In Girum Imus Nocte Et Consumimur Igni

In the last two decades a bizarre and violent musical subculture called black metal has emerged in Norway. It's roots stem from a heady blend of horror films, extreme heavy metal music, Satanism, pagan mythology, and adolescent angst. In the early-mid 1990's, members of this extremist underground committed murder, burned down medieval wooden churches, and desecrated graveyards. What started as a juvenile frenzy came to symbolize the start of a war against Christianity, a return to the worship of the ancient Norse gods, and the complete rejection of mainstream society.

True Norwegian Black Metal Deluxe Edition by Peter Beste includes an introduction by Metalion of Slayer Magazine; Essays by Editor Johan Kugelberg and Peter Beste; 3 Panel foldout black metal time line by Tara G Warrior; 32 page section of old black metal ephemera including rare and obscure photographs, flyers, letters, and interviews. Deluxe Limited edition of 666, includes hand numbered silkscreened slipcase & 20x26" silkscreened black metal logo poster
$270/US shipped $290/World shipped. Available here.

Noir & Blanc A/W 08: Ink Illusions

Noir & Blanc is a Swedish brand situated in Stockholm. The company was built in the spring of 2007. Designed by Petra Thoms and Linnea Carlgren. The inspiration is found in a variety of diverse sources and is often based on using strong silhouettes and distinct colours. The geometrical shapes and glossy fabrics make the clothes feel decadent but yet still wearable. See their entire collection here.

All Paths Lead To Nothing, There Is Only Death.

Two of our favorite bands, Disfear (Swedish D-Beat Rock N Rollers) and Doomriders (US Doom Stoner Hard Rockers), paired up on a limited 7" vinyl released by Deathwish.
Download here or buy!

The American Apparel Controversy

The CEO and founder of American Apparel, Dov Charney, has been hit with a few sexual harassment suits, which is stimulated in part by the company’s super-sexual image with ads depicting young twentysomethings in various states of undress, often looking horny and hungover. Charney's ads, have become targets for post-Feminist love and ire. Anyhow, we still and always love AA & Dov! You can read the full article here.


pics: refinery29

Obscurities

GARUDA's 2002 release, Cold Wired Sentiment, is a perfect mix of punk-ish grinding death metal with memorable riffs galore as only sons of Texas could produce. Absolutely devastated! Totally shreds! Download here!

source: robotic empire

Deathcrush

The Kooples

The Kooples, it is the return of street chic, a frame of mind Paris-London, a musical incline, fashion as manifesto, and a cloakroom for two. Savile Row versus rock, Parisian elegance with black spectacles, urbanity brought forward by love affairs vintage. The Kooples dress the girls and the boys from foot to head, until fashion separates them! See the entire collection here.

TV - "Lucky" A/W 09

Rejecting balance in favour of focus and broad appeal for cult-like enthusiasm, Melbourne label TV has wit and imagination to spare. Their aesthetic is bold, uncompromising and playful. Producing a series of intelligent and quirky collections, designers Monika Tywanek and Ingrid Verner have built one of the most unique and exciting labels in Australia. See their entire collection here.

Tribute: Holiday Happy Sale

[ORBIS] Holiday Sale !!!

Temple of A.O.D.

Here's some pics from the opening of A.O.D.'s store on 20th of Dec, 08. Enjoy!!!





All pics taken by Evelyn Pritt

Introducing: Association of Division + Behind The Scene

Association of Division (A.O.D) is the creative studio responsible for fashion misfits Notorious Fam, Bizarre, and Proud Parents as well as the name of the flagship store carrying and stocking those brands.

A.O.D. will open their doors for the first time ever to a select audience as a sneak preview of their inaugural season on 20th of December, 2008. It'll be all that and some more, so don't miss out and invite everyone you know… and bring lots of cash!

Start Time: Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:00pm
End Time: Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 2:00am
Location: A.O.D store, Jl. Panglima Polim V no.38 (next to The Hub)
20% discount & Free Booze!!

Here's a preview from Proud Parents collection..see yaaa!!!





Lastly, we also have some pics from A.O.D.'s behind the scene photo shoot. Enjoy!