Romanticizing Torture: Why Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” Is a Flop
As each episode has been airing weekly, the show became darker and more disturbing. It has evolved into what the Rolling Stones exposé back in March called “sexual torture porn”.
Romanticizing Torture: Why Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” Is a Flop
Découverte de la Mode: All About Menswear vs. Unisex
What maketh the men? What is unisex fashion? Do we even need a gender-specific collection? In recent cycles, the deconstruction of male identity has been at the heart of the menswear conversation, and the men’s fashion week that recently wrapped in Milan and the spring/summer shows in Paris were all about finding new ways for […]
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?
Exploring the Rise of Anime-Inspired Design
We have all heard of ‘quiet luxury’ and ‘stealth wealth’. We have heard about the act of being wealthy without having to show it. And we have heard about certain privileged people (read: super-rich people) adopting a subtle dress code that exudes luxury without the obvious markers of excessive logos, big name brands and the […]
How Pharrell Williams Is Storming Paris Fashion Week
It’s the third day of Paris Fashion Week (running this year between June 20 to 25) and there’s no doubt that everyone’s attention is on Pharrell Williams, who has stormed this fervent week way before it even started.
Beyond Neo-Soul and Matriarchy with Erykah Badu
From the beginning of her early career, Badu’s artistic work and personal beliefs have been connected to processes of creation and rebirth, becoming a deity of black bohemian culture.
What went down at the Milan Menswear Shows for Spring 2024
It's that time of year again. And we couldn't be happier. It's fashion season baby, and we're kicking off with Spring Summer 2024 Menswear in Milan. Milan Fashion Week Men's showcases the best of Italian menswear design, with catwalk shows and other events taking place throughout the week.
Reasons why you should get your nipples pierced
Piercings have permeated all areas of pop culture, becoming increasingly elaborate and even making their way into couture. But the story does not start with Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty' music video or Britney's My Prerogative album cover. Piercings have a long, ancient history and perhaps this is your sign to book your next appointment with your trusted piercer.
A New “Fantasea“: How Seascape Aesthetic is taking over Visuals and Fashion
Mermaidcore has swum against the TikTok core-ification tide with a recent 736% increase in Google searches for 'mermaid style', and Pinterest search data shows a 614% increase in searches for 'mermaidcore'. There must be something in the water.
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.
