BACK by ann-sofie back

after a few middle fingers raised and a few tantrums thrown, i can happily say that the new hardware is in (ah, the irony of the sheet - that is actually some complete useless to me, the sofiaite, brochure about culture in portland, oregon between december last year and this month - i used as a background, tee-hee.. ). this back by ann-sofie back ring was purchased at stand up comedy, which is a site i'd recommend you, especially for their amazing maga/zines and book. but that's a topic for another time!
i've been a huge fan of the sheefun for ann-sofie back earring-themed/adorned/god knows? jewelry for a long time now, but never really figured out how and where to get them. so when i saw the new versions - these ones are made of acrylic, instead of from gold(-plated metal?) - i knew i had to pounce the opportunity like a madwoman! and, all in all, this brings me here.


 


it also should be noted, i really love piecrings, especially when done in a subtle and classy way, while still being imaginative and serving their usual purpouse - rebellion! sort of like it would be if one had a surface piercing on his middle finger (side note: would make my flipping off way more effective!). on the other hand, i also enjoy over the top, old school piercings - faces full of 'em, with a few tattoos to go with it. sort of like shiba from snakes and earrings (which, ironically, is a visually pleasing film with a nice plot, while the book actually left me with a bad taste in the mouth and not in a good way; also - there's just as much details you can describe while writing about sex!) which, while being one creepy fuck, i must admit - is exactly what you'd expect to see on an underground fashion blog, listed under "characters that inspire me" and being, well, not a character that literally inspires anyone in any way. but all in all, a cool fuck, pardonnez mon français!

you probably know alexander calder- especially for his mobiles and sculptures- but i recently found out he also did jewelry and am mesmerized by them. i'm not big on wearing jewelry (i'm trying to change that) but i can always admire something quirky, out there. i love the hard metal those are made out of and the almost exaggerated size that makes the pieces really imposing and give off a vibe of impossibility to be worn. unless you're isabella blow and honestly, even if i have no solid facts about it, i wouldn't be surprised if she had actually worn one of his works.








i've never been huge on issey but i always love older japanese fashion and imagery. some may say that kids in japan nowadays are just starting to "blossom", creating unique and never before seen trends but honestly- it's not for me. the novelty is not quite there anymore- sure, lady gaga etc. may praise them but for me it feels like something is missing. not to say i don't enjoy some young japanese labels (mikio sakabe, writtenafterwards, anrealage, hiro to name a few!), i guess i'm just more of an old-school lover. this being said, i'm really stocked about future beauty!

all of the above imagery is via them rag- do take a look, it's full of eye/ear/any human organ-candy!

i found out about confettisystem a while ago but never bothered actually "investigating" them. they are a new york brand, i think? i decided to visit the site today and honestly, it's like an orgasmic explosion of pastel colours and metallics! it was seriously making love to my eyes. but enough with the gross metaphors- they have some really great home decor (about which someone said, and pretty fittingly, "it's like having a tanabata decoration out all year long") and some beautiful jewelry i just might invest some money in in the future.







a few days ago i indulged myself and bought something i don't even need. i should probably stop buying/eyeing bern things but it cost about ten bucks and since even his socks cost more, i couldn't possibly say "no". it's going to be my second item with a print like this and i really need to find a different bag to wear with it because as awesome and gross as the idea sounds, i don't think i'm brave enough to wear them together.

i just found out about this brand, aquvii (a play on あくび (akubi) - yawn, i guess) through droptokyo. most of their jewelry is not my cup of tea, or as i once said, making a fool of myself- cup of cake, but their skull rings are seriously brill. i'm not a big skull fan but i can always appreciate a new turn on this a tad bit cliché topic.





aquvii rings; skull parts ring (gd上); skull parts ring (gd中); skull parts ring (gd下) / droptokyo; aquvii