hand in hand; arm in arm

Hot on the heels of the news that Louis Vuitton is lowering the cost of its luxury wares, by 7%, in Japan due to the country's 'economic problems' and LV's policy to 'offer its products at appropriate prices' (say whaaaaaaa) is the news that condom sales are on the rise (say yehhhhhhh). Which would you choose, a Richard Prince edition LV for several thou or a roll (or several rolls) in the hay? I guess this goes with the current mantra of staying in and making do with what you've got, you know, instead of going out and dropping cash on a fancy dinner, eat in; instead of buying the latest 'it' bag/shoe; eat out.

disposable fashion squared

NYmag kindly pointed towards an ebay listing of an authentic Marc Jacobs condom. The condom, if won from the auction, comes with a signed note from MJ encouraging safe sexxx.

This comes to the forefront right after flesh-ionistas trying to revive the mid-nineties 'band-aids as accessories trend'

While I may pout and/or sigh over not being able to acquire MJ or Alexander Herchovich stylez, I am more apt to buy-down into accessories instead of health aids. But I mean, i've yet to read the 12-step program for fashion junkies meetings. They clash with my napping and tee-vee watchin'. It also begs the question: are these legit brand extensions or smirking jabs at the consumer willing to pony up for these disposable items?