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.

By Ohne Titel.

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.

Via fashion me fabulous.

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.