I stood about 20 feet away as Wilson and his sidekick clamped the WASP to a DIY test mount outside Defense Distributed headquarters in Austin, Texas. The 3D-printed .22 caliber handgun is, in reality, little more than a pistol barrel attached to a spring-loaded plastic box. Its rudimentary design bears a resemblance to Wilson's single-shot 3D-printed "Liberator," albeit with some quint …
In a world where fashion has become dreadfully boring, one influencer stands as a beacon of hope: Meet the charming Mr. Angus de Kirkby. The captivating, posh Brit combines his wit with rare aesthetic sensibilities for irresistible content. De Kirkby wants to help his followers unlock their inner divas and/or keep cultivating their already brilliantly manifested personalities. His Instagram pictures are gorgeous, but his reels are absolutely lethal.
The rising icon offers wonderfully grounded advice for all those naturally over-the-top eccentrics out there—those others try to reduce by calling them “too much” or hitting them with the (seemingly kinder but even more malignant) words, “You’re enough!” Kirkby strongly rejects the notion that we should ever let anyone tell us life isn’t a fashion show—of course it is! “This is the fashion show of life; the streets are your runway,” he insists in a video.
After all, “Cringe is a concept created by Big Normal to stop you from having fun.” De Kirkby offers plenty of additional hot takes. He penned, for example, “Quiet luxury is one of the loudest, tackiest and most obnoxious things you can wear,” and likened the supposed style, in all of its sickeningly oppressive faux glory, to a uniform.
Meet Angus de Kirkby, the Fashion Influencer Making a Case for Being Extra
Our hero’s common sense for uncommon souls extends beyond fashion—he boasts a fashion degree, yes (an unsurprising fact given the magnificence of his outfits), but also an interior architecture degree. So he incorporates his love of interior design and good lifestyle practices into his informative and inspirational content.
De Kirkby is largely motivated by a desire to combat the ugliness that seems to dominate the streets, boutiques, and more—the beige, gray, conformist, and boring. As he ranted on Instagram, “Where is the beauty? Where is the glamor? Where is the detail? Where’s the consideration? Nothing is considered anymore. Everything is for profit. […] Nobody is designing anything for the love of designing anymore.”
With insults that hit the nail on the head, De Kirkby verbally shreds (and often incites us to burn) those must-avoid clothing items and accessories (some of which are elite luxury items, others are mainstream favorites) that, for some reason, refuse to go away — those pieces that we should all inherently recognize as ghastly and yet seem to persist in public spaces and adoration. De Kirkby’s fans have encouraged him to share his likes, and fortunately he’s doing more of that these days.
While De Kirkby boasts a villainous edge, this apparent sweetheart encourages audiences to take the high road. For those who have been persecuted, he advises them to remember their own excellence and compare their enemies to Cartier LOVE bracelets, Longchamp bags (“cheap and nylon”), Balenciaga sock shoes, Tory Burch sandals, and more. “If they don’t get the insult, they’re not worthy of your time anyway.”
Finally, it’s time to address the tricenarian’s humorous claim that he is an “expired twink.” Although the window of twinkhood is brief, divas never expire! It goes without saying that De Kirkby’s appearance reflects the timeless and refreshing fabulousness he epitomizes in every way.
Now, go follow Angus de Kirkby (unless you are one of those “jealous” and “basic b*tches,” to whom he so frequently refers)! We here send De Kirby all of our love. In his words, “Ciao ciao.”
Book of Shapes [via] is a collection of minimalist generative SVG patterns created by Nikolaj Sokolowski. Beautiful and elaborate, yet each defined by a few lines of code, they can be customized for use on the web or in print. — Read the rest
The Best of British Design has you choose a favorite betweeen two classics over several rounds, eliminating the loser until only one illustrious masterpiece of design remains in the bracket.
The British understand Design. Let's find the most iconic British design ever, from architecture to pop art, and from fashion to typeface.
Barstardica is an online type "foundry" that generates fonts mashed-up from classic typefaces. The resulting abominations are perfect for hostage letters, zany comedy and upsetting graphic designers. Preset features include scale, offset and skew, and you can set specific glyphs not to be swapped. — Read the rest
The Lotus is a card-shuffling robot. It bridges the gap between super-cheap card shufflers that don't really work and casino-grade ones that cost thousands of dollars. This one is under $100, and it looks great.
From the company's Our Story page: "At the bottom, you have $20 plastic shufflers that jam, break, and sound terrible. — Read the rest
This photo of a classic glass maple syrup bottle was posted on the Things for Ants subreddit. This page shares ant-sized objects. The creepy idea here is that the tiny glass handle is just the right size for some little ants to sit inside of and eat the sugar (ew!). — Read the rest
Maximalism isn’t about more clutter—it’s about more character. And in a small space, the best place to start? Right on the wall.
Wall sconces are the secret weapon designers reach for again and again: they save space, layer in light, and (in some cases) double as sculptural art. In the cozy corners and clever placements ahead, we’re taking cues from some of our favorite designer spaces to show how a well-placed sconce can turn even the tiniest nook into a major design moment. Ready to see why they’re a small-space essential? Below, you’ll find out how to use them just like the pros.
More of us are entertaining at home—whether it’s a quick weeknight pasta with friends or a full-blown garden soirée—and that means our dining spaces are getting a little extra attention. While I’ve previously reported that formal dining rooms are shrinking to make space for open kitchens, they’re not disappearing entirely. In fact, they’re evolving.
Designers are seeing a shift toward warmer, more layered spaces that mix old and new, and make you want to linger long after the dishes are cleared. The dining room is having a quiet glow-up—and it’s not just about dramatic lighting or maximalist tablescapes. It’s about comfort, character, and (maybe most importantly) chairs you actually want to sit in.
Your entryway is the first impression your home makes—so why not make it a good one? Whether you have a narrow hallway, a tiny mudroom, or just a sliver of wall by the front door, your entry deserves just as much love as the rest of your space. After all, it’s where keys are tossed, shoes are kicked off, and first hellos are exchanged.
The good news? You don’t need a lot of square footage to make a big impact. From smart storage solutions to statement-making lighting, we’re sharing our favorite ways to turn even the tiniest entryway into a functional, stylish moment.
Welcome to the latest edition of Food52 Founder Amanda Hesser’s weekly newsletter, Hey There, It’s Amanda, packed with food, travel, and shopping tips, Food52 doings, and other matters that catch her eye. Get inspired—sign up here for her emails.
Emily, a reader of this newsletter, sent me photos of her kitchen and a note that said, “Renovated my dream kitchen a year ago, but cannot figure out how to style my countertop area, particularly corners. Help if ya’ll can!”
Most dining chairs are chosen for how they look. But according to award-winning interior architect Alyssa Anselmo, that’s the wrong starting point.
Well—technically—she’d probably never say anything is wrong. Alyssa isn’t one for design absolutes. But when it comes to picking the perfect seat, she believes something matters more than aesthetics: how it feels.
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