Tag Archives: taxidermy

Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress Saved For Posterity By Dedicated Taxidermist

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comAugust 2, 2011 //

I know it’s a question that has kept you up at night for months—whatever happened to Lady Gaga‘s meat dress? Apparently, it did not end up as maggot food. After Gaga wore the dress at the 2010 VMAs, her handlers stuck it in the freezer, though parts were already decomposing a tad. From there, the dress went to a California taxidermist by the name of Sergio Vigalato. It took him almost four months, but he was finally able to preserve the dress in a form that doesn’t need refrigeration. And the garment is now on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The moral of this story is: it’s better to eat your meat than wear it. And this is coming from a vegetarian. [NY Daily News] Keep reading »

The Anti-Taxidermy Deer Head Vase

Catherine StrawnJune 3, 2010 //

I’m not really into taxidermy — stuffed beasts sort of freak me out — but this deer head vase reminds me of hunting wall mounts in a good way. Hanging a 3-D decoration adds an extra element to any room, and how awesome is it that this animal not only isn’t dead but serves as a container for vegetarian-friendly cut flowers? Bambi would certainly approve. [$70, Charles & Marie] Keep reading »

Crave: Faux Taxidermy

Catherine StrawnMay 19, 2008 //

I have a friend who collects strange vintage taxidermy. He spends hours eBay searching for squirrels in strange poses on eBay, and I can only imagine what his girlfriend thinks of this hobby. My advice to her would be to buy a cardboard bust instead — they come in deer, rhino, and moose (more pics after the jump). [PerpetualKid] Keep reading »