Berlin Fashion Week is in fact killing it
Berlin, February 2024: The weather leaves a lot to be desired, as spring is still a long way off. But even if the climate doesn't blossom: Berlin is in full bloom.
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How Fashion Examines Politics: From GmbH to Vivienne Westwood
"We live in dangerous times where the precision of words is needed."
(Still) Broke but Sexy: KaDeWe’s Bankruptcy Foretells Berlin’s Future
We are left considering: if this can so blatantly happen to KaDeWe, of course it is happening rampantly to other smaller businesses. But are the smaller businesses also getting bail outs from the city?
Christóbal Balenciaga: Is the New Show on Disney+ any good?
Spoilers ahead If you were to ask today’s fashionistas which brand is their personal number one, you would probably get the same answer: Balenciaga. No wonder, as the brand has become the normcore hub par excellence over the past few seasons, with countless Balenciaga disciples eagerly awaiting each new collection. But there was a time […]
Tone Deaf: A Visual Essay by Isha Van Dijk
An editorial lensed by Isha Van Dijk, styled by Tenwi.
Face Yoga: Does Your Face Need a Workout?
Aren’t there muscles in our face that we can train?
Unisex Sells: How Calvin Klein’s Billboards Define 50 Years of Sexuality
The first string of television advertisements launched Calvin Klein and his denim into households in 1980, starring a 15 year old Brooke Shields attempting to nonsensically solve financial equations while in a compromising position: “Whenever I get some money, I buy Calvins. And if there’s any left, I pay the rent.” With the chatter the […]
Only Lovers Left Alive: EGONlab’s Vampiric Malaise, F/W ’24
For their F/W 24 collection reveal in Paris, designers Florentin Glemarec and Kevin Nompeix of EGONlab leaned into dark power, taking shape in the forms of sharp suits, fringed leather and statement piece closures. “At its essence lies the poetic embodiment of pain.” Crudely revealed skin and visible lacerations on the garments mimic bodily wounds, […]
The Year of the Grandpa: Cozy Quirkiness Meets Messy Layering
Explore this year's latest trends: Cozy quirkiness and casual layering take center stage. From Chinese zodiac astrology to unconventional fashion styles, we introduce three unique 'Fashion Signs': The Eclectic Grandpa, featuring a blend of retro streetwear and playful elements; The Frazzled English Women, a nod to the Y2K revival with layered knitwear and mid-length skirts; and The Snarky Secretary or Office Siren, making a statement with super-niche style references and vintage pieces. Immerse yourself in the world of unconventional fashion and be inspired by these distinctive aesthetics
“Calvins or nothing”: FKA twigs vs ASA
“A stereotypical sexual object’ has been banned from UK billboards late last week. The photos in question were not the Internet-breaking hi def Calvin Klein campaign starring Jeremy Allen White in all his ripped V cut underweared glory, but the black and white imagery of musician FKA twigs in a natural position, a shirt draping […]
