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 […]
Get in Loser! Regina George is back.
What’s in the mind of people before, during and after committing a crime? How does the justice system react, and how do the victims find reparations? These are some of the questions that the genre invites us to reflect upon.
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, […]
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
“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 […]
"I’ve always been obsessed with technology, cybersex, impossible fantasies (on this non-digital level), repressions and the idea of finding yourself through a virtual agent or your own avatar. And I wanted to bring all this digital baggage to a moment, ..."
As the fashion world bids adieu to the whirlwind that was 2023 - the ever-evolving landscape where trends collide and style narratives unfold, 2024 beckons as a canvas for the unexpected.
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? The last few years have shown us that we are better off appreciating the opportunities rather than focusing on the obstacles. And we would do well to believe in the good more often. After all, opportunity and optimism are crucial to our mental health and motivation, which ultimately […]
Are you looking for some inspiration about what to listen to this year? Here's a list of insightful podcasts, featuring different viewpoints and approaches in the fashion and design landscapes.
