008) - Nightmares, conspiracy theories, mystic symbolism and allegories on family tragedy are all fodder for Brooklyn-based artist Ken Madore's work. Crafting obsessively-detailed and intricate works of ink on paper—often on a huge scale—his work illustrates and illuminates the dark side of human anxiety, fear and regret. Macabre, maybe, but always with a sensitivity for black humor, Madore spends hours and hours layering and texturing his...
(20 February 2008) - Nightmares, conspiracy theories, mystic symbolism and allegories on family tragedy are all fodder for Brooklyn-based artist Ken Madore's work. Crafting obsessively-detailed and intricate works of ink on paper—often on a huge scale—his work illustrates and illuminates the dark side of human anxiety, fear and regret. Macabre, maybe, but always with a sensitivity for black humor, Madore spends hours and hours layering and texturing his...
Rise and Fall Floral Love Pillow
(12 February 2008) - Just in time for Valentine's Day, Cool Hunting favorites Rise and Fall created a romantic heart-shaped pillow that wouldn't be complete without their hint of macabre. The Brooklyn-based design collective designed this black and white floral print with skulls cleverly hidden into the pattern (click on image for detailed view). Made by hand, the pillow fits in nicely with Rise and Fall's other efforts...
(12 February 2008) - Just in time for Valentine's Day, Cool Hunting favorites Rise and Fall created a romantic heart-shaped pillow that wouldn't be complete without their hint of macabre. The Brooklyn-based design collective designed this black and white floral print with skulls cleverly hidden into the pattern (click on image for detailed view). Made by hand, the pillow fits in nicely with Rise and Fall's other efforts...
Christopher Conte
(12 February 2008) - Picking up where H.R. Giger left off, Christopher Conte makes some pretty menacing bio-mechanical sculptures of robot insects and Terminator-esque skulls. It's nice to see the techno-goth flame still burning brightly....
(12 February 2008) - Picking up where H.R. Giger left off, Christopher Conte makes some pretty menacing bio-mechanical sculptures of robot insects and Terminator-esque skulls. It's nice to see the techno-goth flame still burning brightly....
I Am As You Will Be: The Skeleton In Art
(27 September 2007) - While some have already dismissed skull imagery as a passing trend, we think when it's done right it can be a timeless memento mori. If you're anything like us, you're going to enjoy "I Am As You Will Be: The Skeleton In Art," a group show that opened last week at Cheim & Read Gallery in Chelsea. Like the title of the show suggests,...
(27 September 2007) - While some have already dismissed skull imagery as a passing trend, we think when it's done right it can be a timeless memento mori. If you're anything like us, you're going to enjoy "I Am As You Will Be: The Skeleton In Art," a group show that opened last week at Cheim & Read Gallery in Chelsea. Like the title of the show suggests,...
Santa Muerte Summer 2007: Renegados
(13 April 2007) - While often accredited to '80s punk nostalgia, the lingering obsession with skulls in fashion also owes a debt to Mexico's Dia de los Muertos traditions. It's that Mexican heritage that fuels Santa Muerte's latest line of tees and jackets. Their summer 2007 collection is called Renegados, and features motifs like snakes, Frida Kahlo, religious icons, Aztec headdresses and Zapatistas. The designs stay coherent with...
(13 April 2007) - While often accredited to '80s punk nostalgia, the lingering obsession with skulls in fashion also owes a debt to Mexico's Dia de los Muertos traditions. It's that Mexican heritage that fuels Santa Muerte's latest line of tees and jackets. Their summer 2007 collection is called Renegados, and features motifs like snakes, Frida Kahlo, religious icons, Aztec headdresses and Zapatistas. The designs stay coherent with...
Mouse Skull Necklace
(11 December 2006) - Skulls might be last year's thing but to me they transcend fad, and I know I'm not alone. This little mouse skull is made of oxidized silver and cast from a found original. Crafted in Brooklyn by Andrea Gentl and India d'Arthenay of Thorn, it comes on a 22" chain. It's $218 from Active Endeavors, but if you enter the coupon code: COOLHUNTING you'll...
