Absinthe. Back when it was illegal, it was pretty much the coolest drink going. But now it’s just one more offering at the bar, and most people agree- prepared in the traditional manner, it looks Really Cool. Unfortunately, it also tastes a bit like Pine Sol. Back before the ban, however, absinthe was more than [...]

It happens every few months.  I’m not sure if it gets triggered by stress, or hormones, or just general consumerism.  It makes me stay up well past my bedtime, staring blankly at my monitor as if I were looking at a new kind of pornography, except rather than masturbating, my hands are furiously working the [...]

Ever think to yourself that you’ve got too many clothes with too many buckles and laces? Dutch designer Iris van Herpen has you beat. The photos below are from two of her current lines: “Mummification” and “Chemical Crows”.

Madame Khufu is the maker of leather masks, both custom and ready to ship.  Each mask is hand made, and ranges in price from $40 to $200.  Visit their online shop (not entirely SFW) or their Etsy shop for more custom masks.  

Fashion Rocks – sept 2007 Condenasty supplement