Paper Mâché Dreams & Pop Realities: Inside Holly Humberstone’s Creative Mind
Holly Humberstone turns vulnerability into an art form, and in this interview, she’s not holding anything back.
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Mahjong, Chinamaxxing & The Cultural Appropriation Comeback
Mahjong’s resurgence might look like a glossy trend but beneath the surface lies a deeper story about culture and ownership. As Western companies profit from reimagined versions of the game, the traditional craftsmanship and communities that sustained mahjong for generations are being pushed to the margins. This piece explores how a nearly 200-year-old game became both a site of cultural connection and a battleground over appropriation, identity, and who gets to shape its future.
Euphoria, or Dysphoria? Television’s Most Cursed Show is Back
Since its debut, the series has been defined by extremes and persistent controversy over its depiction of sex, addiction, and adolescence, while the discourse surrounding it has become inseparable from the show itself. As it returns for a new season, the question is no longer just what Euphoria is, but what it has become.
The Power of Female Friendship: “Derry Girls” and the Rise of Girlhood
McGee’s shows capture a reality that those seeking meaningful connections know well. Real friendship and community building demand time, empathy, and constant engagement. As we navigate life’s challenges, these stories offer both humor and a blueprint for resilience through platonic bonds.
Lyas, La Watch Party, and the Illusion of Fashion Democracy
What makes the Watch Party so magnetic (contradictions and all) is the atmosphere. The closest analogy? A football stadium: a collective, visceral, shared experience where fans cheer, groan, and hold their breath together. Fashion becomes participatory again.
Ode to the Female Villain: An Interview with Designer Laura Gerte
At Berlin Fashion Week, designer Laura Gerte unpacks the power of the female villain through her AW26 collection Deviant Defiant, where autonomy, desire, and defiance take center stage. In this interview, Gerte reflects on mythology, ageing, unapologetic femininity, and why women who refuse control are still framed as dangerous.
DAGGER Designer Luke Rainey on Owning the Narrative and Queering Skatewear
From a small town in Northern Ireland to Berlin Fashion Week, Luke Rainey turned skate culture, queerness, and resilience into DAGGER’s AW26 Play Hard collection. Rooted in “all the best,” the show proves survival can be a style statement.
BUZIGAHILL AW26 at BFW: Bobby Kolade on Reclaiming Agency Through Upcycling
RETURN TO SENDER 12 marks BUZIGAHILL's return to Berlin and reclaims control over the flow of second-hand clothing. Through upcycling, BUZIGAHILL asserts Uganda’s role as an active producer in global fashion.
Goth Never Dies: Reviving The Best Neo-Gothic Runway Looks
The dark atmospheres of Gothic literature and the Gothic Revival have profoundly influenced the arts, from fantasy literature to horror films. These fashion collections have beautifully reimagined these elements, mixing ethereal fabrics, dark touches, and bold visual contrasts.
A Good Year For Fashion – Six Things To Look Forward To In 2026
Fashion is entering a fearless new chapter in 2026 where cinema, couture, and culture collide harder than ever. From Chanel’s creative reset to fashion’s biggest film moments, these are the six things shaping what comes next.
