Somarta: Lacey Lady.

Japanese label Somarta, set up by designer Tamae Hirokawa in 2006, is known for its seamless lace bodysuits, which any uber fashion goth or sexy superhero would die for-wah! A range of 'Second Skin' garments in different lace separates from leggings, scoop neck tops, vests and gloves are available in two different lace patterns the 'Robin' or the 'Guardian'. GaGa gimp galore!

Somarta

Memento Mori: Series 00.

Inigo Bilbao's CATs project was the idea to experiment with biomedical imaging and the unexplored creative potential of medical hardware and software when applied in combination with 3D modelling software and rapid-prototyping machines.

Using data obtained from a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) or from a MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Bilbao can depict both the changing outer appearance of a human model and the more solid and internal frame of its bone structure.

Self Portrait 2007

Andreia Chaves' 'Invisible Shoe'

This asymmetrical origami-inspired mirrored ankle boot is the creation of Brazilian designer Andreia Chaves. The Her unconventional shoe concepts, including the 'Prism Shoe' and 'Velcro Shoe' are influenced by her time growing up in chaotic Sao Paulo, a city full of contrasts, diversity, and her constant exposure to different visual inputs. After studying texture and visual effects in Florence, she decided to experiment with different and sometimes impractical materials in her footwear design, saying she sees "beauty in chaos".

Bernhard Willhelm & Jutta Kraus @ Groninger Museum.

Antwerp's Groninger Museum, yesterday opened its doors to a major solo exhibition of the work of my favourite designer Bernhard Willhelm and his partner in crime Jutta Kraus.

The exhibition features an extensive collection of their unconventional fashions from over 30 collections, including men's and women's wear created during their 10 year partnership. After studying at the Royal Academy for Visual Arts in Antwerp (Willhelm) and the University of Westminster, London (Kraus), they joined forces in 1999 to begin a clothing line under Willhem's name. Right from the outset they created a unique brand with an individual style and unworldly imagination.

Bernhard's creation for Bjork's 2007 Volta album cover

If you are unable to make it to Antwerp, a book is available to buy on the Groninger website (29.50 Euro) with more than 500 illustrations celebrating the past ten years. The book also offers a previously unpublished overview of the duo's work, and contains contributions by author Ingborg Harms and fashion Theorist Francesca Granata.

The exhibition runs until 11th April 2010.

Photos by Georgette Koning.

Groninger Museum

No More Workhorse Blues.

This is Bonnie Prince Billy's "No More Workhorse Blues" video directed by cult filmaker Harmony Korine.

MUST SEE movies of the week: French Horror.

INSIDE Written and directed by Alexandre Bustillo, Julien Maury

MARTYRS Written and directed by Pascal Laugier

FRONTIER(S) Directed by Xavier Gens

Barnaby Barford.

I LOVE British artist Barnaby Barford's sinister, but humorous ceramic's. He creates these amazing unique pieces from a mix of found objects, mass-manufactured orniments and antique fugurines. Basically, I NEED. I WANT!

Barnaby Barford

Le Mindu: Hairy Beaut.

R.✝.P Lovely Daul.

Kap Bambino: Batcaves

Kap Bambino's new video for their latest EP Batcaves available on itunes. LOVES IT!!!

Kap Bambino

Go and PLAY with Paradise Row.

Paradise row, one of East London's highly acclaimed contemporary art gallerys is on the move. It has left 17 Hereford Street, it's home since 2006 and is in the process of relocating to the West End. In the meantime, it is holding a group show in a pop-up space located in a large 4 -storey old London town house on Upper Brook Street, in collaboration with Prakke Contemporary.

Ulrik Weck, Play (2009)

The exhibition entitled Play: A Festival of Fun, explores the manifestations of play in contemporary art with a program of performances and events themed on the subject of Play. The exhibition brings together contemporary art stars such as Jake & Dinos Champman and Carsten Holler with a new generation of breakthrough artists including Gosha Ostretsov, Aaron Young, Shezad Dawwod, and Mounir Fatmi. Plus works by Sol Lawitt and Macel Duchamp.

Chapman Bros. Fucking with Nature, 2009

Carsten Holler Lignano Apollo Swing, 2007

Guillaume Paris, Megane, 2003

Sol LeWitt, Pyramid, 1985

The performance program curated by The Wallis Gallery features the like of Awst & Walther, LPR Homer, Alexander Brenchley, Lee Campbell, Mary Cork, Eloise Fornieles & Kate Hawkins, Ian Giles, Alex Groves, Kirstie Macleod, Harry Meadows, Kerry Leatham, Von Morgan, Steven Ounanian, Olympia Scarry, Patrick Shier, Amelia Whitelaw, Jack Catling, Julia Calver & Esmeralda Valencia, William Kherbek, Katie Guggenheim, plus others.

The exhibition runs until 28th November, 50 Upper Brook Street, London W1.

Paradise Row

Blair Thurman: Never Bet The Devil Your Head.

New Orleans born artist, Blair Thurman, currently living and working in New York city, has his first solo exhibition on show at Alexia Goethe Gallery. Known for his trademark neon tubing installations using the vocabulary of guns, motorcars, trailing highways and speedway circuits. I'm not sure where the witch (Blair witch maybe?) fits in, but there you go... I want one!

That Witch is Obvious, 2009

The exhibition is on at Alexia Goethe Gallery until 13th November. 7 Dover Street, London W1.

Alexia Goethe Gallery

HALLOWEEN III.