Pearl tee


KC thinks this would be lovely as a wedding dress, and I completely agree.
Via nymag.

Androgyny



Men's clothes I'm loving by Mihara Yasuhiro at mindtrive.

Ridiculous




It's taking a lot of self control not to splurge on this crocodile-and-turquoise belt bag by etsy seller JungleTribe
Yes, it is the raddest bag I have ever seen.

Portrait


Great blog series on Modern Art Notes about the 
controversy over attribution of this painting
Adjectives that have been used in print to describe the man's expression:
"cruel, truculent, calculating and suspicious."

Aoi Kotsuhiroi



These must be amazing to touch. Silk thread and crystals.
Also: some crazy pieces made with human hair.
"Hana Urushi" collection by Aoi Kotsuhiroi via be my own stylist.

Michael and Barbara Leisgen



Via wayitiswaltz (I'm really digging this new blog).

Soil Maps of Africa


"Scientists know more about the soils of Mars than Africa."
Via ffffound! via pruned.

Deadstock fur sweater


Black. Fur tufts. 
In my etsy shop.

Industrial Lamps


From ilampe.

Adrian Ghenie


Haunting, amazing. By Adrian Ghenie via Galeria Plan B.
Pie Fight Study 2 (2008) and Fragile (2007).
UPDATE: Reminiscent of Gerhard Richter's "Volker Bradke" series.

Boom


In Robert Longo's home via theselby.

Metropolis



Stills from the movie via the consistently inspiring butdoesitfloat.
Earlier: These Bladerunner plates.

Ohne Titel


The easiest uniform for fall: monochrome, texture, a bit of sparkle, one pair of shoes.

Etsy twist



Twisted vintage sweatshirt from ambersunrise.

Paula Hayes Terrariums


Reminded of Paula Hayes' mind-blowing terrariums by this Apartment Therapy post.

Belt


Sweet belt buckle. Sold out for now at modcloth.

Hahahahaha


This would make an awesome tattoo.
Via heathonist via sitko.

Valerie Ferus


Lovely accessories by Valerie Ferus via hunter gather.

Ne-net



Just discovered Ne-net through Tania's blog, fixed air.

Françoise van den Bosch Collection



From the amazing Françoise van den Bosch Collection at the Stedelijk Museum.

Thrift score 3


Half-crescent vase from garage sale last weekend.
Finally, the Ettore Sottsaas penis has a friend.

Thrift score 2


Vintage wool sweater.
From a bin outside an architectural salvage shop.

Thrift score


Allover sequined cream-and-black tank with jet trim.
I'm especially enamored of the black bead blob in the middle of the delicate vines.
What the hell is that supposed to be?
Near-perfect condition; a $9 steal.

Nigel Evan Dennis




Interviewed Nigel Evan Dennis a few years ago for the
alt-weekly art column I was writing at the time.
Love his new work.