Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt

Further proof, if needed, of Japanese eccentricity and oddness: cosplayers depicting characters from this Japanese anime series.

"The Anarchy sisters, Panty and Stocking, are angels who were kicked out of Heaven due to their bad behavior. They are sent to Daten City (a pun on the Japanese word datenshi (堕天使?, lit. 'Fallen Angel')), a place located on the edge of Heaven and Hell. Strange monsters called 'Ghosts' besiege the city, but the Anarchy sisters wield a variety of mysterious powers, most notably their ability to transform their clothing into weapons. Under the watchful eye of Reverend Garterbelt, and with their pet zipper-dog Chuck, it's up to Panty and Stocking to destroy these Ghosts, in order to collect enough Heaven Coins to return to Heaven."

You really need to click on the image to admire it in its full-sized glory.

Posted By: Paul - Thu Feb 17, 2011 - Comments (6)
Category: Fashion, Underwear, Religion, Cartoons, Asia

Pattern for Smartness

Men go wild for the "know-how look!"

Posted By: Paul - Tue Nov 09, 2010 - Comments (4)
Category: Fashion, 1940s

Skunk Hat

The other night I watched an old Hollywood western, in which one of the characters wore a skunk hat. Now I want one, preferably with skunk head still displayed, as to the right.

You can order yours here. $195.00, but worth every penny.

Posted By: Paul - Fri Oct 22, 2010 - Comments (10)
Category: Fashion, Taxidermy

Transvestites Can Be Cannibals Too

Harley Poe - "Transvestites Can Be Cannibals Too"
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Please rate this "musical" experience on a scale of one to ten.

Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 09, 2010 - Comments (3)
Category: Fashion, Music, Gender-bending, Eating

Modern Zoot Suits

If you're like me, you thought that "zoot suits" were a dead fashion from the 1940s. No way!

Check out the rainbow of choices here.

Happy mack-daddying!

Posted By: Paul - Mon Sep 06, 2010 - Comments (15)
Category: Clowns, Fashion, 1940s

New Meaning For Drop Dead Gorgeous

I don't keep up with fashion trends. If I can't go somewhere wearing elastic-waist pants and a baggy T-shirt, then I don't want to go. But I think I'm in the minority. Or maybe it has something to do with age. Younger folks often seem to be obsessed with their appearance and are even willing to put their lives at risk just to look "good". For example, the government of Thailand has issued a health warning that proclaims black leggings put people at risk of catching Dengue Fever. I realize that might sound a bit paranoid, but they have a compelling reason behind the warning: the mosquitoes that transmit the disease are attracted to black and can easily bite through the thin fabric used to make the leggings. You can read more here.

Posted By: Nethie - Mon Aug 09, 2010 - Comments (7)
Category: Death, Fads, Fashion, Health, Disease, Insects and Spiders, More Things To Worry About

Ugly Dresses

You will spend endless hours in horrified gawping at the Ugly Dress website.

Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 17, 2010 - Comments (5)
Category: Fashion, Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art

Follies of the Mad Men #106

[From Life magazine for September 12, 1949.]

This is someone's foot. With a face drawn on the sole. Wearing a collar and tie, glasses, and a hat. With fake "head" hair attached. I know it's "just a drawing." But the concept is ludicrous and creepy. I will not buy your shoes, Mr. Roblee!

Posted By: Paul - Tue Jun 01, 2010 - Comments (3)
Category: Anthropomorphism, Body, Feet, Business, Advertising, Products, Fashion, Shoes, 1940s

Smurf Hat for Sale

This vintage 1930's hat is currently for sale. But guess who you would look like when wearing it?

Posted By: Paul - Sun May 16, 2010 - Comments (8)
Category: Fashion, Cartoons, 1930s

Love Is Blind Department

I had to snap this picture covertly, on the streets of Providence, with my camera held at waistlevel and viewfinder image unseen, so I'm surprised it came out as good as it did. Circumstances prevented me from gaping at whatever was on the front of the shirt.



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Posted By: Paul - Sat May 01, 2010 - Comments (9)
Category: Body, Obesity, Fashion, Signage, Outsider Art, Public Indecency