Five Transformative Books to Read at the End of Summer
All things end, and so does summer. As the season shifts, here are five transformative books to help you reflect, renew, and embrace change.
Five Transformative Books to Read at the End of Summer
Sound as Style, Soul as Performance — Gavriel’s Musical Destiny
TITLE Mag’s August Digital Cover features artist and musician Gavriel in an experimental fashion editorial. Through different exposures, lights, shadows, and reflections, this cover visually explores the intersection of expression and identity. The accompanying interview delves into Gavriel’s evolving sound and his unbound approach to creating.
How “Endless Love” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Distort Female Pleasure
Romcoms may look romantic, but their sex scenes are just as misleading as porn. From The Notebook to Babygirl, here’s how films shape our ideas of intimacy and what authentic female pleasure actually looks like on screen.
Wednesday Addams, Punk Politics, and the Revival of Goth Culture
Inspired by the Victorians' love for anything macabre and Punk rebellion, the Goth subculture is back (and has never left). Using dark fashion aesthetics to celebrate its culture of defiance of social norms, Goth honors its darkly poetic roots in every revival.
Exploring Filipino Heritage Through Fashion With Carl Jan Cruz
The contemporary Filipino brand Carl Jan Cruz weaves nostalgia and everyday Filipino life into its designs, creating a heartfelt dialogue between past and present. As it marks its tenth anniversary, Carl Jan Cruz remains a vital thread in the evolving fabric of Filipino culture, dedicated to authenticity, collaboration, and global resonance.
Fashion Recap: A Deep Dive into Margiela’s 2025 Artisanal Debut
Maison Margiela’s Artisanal 2025, debuting under Glenn Martens, merges surrealist Gothic design with Flemish and Dutch art history and unusual, discarded materials; reimagining the brand’s avant-garde legacy through sculptural silhouettes, intricate masks, and masterful craftsmanship of the past and the present.
Why Meryll Rogge’s Appointment at Marni Feels Both Historic and Hollow
Fashion may be bought by women, loved by women, and overwhelmingly studied by women, but when it comes to who gets the top jobs, the old formula still applies. Meryll Rogge’s appointment as Creative Director at Marni is being framed as progress, but in an industry where only 14% of major fashion brands are led by women, her presence feels more like an exception than a shift. Rogge wasn’t hired because she’s a woman, but the fact that she is one is still considered surprising. And that says everything.
What Women Really Want in Bed (And Why It’s Always Political)
Gillian Anderson’s “Want” isn’t just a book about sex—it's a rebellion. Through 174 anonymous, unfiltered female fantasies, it reveals how desire is deeply political, tangled in gender norms, power dynamics, and personal freedom.
From Raya Match to Greek Island Proposal: Kelly and Dani’s Journey to Forever
What started as a swipe on Raya turned into a real-life romance that spanned continents, challenges, and unforgettable moments. In this exclusive interview, the couple opens up about meeting online, thriving as queer creatives, their engagement story, and heartfelt advice for those seeking lasting connection in today’s digital dating world.
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.
