by Rossella Salzillo Gloves are undoubtedly useful. They prevent your hands from getting serious damages because of the cold, like so-called chilblains. They make you feel warm and comfortable, day and night when walking or riding your bike. In some other cases, they help you do your gardening without wounds. They […]
by Léah Njeim Teenagehood is such a weird moment in one’s existence. Abandoning your child moult, trying to fit a body; a constant evolution inside of a bright new adult skin, which is way too large and looks strange and scary. This is the time which is commonly considered in […]
They say that Vetements is the most radical thing that came out of Paris in the last decade. The shock that Vetements caused is reasonable. We could say that the fashion audience is too conservative to accept the idea that fashion has to change. And this change is what Vetements are […]
In 1915, Effie Hotchkiss went on a long nomadic journey on her motorcycle and since then, she has been known as a pioneering female motorcyclist. Indeed, Effie and her mother travelled across the country with a Harley-Davidson V-twin. They covered a grand total of nine thousand miles (14.484 km), starting […]
If someone asked me to name a person who identifies with the “new businesswoman” identity, I would definitely go for Angelika Darkling. She is young, fresh and what she does is quite uncommon. Although she is lacking financial background, she hangs tough. In an economically depressed country, she is creating […]
Did the punk movement change the world? Apparently, no. Revolutionary punk subculture was established in the mid-1970s and since then, not much have changed. Politics are pretty much the same, the unemployment rate is still high, capitalism still generates inequality, climate change is getting worse and so on. Nevertheless, punk […]
by Kristel Liakou We met the Austrian Rebekka Ruétz back in 2008 when she won the “Congos Relevance Award”. She really tickled our fancy with her collection which established her as “The Best Newcomer” young designer by STEFFL” in 2013. Ruétz is known for her theatrical style and […]
You may already know that what we wear gives credit to who we are. In capitalist societies, branding is the most important thing when it comes to communication. Apparel is something like a “badge of origin” -represents who we are. Additionally, high-heeled shoes symbolize specific ideas, and as far as […]
BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) collaborates with Adidas for a limited edition sneaker. The BVG x Adidas sneakers cost 180euros and will be available to purchase on the 16th of January. Only 500 people will have the “privilege” to buy them. Perhaps “limited editions” are a good marketing trick but these kinds of […]