“I don’t obey rules. They make me disappear. I believe in beauty. The one that settles for nothing and forgives no one. Beauty as weapon.” —  Srdjan of  Harem Royal pictured above: three options of Femme Fatale ‘Spike’ Pendants available from this fascinating artisan’s line of ”Deadly Gorgeous Glam Goth, Avant Garde Victorian Steampunk and Vampire Black Forest Taxidermy.” My [...]

† x †‡†‡† [an aesthetic companion] †‡†‡† x † Double Cross Grey Dress : Tokyolux † Exclusive Print for WKWYDLN : Maaike Mekking † Hand-Printed Witch Tee : China Le, from the blog With Asian Stereotypes † Gaiia Coat : Camilla Welton †

audio esotericism † bands with digital runes instead of names † dirty electronic sludge occult symbols & symbology † nunsploitation † mystery † an affinity for Italian Horror films † inaccessibility †‡† Witch House †‡† MATER SUSPIRIA VISION The Drone Cabinet of Doctor Trance (2010) from Mater Suspiria Vision on Vimeo. a genre spreading like a [...]

Ya got a problem with that? Or does it incite bliss? Whatever the case, designer Bliss Lau’s Bolero presents somewhat of a visual-mathematic challenge. Apparently, this multi-function, unisex body chain can be worn “more than six ways”— one of which is displayed above; another, below: Torrent, however, is listed as having “more than three” options

Yes, I’ve already freaked my geek over the brilliance of Thierry Mugler‘s theatric-fantastic haute couture HERE, just as I’ve yammered extensively about it over THERE. Regardless, spot-check the detail on this leather exoskeleton—complete with corset binding: Next? Take a quick peek at this image from his “Insects” show (of which I’ll refrain from Velveeta-laden puns [...]