American Reflexxx: the Hyper Reality of Being Othered
Watching American Reflexxx, a video that was released and went immediately viral in 2015, feels uncomfortably familiar: hostile environments that other and bully whoever falls out of the norm.
Alejandra Espinosa
Contributions by Alejandra Espinosa
Kendrick Lamar: Breaking a Generational Curse
Kendrick Lamar's music is experimental, progressive and critical; yet, reminiscent of the classic hip-hop era and the way of using music as a form of social protest, drawing attention to the effects of violence, culture, American capitalism, conservative politics and the way they push marginalised groups to the peripheries.
Why Many Thought ‘Triangle of Sadness’ Should Have Won the Oscar for Best Picture
To the surprise of many, the winner of the Best Picture was the tale of an immigrant fable and multiverse-crossing.
Ever Thought Mushrooms Would Make it This Far?
It’s happening. Mycelium is taking over and luxury companies are set to finance its ascendancy—partly, looking forward to the returns, partly, in an effort to transition to sustainably-sourced materials.
SF1OG: A Tale About Memories, Strong Looks and Sustainability
SF1OG is not only about aesthetics and business. The label is highly defined by personal and collective stories attending to private, cultural and political narratives that serve as the starting point of the design process and materialise in their shows.
How pop stars became empowering icons across queer communities
Many queer men have an instant connection with female pop starts, because their stories and women’s stories are closely linked to power hierarchies in society, where they must fight for being accepted and gaining relevance regardless of their sexuality or gender.
Beyond Conformity: Embracing Body Hair
Body hair, no matter how organic this process is to our bodies, continues to be a taboo that many are challenging in an age of female empowerment.
How ‘Broken Music’ Celebrates the Collaboration Between Art and Music
If sounds could be visualised what shape would they take? And how would images sound like?
What Is Sustainable Fashion: A Beginner’s Guide
Sustainable fashion is at the centre of many conversations pushing for more environmentally friendly lifestyles. The outcome? An overwhelming amount of labels and certificates claiming products to be sustainable at the time greenwashing rises in full force.
What Went Down at Paris Haute Couture Week
Paris Haute Couture Week this year opened with Schiaparelli and the mood of the fashion week was set with praise and hate, marking a memorable moment for the Italian house led by Daniel Roseberry. But more in that week highlighted sustainability, complex embroideries and questioned the state of the industry against a global landscape amidst a stormy global economy and geopolitical confrontations.
Alejandra Espinosa
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