Dope is an adjective I've never used, but I'd be willing to make this apt exception for Robot and Brucling's fantastic creations.
Stumbled upon the artists themselves, Christopher Bennett (right) and Bruce Franklin, on Citizen Couture
Who would have thought of pinning metal roses on the preppy basic, jazzing up leather with chains, netting, studs, spikes, silk, skulls, and even crystals. Amazzzzing!
Left: 'Finale, lambskin leather bow with netting and gold metal roses, 12" chains in black and brass, Black Swarovski crystal corner embelishment, black silk center strap and adjustable 18-in neck strap
Right: 'Phantom', lambskin leather bow in black, chrome spike, brass skull, and silver pyramid studs, silk center strap and adjustable 18-in neck strap
Left: 'Knight', lambskin leather bow in black, studded edge with chrome center spikes, silk center strap and adjustable 18-in neck strap
Right: 'Vienna', black silk bow with black baguette and Swarovski crystal embellishments, black silk center strap and adjustable 18-in neck strap
Left: 'Pigalle', lambskin leather bow in black, leather center strap and adjustable 18-in silk neck strap
Right: 'Carnegie', silk bow in black with silver corner dome studding, black silk center strap and adjustable 18-in neck strap
The bow ties even come in denim!
Left: 'Chelsea', 100% raw denim bow in blue, raw denim center strap and adjustable 18-in neck strap
Right: 'Americana', destroyed raw denim bow in black, custom hand distressing, denim center strap and adjustable 18-in neck strap