西洋化 Seiyō-ka
This editorial is based on the blazer-dress that the model is wearing. The piece is from the collection 西洋化 /Seiyō-ka/. A collection that talks about the post-war Japanese society's duality…
STALKING GIA’S EXISTENTIALIST LULLABY
Back in 2016, NYC-based artist Stalking Gia achieved the first major milestone in her career with the release of "Second Nature", a song that became a legit viral…
OLIVE LOUISE IS THE LOVELIEST
It's been a quiet while for Olive Louise since 2021's "Nothing's The Same" dropped and we've been eagerly awaiting new music from her since. The wait is thankfully over,…
MUTATION II
Photographer: Yuji Watanabe @yuji_w57 Artwork: Daubal @daubalfred Stylist: Ai Suganuma @aisuganuma Hair&Make-Up: Kato @katohairmake Models: Hara Kanon@hara_kanon Kyoya Miyauchi (Friday) Long Hui (Stanford)@Long Hui,@__.wo.ai.ni.__ Taishi (West)@ttt.taishiMacoto (Magma)@mmmacoto
‘LANGUAGE IS NOW SECONDARY TO THE FEELING THAT THE MUSIC GIVES YOU’ – KEVIN ROSS
For Kevin Ross this story began when he was listening to Lisa Stansfield’s “All Around The World” from his car seat as a baby. He went on to obsess…
SMOOTH POSSIBILITIES
Tracksuit by Signature Pieces LA Glasses by Big Horn Jumpsuit by Aunt Funky’s Closet Bracelet by Neiman Marcus Jacket by LA Fashion Studios by Montegos Necklace by Lili Rae Pants…
MIX MASTER MIKE IS READY SLAYER ONE
Very few people can go and drop an 18-track-long record out of the blue and 1) It makes sense, and 2) all of it kicks ass. I think It takes…
MAJORLILKWEEN EXUDES CONFIDENCE IN ‘ROGUE’
“I’m ‘that bitch’ and no one can bring me down” Both as an artist and an individual, Majorlilkween is evolving. She recently released her latest single and music…
TO b OR NOT TO b? that is the HOAX
A deeply existential work. Time is of the essence for HOAX's 'b?', not because it is racing against it but because it is steeped in observing it and often…
SUDAN ARCHIVES IS A NATURAL BROWN PROM QUEEN
The modern alt-Black girl manages to balance rebellion with authenticity like no other sub-group of Black girls. They connect with their highest creativity quicker and deeper than the rest of…
ARI HICKS ENTERS HER VILLAIN ERA WITH NEW EP
Equal parts stunning image and stunning sound, Alternative/Dark Pop artist Ari Hicks has quickly cemented herself as a must-hear rising artist since her previous EP "Kiss Me, Kill Me" received…
I SAY A LIL PRAYER
Photos Thomas Chimney, @thomaschimney Makeup Dana Arcidy using Ace Beautē @danaarcidy Hair Danielle Waterman @daniwatermanhair Model Juliette Andrews from theoutfit @juliette.andrews @theoutfitnyc Retouching by Kristiana Klekmane, @kristianaretouch