THE VIRIDI-ANNE-Autumn/Winter 2009-10

Tomoaki Okaniwa is the designer behind Japanese label THE VIRIDI-ANNE which is currently in its eighth year of production. The collection debuted in Paris 2006-2007 for Autumn/Winter. Check out the new collection and showroom installations here

Varg Vikernes-A Free Man

Varg Vikernes was finally released from prison on May 24, 2009 from his Norwegian prison sentence after being denied parole four times. Vikernes, also known as 'Count Grishnackh' was serving a prison term for the 1993 murder of Mayhem guitarist Oystein Aarseth and numerous church burnings.
Varg Vikernes had reported to the Dagbladet paper "I'm ready for society — and I have been for many years. I have learned from my mistakes and become older. Now I just want to be together with my family. My mind has never been in prison; I think all the time about what I should do on the day that I am released." He added, "I have barely seen my son since he came into the world. Even though I hear his voice on the phone almost every day, it is very tough to not be present while he is growing up. I miss my family. And I look forward the day that I could work on my farm, create music, write books and be with the wife and kids around the clock — and live a normal life. I have received tremendous support from my family. It means a lot."
Vikernes had serves almost 16 years of a 21 year sentence. He is now living with his family on his farm in Telemark Norway planning a release of new Burzum material.

I look forward to it.

CALYPSO-NEW YORK

As many of you know, I've been a huge fan of New York band Blonde Acid Cult. Well, apparently they moved in a different direction and changed their name to CALYPSO. They have some great 'surf punk' inspired numbers up on their myspace. I am going to miss that 'Ruiners' song though....
Don't fuck around and check it out.

ADULT LATE NIGHT-METAL MOOD

Behemoth-'At The Left Hand Ov God'

Gorgoroth-'Carving A Giant' (Uncensored)

Marduk-'Throne Of Rats'

Taake-'Umenneske'

Scout Niblett-'Kiss'

My Ex-Girlfriend used to enjoy listening to Scout Niblett and I would despise it. Now looking back, I think I just despised my ex-girlfriend. Well, Now she's gone and Scout Niblett is still here.
To my brother Joel, "The bangs of our lives but they're not our wives..."

Sky Saxon-August 20, 1937/45/46-June 25, 2009

Michael Jackson was not the only musical pioneer to pass on June 25, 2009, as American psych-rock artist Sky Saxon also passed away leaving behind a legacy of classic, seminal recordings and performances. Sky Saxon fronted the Seeds and numerous other projects before recently working with Billy Corgan and appearing in The Smashing Pumpkins video for 'Superchrist'.

Live on Brother...

Patrik Rzepski

New York designer Patrik Rzepski has collected numerous accolades in his young career including NY Magazine's 'Famous by 2010', Style.com's '15 To Know', a vast array of coverage in WWD, The NY Times, Elle, Surface, Nylon, and an extensive feature in Teen Vogue. Check out his beautifully crafted take on elegant modern goth showcased in his Women's Autumn/Winter 2009 collection.

Don't fuck around.

ADULT LATE NIGHT

Munly and The Lee Lewis Harlots
RIP...

New York Group Fashion Show-THECAST

If you're in New York, you should probably attend this glorious evening hosted by THECAST. Why must I live in San Francisco?
Participating parties are as follows:
Devin Cuthertson
Brendan Donnelly
Wes Lang
Keith Loud
Derrick Cruz
Obesity & Speed
Chuck Guarino
Daniel Jackson
Ryder Robison
Francesca Romeo
Tim Evans
Mark Miller
Nate Flood
Ryan Turner

ADULT AMERICA

America Man...It Just Takes Time...

Smoke

David Lynch

ADULT LATE NIGHT

Patti Smith 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
Maybe I've seen enough youth movements, and I still remember 'Nevermind' blowing me away but somehow I relate more to Patti's version...I'm old?!

Made By Eugene

My friend Jason was the first to introduce me to this collection, and I've since admired Eugene Tsai's construction, aesthetic and inspiration behind his Made By Eugene line.

ADULT LATE NIGHT

Johnny Thunders 'I'd Much Rather Be With The Boys', 'You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory' and 'Too Much Junkie Business'
Enough Said...

ADULT LATE NIGHT

'Ghost Of Love' from Inland Empire-David Lynch