“Calvins or nothing”: FKA twigs vs ASA
“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.
Looking back at fashion campaigns this year, we spot some of the ways fashion has epitomised the progress of technology, unlocked a new level of nostalgia, grasped cultural events, and, overall, defined the aesthetics of the year.
Last year when the Elvis biopic was released, it was hailed as a chronicle of the King, and it relaunched his career and estate back into the limelight. He was applauded once again. But with this chronicle, no Elvis songs even appear in Sofia Coppola’s film adaptation of the story behind Elvis Presley’s wife of […]
If you grew up in the mid-2000s, you didn’t just watch the Disney Channel, you were immersed in it. The shows often served as a springboard for the stars (such as Hilary Duff, Miley Cyrus and Raven-Symoné) to become household – or, more accurately, playground – names. Merchandise, albums and national tours accompanied the most […]
If asked what I think of as the most stereotypically All-American fashion brand, without hesitation, I know it to be Ralph Lauren. Just what makes his Americana fashion look so, well, American? Ralph Lauren has certainly- notably- nailed the preppy casual sophistication with his most recognizable items being staples commonly found in predominantly white and […]
Things have not been looking good for Berlin as the ultimate German fashion location for a long time: the decline in interest in “Berlin Fashion Week” has been apparent for several seasons now. Falling visitor numbers, insolvency applications and dissatisfied exhibitors are just some of the reasons. And now, a few weeks ago, it was […]
