Candy Corn Spider By IMKMan Spotted in Freeman Alley
I must admit, it’s nice to have Halloween back on a proper Saturday when it’s easier to get out and celewbrate with all the freaks. I hope you’re having a spooky-fun day and getting more treats than tricks. However you choose to acknowledge the day (or not) remember to always let your freak flag fly! Happy Halloween!
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Who says Halloween has to be all black and orange? This adorable three-piece bath set from brings a little pink sweetness to spooky season. Featuring a soap dispenser disguised as a cute little ghost wearing a bright Pink polka-dot bow, plus two hot-pink hand towels embroidered with tiny black bats and the words “Hey Boo.” The set is a frightfully fun way to add a little Halloween spirit to your bathroom while celebrating your love of pink — because even ghosts can be a little glam!
Photographed at the Spirit Halloween Store on Irving Place, NYC!
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Few movie costumes are as unsettling as the one worn by Pennywise, the sinister clown portrayed by Bill Skarsgård in the 2017 horror film It. On display at the Hollywood Museum, this original costume is a fascinating example of how fashion design can help bring a character’s disturbing personality to life.
Designed by Janie Bryant, known for her work on Mad Men and Deadwood, the outfit deliberately avoids the familiar look of a brightly colored circus clown. Instead, Bryant drew inspiration from Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan and Victorian clothing to give Pennywise the appearance of a being from another time.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Pennywise’s Nightmarish Clown Costume From It
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Looking for something suitably spooky, The Welcoming Committee (1987) by Chicano artist Alfredo de Batuc makes quite an impression. Against a blazing red sky, two menacing black cats bare their fangs from atop dark, rocky outcroppings. Between them, a tall, glowing silhouette of Los Angeles City Hall rises in the distance, creating an eerie focal point in the otherwise ominous landscape. The cats’ exaggerated features and sharply pointed ears give them an almost supernatural presence, while the intense red-and-black palette heightens the drama.
Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: The Welcoming Committee By Alfredo de Batuc
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Halloween costumes don’t get much pinker — or more hilariously horrified—than this oversized Patrick Star mask from SpongeBob SquarePants! With bulging eyes, a gigantic open mouth, and an expression that suggests he’s just witnessed something truly terrifying, this rosy-pink starfish is ready to make a memorable appearance at any costume party. Patrick has never been the sharpest sea star in Bikini Bottom, but he certainly knows how to make an entrance. Keep in mind that since this is a mask only, Patrick can truly celebrate Halloween by disguising himself as anything he wants! Meta!
Photographed in the Spirit Halloween Store on Irving Place, NYC.