roadKill from the Recycled Dead as worn in the Gen Art Fresh Faces In Fashion SS08 show with K.Z.O. Menswear.

Don’t be scared, it won’t bite. But at one time it would have. Taking the refuse of the animal world: teeth, claws, skulls, feet, bones, tails, feathers and the like, roadKILL is a jewelry and accessories line like no other. Every item used is hand picked from around the world by The Recycled Dead duo, Christopher and Whitney and often by the hands of Native Americans. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind wonderment that embodies “their adoration of fine art, taxidermy, and couture fashion.” 

I love when nature merges with fashion. When beauty can be created out of what people often consider trash or useless objects and intern you have a much desired speciment that have people clammering to get their hands one. When at one point the parts to the equation that brought about what you now desire where something you left for dead. You never thought you wanted it but now you do. Welcome to roadKILL from the Recycled Dead.

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OAK NYC celebrates the end of Summer with this editorial spread. I can’t believe it’s almost over…

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Hercules & Love Affair with Carolina Amaris

What better way to introduce myself than through an interview with Hercules & Love Affair for the M.I.S.S Crew blog. With pop, R&B and rap music dominating the airwaves it’s refreshing to know that people are appreciating this new but “classic� sound. When I got a chance to meet the band backstage before they went on at the Mezzanine in San Francisco I witnessed how relaxed and comfortable everyone was with each other. Andy sat and drank mate tea, while Kim Ann and Nomi giggled and checked their cell phones. I also got to meet the supporting members of Hercules & Love Affair. It really struck me to see how much individuality and personality each member has and yet when they got on stage there is complete synchronicity, enticing energy and an amazing stage presence.

I was hypnotized by Nomi’s ability to seduce the crowd, Kim Ann’s welcoming presence (its no wonder both boys and girls crush on her) and the way Andy holds it down – duh, he’s the maestro!

I put together a series of questions with you, the M.I.S.S Crew audience in mind, which I asked the group before they went on stage.

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I think the above flyer says it all. Get some. OAKNYC

The Park Slope location of OAK is launching a shoe sale this weeekend!  Stop by for some great deals on our popular brands with up to 40% off!  I used to live in Park Slope and it’s such a cute neighborhood.  Smiling Pizzeria is the BEST.  Nothing like a shoe sale and a slice on a summer day.  Get a pair of shoes and have a slice for me!

Store location, hours and directions after the jump . . .

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