Iconix Brand Group, a fashion house, has expressed interest in purchasing Playboy Enterprises, but they have no interest in the famous magazine, its storehouse of interviews, or its photo archive of naked women.  Competition from the internet has rendered those resources less valuable.  On the other hand…

…the bunny ears brand hearkens back to an era when Playboy was widely read and epitomized the idea of the urbane sophisticate who appreciates the finer things that the swinging bachelor lifestyle promises.

So the company is seeking a partner in the publishing world to take the magazine and other Playboy-related assets.  All they want is the logo.

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It seems you can make a bag out of (or to look like) anything! An armadillo? Ground beef? Skunk fur? What I really can’t get my head around is why there’s a stall somewhere in the world selling hollowed out toads as handbags. Despite the zippable reptilian skin, golden chain strap, and dead toad eyes to keep an eye on your belongings, this bag is only for witches, wizards and Marilyn Manson. See these and a total of 50 of the most unusual bags seen anywhere.

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Do you still have piles of vinyl records you store for no reason? Here’s a cool and stylish way to re-use them: a vinyl record purse. Such things always look fashionable, I guess. Tasket Basket posted quite a few pictures of how she made this one.

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Artist Reid Peppard makes fashion accessories out of dead animals. Imagine cufflinks made from little mouse heads, a coin purse that was once a rat, or headbands with real wings. Shown is a hair comb made from a guinea pig. Link -via Digg

Miguel Caballero slides open a box of 9mm bullets. “Choose one,” he says to his employee Lizeth Castaneda. He points his revolver at Castaneda’s abdomen and fires. Seconds later, his victim giggles with relief…

Caballero, 41, dresses presidents, government officials and their bodyguards, as well as businesspeople and celebrities, in discrete and stylish blazers, leather jackets and tuxedo shirts that can stop bullets shot from pistols and Mini Uzis

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This kid’s costume at the Ohayocon is fantastic. It actually works too!

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Urban camouflage is a fantastic new art form. Weburbanist has a wonderful collection of a variety of fantastic examples of modern and somewhat pointless camo.

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Any fan of low brow artist Mark Ryden will love this fashion work he paired with fashion designer Nagi Noda to create. The clothing line is called “Broken Label.”

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Expo TV has a video interview with Lee Eisman, the Director of the Pantone Color Institute. In the video, Eisman discusses how Pantone chooses its colors and predicts color trends.

You may or may not be surprised by the amount of research that goes into selecting new colors and keeping existing colors fresh – factors ranging from economic conditions, world affairs, clothing featured in the entertainment industry, home décor trends and art trends play into the decision making process.

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It may be a little mean and silly, but I think this cute little dead dog purse is fantastic. Only problem, it’s $317.

“Based on Paris Hilton’s discarded pet Tinkerbell is an upside down dead Chihuahua. This design capitalizes on the trend of carrying a small dog as a fashion accessory.”

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“I certainly respect the Constitution,” Melton said, “but we have some issues that are much bigger than the Constitution.”

I know Neatorama tries to stay unpolitical, but it is crucial for all of us to stand up and declare our rights to sag our pants.

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I love this cute fan dress. Best of all, the fans are actually made from folded up junk mail and then sewn onto canvas. I bet you never thought all that crap you throw in the trash every day could be made so pretty.

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The FDA has just approved a drug that will help lengthen your eyelashes. Hopefully they won’t get quite as long as the ones in this photo, but who knows the long term effects of eyelash medication overdoses?

The drug, Allergan, contains an active ingredient that was originally created to treat glaucoma, but found to have this pleasant side effect. The drug should be available in May and will cost $120 per each month’s supply. It will take about two to four months for the effect to start to show.

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Recycling can be so sexy. Creator Jolis Paons pleated, sewed and glued this entire dress by hand. It’s gorgeous, but I have to admit, I would hope my number wasn’t visible on it.

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If you’re a person who loves uneven tan lines, this sun tattoo is just the thing for you. At least if you get skin cancer, it will come in a pretty design.

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Ever wish a squid could sit on your head all day? Well, here’s your chance. It’s even better than a real squid, since it won’t make you stink and doesn’t feel slimy. Instructables has all the details you need to create your own squid hat.

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This cute, and suprisngly fresh smelling, purse is very well thought out. The bass-mouth opening is very clever and the scales are too authentic.

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This stylish crocheted hat is just what the doctor ordered for the upcoming cold holiday nights.

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Two Central Coast moms say they have come up with a solution to the old problem of “plumber’s crack,” the revealing and often embarrassing problem of exposed backsides resulting from poorly fitting pants.

Christine Meeks and Kelley DeSerpa have come up with the Hip-T an invention designed to keep your assets covered.

Meeks and DeSerpa, who have patented their idea, said they came up with the idea when one of their daughters complained about the problem.

About a year ago, Meeks and DeSerpa converted a bedroom into an office and business with about $15,000 saved between them.

Most sales take place through their Web site and they have already shipped their product to addresses in all 50 states. The hip-T runs $19.95.

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