(11 December 2006) - Skulls might be last year's thing but to me they transcend fad, and I know I'm not alone. This little mouse skull is made of oxidized silver and cast from a found original. Crafted in Brooklyn by Andrea Gentl and India d'Arthenay of Thorn, it comes on a 22" chain. It's $218 from Active Endeavors, but if you enter the coupon code: COOLHUNTING you'll...
Skull Stationery by D.L. & Company
(15 November 2006) - Blank note cards with a black tissue lined envelope featuring an engraved skull design. Perfect gift giving for the Absinthe-inclined. Each card is 5.5 x 7.5 in a black boxed, exquisitely packaged, set of 12. $58, Buy it at BASE...
(15 November 2006) - Blank note cards with a black tissue lined envelope featuring an engraved skull design. Perfect gift giving for the Absinthe-inclined. Each card is 5.5 x 7.5 in a black boxed, exquisitely packaged, set of 12. $58, Buy it at BASE...
Skull Pendant
(15 November 2006) - From Southern California designer and motorcycle enthusiast Mitchell Binder. A sterling silver skull on a plain sterling chain, much like we imagine a biker might wear. Chain is 19" long. $215, Buy it at BASE...
(15 November 2006) - From Southern California designer and motorcycle enthusiast Mitchell Binder. A sterling silver skull on a plain sterling chain, much like we imagine a biker might wear. Chain is 19" long. $215, Buy it at BASE...
Halloween 2006: Three Better Than Candy Corn Treats
(26 October 2006) - If you're looking for more than gum stabilizers and Red #7, CH found some alternative sweets by some of our favorite candy-makers. From the chocolatier behind the beloved Halloween Lollipops ($3 each) with creamy almond and hazelnut praline (above center). Marzipan artist Rebecca Russell, makes Skull Boy and Nosferatu figures (above right) that are both creepy and cute. If you're still craving chocolate on...
(26 October 2006) - If you're looking for more than gum stabilizers and Red #7, CH found some alternative sweets by some of our favorite candy-makers. From the chocolatier behind the beloved Halloween Lollipops ($3 each) with creamy almond and hazelnut praline (above center). Marzipan artist Rebecca Russell, makes Skull Boy and Nosferatu figures (above right) that are both creepy and cute. If you're still craving chocolate on...
Skull In Love Necklace
(09 October 2006) - Cute and creepy, this heart-eyed skull necklace is made from sterling silver and comes on a 16" chain with pearl and shell accents. From Charm NYC, a New York City-based boutique, you can pick one up fro $78 from Star Electric Eighty Eight for a pre-Halloween treat. ...
(09 October 2006) - Cute and creepy, this heart-eyed skull necklace is made from sterling silver and comes on a 16" chain with pearl and shell accents. From Charm NYC, a New York City-based boutique, you can pick one up fro $78 from Star Electric Eighty Eight for a pre-Halloween treat. ...
adidas Superstar Skull T-shirt
(24 August 2006) - I don't know if this one will ever come to market, but let's hope so. I caught this shot of a three-striper out and about wearing a t-shirt with a skull made from 11 collaged Superstars. It reads really well from a distance and as you get closer the individual shoes start to pop in to place. UPDATE: Jeff just sent us this tip:...
(24 August 2006) - I don't know if this one will ever come to market, but let's hope so. I caught this shot of a three-striper out and about wearing a t-shirt with a skull made from 11 collaged Superstars. It reads really well from a distance and as you get closer the individual shoes start to pop in to place. UPDATE: Jeff just sent us this tip:...
Skull Sponge
(22 June 2006) - Yeah, I hate washing-up too, but at least now we can indulge our skull-fetish while doing the dishes. $6 from Scandinavian Details. They also have heart-shaped ones, if you're a lover and not a fighter. via Crib Candy ...
(22 June 2006) - Yeah, I hate washing-up too, but at least now we can indulge our skull-fetish while doing the dishes. $6 from Scandinavian Details. They also have heart-shaped ones, if you're a lover and not a fighter. via Crib Candy ...
Gadgets from the Lasarium
(24 April 2006) - Over the weekend Jeff Staple posted a few gadgets recently tricked out at the Nike Lasarium. Don't go getting your hopes up, the Lasarium is a room on the Nike campus in Oregon where they do all their laser work—it's not open to the public. On the left is Justin from Dime Magazine's Blackberry 8700 with the Jordan XX allover print. The RAZR in...
