There is a distinctive sound coming from some of fashion and pop culture’s biggest faces today. It is the delicate clinking — or sometimes, the deeper clanging — of a stack of bangles.
The Duality and Monikers of the Plaid Woven Bag “Ghana Must Go”
Although the recognizable pattern was not born in Africa, it was undoubtedly given a life of its own through its practicality and social significance on the continent. It is safe to say that the carryall bag is a cultural signifier for the trials and tribulations different groups faced in migration.
It Might Get Loud: Punk’s Revolutions on Repeat
Today’s punks extend the mid-1970s “big bang” of punk into 21st-century discontent. Today, wealth stratification has entrenched caste-like socioeconomic disparities; meanwhile, surveillance capitalists track dissent, box it up and sell it back as clickbait content. Across Europe and the United States, ethno-nationalist movements gain traction by viciously “othering” minorities and political opponents.
When ancient medicine becomes aesthetic
The pop-culturization of traditional medicine and knowing if it is right for you
The world at your fingertips: Gen Z is going analog in 2026
As 2026 finds its footing, I have noticed an analog renaissance emerging in response to digital modernity. Facing constant overstimulation, hyper-automation and declining literacy rates, more and more digital natives are turning to vintage technologies.
Let’s Dive In: 2023 Fashion Trends
Keeping up with fashion trends these days is a full-time job. 2023 was a year for experimenting with new styles and bringing back old ones. Constantly refreshing my Pinterest feed to see what I had to purchase next was not ideal for my bank account. Let’s take a look back at some of the biggest …
Beyond E-commerce: The Allure of Hyper-Physical Retail
Photo by Harry Cunningham. In the age of e-commerce — where the click of a button can deliver a world of products to your doorstep — traditional brick-and-mortar stores are facing an uphill battle. However, instead of conceding to the digital challenges, fashion retailers are discovering new ways to entice customers back into their physical …
Return of the Preps: J.Crew’s New Era
Walking into the Oak Brook Mall J.Crew with my mom and sister and promptly splitting to the “Crewcuts” section remains a vivid memory of mine. My mom would look for clothes for herself, while my sister and I argued over which one of us would get to wear the tweed dress with the pearl detailing …
Game Day Look Book
Fall has arrived, which means a few different exciting fashion prospects are on the horizon.