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Dual Heel Shoes - Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear

These shoes were designed by Alexander McQueen, and look as though they were inspired by the recently popular, traditional Japanese Geisha look. I have to say I have never seen anything more hideous than this double-planked aberration. "I’m surprised he actually got a model to wear (and probably walk in) the ugly shoe that was balanced on two hideous planks," Styleguru notes. "I mean we all know how the best and most coveted shoes are SUPPOSED to hurt, should they really be dangerous enoug… [More]

Evil Celebrity Clowns - Famous Faces Digitally Repainted at Worth1000 (GALLERY)

If you suffer from coulrophobia, (exaggerated fear of clowns) stay away from this gallery, because these are not just clowns, they are evil, celebrity clowns! Worth1000.com, a very cool art and and multi-media site, are always running fun PhotoShop contests. This time, they held a contest seeking … [More]

Reinterpreting Movie Heroes - Discontent Artist Remakes Incredible Hulk in Photoshop (VIDEO)

There have been rumblings of discontent in the blogosphere with the computer-generated Hulk of The Incredible Hulk movie, scheduled for theatrical release on June 13th. So perhaps in response, Swedish artist Jonas Thornqvist created this 3D version using a graphics application called 3ds Max, a 3-D … [More]

Computer Concepts that Reduce Waste - Wataru Watanabe’s Clear (GALLERY)

Electronic waste, especially computers being chucked for a new one every 3 or 4 years, is a very ubiquitous and recurrent phenomenon in modernized societies. We all have or have had electronic equipment that has become obsolete and/or has reached the end of its useful life for whatever reason. Desig… [More]

Green Luxury Yacht - Erik Sifrer's The Green Jet (GALLERY)

The Green Jet that designer Erik Sifrer has put together is an 187 foot sail yacht that runs on both wind and hydrogen power. The luxury yacht uses two automated Aero-sail systems that can be controlled by a touch screen and an on-board computer which determines the best position for the water craft… [More]

Guerrilla Musical Theater 2 - Flash Mob for Lastminute.com (VIDEO)

This is a guerrilla ad by a group of actors who surprised and shocked people waiting at Stansted Airport in London with an impromptu musical performance, a la Improv Everywhere. It's always fun to see people's reactions when they see actors pop out of nowhere singing and some even tap dancing. Ther… [More]

Celebrity-Designed Products - Japanese Crave Designs by Famous (GALLERY)

There is a growing fad in Japan to have your MP3 player, cell phone or any other personal technology, designed by your favorite celebrity. A number of pop singers, actors and other famous people have signed on to design products that are marketed to the growing number of young, celebrity-obsessed co… [More]

33 lb Gowns - Blake Lively in Christian Dior

Blake Lively, seen in the photo, is the actress who plays Serena van der Woodsen, the beautiful protagonist, on the CW’s salacious hit series, Gossip Girl. She is posing for a Vanity Fair shoot with a heavily jewel-encrusted, ultra luxurious, 33 lb yellow Christian Dior gown. The haute couture s… [More]

Pocket-Size Scooters - Patinette Butterfly (GALLERY)

The search for minimalism in design has produced a strikingly diminutive prototype scooter that, when folded up, is barely bigger than a beer bottle. The concept was sanctioned by BMW and the Mini Cooper from which it gets its colors, according to designblog, and is the brainchild of Swiss designer … [More]

Stand And Drive Cars - The Slide by Matthias Pinkert (GALLERY)

Matthias Pinkert conceived this “city car” where the lone passenger and driver stand in an upright position. The concept vehicle called The Slide is meant for the crowded, chaotic urban environment where parking spaces are priceless, albeit temporary, possessions. Needless to say, it is also … [More]