Hilal Külec

Contributions by Hilal Külec

FashionTrends

Why Celebrities Marketing Fast Fashion Should Make You Uncomfortable

What do the Kardashians, Jenna Ortega, Katy Perry and even the fashion icon Naomi Campbell all have in common? Aside from their significant fame, they’ve each collaborated with various fast fashion brands. These celebrity endorsements encourage loyal fans to buy garments that continue to pollute our planet, designed to fall apart — both literally and trend-wise. But it can’t just be for the money... Can it?

ArtLifestyle

Stefan Kokovic’s ‘1990’: A Star-Studded Tribute to the Iconic Fashion of the 90s

Previously, on September 27th, renowned photographer Stefan Kokovic celebrated two milestones: his birthday and his 10th photography exhibition, ‘1990‘. Featuring powerful images inspired by the era’s supermodels and 90s icons, ‘1990‘ is Kokovic’s tribute to a transformative decade in fashion. In an exclusive Q&A session with TITLE MAG, the artist reveals his creative process as well as his vision for this event.

ArtLifestyle

From Stylist to Hat Designer: How Ruslan Baginskiy Found His Unique Creative Voice

In this exclusive interview, renowned designer Ruslan Baginskiy delves into his journey from stylist to celebrated hatmaker, sharing how a personal passion evolved into a global brand. Drawing inspiration from his Ukrainian roots, Baginskiy discusses the creative challenges and rewards of pioneering new forms of headwear, including his innovative 'HatBag.' He reflects on the impact of cultural heritage on his work, especially during the ongoing war in Ukraine, and explores how fashion can serve as a powerful form of personal expression in today’s fast-paced world.

FashionTrends

Beyond Pink & Blue: Unveiling the Modern Myth of Gendered

Men wear blue, women wear pink. Dresses and skirts can only be worn by women, whereas ties are a men's attire. These are some of the many ideologies most people grew up believing, and not only practicing on themselves but also imposing on their own children. But when did we, as a society, ever decide that someone's gender or sexual orientation can be correlated with a piece of clothing? Let us delve into the history and break down some myths that might even have contributed to the severe sexism we are currently experiencing in modern-day society.

Hilal Külec

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