An Underbelly of Beauty: Metal’s Influence on Fashion & Beyond
From underground rebellion to couture runways and state-funded museums, the Black Metal scene has been quietly influencing the fashion and art markets for years now.
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Magic Realism in Japanese Literature: Hiromi Kawakami’s Record of a Dream
It is this uncanny feeling, of trying to map the unseen, what’s at the centre of Hiromi Kawakami’s writing: stories that warp and give way to gods and shape-shifting creatures; scenarios that quickly melt and leave us facing new dimensions, where the unfamiliar becomes a poetic expression of the more abstract aspects of the mundane.
The Missing Thread: Jason Jules Talks about the Exhibition on Black British Fashion
TITLE had the opportunity to sit with curator, writer and creative director Jason Jules and discussed how the exhibition at Somerset recognises and celebrates the contributions of Black designers.
‘Not in my Name’: The Moral Function of Protesting
To occupy the streets is to resist, because it is in those spaces when we realised that we are not alone, that we aren’t strangers but allies.
TITLE x adidas Originals: Celebrating Dance and Originality
Along with dancer, performer and poet Flockey Ocscor, TITLE and adidas Originals hosted a soirée last Saturday in Köln. Here a sneak peek.
How Twerking Became a Tool for Self-Empowerment
Twerking's message is straightforward: we aren’t here to sit quietly and listen — we occupy this space and we are unapologetic about it. Now, chill daddy, we aren’t at your disposal.
How Mainstream Tv Shows Are Making Queer Relationships the New ‘Normal’
It is clear that pop culture loves gays — it commodifies, fetishises and consumes their intimate relationships. And while this is all happening, many questions regarding who gets to write queer stories, how does it represent the community, what can be sexually explicit — or at least suggestive — and the values they stand for are all debatable.
In Conversation with Renny Ramakers: How Droog Has Reinvented Dutch Design
“Droog was all about challenging traditional design norms and exploring unconventional concepts,” says Droog co-founder and current director Ramakers. What's been down in the last thirty years, since the foundation of the Droog design collective?
Eco Feminism: How Our Interaction with the Environment Is Gendered
The most evident example of how our relations are gendered is by looking at the way nature and women are objectified and seen as passive resources to be exploited for economic gain.
Unraveling the Male Gaze in Haruki Murakami’s Novels
Murakami's male characters are compelling, unpredictable and enigmatic. Certainly, captivating and intuitive. However, Murakami’s creative energy to depict women falls short: they often emerge as the sexual accomplice of the male characters.
