Skulls on Film

I never noticed before about thirteen minutes ago what a raging preoccupation I have with skulls in fashion. I never woulda guessed! I tend to associate the presence of skulls in streetwear with lame-o mall punk Pete Wentz kind of crap, so it came as quite a surprise to me when I took a step back and realized that I currently have no less than six, count 'em, six skull-centric items of clothing in heavy wardrobe rotation. I think I am mostly drawn to "The Skull" because of how clearly it communicates an anti-authority sentiment; also, I'm attracted to skull motifs more as a means of subversion than anything else. I coined the term "J. Crew on J. Crack" to describe my personal style quite a while ago, and what could embody this concept better than a pair of khaki shorts printed with skulls rather than the traditional anchor print? You know-- Alcatraz, not Connecticut.

Behold Thee Skeletor:

(from clockwise: purple See by Chloe sweater with crocheted skull-print; phony Alexander McQueen skull scarf bought off the street in London; the infamous "RIP John & George" tee; my Chronic Youth t-shirt, a Christmas present from Chelsea; Chief Skull Vans slip-ons; Ralph Lauren Rugby skull-print shorts)

Sadly for me, the coolest piece of skullery I've ever worn belongs to my friend Rachel. I seriously dream about this "Skull Hall of Fame" sweatshirt at least twice a week every week. Based on the above, I think it's obvious that I deserve it more than anyone in the world. But putting all feelings of entitlement aside- the image at below left is "The One That Got Away"; at right is the original drawing by girl punk cartoonist Shawn Kerri.

If anyone reading this happens upon a Skull Hall of Fame sweatshirt, please contact me at laura@nogoodforme.com. I'll give you my first-born son if you want, I swear it.

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