Scifashion

10 Years of Marvel Movie Hero Costumes, Ranked

Ten years ago today, Marvel Studios heralded its grand cinematic universe with the arrival of Iron Man. We’ve spent a decade watching the rise and fall of Marvel’s mightiest heroes and villains, but we’ve also spent a decade judging their fashion choices each movie. So, without further ado, here’s our favorite heroic fashions, ranked. A…

We’re big fans of The Vision’s fashion sense here on io9, but what were his best comic book outfits? For the dedicated follower of synthezoid fashion, Brian Cronin over at Comic Book Resources has collected the Vision’s finest bits of wardrobe selection throughout his comic book history, and it’s fantastic.

Orphan Black’s Clothing Line Is Here, And It Is Fabulous

One thing clone drama Orphan Black has going for it (besides great actors, a compelling plot and insane action) is its costume department. The internet is lousy with “where can I find this top, or Cosima scarf?” requests. But now the work is over, because Orphan Black has its own clothing line. Announced on Nerdist,…

Pat Robertson Thinks There Could Be Demons In Your Second-Hand Clothes

Human goblin creature, Pat Robertson, is an adult who thinks that spirits can attach themselves to your old thrift shop purchases. No really, Pat Robertson thinks there are demons in your vintage band t-shirts. While taking questions on the Christian Broadcast Network, Robertson was asked if clothes purchased at thrift shops could harbor evil spirits…

The Best And Geekiest Holiday Gifts That You Can Wear

Some people say the best gift is love. NO WAY. The best gifts are things you can wear on your person. That way everyone knows that you are special, and that you got a special gift. Here’s our list of the best geeky gifts that you can actually wear. Hubble Scarves Gorgeous images from NASA’s…

Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Mickthulhu Mouse Disney’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn

Mickthulhu Mouse is a Disney-Lovecraftian hybrid (available in t-shirt form from the folks at Neatorama) that works way better than it has any right to. (Technically, you can’t prove H.P. Lovecraft didn’t envision Cthulhu as a cross between a cephalopod, a dragon, and an anthropomorphized mouse.) H/t BoingBoing

Finally! A Use For Your Old Comic-Con Bags!

Just what happens to a swag bag after it’s been handed out? Does it simply get used a time or two more, and thrown out? Or maybe it ends up gathering dust in the back of a closet? Or does it, like in this case, transform into something even better than the original? In response…

Rocky Horror Getting A MAC Makeup Line, JUST TAKE OUR MONEY NOW

This is quite possibly the best product tie-in ever created, ever. MAC Cosmetics is unleashing a Rocky Horror makeup line—and yes, Dr. Frank-N-Furter has his own lipstick color, of course. Here’s the entire collection makeup kit (which can be bought separately or all together). We’re already loving the dark lips and greasepaint liners. Look for…

Hidden in This Beautiful Jewelry is a Secret Drug-Science Reference

Much as we love the present trend of sticking drug-molecules on everything from coffee mugs to t-shirts, we crave something new. Fortunately, science-themed artist Delftia has a novel take on subtle drug jewelry: pendants that replicate spider webs spun under the influence of psychoactive drugs. Image Credit: After Peters et al. and Witt, 1956 via…

Maleficent Fashion Line is Full of Gothic Goodness

The one thing Maleficent has going on for herself is style. The cape, the face, the accessories and a mean headdress. And now you can buy fashion pieces “inspired” by Disney’s best big bad. Now take my money and give me that headband! Here’s a look at Hot Topic’s new Maleficent line. Some of it…

Behold the Scough, the miraculous germ filtering scarf

Tired of the disgusting masses hacking their lung butter all over your face? Sick of inhaling poisonous chemicals during your daily commute? Then you need the Scough — part scarf, part medical filter mask. Now you can say “away germs” discreetly, while maintaining your keen fashion sense. First, check out this video collection of the…

All of Art & Science Has Culminated in Kate Upton’s Zero-G Bikini Shoot

Behold the pinnacle of human invention. Sports Illustrated had the fantastic idea to shoot supermodel Kate Upton into the sky and then film her while she floated around in a bikini. Now we all know what Kate Upton looks like at Zero-G in a swimsuit. The answer, unsurprisingly, is great. This might be our Icarus…

“Galaxy Chic” eyeshadow will make your eyes glitter with stardust

The “Galaxy Chic” line of BH Cosmetics eyeshadow is inspired by space. Each little eyeshadow palate is styled to look like a star, or a planet. To quote Judy Jetson, these are “outer-galactic!” Thespace-themed line is almost too pretty to use, but if you want to see what they look like on human skin, head…

The heels of this shoe are made out of Unicorns and Cats!

Must get these on our feet immediately! The supremely colorful and fantastically sharp designers at Irregular Choice have unleashed a brand new video showcasing a little bit of their Spring and Summer 2014 line. In it are shoes with cats and UNICORNS for heels. It’s amazing. Getting these as soon as it is humanly possible.…

Fifth Element concept art reveals Prince’s original look as Ruby Rhod

Behold, The Fifth Element costume concept art that Prince thought was “too effeminate” for him. Amazing. Before Chris Tucker stole the show as Ruby Rhod in Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element, the role was offered to another celebrity, Prince. And while it makes perfect sense that the role of the androgynous, sexual firecracker would be…

This short about a princess with a badass sword is absolutely lovely

This Must Be the Only Fantasy is a Dungeons & Dragons style collaboration between fashion line Rodarte and photographer Todd Cole. The short movie is packed with amazing unicorns, badass ear cuffs, Elijah Wood drop ins, faeries, and self important pauses. But we love it. The soundtrack was scored by Beach House. Look — if…

The greatest movie t-shirts ever supercut into one fantastic video

Must restrain from buying all the t-shirts. Created for Found Item Clothing by Travis Greenwood and Brett Roberts you can view an entire list of each shirt, the movie it was from and links with where you can purchase it (if it’s available) here. Classic: [via laughing squid]

Phantasmagoric body art from this year’s World Bodypainting Festival

Artists from around the world gathered in Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Austria earlier this month to partake in the 16th annual World Bodypainting Festival – and good god, were this year’s entries astounding. (Remember: the canvas is literally bare human skin and is therefore potentially NSFW.) Subject matter at this year’s festival ranged from the monstrous…

This shirt can go 100 wears without washing and we couldn’t care less

Some kids are hawking a new line of button-ups they claim can endure 100 wears (unwashed) and come out looking and smelling like new. So what’s the big, scientific secret? https://gizmodo.com/this-shirt-can-be-worn-for-100-days-without-washing-wh-5995490 The fledgling company goes by Wool&Prince, and their secret is no secret at all: the shirts are made of wool. And while the whole…

Can we all just agree to replace regular leggings with science leggings?

We’re really loving these science-themed leggings from Shenova Fashion over on Etsy – just two examples from the shop’s impressive lineup of science- and technology-themed threads (also up for sale: Mars Curiosity Rover and Acupuntcure Anatomy dresses). On the left is a pair of neuron/retina leggings, while the pair on the right sports a DNA…