Youth, Growth & Gold Records — BADCHIEFF’s Beats and Feelings
BADCHIEFF reflects on his journey from crafting beats in his childhood bedroom in Munich to preparing for the release of his most personal and honest album yet, "Heute oder Gestern". He opens up about growth, grounding, and staying true to the love of music that started it all.
Fame is a fantasy — and Addison Rae knows exactly how to sell it. When the first single of her new album, “Diet Pepsi“, was then released in August 2024, there was no doubt about Addison having come out of her cocoon. With influences like Björk, Lana Del Rey, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, Addison sure has some big pumps to fill. Yet, the word that was thrown around comment sections the most was: inauthentic. Read on for a deep dive into her glittering, polarizing pop metamorphosis.
Fashion and film have always shared a magnetic connection. For those curious about what happens backstage, these fashion documentaries pull back the curtain on some of the industry’s most visionary designers. Whether it’s Yohji Yamamoto’s quiet rebellion in Notebook on Cities and Clothes, Martin Margiela’s invisible genius, or the whirlwind of Raf Simons’ first Dior collection, each film reveals the passion and process behind the garments that shape our culture. This curated list is your perfect companion for rainy summer days.
While digital streaming remains the go-to option for most people when it comes to consuming media, a shift is underway as streaming fatigue, social media communities, and socioeconomic uncertainty are leading to the resurgence of physical media.
At BFW, SF1OG transformed a raw concrete hall into an ephemeral dreamscape of romance and nostalgia. Designer Rosa Marga Dahl reimagines early 2010s silhouettes through indie sleaze and medieval literary influences. In an exclusive interview, Dahl reveals the inspirations behind the show, reflecting on how even painful memories become something we long for.
Black and African-owned brands took center stage at Berlin Fashion Week: redefining fashion and using it as a tool for resistance, sustainability, and storytelling. From Buzigahill’s powerful Return To Sender show to NOMMO’s visionary platform and AZEA ZALEA’s deeply personal debut, these creatives are shifting the industry’s focus toward justice, heritage, and innovation. This isn’t just fashion — it’s a movement.
Exploring the raw power and timeless versatility of denim, this editorial dives into texture, contrast, and rebellious design. From faded washes to distressed cuts, denim is reimagined as a canvas for self-expression and individuality. Shot with a high-contrast visual approach, it captures the tough elegance and unruly spirit that define G-Star’s signature aesthetic.
While the fashion industry likes to perform diversity, it still lacks true inclusivity and accessibility on many levels. Not only is there a lack of disabled models on the runway or in front of the camera, but mainstream brands are missing awareness and consideration for the clothing needs of disabled individuals. Learn more about five adaptive fashion brands that are challenging outdated stereotypes about disability and are transforming the fashion industry one garment at a time.
“A Fidai Film" (2024) is Kamal Al Jafari’s act of cinematic resistance. Through the reworking of looted footage, he poses a counter-archive sabotaging the colonial gaze through the camera of the dispossessed.
As corporate Pride campaigns dwindle and queer visibility fades from the mainstream, it’s essential to reflect on fashion’s deep-rooted indebtedness to LGBTQIA+ creativity—particularly that of Black queer pioneers. From André Leon Talley and Edward Enninful to the rise of a new generation of visionaries, we explore how queerness has always been at the heart of fashion—even when the industry tries to forget it.
