Portland-based artist peter gronquist explores and interrogates the idea of globally recognized brands and icons – often using the medium of taxidermy and taboo to deliver his message. From stately portraits of bisons and gazelles donning excessively majestic antlers of twisting golden firearms to sparkling grenades depicting well known brands such as hello kitty – each piece comments …

No market for luxury in times of crisis? Daredevil Dior just launched a booklet of temporary tattoos with a luxe twist — they’re made with 24-carat gold leaf. Created by Dior jewelry designer Camille Miceli, the label’s Grand Bal Golden Tattoos are meant to mimic chain bracelets, charms, and rings — only these baubles won’t last more than …

As part of the MFA Designer as Author & Entrepreneur program at SVA, design student Jose Fresneda designed Baxter, a very fancy pooper scooper concept. He explains: Faced with the task of redesigning a pooper scooper, I wanted to do something not only functional but also some kind of a statement about our social responsibilities with the environment. …

Cupcakes, there seems no end of this trend yet! And  sprinkles bakery is taking this cupcake mania to another level by opening a 24-hour cupcake vending machine, on the site of its beverly hills storefront: the ‘world’s first cupcake automat’. Modeled after an ATM bancomat, the machine dispenses in addition to various varieties of cupcakes, the company’s speciality …

While the idea may be controversial,  this student  Morey Talmor, a recent graduate of Shenkar School of Engineering and Design in Tel Aviv, designed a packaging line for rehabilitation drugs. “Packaging design for Habit – a company specializing in drug rehabilitation and cessation products. Habit believes in giving their customers a luxurious, exclusive and discreet experience …

British artist Billie Achilleos  was commissioned for the luxury fashion house’s Maroquinaris Zoologicae, celebrating their 100th anniversary in the small leather goods game. Louis Vuitton wallets, purses, belts, and accessories were all transformed into a miniature zoo of small mammals, birds, reptiles, crustaceans, and even insects. The 30-piece collection, first debuted at the famous Parisian taxidermy store Deyrolle back …

For real sneaker freakin snobs! Artisan jeweler, Mr Kennedy, has created these incredible handwoven, limited edition 24k gold shoe laces.For only $19.000!  Too expensive? Don’t worry for the losers amongst us there’s a silver edition for jus $3000,- ….. Will look great on your high class real snake leather sneakers! Seriously……..just shoot people who decide …

The smart retailer who will start selling these branded bandaids in my ghetto will do great business!  Cheap, fun and flirting with luxury in a way that teenagers can affort it! Smart. Now they are only availble in the japanese lifestyle store Sugoi Life for $7.95. But wouldn’t be surprised if we see these soon …

Tricia from The Glam Foodie, styled and produced these ‘high-end’ treats: Cereal Couture. It was inspired by Tricia’s love of fashion, style and amazing food. “I wanted to take something we all crave and give it a luxury lift. This tasty, chic collection gives a high-end, glam aesthetic to our favorite breakfast treats.”     …