Viktor Schreckengost, an artist and prolific industrial designer whose ubiquitous works ranged from familiar toys and White House porcelain to innovative trucks and even lawn mowers, has died. He was 101.

*post link goes to his website, here is the obit picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

An award-winning fashion designer to the stars who is accused of sexually assaulting 18 young models in California has been charged with assaulting nine more women in New York, prosecutors said on Wednesday. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Together with designer Kenneth Cole, Jon Bon Jovi will debut a limited line of coats during Fashion Week. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

There are some designer handbags that are really luxurious looking, almost fooling you into believing they're worth the thousands of dollars on the price tag. But this Chanel bag really resembles a trash bag. picked by ybne1else 3 years ago

Designer Toys are collectible work of art made in limited quantities, usually by designers or graphic artists. These incredibly cool designer toys featured in this article were made by some of the most popular manufacturers. picked by axxon2008 1 year ago

"So women could pass their menstrual period more happily.” picked by suebe 1 year ago

Interesting site full of amazing artsy toys. I can't get enough of these... Well actually I can, given the prices. But they're still pretty sweet. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

Anad Jon Alexander, who has dressed starlets such as Paris Hilton, is accused of meeting women on the Internet and assaulting them when they visited about modeling opportunities between 2002 and 2007. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch designer who combined mathematics, art and the impossible to striking effect.

He wasn't shy about drawing a bird either.

(see also Mersh's post of the official site from 10 months back) picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

It sounds like a science fiction movie: A killer contagion threatens the Earth, but scientists save the day with a designer drug that forces the virus to mutate itself out of existence. The killer disease? Still a fiction. The drug? It could become a reality thanks to a new study by Rice University bioengineers. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Why does "Brave New World" pop into my head when I read this? picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Claiborne died Tuesday at the New York Presbyterian Hospital after suffering from cancer for a number of years. picked by punthe 2 years ago

Increasing British women are seeking state-funded cosmetic surgery on their genitals. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

When he told his design team that his figure-hugging outfits would be paraded down the runway by size 12 and 14 models, two of his people were apparently so angry they quit. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

Probably the worst one in existence.
And you can actually hire him!
Warning: This site may inflict irreparable damage on your eyes. picked by suckersklub 2 years ago

There are times when an ordinary vending machine simply will not do.

That at least seems to be the theory of a luxury hotel chain which has has come up with the ultimate in Automats, offering everything from a Bentley convertible to a Jean Paul Gaultier dress - or a set of 24 carat gold handcuffs. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

Yes! Finally! picked by glik 2 years ago

Two people were held hostage for 2 hours by a vendor when police approached.
*reconsiders shopping excursion to Canal Street* picked by suebe 8 months ago

very useful picked by pjanaway 2 years ago

This light and sturdy corrugated structure was developed to meet the requirements of both the travelling designer and space limited student or the travelling student and space limited designer, needing an ergonomic sturdy plane on which to cut, fold, draft, design or dine. The affordable biodegradable alternative is easily packed down at the end of your day to regain precious real estate. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago