Friday, 29 April 2022

LINKED UP 021

Goblin mode, dinocore, night luxe… Another day, another viral trend with an instantly clickable name. What the hell’s going on with the internet’s obsession with labelling things? (The Face)

11 NSFW Moments from the Butt Archives
From Rick Owens to Jeremy Scott, the seminal 2000s fag mag featured all our favourites and rallied against the preened era of gay culture with sleaze. (i-D)

Hidden in a Fire Island House, the Soundtrack of Love and Loss
In tragedy, music provided solace during the AIDS epidemic, and newly discovered cassette tapes captured two decades of parties and pain. (NYT)

Hayley Williams Launches In-Depth Emo Podcast Everything Is Emo
The Paramore leader will explore the genre, from its earliest stages through to the modern day. (The FADER)

Create and Destroy: Ed Templeton
Ed’s art and photography are unmistakable, from his early board graphics to career-spanning photo books. Take a tour of his home studio and learn about his process and inspiration - then go make something of your own. (Thrasher)


Tyrrell Winston Explores the Subtle Art of Focus with His Reebok Footwear Collaboration
Featuring minimal takes of the Club C and Question Mid. (Hypebeast)

Teddy Santis and New Balance Bring Out the Big Dogs for Their First Collection Together
The Aimé Leon Dore designer is rolling out three new versions of the sportswear brand’s classic 990 sneaker. (GQ)

Get Familiar: Dukes Cupboard
London's very own Dukes Cupboard has been a mainstay in the contemporary and vintage streetwear game ever since starting out as a Market Stall in Soho. (Patta)

What Does It Take for a Band to Make Sustainable Merch? 
Organic vs. recycled cotton, water-based vs. plastic ink, $5 vs. $25 - for most touring musicians, eco-conscious T-shirts are an unsustainable investment. (Pitchfork) 

Designing a future of material growth through a sneaker that grows edible plants. (MOLD)

Spring/Summer Gear Guide 2022
Spring has a tendency to turn into Summer real quick. Since some of the best activity happens outdoors, we’ve gathered our favorite items to help you take advantage of the warm days ahead. (Weed Sport)

April Radio + Mood
April is almost at its end - a favourite month for pulling out the cardigans as we enjoy the steadily warmer waves of sunlight. Check out some of the songs we’ve been listening to this month and some moods to welcome the soon approaching Summer. (Corridor)