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As social and economic crises hit these generations the most, to monetise feelings of comfort, security and love is to head back to the 90s and early 00s: Everywhere we look there’s a reboot, remake, revival and anything else that stands for reproducing these decades. Are we stuck in the past or our present simply sucks?
Ah, Stüssy… The streetwear giant that sits atop everyone else. Always tasteful, not many disappointments. Even the name makes the brand stand out among its peers. Not only because of its history, but it really is the name. Stüssy… It’s something different to name your brand after your real name instead of going for some […]
“His heroic decision changed my fate and gave me my creative vision.” Les Benjamins Founder Bunyamin Aydin about merging vision and heritage Not many brands manage to combine contemporary designs with a clear presence so effortlessly. Les Benjamins, however, is different as it skillfully combines the brand design and message. We sat down with designer […]
From traditional to digital broadcasting, from the local to the global, online radio stations are reviving the culture of music curation. Before, traveling by car or sitting at home with relatives were moments accompanied by the sounds of the radio, and until this day, many of us remember feeling connected through the atmospheric conditions set […]
Fashion trends are nothing new; they come and they go. And for countless seasons they have come and gone faster than ever. Apparently, the ever changing trends now do not stop at the wearers.
When it comes to Berlin, there’s a lot to say especially as the city draws contrasting hues throughout it’s his/herstory, lifestyles, communities and places that are melting pots for such contrasts. For many, Berlin is more than queer and techno culture but also a place for exhibitions, bakeries, green fields and undiscovered places. Even more, […]
We all know them. We all love them. Supermodels have ruled the catwalks and the fashion scene for decades. But where are they today? Do real supermodels still exist alongside IG baddies and nepotism babies? They enjoyed the same fame as the stars of the big screen, and the images of their graceful bodies reflected […]
While growing up one thing was certain: skinheads are bad people. Racist, bad people. I remember learning in school about spotting Neo-Nazis. You had to look out for their bomber jackets, New Balance shoes (because the prominently featured letter N was used as a code for “national socialist” and their Lonsdale sweaters – when paired […]
Last year OnlyFans posted a statement stating that the platform will be banning all pornography (in order to get financial banking from investors). Funny enough, wasnt pornography or rather sexwork what had been central to its reputation and business model. And not to a surprise, people were pissed (rightfully so). OnlyFans trying to ban sexwork was the latest addition in a long history of tech platforms trying out born-again virginity after building their fortunes off the labor of sex workers.
While Ye has been vocal about reinforcing dangerous stereotypes and spearheading hate crimes, Rushdie never intended to offend anybody or cause violence with his words. And yet, Rushdie’s story became the story of a confrontation between literature and religion. What’s at stake: freedom of speech or the wellbeing of entire communities.
