I’ve been picking up a variety of items with interesting skull-motif artwork lately, and not just because Halloween is coming. (Two of my favorite recent acquisitions are the skull-decorated high-tops and belt by Menno Ophelia.) The skull and skeleton are fascinating figures in art, especially in Mexican Day of the Dead artwork, which I see a lot of in Los Angeles. I think their use and appearance in artwork, and our response to them, says something interesting, even revealing about our paradoxical fear of and fascination with the idea of Death. (Whoah, sorry, I didn’t mean to get all philosophical on you there.) This week, I’ve added to my growing collection one of Tyreak Takashi’s new sculpted neckties, just out at The Syndicate. Five different designs are currently available, but I found myself immediately clicking “Buy” on the one called “Skully”…although in fairness I was awfully close on the pink cupcake. (more…)
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Notes: On Ryan: "Stephen" skin by VincentTalent Maximus (Styria). "Ibuki" hair by din Raymaker (Uncleweb Studio). Italia Silk Dress Shirt by Nicole David (Armidi).
Post Category: Casual, Dressy, New Items, The Syndicate, Ties
September 25th, 2008 at 04:43pmRyan Darragh
Cue the voice over:
“And now for something completely different”.
If you’re in the market for a garbage can backpack or a blazing bi-hawk, I have some information that may be of interest to you. It’s my pleasure to introduce readers to [The Syndicate] a little-known shop of quirky curiosities owned and operated by Jemca Arizona and Tyreak Takashi. When the indie shop was first brought to my attention I was immediately impressed by the flawless primwork. Then, I was struck by the concepts behind the products. Jemca describes the store as, “A cross-breed of alternative punkish and, well, the simply unique. We both try to design items that may be inspired by things, but haven’t been done as of yet in SL”.
Jemca and Tyreak initially started out as the proprietors of their own individual brands. After becoming friends, involving one another in their respective creative processes and building together the symbiosis warranted a business merger. Jemca’s Alchemy Trading Co. and Tyreak’s Salvage Inc. transformed into [The Syndicate]. [TS]’s inventory is largely comprised of unisex accessories which appeal to alternative tastes. Let’s face it. You’re not going to wear a leopard print studded belt or a bracelet made of bullets unless you have a thirst for the unusual. Some product names are playful and satirical. The “Drop-a-Cop” aviators, “Wingaling” camo military hats, “Diamonds Are Forever” fur trim jacket (above, left) with gem-on-white texturing and the rusted “Screw It” necklace are among the whimsically titled goods. (more…)
Disclosure: Seen in World: Yes | Review Copy: Yes | Friends List: Yes
Notes: On Tyreak: Skin, Pale Hair No Facial Eyeliner Pink - custom (FORM / Zabitan Assia); Hair, Brazil (Throwdown at the Apollo / Icky Eccleston); Shoes, Guys Kitty Kicks - Winged Skull (Miau Haus / Posy Trudeau); Jeans, unknown; Shades, 3D Glasses ([The Syndicate] / Tyreak Takashi). On Catero: Skin, Antonio Pale - Bouncer Soul (FNKY! / Funk Schnook); Hair, Brad in chocolate brown ([Random] / Garbage Prototype); Glasses, Tintable Frames (Nylon Outfitters / Nylon Pinkney); Shoes, Hi-Top Kool Kicks in pink, red and white (KK Outfitters / Arycon Fasching)
Post Category: Designer Reviews, The Syndicate
May 10th, 2007 at 10:49pmCatero Revolution
I’ve been picking up a variety of items with interesting skull-motif artwork lately, and not just because Halloween is coming. (Two of my favorite recent acquisitions are the skull-decorated high-tops and belt by Menno Ophelia.) The skull and skeleton are fascinating figures in art, especially in Mexican Day of the Dead artwork, which I see a lot of in Los Angeles. I think their use and appearance in artwork, and our response to them, says something interesting, even revealing about our paradoxical fear of and fascination with the idea of Death. (Whoah, sorry, I didn’t mean to get all philosophical on you there.) This week, I’ve added to my growing collection one of Tyreak Takashi’s new sculpted neckties, just out at The Syndicate. Five different designs are currently available, but I found myself immediately clicking “Buy” on the one called “Skully”…although in fairness I was awfully close on the pink cupcake. (more…)
