The Benefits and Challenges of Thrift Flipping and DIY Culture in the Fashion Industry

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The Benefits and Challenges of Thrift Flipping and DIY Culture in the Fashion Industry

Embrace the DIY culture and the rise of 'thrift flipping' as a creative solution to the environmental and affordability challenges of the fashion industry. While thrifting offers a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, it is important to address concerns of gentrification and size privilege. Let's strive for size inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring a sustainable future for all.

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MusicPop

From Superstardom to Sadcore: Lana Del Rey’s ‘Born to Die’ Defined an Era

Delve into Lana Del Rey's 'Born to Die,' a decade-defining album that catapulted her into superstardom. With its poetic lyrics, cinematic visuals, and haunting melodies, it explores themes of love, tragedy, and the pursuit of happiness. Experience the dark paradise of Lana's music, where Americana meets melancholic brilliance, creating a captivating and iconic musical masterpiece.

Caiza Andresen @
SPOT ONTo Watch

From Wilderness to Catwalk: How Iconic Designers Found Inspiration in Nature

Immerse yourself in the captivating blend of nature and fashion with iconic collections from Thierry Mugler, Givenchy, Roberto Cavalli, and Alexander McQueen. Explore organic textures, mesmerizing floral motifs, and avant-garde aesthetics that redefine runway fashion. Experience the transformative power of nature's influence on these top fashion designers and discover the timeless elegance and opulent prints that seamlessly blend with the natural world.

Mimi Langenstein @
AllgemeinArchitecture

From Sidewalks to Sounded Landscapes: Virgil Abloh and Lucy Styles in Architecture

Standing inside an aperture scape. Or traveling to a desert laboratory by Frank Lloyd Wright. An interview with the architect Julian Bächle. From inhabiting a sidewalk to a sounded landscape with Virgil Abloh and Lucy Styles. I lived with Julian Bächle in a shared flat in 2013 – when he was studying at AA School of Architecture in London. The apartment had irregular sloping walls and blue carpets – but Julian’s room was different.

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