(24 April 2006) - Over the weekend Jeff Staple posted a few gadgets recently tricked out at the Nike Lasarium. Don't go getting your hopes up, the Lasarium is a room on the Nike campus in Oregon where they do all their laser work—it's not open to the public. On the left is Justin from Dime Magazine's Blackberry 8700 with the Jordan XX allover print. The RAZR in...
Salvor SS06
(01 March 2006) - SoHo NYC based Salvor continues to rock my world, this time with their Spring-Summer 2006 collection. For some it may be a bit early to start thinking about T-Shirts, but for me these prints are more about artistry than seasonal fashion. The designs are delicately screened on their own super soft stock to avoid that crunchy-screen feeling. Petals (above, left. click to zoom) is...
(01 March 2006) - SoHo NYC based Salvor continues to rock my world, this time with their Spring-Summer 2006 collection. For some it may be a bit early to start thinking about T-Shirts, but for me these prints are more about artistry than seasonal fashion. The designs are delicately screened on their own super soft stock to avoid that crunchy-screen feeling. Petals (above, left. click to zoom) is...
Mobile Beauty Cell Phone Mirrors
(28 February 2006) - At the risk of getting flak for yet another skull-related item, these little stick-on mirrors are a ingenious example of a device that's as elegant as it is useful. Plus, there's the inherent irony of a skull- or heart-shaped reflection. (Other options like lightning bolts, four-leaf clovers, and stars, have all had their day as trends too, but aren't quite as subtly clever.)$12 from...
(28 February 2006) - At the risk of getting flak for yet another skull-related item, these little stick-on mirrors are a ingenious example of a device that's as elegant as it is useful. Plus, there's the inherent irony of a skull- or heart-shaped reflection. (Other options like lightning bolts, four-leaf clovers, and stars, have all had their day as trends too, but aren't quite as subtly clever.)$12 from...
Skull ties from J.Press
(21 February 2006) - J.Press can always be relied on for its preppy classics. Their Skull & Bones ($55.50) and Skull and Paisley ($72.50) ties caught our eye. Going black tie? The Skull and Bones bow tie ($29.50) suits us fine. Also on CH: Fancy Pants Punk Thanks Jeff and Brian...
(21 February 2006) - J.Press can always be relied on for its preppy classics. Their Skull & Bones ($55.50) and Skull and Paisley ($72.50) ties caught our eye. Going black tie? The Skull and Bones bow tie ($29.50) suits us fine. Also on CH: Fancy Pants Punk Thanks Jeff and Brian...
Custom Slip-on Chucks
(20 February 2006) - Leveraging the powerful web based customization engine and manufacturing process created by their parent company Nike, Converse has just added a couple new styles to their Converse One custom shoe program. Exciting for some are the Chuck Taylors Hi Tops in youth sizes, but exciting to me are the Chuck Taylor Slip Canvas Shoes. A favorite since their launch last Summer, the Slips can...
(20 February 2006) - Leveraging the powerful web based customization engine and manufacturing process created by their parent company Nike, Converse has just added a couple new styles to their Converse One custom shoe program. Exciting for some are the Chuck Taylors Hi Tops in youth sizes, but exciting to me are the Chuck Taylor Slip Canvas Shoes. A favorite since their launch last Summer, the Slips can...
Skull Hoodie
(25 November 2005) - Our friend Scott at The Sartorialist posted this great hoodie today. We'd both like to know more about it. Any of you readers have the scoop? Let us know. UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who wrote in on this one. It looks like there are a couple people making hoodies that look like this and it must be a Canadian thing. Check out Vancouver based...
(25 November 2005) - Our friend Scott at The Sartorialist posted this great hoodie today. We'd both like to know more about it. Any of you readers have the scoop? Let us know. UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who wrote in on this one. It looks like there are a couple people making hoodies that look like this and it must be a Canadian thing. Check out Vancouver based...
Skullflower Ring
(25 October 2005) - Just when I thought I was getting over the skull thing, this ring crossed my path to set me straight. A macabre masterpiece, it's best worn on a thumb or index finger so you can see the full skull garland. Klaus Lohmeyer is a Munich-based jewelry maker and craftsman behind Werkstatt:München who have a rather complete line of hand finished skull jewelry and accessories....
