His YouTube channel is watched by the designers he critiques, and his debut self-published magazine was a sellout. Journalist Odunayo Ojo is spearheading a new wave of fashion criticism. (Vogue Business)
The Rise of Niche Culture and How It Defines a Generation
More than previous generations, Gen Z no longer care about fitting in with the masses or adhering to the status quo, instead they try to seek a deep understanding of who they are in order to connect with individuals that share similar interests. (Decode)
Graffiti Gods Mint & Serf Tell Richie Shazam About Their Coach Collab
The Brooklyn-bred graffiti duo Mint & Serf have been making their mark on New York for over 20 years, so when Coach’s creative director Stuart Vevers wanted to encapsulate the raw energy of the brand’s hometown, he knew exactly who to call. (Interview)
Everyone Wants a Piece of Peels
Custom workwear repped by Jonah Hill, Gonz, et al. (Monster Children)
Matty Matheson Makes It Big
The chef, who plays a handyman on The Bear, has launched Rosa Rugosa, a clothing line that fits him well. (NYT)
Usal Project, currently based in L.A, is connecting people to nature and to community through guided outdoor experiences and sustainable hobby classes. (Serving The People)
Why Do New Cars Look Like This??
"Wet Putty" whips are everywhere. What’s behind it? ... a BBSP investigation. (Blackbird Spyplane)
A Manhattan hole-in-the-wall that attracts a famous clientele is one of New York City’s last remaining magazine shops. It’s a place that exists out of time. (Esquire)
Wolfgang Tillmans: Older, Wiser, Cooler
In a 35-year career celebrated at MoMA this fall, the artist has concerned himself with “the poetry of looking”, blurring the line between party and protest. But, increasingly, it’s politics on his mind. (NYT)
An Interview With Kehinde Wiley
The making of magic. (Juxtapoz)
Yinka Ilori’s Patterns and Designs to Be Celebrated at London Design Museum
Free exhibition will include some of creative’s architectural projects and draw from his west African roots. (The Guardian)
Why Skepta’s Taking Over Sotheby’s
The British-Nigerian rapper takes centre stage at the auction house with a special curation and a debut painting. (FT)
These Are the Songs That Went off at Notting Hill Carnival
This bank holiday weekend, the UK's greatest street party made its glorious return. From dancehall to soca, afrobeats to amapiano - here are the tracks that set the vibes. (The Face)
Young Thug shaped contemporary rap and conquered the US mainstream. Now he's awaiting trial alongside 27 others because his record label, YSL, is accused of being a criminal street gang. With lyrics being used as evidence against him, is this the biggest ever case of rap on trial?
(The Face)
Embodying unconditional loyalty, dogs genuinely represent an integral value of Hip-Hop Culture by being reliable companions to their owners. (One Block Down)
Hulu's new series Mike could change that - but so far, there's only been one film about Iron Mike that truly hits hard. (GQ)
Konrad Kay and Mickey Down created a cult TV hit in 2020 with their sex-and-drug-fuelled investment bank drama. They talk about quitting banking themselves - and spilling the beans. (The Guardian)
