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.
