In ode to the late fashion trailblazer’s genius, we asked four collectives touched by Abloh’s vision to pick one of his strategic hacks and tell us what it means to them. (Dazed)
Skiifall on Growing up in Montreal and Virgil Abloh’s Lasting Influence
The 20-year-old rapper was listening to Selena Gomez and One Direction before discovering hip-hop. (i-D)
Harajuku Street Camo: The History of WTAPS
The Japanese fashion world has always been different from the rest, starting from the concepts of its origin to the birth of the various brands. (sabukaru)
How a traditional tie maker became the tailor for today. (FT)
Collaboration is fashion’s new normal, but few moments of brand synergy are as compelling as Dapper Dan’s partnership with the Gap. (Vogue)
A dive into the history of Jacob Arabo, an émigré from Soviet Uzbekistan who conquered the New York Diamond District. (Highsnobiety)
Twenty-five years ago, Biggie Smalls was killed in Los Angeles, marking the end of the most violent chapter in hip-hop’s history. For the writers and editors who covered his and Tupac’s lives and music, the tragedies stick with them to this day. (The Ringer)
The Search Continues: Reflecting on 20 Years of N.E.R.D.’s Debut Album
Two decades after the release of the U.S. version of N.E.R.D.’s classic In Search of... (aka the better-known second version of the album) we revisit its unique creation process and lasting legacy with Chad Hugo, former managers, and other players involved in the genre-dodging classic.
(Pigeons & Planes)
Brandy’s Third Album, Full Moon, Inspired a Generation of R&B Experimentalists
In 2002, Full Moon was released to a mixed, critical reception. Twenty years on, we look at how the album influenced artists such as Rihanna to Jessie J, Kehlani and Jennifer Hudson. (Crack)
What Lies Beneath Hip-Hop's Swagger
Hip-hop's battle-ready swagger is thrilling and joyous. What sits behind it is more complex. (NYT)
We’ve collected ten examples of when Rick Rubin was unable to elevate albums to be anything but mediocre. (Far Out)
All together now: UNCUT JAAAAAAAHMS. (Thrillest)
