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How I Turned an Instagram Page Into a $30 Million Dollar Business

No rich parents, no investors, no hand outs, we did this ourselves DUH. 

(Emily Loves)

Does Alexa Chung Still Have ‘It’?

She calls herself a “geriatric ‘it’ girl”. The brand Madewell calls her an “original muse”. Just don’t call this look “indie sleaze”. (NYT)

Five Fits With: Jeremy Kirkland, Host of the Blamo! Podcast

The longtime menswear obsessive breaks down his own personal style journey. (Esquire)

My Favourite Store in New York City

A peek inside C'H'C'M' and a look at Sweetu Patel's day-to-day style. 

(Christopher Fenimore)

Did You Even Go to the U.S. Open if You Didn’t Get a Hat? 

The symbol of the tennis tournament - in Queens and beyond - is a simple cap with a logo and the year. The older the better. (NYT)

The History of Arthur Ashe Stadium

The stadium, which opened in 1997, is the largest tennis-specific venue in the world. (Town & Country)

Ben Shelton Is Back in New York. He’s Still Dialled in. (Interview)

Eli Morgan Gesner 

'Meet My Friends' interview series with artist and founder of Zoo York, Eli Morgan Gesner. (Friends From New York)

Jenkem Mix 144: Living Proof

Living Proof curates Mix 144 with a choice selection of reggae deep cuts and hardcore favourites. (Jenkem)

How Long Gone Episode 684: Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr is the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths. He has since performed with numerous other bands and had a solo career. His 2003 record, Boomslang, is being re-released next month, followed by a tour. 

(How Long Gone)

MJ Lenderman on Resisting the Hype: “There’s a Danger in Believing Your Own Myth”

The singer-songwriter, who’s tipped as the next big thing, talks community, Catholicism and his literary-minded new album Manning Fireworks. (NME)

Varg2™ Sheds His Skin

A heart-to-heart conversation with the Swedish EDM maverick about life, death, and 21 Savage. (office)

Mustard on Fatherhood, His New Album and the World-Stopping ‘Not Like Us’  

“I just wanted to give some insight into my life,” Mustard says of his new album, Faith of a Mustard Seed. (L.A. Times)

“There’s Never Been a Greater Time to Be a Nigerian Artist”: But Is There Room for the Next Burna Boy? 

Stars such as Wizkid, Davido, Rema and Burna Boy have achieved wide international acclaim. But the surge of interest from big record labels is making it tougher for aspiring artists to break through. (The Guardian)

AICHA ABDOUN

Styling and photography by Aicha Abdoun for Greg Yuna. 

COCO GAUFF

Coco Gauff photographed by Julian Finney for the latest issue of BAGEL magazine.

REGIONAL JUSTICE CENTER - FREEDOM

 

Bank Holiday Monday morning mood music.

MACH-HOMMY FOR AIMÉ LEON DORE

Mach-Hommy for Aimé Leon Dore Fall / Winter '24. Check out the full collection here.

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What Ever Happened to Fashion Subcultures? 

The great underground brands, formed from real communities and visionary designers, have all been subsumed by corporations. Noah Johnson mourns the end of an era, and explores what comes next. (GQ)

How Tyler, the Creator Influenced a Generation to Love Supreme

Tyler, the Creator had a massive influence on Supreme’s popularity in the 2010s. Him working with the brand in 2024 is a full circle moment that has many fans of the brand excited again. (Complex)

Requiem for a Slogan Tee

Let your clothes do the talking. (Dirt)

The Man Who Sells Vintage Rolex Adverts

Inside the world of Ad Patina and owner Nick Federowicz's pursuit of history's most elusive advertising pages. (Esquire)

Nobody Reads Ads

A small archive of old and new print and outdoor ads and one thing each ad does well. (Nobody Reads Ads)

Young Artists Rode a $712 Million Boom. Then Came the Bust.

Artists saw six-figure sales and heard promises of stardom. But with the calamitous downturn in the art market, many collectors bolted - and prices plummeted. (NYT)

The Real A$AP Rocky: The Harlem Rap Star on Fatherhood, Drake, German Expressionism and Why Rihanna Is His ‘Perfect Person’

His first album in over six years is (he says) finally coming - and hip-hop is still catching up to him. But the star has much more on his mind. (Billboard)

Cash Cobain Is Steering Drill Rap’s Sexy Swerve

The rapper and producer’s lusty rhymes and unorthodox samples have made hits for hip-hop’s most lascivious luminaries. With a new album, he aims to join them. (NYT)

mal sounds Doesn’t Mind Sitting With His Feelings

The Brooklyn-based artist talks about his shifting creative process and explains why he chooses meditation over escapism. (The FADER)

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA Takes Alexis Ffrench Behind the Scenes of His First Classical Album

Ahead of the release of his new classical album, A Ballet Through Mud, the Grammy-winning producer and founding member of Wu-Tang Clan talked to Alexis Ffrench about his lasting love of physical instruments, and how he keeps it Zen. (Interview)

A Track-By-Track Tour of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Career-Spanning Opus

The legendary Japanese artist’s last waltz is a bittersweet time warp. 

(The FADER)

Herb Sundays 123: Daisy Alioto

The Dirt runner in road trip playlist form: "I can’t see the ocean for the majority of the drive, but I can smell it, layered under pine and the occasional puff of woodsmoke." (Herb Sundays)

HIGHJACK BTS

Some behind-the-scenes images from the 'HIGHJACK' video shoot, captured by its director Thibaut Grevet.

A$AP ROCKY - HIGHJACK

PET SHOP BOYS - FEEL

Video and artwork for the new single by Corbin Shaw.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF AGNÈS B

"You need: ideas, beautiful fabrics, beautiful cuts, wit, humour, respect, love, to make beautiful clothes." - Agnès b.

TYLER, THE CREATOR FOR SUPREME

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Reflecting on the Rich Visual Legacy of Risky Roadz

In the oughts, DVD series Risky Roadz opened a window into the personal worlds of young grime rappers, showcasing their talent through landmark freestyles and ultimately formulating a visual language for UK rap that remains in place today. Twenty years on from its 2004 debut, Ghetts, Roony ‘Risky’ Keefe, Ruff Sqwad and Aniefiok Ekpoudom map its influence on rap culture. (Crack)

How Much Art Can You Take?

Hardcore's rich artistic heritage and visual language speaks to who we are and what it is that we're doing at least as much as the music does. We don't acknowledge that nearly enough. (Anti-Matter)

Hunting The KLF: A Herb Sundays' Sunday Edition

A Herb-That-Didn't-Happen™ by Sam Valenti IV (Herb Sundays)

How The Dalton School, on New York's Upper East Side, Became a Training Ground for Rock Stars

It sends some students to the Ivy League and others top the Top 40. 

(Town & Country)

What Are Tyler, the Creator and Supreme Cooking Up?

Is it 2011 again? The rapper - and longtime Supreme fan - popped up in a mysterious new campaign wheat-pasted around London. What could it mean for Tyler’s future with the brand? (GQ)

Malls May Be Dead but Mall Brands Have Never Been More Alive

Formerly staid labels like GAP, J.Crew, Banana Republic and Abercrombe & Fitch are becoming increasingly covetable as their once-shakey financials find impressive footing. (Highsnobiety)

Three Stylish Londoners on the Craft of LOEWE

Messrs Raven Smith, Jonathan Daniel Pryce and Andu Masebo showcase the best bits and talk personal style, creativity and honing their own craft. 

(Mr Porter)

Urban Protection With Lorenzo Osti: C.P. Company

Alma Leandra speaks to the company's president Lorenzo Osti on legacy, archiving, and moving forward through referencing pasts. (032c)

Rimowa’s Suitcases Are Designed to Be Infinitely Repaired

New legislation requires brands to create durable, repairable products. Rimowa’s network of repair centres offers a glimpse into this future. 

(Fast Company)

The Taste of Dirt

Daisy Alioto has big ambitions for her small media empire. (NYT)

The Hottest Club in NYC Is a Parking Lot on Canal Street

Time Again has brought a Clipse concert and weeknight block parties to the outer regions of Dimes Square. (GQ)

Skylight Books Tennis Club

A virtual bookshelf curated by The Courts, a tennis club in Borrego Springs, as part of the Skylight Books Tennis Club collaboration for Summer 2024. (Skylight Books)

IT'S GOTTA BE THE SHOES

As part of the relaunch of the Air Jordan 1 High '85 ‘Metallic Burgundy’, SNEEZE magazine have published The Jumpman Issue. Trash Talk feature as cover stars, photographed by Rob Coons and Atiba Jefferson during a show at The Echo in L.A. back in January.

(Via Samutaro)

PULL UP TO THE BUMPER

Amazing bumper sticker from Dark Arts Coffee. Available here.

MALL GRAB & REAL LIES

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"The Drugs Were So New, They Weren’t Illegal Yet": The Debauched Rise of New York’s Wildest Bar

It was a seedy hotbed of sex, drugs, edgy music and A-list celebrities where Lou Reed and Andy Warhol partied alongside Blondie and Bowie. How did Max’s Kansas City fall apart? (The Guardian)

I Wanna Dance With George

George Daniel, The 1975’s drummer and producer, is a key player in Charli XCX’s world-dominating Brat campaign. Now, he’s launching his club music career with a hard-hitting solo single and shiny new record label. So why does he find DJing small clubs so nerve-wracking? (The Face)

Hit Em, the Microgenre That Came to Drew Daniel in a Dream (Stereogum)

You Are Now Film-Scoring With AraabMuzik

The innovative producer discusses his debut score, for Harmony Korine’s Aggro Dr1ft. (The FADER)

André 3000: In a New Light

André 3000 stunned everyone last November. His first album in 17 years, 

New Blue Sun, is a jazz-inspired flute odyssey - and a reflection of his own spiritual awakening. Now, at 49, the lifelong innovator has uncovered a different kind of creative freedom. (Crack)

Deep Voices #106: Chris Richards

An interview with the Washington Post music critic and zine maker. 

(Deep Voices)

Industry Season 3: How Mickey Down and Konrad Kay Created the Most Adrenalised Show on TV

The best friends behind HBO’s Industry know how to get your blood pumping. (GQ)

Street Photographer Jean-Andre Antoine Recounts His Portraits of A$AP Ferg, Spike Lee, and More

Ahead of his show opening at Fotografiska, the Harlem-born photographer looks back on his most memorable moments capturing the essence of New York - its people. (Complex)

Ukrainian Skateboarders Take back Their Streets

The streets of Ukraine are scarred by war, but that isn’t stopping many young skateboarders from doing what they love to do. (CNN)

Mfpen Will Open Its First Store During Copenhagen Fashion Week - Get a First Look Here

Good things come to those who wait - at least in the case of Danish label Mfpen. (Vogue)

Luke Fracher Runs One of NYC's Best Clothing Stores. Now, He’s Ready to Take on LA

Ahead of the grand opening of Luke’s LA, we spoke with Fracher about what goes into curating the best shopping experience possible. (Complex)

Cashing In on Her Cultural Influence

Beverly Nguyen, a stylist, editor and merchant, has become a new soft power broker in New York. (NYT)

Cosmos

A Pinterest alternative for creatives. (Cosmos)

Public Work

An immersive search engine for public domain content. Explore 100,000+ copyright-free images from The MET, New York Public Library, and other sources. (Cosmos)

RALPH LAUREN INTERVIEW

“A VHS recording of a classic interview featuring the legendary fashion designer, Ralph Lauren, as he sits down with Charlie Rose in 1993. 

Ralph shares his unparalleled insights into the world of fashion, style, and his iconic brand. Discover the inspirations behind his iconic Polo Ralph Lauren line and learn about the man behind the world-renowned polo player logo. 

From humble beginnings to becoming a global fashion powerhouse, this interview offers a glimpse into the visionary mind of a man who transformed American fashion forever.”

(Via Mark Sabino)

ATHENS KALLITHEA FC 24/25

Theopisti Pourliotopoulou for Athens Kallithea FC.

Along with the 24/25 home shirt, AKFC have released a nostalgic, 1960s-inspired short film titled 'Hold Me Close to You'. Check it out here.

GOOD MORNING GOOD NIGHT

Palmes, GRIND magazine and Done to Death Projects presents Good Morning Good Night, a photo zine and tee by Chris Black. Available here.

JADE RECORDINGS

Part of the ettresex family, jade is a new record store in Stockholm with a super clean design and aesthetic.

CLAIRO - JUNA

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Go Hard or Go Home: Why Is Hardcore Punk Enjoying a Renaissance?

The success of Manchester’s Outbreak festival shows the appetite for the genre isn’t just healthy, it’s on the rise. Its organisers discuss the scene’s evolution, its fragility, and its (very loud) future. (The Guardian)

“Your Favourite Rappers Are Only Alive Because of Our Sacrifices”: The Secret Life of Rap Bodyguards

From 2Pac in the 90s to XXXTentacion and more in recent years, murder is frequent in the US rap scene. The men trying to protect the artists explain the physical and psychological toll. (The Guardian)

How Sade’s Diamond Life Soothed a Restless Generation

Released in July 1984, Diamond Life is one of UK pop music’s most enduring jewels. Here, with the help of producer Robin Millar, Kemi Alemoru maps the legacy of Sade's timeless debut. (DJ Mag) 

How Long Gone: Your Favourite Podcaster’s Favourite Podcasters

In 2024, ‘Two white guys with a podcast’ is no longer a pitch - it’s a punchline. But Chris Black and Jason Stewart, co-hosts of How Long Gone, are having the last laugh. (Gentleman's Journal)

Sixteen Questions: Jason Stewart

A rapid fire interview series. (No Score)

Roe Ethridge on the Beauty and Perversity of Americana

Ahead of new shows in Gstaad and London, Roe Ethridge discusses the American psyche, memory and Freudian twists. (Plaster)

The Death of the Artist Holiday

The 20th century was laced with tales of opulent sojourns to distant lands. But in an era of mass tourism, Insta-travel saturation and employment precarity, is the pursuit of creative inspiration abroad just nostalgia? Kitty Grady explores what travel and holidaying means for artists today. (Plaster)

The Coffee Table Coup: How Big Books Spawned an Even Bigger Economy

As the luxury publisher Assouline celebrates its 30th birthday, the industry it helped create has become almost unrecognisable. (Town & Country)

Jun Takahashi’s Battle With Reality

The UNDERCOVER designer is at the peak of his powers. So why is he considering scaling back? (SSENSE)

South Korean Sharpshooter Kim Yeji Is the 2024 Olympics’ First Breakout Style Star

Sporting sci-fi shooter glasses and an ice-cold stance, the South Korean athlete medaled in her Olympic debut - and sent her own aura levels off the charts in the process. (GQ)

Is Nike Still Cool?

After decades of dominating the sneaker game, the Swoosh’s top-dog status suddenly feels vulnerable. GQ’s Noah Johnson examines how that happened. (GQ)

Is Skateboarding Really a Subculture Anymore?

With skate’s inclusion in the Olympics, Kyle Beachy asks what it means for the culture around the sport, and whether it’s possible to institutionalise an artform. (Huck)

Moods July 2024 (Moodmail)

HIGH VIS - MIND'S A LIE

TYRRELL WINSTON

An afternoon in the studio with Tyrrell Winston. Photos by Luke Steppey.