Design
June 6, 2017

Samurai Armor for Pets Transforms Your Furry Friend into a Loyal Warrior

Nowadays, it seems like pets have just as many sartorial options as us humans. From quaint sweaters to frilly dresses, your dog or cat can strut their stuff in style. Japanese company Samurai Age is capitalizing on this pet outfits trend in an offbeat way. They’ve developed samurai armor for pups and felines that transforms them from your easygoing furry friend into your fiercely loyal protector.

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Art
June 4, 2017

Thought-Provoking Sculpture of Split Head Reveals a Hauntingly Surreal Skull Within

Working primarily in plaster, Japanese artist Taiji Taomote produces surreal sculptures inspired by skeletal motifs. Death Visceration, one of his most unique works of skull art, exhibits both the artist's wild imagination and his awe-inspiring realist approach. Designed in the style of a traditional bust, Death Visceration features the beautifully sculpted head of a woman. While her gaze is relaxed and her expression is calm, the female figure's face is shockingly split open, revealing a lifelike skull that appears to burst from her skin.

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Wedding
June 2, 2017

20+ Black Wedding Cakes That Add Goth-Inspired Flair to a Special Affair

Cakes are definitely having a moment. Whether they’re masquerading as prickly cacti or dripping with sweet decadence, turning dessert into art is en vogue—not to mention delicious. The same goes for wedding cakes. Although we’ve seen some spectacular geodes and galaxy-inspired creations, dark wedding cakes are arguably the most stunning of all. Channeling your inner goth, these multi-tiered creations feature black icing and fondant that adds a dramatic flair to the special affair.

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