Fashion
Makeup is a key, albeit underrated, part of the language of cinema and television. Here, we look at the history of blue eyeshadow on screen and how film makeup artists use it to communicate characters' inner worlds.
Recent online trends encapsulate contemporary anxieties about beauty standards and technological influences on our self-image. "iPhone Face" refers to the perception that certain people have facial features that seem inherently modern, often linked to the pervasive use of technology and modern grooming practices. "Blush Blindness," meanwhile, highlights how heavy makeup and cosmetic procedures can mask natural features, leading to a homogenized appearance where individual uniqueness is lost. These concepts raise a critical question: When are our faces good enough?
Irina Dzhus SS25 Collection Is a Festive Celebration of Trauma This season’s Fashion Week in Berlin has astonished many with elevated designs, intricate concepts, and shows that defy norms and expectations of what fashion presentations look like. If every fashion show is about curating a world on its own, Irina Dzhus, the creative mind behind […]
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.
Discover Palestinian history and resistance through fashion. Beyond conflict, artisans and craftsmen use clothing to tell their stories. From the keffiyeh scarf to Tatreez embroidery, Palestinian fashion symbolizes resilience. Designers like Yasmeen Mjalli and Zaid Farouki blend tradition with innovation, showcasing the beauty and power of Palestinian culture in every stitch.
„In a world ordered by sexual imbalance, pleasure in looking has been split between active/male and passive/female. The determining male gaze projects its fantasy onto the female figure, which is styled accordingly. In their traditional exhibitionist role women are simultaneously looked at and displayed, with their appearance coded for strong visual and erotic impact so that they can be said to connote to-be-looked-at-ness…“
Playing with forms and volumes, Maryam Keyhani crafts the most ravishing headpieces: eccentric, sculptural, and elegant.
Like many others, a career in the fashion industry was somehow inevitable for me. But the defining moment was certainly Dries van Noten's SS15 collection. 16 years old me, was glued to her laptop screen, savouring the pure artistry of his designs.
Get ready, Berlin! Zalando and Converse are teaming up to bring a unique shopping experience to the city with their pop-up air stream this week. From June 19th to June 22nd, the air stream will show up multiple Berlin locations, celebrating the latest Y2K and late ’90s fashion trends. You ask if we’re not tired […]
Reflecting on Tumblr's Golden Age: A nostalgic look back at the internet culture of 2014.
