03/11/2020 design & fashion
The role of “heritage” has become provenance—a reputation built on consistently good products. As luxury and streetwear learn from each other, the latter’s penchant for graphic sportswear is elevated through high-end artist collaborations, turning bags, T-shirts, hoodies, and more into pieces of wearable art. Highsnobiety contributor Brian Trunzo on the thin, definitive crossroads of fashion and art.
Read more 02/11/2020 design & fashion
While infographics are not a primary target of “fake news” accusations, the basis of their integrity is in danger: in the post-truth era, people not only disregard information provided by the news media but information in general. Infographics director Thomas Heumann of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung opens up about an era of information against the tidal wave of fake news.
Read more 01/11/2020 architecture & interior
Japan has long been wedded to the natural elements of wood in both design and architecture. Wood as materiality played a salient role in the cultural and ritual identities of the country, and again is becoming the component of choice. Discover three archetype from this growing movement.
Read more 30/10/2020 design & fashion
In the past century, smoking weed has become a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement, been public enemy number one in America, and conjured colorful images of morally-corrupt delinquents. From Reefer Madness to modern legalization, we delve into an evolving cultural movement.
Read more 28/10/2020 Escape
When asked what he believes is the most beautiful place on Earth, Tobias Woggon always answers: the Faroe Islands. The co-editor of Nordic Cycle takes us through this majestic, mountains archipelago in the North Atlantic.
Read more 26/10/2020 design & fashion
The artisans of the Japanese city of Gifu were close to extinction as their generational approach to umbrella crafting fell from fashion. Today they represent a token of aspiration challenging the demands of a globalized world.
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