René Magritte Apple Macintosh T-shirt + Vinyl Decal Sticker/Son of Mac

Art and geek collide with these two items from Etsy inspired by Apple and RenéMagritte’s famous painting, The Son of Man.  The René Magritte Apple Macintosh T-shirt by Baostudio ($23.00) hides the face of man behind the old Apple logo with colorful results, while the Vinyl Decal Sticker for the Macbook Pro by artwallproject ($13.00) cleverly uses the Apple logo to reenact the painting.

From Cosplay Fever

Kotaku has some awesome photographs by Peter Lumby and Rob Dunlop of cosplayers from the book Cosplay Fever.

Erin of A Dress A Day made a gorgeous Tetris dress that’s so geeky, yet so good.

Geekologie showcases an anatomically-themed set of furniture by Vladi Rapaport, perfect for anyone who always wanted a skull chair or a brain ottoman (raises hand).

Sprite Stitch covers the cuteness of Pac-Man with a Pac-Man Fused Glass Pendant and Miniplushies by MalonB.

Fashion Indie’s Cult shows some stunning luxe laptops, the result of a collaboration between Dell and D.L. & Co.’s Douglas Little.

Susan, Shayne and Renee at Geek Crafts post their top Halloween costumes (the Red Queen is stunning, and I practically squeed at the Coraline “Other Mother” costume).

Super Punch has some colorful Katamari cosplay, screencaps from the illustration portion of the Capture the Sister Bioshock tutorial, and some plush monster creations from Etsy.

Tentacle Ring + Wooden Skull Pin

Tentacle Ring by OctopusMe for $160.00: Modeled from a real octopus tentacle, this ring reminds me of mythological sea creatures like the Kraken and Cthulhu (and also puts me in the mood for some sushi).

Wooden Skull Pin by Driftwood for $110.00: Carved out of driftwood, this skull pin looks like it came straight from the prow of a pirate ship.

From Beetlejuice by Tim Burton

I can’t have Halloween without Beetlejuice: ever since I was a kid, I’ve watched the movie every Halloween night.  I’ve always loved Tim Burton’s cartoony gothic style, with graphic black and white stripes and strange creatures galore!  Here is a collection of clothes and accessories that mimic the looks of Beetlejuice, from the miniature graveyard to the many cameras of Lydia (Winona Ryder):

Beetlejuice outfit

See product details after the break:

The Black and White Chiffon Dress by Sea ($203.00) will make you the most stylish girl in the waiting room for the recently deceased.

From Forever 21

Someone is always looking for a photo op with Once Upon a Polaroid Necklace by TillyBloom ($25.00).

From TillyBloom

Maybe the Vintage Key Ring from Eden & Eden ($22.00) will open the door to the undead.

From Eden & Eden

The Striped Bracelet with Neon and Silver by Arielle de Pinto + Anntian ($115.00) is the epitome of Beetlejuice style.

From Monster Commerce

Make your own graveyard with the Terrarium Décor Headstones by LBrandt ( $10.50).

From LBrandt

The Feathered Furfelt Cap by alicehartcouture ($195.00) looks perfect for a funeral.

From Alice Hart Couture

The creepy Marg Vase from Future Perfect ($205.00) looks like it could be Snake Beetlejuice’s twin sister.

From Future Perfect

Step into the perpetual duds of Adam (Alec Baldwin) with the Flannel Belted Woven Shirt from Forever 21 ($17.80).

From Forever 21

Models, INC. from Marvel

Yesterday at the bookstore I picked up a copy of Models Inc., the Marvel comic about models trying to solve the murder of a set designer. The models are Marvel characters both famous (Mary Jane Watson of Spiderman) and lesser known (Chili Storm from Fantastic Four). The first issue also features Tim Gunn from Project Runway, and was distributed during New York Fashion Week this past September.

See more of Models, Inc. after the break:

I’m not a big fan of the storyline, but the covers are hilarious parodies of fashion magazines. My personal favorite is the zombie cover:

Models, Inc. from the Zombie-verse

Evidently, brains are hawt, and just in time for Halloween!

(All images of Models, Inc. are property of Marvel Comics)

Inspired by Where the Wild Things Are

I remember reading Where the Wild Things Are as a child, but I only began to appreciate the artwork and story as an adult.  With the release of the movie, it’s a great excuse to explore childhood again with stylish goods fit for a king!  Let the wild rumpus commence after the break:

Calico Faux Fur Vest from Forever 21 for $22.80

From Forever 21

Magnetic Leaves by Richard Hutten at Bijzonder MOOI* for €29,95 (for 50)