(25 October 2005) - Just when I thought I was getting over the skull thing, this ring crossed my path to set me straight. A macabre masterpiece, it's best worn on a thumb or index finger so you can see the full skull garland. Klaus Lohmeyer is a Munich-based jewelry maker and craftsman behind Werkstatt:München who have a rather complete line of hand finished skull jewelry and accessories....
Salvor
(04 October 2005) - Though we've loved Salvor T-shirts and pillows for a long time, it was only last week that we had the chance to meet Ross, the creative mastermind behind the brand. A man of many interesting projects, he ties them all together through his attention to graphic detail. This Fall he's introducing a few new animals to his repertoire of t-shirts. Dog Skull is printed...
(04 October 2005) - Though we've loved Salvor T-shirts and pillows for a long time, it was only last week that we had the chance to meet Ross, the creative mastermind behind the brand. A man of many interesting projects, he ties them all together through his attention to graphic detail. This Fall he's introducing a few new animals to his repertoire of t-shirts. Dog Skull is printed...
Laces
(04 October 2005) - If you're not a purist who wants only original parts, here are some funky laces from a skate shop in Poland. ...
(04 October 2005) - If you're not a purist who wants only original parts, here are some funky laces from a skate shop in Poland. ...
Johnny Cupcakes
(12 September 2005) - Absolutely wonderful. Like Josh, I too have a thing for skulls, but I also have a soft spot for cupcakes as well. I think of late night runs to Magnolia Bakery and staring at Marc Jacob shoes like some pathetic lost puppy while I chomp down on a mouthful of sugary frosting... Ahem, excuse my bit of East Coast nostalgia. Johnny Cupcakes features cupcake...
(12 September 2005) - Absolutely wonderful. Like Josh, I too have a thing for skulls, but I also have a soft spot for cupcakes as well. I think of late night runs to Magnolia Bakery and staring at Marc Jacob shoes like some pathetic lost puppy while I chomp down on a mouthful of sugary frosting... Ahem, excuse my bit of East Coast nostalgia. Johnny Cupcakes features cupcake...
Fancy Pants Punk
(12 August 2005) - Gossip monger cum fashion designer Jared Paul Stern is best known for his contributions at the New York Post and Star magazine. His new fashion line, Skull & Bones, is a pleasant diversion from all that. Launched with a few items back in April available at exclusive boutiques, the tie (my favorite piece in the line) is available online at Elsewares for $125. Fueling...
(12 August 2005) - Gossip monger cum fashion designer Jared Paul Stern is best known for his contributions at the New York Post and Star magazine. His new fashion line, Skull & Bones, is a pleasant diversion from all that. Launched with a few items back in April available at exclusive boutiques, the tie (my favorite piece in the line) is available online at Elsewares for $125. Fueling...
Polo Skull Slip-ons
(11 August 2005) - I've been a long-standing fan of the skull as graphic, symbol and stylized object. Now that it's chic, artisans like Wings & Horns and mainstreamers like Vans have made skull-adorned products more available. I've found great skull t-shirts and a skull ring, and from Polo-- pants, a belt and a bathing suit that have a simple embroidered skull pattern-- the same pattern as you...
(11 August 2005) - I've been a long-standing fan of the skull as graphic, symbol and stylized object. Now that it's chic, artisans like Wings & Horns and mainstreamers like Vans have made skull-adorned products more available. I've found great skull t-shirts and a skull ring, and from Polo-- pants, a belt and a bathing suit that have a simple embroidered skull pattern-- the same pattern as you...
Odin
(05 July 2005) - Tucked on a side street in New York's East Village, finding the men's apparel and accessories store Odin can feel like going shopping in your stylish best friend's closet. Opened in August 2004 by co-owners Paul Birardi (ex-financial planner to Coach and Barney's) and DJ/art director/designer Eddy Chai (the store's name derives from his childhood fascination with Norse mythology), it's still a relatively new...
(05 July 2005) - Tucked on a side street in New York's East Village, finding the men's apparel and accessories store Odin can feel like going shopping in your stylish best friend's closet. Opened in August 2004 by co-owners Paul Birardi (ex-financial planner to Coach and Barney's) and DJ/art director/designer Eddy Chai (the store's name derives from his childhood fascination with Norse mythology), it's still a relatively new...
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