“Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” on Disney+: Digging into Prêt-à-Porter and Competition
How does one become Karl Lagerfeld? We might never know.
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The Rise of the MANicure
Anouska Anastasia’s ultra masculine manicure Despite having never much explored the vast world of nail artistry myself, my own nails resembling that of a full time manual labourer, earlier this year, nail artist and Instagram sensation Anouska Anastasia caught my eye during a nightly Tiktok scroll – and I was not alone. The video in […]
The Origins of Catholic Core – Jean Paul Gaultier S/S couture 2007
The use of Catholic iconography, borrowed from the centuries-long history of religious art, in fashion is as captivating as it is controversial. But the marriage between these two cultural entities goes way further back than the #catholiccore mood boards, with one of its original catwalk moments tracing all the way back to 2007: that year Jean Paul Gaultier S/S couture fashion show.
To bimbo or not to bimbo? An analysis of TikTok’s newest feminist figure
The time of the girl boss is dead and the era of the bimbo has arrived. But is she really the queer, abolitionist, anti-capitalist figure we need her to be? While the bimbo offers a refreshing change from the lean-in, profit hungry, Kim Ks of the world, this figure’s political status may be more ambivalent than its proponents profess. Are we pro-bimbo? Yes, no, and maybe. Find the full read in bio or head to our homepage.
Elissar El Hammoud’s ‘LIRA’ Collection Echoes Childhood Nostalgia and Cultural Revival
Meet Elissar El Hammoud, the DJ and visionary behind the independent brand ELISSARRR. She takes us through her journey into the fashion industry and the rich tapestry of identity, belonging and diasporic experiences that characterize her work.
Berlin DJ André Galluzzi Talks Vinyls, Fashion and Adddress—his New Showroom
Berlin showroom Adddress has been around since 2003, but something new is coming up: a concept store for fashion, vinyls, a live DJ, and an in-house espresso brand—André Galluzzi tells us more about it.
Summer Scoop: Decoding Summer 2024’s Fashion Colors
If you had the choice of being an ice cream this summer, what flavor would you be?
Three Rising Chinese Brands with Captivating Identity Narratives to Watch
These rising stars in the Chinese fashion scene—Ponder.er, Short Sentence, and Yueqiqi—are challenging societal norms by weaving narratives that resonate with modern consumers.
How Minimalism and White Supremacist Ideology Are Connected
Minimalist architecture and interior design have been around for over a decade. But how and why did it originate in the first place? We take a look at the fascist roots of minimalism and how they are perpetuated in modern day minimalism.
Quiet On Set: How Nickelodeon Became a Safe Haven For Predators
How could harassment and child abuse go on for so many years on Nickelodeon's TV shows?
