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CULTURE | Written: Wairimu Njoroge
Have subcultures shifted from what they once represented? The ongoing debate often circles around whether we’re witnessing the death of subculture or simply its evolution. Subcultures remain a dynamic interplay of culture, identity, and environment, constantly absorbing and adapting to change. Is the essence of subcultures lost through digital technology?
FASHION | Written: Ruvarashe Gweredza
Evolving from family crests to designer symbols, logos have always been used to communicate transaction, status and privilege. They promise identity and belonging. However, we find that sometimes it just doesn’t seem to fit.
FASHION | Written: Yewayi Mushaya
Wedding rings aren’t just about love anymore; they’ve become trend pieces judged by the court of public opinion. From Hailey Bieber’s diamond to Georgina Rodríguez’s 30-carat showstopper, taste is suddenly up for debate. But here’s the truth: timeless or trendy, your ring should look like you.
FASHION | Written: Wairimu Njoroge
In today’s fashion landscape, nostalgia reigns supreme, some might even call it an obsession. We find ourselves constantly looking back in order to move forward, drawn to the comfort of familiar styles and eras. This sentimental longing for the past creates powerful emotional connections, yet it also raises a question: is our fixation on nostalgia stifling innovation?
Third Places have evolved. Once grounded within connection, spontaneity and accessibility, it's now shaped by curated social spaces. But are these truly Third Places?
CULTURE | Written: Yewayi Mushaya
In today’s fashion landscape, the line between observer and participant has all but vanished. From casual enthusiasts to critics and multi-hyphenate creatives, each role carries its own bias, reshaping how truth and authority are perceived in culture. The uproar over Vogue’s leadership shift reveals less about Chloe Malle herself and more about our expectations of what proximity to fashion should mean.
Fast fashion moves at breakneck speed, with cheap clothes, fast cycles, and massive waste. But here’s the twist: it’s not always low-income shoppers driving the churn. Wealthier buyers often fuel fast fashion the most, while those on tighter budgets make clothes last longer. READ NOW!
In an age where influencers can rise to fame almost overnight, has their role and the way they operate reshaped the dynamics of high society? Have influencers replaced the traditional socialite, or even rendered them obsolete? Do modern day socialists still exist at all?
Are we loyal to the brand, or the feeling it gives us? In a world of endless choice, we're no longer just buying clothes; we're buying into values, community, and connection. How exactly does brand loyalty exist in today's landscape?
INTERIOR | Written: Ruvarashe Gweredza
Has our hyper-politicised climate limited our ability to appreciate interior design? When Afrocentric design's western counterpart has made the headlines as the main interior trend, why has it been dismissed? Is it our fears of appropriation, or just our inability to understand it?
ARTIST PROFILE | Written: Yewayi Mushaya
The chance to converse with fellow creatives is one instance where shared stories enable the widening of perspectives. Sitting down with Holly Vanden was nothing short of this. An upcoming designer in the Brisbane region, Vanden shares the realisation of her artistry, her vulnerability, and more!
When was the last time you looked through your saved list? On Instagram or TikTok? When was the last time you opened social media with a specific intention? As media is getting more convenient and fast-paced, it's time we're the ones who slow down. We're over-engaged but under-stimulated. How did we get here?
PEOPLE & PLACES | Written: Yewayi Mushaya
Blending resort wear with streetwear edge, Five by Flynn made its Queensland debut, and nowhere better than James St. We stopped by to check it out, and scored an impromptu interview with Louie Collins, Five by Flynn Founder.
When the variety, representation, and engagement don't align, there must be a fourth reason, right? With male fashion being as readily available as women's, why are we still debating about male accessories?
ART | Written: Ruvarashe Gweredza
Long before we could record it, music has enraptured us. It's served an envelope to our stories, our history and our identity which is why we resonate so deeply with it. But now, with endless scrolling, and mindless consumption, we've begun to let all that meaning slip through our fingers.
PEOPLE AND PLACES (CULTURE) | Written: Yewayi Mushaya
The Howard Smith Wharves, is home to array of restuarants but more importantly, the Hong Kong inspired viynl bar, Stan's Lounge. With a record collection spanning generations, let's see what they're spinning.
Formula 1 to the culture? As RB (Visa Cash App Racing Bulls) and Hugo Boss team up with Olaolu Slawn for a momentous collaboration, we'll be watching the British Grand Prix for the art alone.
CREATIVE RESIDENT | Written: Esther Chang (guest writer)
The collaboration of creatives is nothing new, but something that guareentes greatness every time. Acknowledging the fruitfulness of this endavour Frederic Malle built a whole empire from this pursit. The pursuit how greatness comes from the union with those around us.
ART | Written: Yewayi Mushaya
In the search for art that feeds the soul, I stumbled upon Joanna Van Son. If you too have a craving for what true craftmanship can bring Joanna might just do the trick.
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