Joji Kojima

Ah! Curse my fickle heart but I am in LOVE again! *throws self onto divan and sighs dramatically* When can I see him again?  Does he even know I exist?? I can’t stand it!! Okay. Enough of the hanky twisting and check out my new obsession, artist and jeweller Joji Kojima. Born in California, Mr Kojima studied graphic design, photography and typography at Tama Art University, though he started making jewellery at the age of fifteen.  While he was still in college he worked as an assistant at YOSHiKO CREATiON PARiS while establishing his own brand, Hotel Gluttony. His unique jewellery was rocketed into the public eye when he contributed jewellery (most notably his chain mask) to Lady GaGa for one of her albums, even before his debut collection released last year under his new brand name, Joji Kojima.

Medic Esthetics

Danish design student Gwendolyn Huskens wanted to make a statement about the taboos of sickness and physical deformity and the beauty of imperfection..a designer after my own heart (though she’s probably make a shoe out of it) .  Made from real medical materials like bandages, synthetic plaster, bandaids and stainless steel.

Thats like, just soo Metal..

Im going to make the best of a bad pun and say I was rivet-ed by the explosive badassery of the work of talented metal workers out there at the moment..my obsession with futuristic industrial paraphernalia has come to a head and I have rootled out a few stand out art, shoes and jewellery pieces..the cuff directly below I HAD TO HAVE RIGHT THIS MINUTE so I bought it last night *chortles and hugs self in manic glee*..also check out the work by the talented up and coming Exosthetic Laboratories (link) who specialise in custom pieces.  Brutal!

Industrial Metal Wristcuff by GPSHardware

Technical Meltdown Cuff by rmshiles

Rusted Steel, Sterling and Diamond Cuff by matthewdesigns

Silver ring with exposed rivets by mkwind

Black Pyramid Spiked Collar by GPSHardware

Cyborg Posture Collar and Cyborg Breather Muzzle by Exosthetic Laboratories

Cyborg Posture Collar, Breather Muzzle and Gothic Steel Vambrace by Exosthetic Laboratories

Unisex Stainless Steel Ring by studio724

Manuel Albarran Metal Couture

Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte

Sterling Silver Riveted Wrist Cuff by mkwind

Metal Sculpture by Shi Jinsong

Stainless Steel Saw Bracelet by studio724

 

 

Sneaker Pimp

My Etsy lust has run amok. No seriously, its bad. I have decided that misery loves company so take a geeze at these amazing sneaker boots by Etsy whiz kid Moovmint.  Just as Tantulus’ quivering lips strain towards the golden fruit, I dangle these unreachables in front of your despairing eyes. These are going for around two to three hundred US a pair, but the bleaching and applique detail on these are stunning, and each pair are custom made to your unique traits.  Check out my absolute fave, the  “Zombie Zoo” pair with cutesy Frankencakes..

You’ll Never Be Spineless Again

Panic, suicide, looting.  Falling on ones knees and screaming hoarsely at the sky,  “WHHYYY????……can’t I afford these shoes??”   These sweet spine heeled boots are from Dsquared2 which they showcased at Milan fashion week for their new 2010 collection, which had a decided vampish anatomical theme. As said by a hollow eyed, fellow trauma victim, “These are so fucking hot I want to blow my brains out.”  Nuff said.

Gruesome + Awesome = Grawsome

These amazing zombie dolls are lovingly hand crafted and are a gag reflex factor ten.  Check out artist Shain Erin on her online Etsy shop Morbid Art Dolls here.  Don’t you just want to clasp these enchanting wee things to your bosom and play zombie mummies and daddies??

Nice to Meet You, Jessica Darwin

Up and coming Los Angeles designer Miss Jessica Darwin caught my attention with her awesome bullets coat dress and is apparently soon to come up with a ready to wear clothing line.  Couldn’t find out much additional info on this bright young spark but instead of listening to me blather on for a change, just feast your eyes on some truly awesome designs made flesh with her dark materials..apparently she is still doing custom work until her label takes off.  Remember you can get some amazing custom designed clothes before these designers get famous..make use of fashion graduates while you can!