I had the pleasure of speaking with creative director, filmmaker and artist Sayna Fardaraghi. She recently released “Glint,” a short film covering themes of horror, coming-of-age and desire. Read below for an insight into her filmmaking process, creative journey and vision as an artist. SAVANNAH MATTHEWS: First of all, thank you so much for meeting …
Economic uncertainties, financial anxieties and social media have led to an uptick of deeming anything and everything — from shopping habits to groceries to pop culture — as a recession indicator. Is a return to natural hair color, the popularity of ramen and Buldak noodles or a greater interest in lip products a recession indicator? …
Big names, including longtime favorite John Summit and recent breakthrough sensation Disco Lines, entertained thousands of fans at a neon-lit, rain-splattered racetrack at Breakaway Music Festival on Sept. 26 and 27. This leg of the popular EDM festival was held in Concord, North Carolina, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and delivered two high-energy nights for thousands …
“I think you know what this is.” This poster girl of modern-day pop whispers seductively and crawls toward the camera, her face completely engulfing the fish-eye lens plastered on huge monitors around the arena. It feels impossibly intimate and underproduced. “I think you wanna uh,” She sweeps long, blond tendrils of hair out of her …
There are few traditions as effortlessly chic and extravagant as Le Dîner en Blanc. Born in Paris in 1988, the all-white dinner party began as a simple gathering among friends. Since then, Le Dîner en Blanc has become a global phenomenon and a celebration of elegance, community and timeless style. The tradition began when François …
Two of the most prominent elements that define traditional Mexican fashion are the use of bright colors and textiles, which are themes often reflected in grocery stores. “DE COMPRAS” celebrates this tradition while playing within the spaces of Tienda Hispana La Nueva Guadalupana LLC Mini Mart and La Superior, both local businesses carrying Mexican products. …
While “Marimekko Aetheria” was a celebration of color, “In the Shadows” was a celebration of the lack thereof. Rendered completely in black and white, this shoot amplified the beauty of photography. In the absence of color, the lens found new things to focus on – light, shadows and movement. Without pigment or pattern, every shadow …
Juergen Teller has loomed large in the world of fashion photography for decades. There has been a recent resurgence of recognition and admiration for his work, punctuated by the exhibition “i need to live,” which showcased his extensive portfolio at the Grand Palais in Paris. This exhibit, on view Dec. 16, 2023, through Jan. 9, …
Issue 17: Époque marked a decade of Coulture. A decade of fashion and arts through the lens of UNC-Chapel Hill students, of boundary-pushing editorial and of students united by their passion for creating beautiful things. However, it was also the beginning of a new era for Coulture. Èpoque was the start of an era that …
