Yeah, um, OK (via the LA Times)
Designing for his first fashion show, Jared Gold understood that a unique piece of jewelry could draw a lot of attention to both his work and the wearer.
His eye-catching creations are alive. And they’re cockroaches — 3-inch-long Madagascar hissing cockroaches bejeweled with Swarovski crystals and attached by a chain to a pin
The “roach brooches” are free to crawl around on a blouse or jacket, attached to a limiting lead. They hiss when upset and, unless the wearer is careful about the roach’s feeding schedule, they can soil your couture clothing.
Gold uses only male roaches — females bite — which he gets from a Los Angeles breeder.
Of course, this would necessitate the purchase of more shoes (boo hiss, so sexist).
Probably not a good idea to put it in the jewelry box with other broaches, lest they become defiled ;)
Linked to Basil’s Picnic.
I saw the picture of this & YUCK was the first thing that comes to mind. Wonder if PETA has a problem with him not killing them first – of course they do. I’ll pass on this – real fast & opt for a nice new pair of shoes!
oh. my. god. that is SO gross! eeeuuwww…. just thinking about it.
OMG…who is THIS freak who is making money on this crap?? LOL
But it is all the rage! ;)