By Richard Hutten from Bijzonder MOOI*

Good Goat by Pols Potten at Bijzonder MOOI* for €66,95

By Pols Potten from Bijzonder MOOI*

Drawing Tools (2009) by Stanley Ruiz at The Future Perfect for $35.00-40.00

By Stanley Ruiz from The Future Perfect

Crown Ring from Fancy for $68.00

From Fancy

Women’s Fish Combo Ballet Flat by All BLACK at endless for $114.95

By All BLACK from endless

Where the Wild Things Are Max Silver Pendant by roadkill at etsy for $60.00

By roadkill

Woolly Chair (2009) by Jason Miller at The Future Perfect for $7,998.00

By Jason Miller from The Future Perfect

Where the Wild Things Are collections

Where the Wild Things Are has been inspiring readers for generations, and the recent movie has spurred the creation of two great collections at Urban Outfitters and Opening Ceremony.  The Urban Outfitters collection has more of a cute, childlike feel, with whimsical patters on the Allover Woods Crew T-Shirt, and scribbles on the Wild Grass Pillow.  Where the Wild Things Are Dolls are adorable, and go well with the graphic canvas prints.

Opening Ceremony’s Where the Wild Things Are X collection is more refined and expensive, with lots of furry ensembles and quirky details.  My favorites include the gorgeously fuzzy Carol Flare Coat and the cute typography on the seen/done/loved T-shirt.  The Carol Headband is necessary for when you need to blend in with monsters, and the Ira Claw bracelet is perfect for when your wrist needs a hug.

Brutal Legend from Double Fine Productions

The much anticipated Brütal Legend came out this week, created by the always awesome Double Fine Productions and starring Jack Black.  As a big fan of Psychonauts, I’m really looking forward to this game.  The visuals look amazing and the story is unique, so I say rock on!  Here are some pieces that get me in the mood for metal:

Brutal Legend Outfit

See product details after the break:

Jewel Trim Pleather Vest from Forever 21 for $29.80

From Forever 21

DEREN Hex Bracelet-Cuff by giia at etsy for $35.00

From giia

Chuck Taylor All Star Pink Floyd at Converse on sale for $34.99

From Converse

Alexander McQueen

I saved the weirdest and wildest for last!  Alexander McQueen’s show is definitely weird and wild, with a panoply of sci-fi and fantasy imagery.  Based on the legend of Plato’s Atlantis, McQueen’s collection imagines humans returning to the ocean and re-adapting to the ecosystem.  It’s basically the premise behind Waterworld, but McQueen blows it out of the water with his awesomeness.  See the evidence after the break:

The patterns on McQueen’s dresses create a beautiful amalgam of human and animal, warm-blooded and cold-blooded.  The patterns were computer generated and digitally printed, and create gorgeous reptilian and insect-like “flesh” for the models:

Alexander McQueen's reptilian dresses

The shoes are out of this world, ranging from cloven hooves to full-on H. R. Giger.  My favorite pair looks like the model is stepping on a creature from Alien:

Queen Alien from Aliens and Alexander McQueen

As the show progresses, the hair and makeup becomes more and more alien.  The final models wear prosthetics to make them look truly extraterrestrial:

McQueen's alien makeup

Even though the show has many different influences and inspirations, it still manages to be a fresh take on an alien future, both frightful and awe-inspiring.  McQueen wins the top spot as my favorite fashion show of Spring 2010 for exhibiting how visually innovative and beautiful the science fiction and fantasy genres can be when mined for inspiration.  Hopefully geek will continue to be a major player in haute couture, and maybe even make today’s sci-fi tomorrow’s fashion!

See more of Alexander McQueen’s collection at style.com.

(All images of Alexander McQueen are property of style.com; images from Aliens distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.)

Xena and Rodarte

The sword and sandal sub-genre is all the rage in the collection by Rodarte(Kate and Laura Mulleavy). From tribal tattoos to leather lacing, the show screams “ancient warrior woman” a la Xena and Red Sonja.  With the help of dry ice mist and an unearthly green light, Rodarte transforms the runway into a fantasy world of witches, warriors, and apocalyptic wonder.  There are glimpses of both Highlander and Mad Max in the mix as well:

Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) from Highlander and Rodarte

Highlander takes the ancient magic of the past and moves it to the present day, similar to the interweaving of tartan fabrics into several of Rodarte’s modern outfits.  In the opposite corner, the Mad Max-esque (or circa 1985 Kurgan-esque) black leather patchwork outfits are both futuristic and primitive, taking the future back to the past:

Max (Mel Gibson) from Mad Max 2 and Rodarte

The collection is awesomely fierce and dramatic, made for any fantasy realm in the past, present, or future.  I would love if this could inspire an entirely new look for the modern warrior woman or post-apocalyptic wanderer!

See more of Rodarte’s collection at style.com.

(All images of Rodarte are the property of style.com; images from Xena distributed by Universal TV; images of Highlander distributed by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation; images of Mad Max 2 distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures)