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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
