FUNERAL FASHION GOES MAINSTREAM

In case you missed it here, its official, the mainstream media has finally noticed that hipsters are enamored with the skull and crossbones logo. In the “USA Weekend Magazine” there was an article about this funeral fashion icon, called “X marks the spot: Skull and crossbones go upscale.” (We said it first).

Weighing in on this creepy trend is Roopal Patel, the senior fashion director from Bergdorf Goodman: “In the 80’s, skulls defined you as rebellious, gothic or part of a biker gang. Now skulls no longer seem threatening.”

The article hails the white gold diamond-eyed skull cuff links (for black tie events) and also highlights the skull and crossbones trimmed knit caps from Zola Hats. “It’s Chanel meets Johnny Depp meets Sid Vicious. The skull and crossbones epitomize that,” said Zola designer Kathy Poncher. Pictured in the article is the “Sean” hat from Zola that has crystal-studded or hammered silver skulls on the front of a knit cap.

Apparently too cool designer Ralph Lauren is making skull and crossbones socks, Van has limited edition sneakers, NFY jeans is in on the trend and so is Thomas Wylde.

* The only problem with this trend is that once the mainstream media picks it up, hopelessly hip hipsters will probably deem it too mainstream to be cool. If that’s the case, keep on the look-out for the next cool trend to hit. I’ll keep you posted on its next incarnation.