MAXO KREAM X TYLER, THE CREATOR

TINA BARNEY

A selection of images by American photographer Tina Barney, best known for her large-scale portraits of her family and close friends in New York and New England.

SMART CREW

SMART Crew for Aimé Leon Dore Fall / Winter 2024. More here.

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Daniel Arnold on Survival, Humour, and Cultural Acclaim

An interview with one of New York’s finest photographers. (Monster Children)

Artist Wes Lang Is Releasing a Monumental New Series of Paintings - And GQ Brought Them to Life

As Wes Lang unveils his epic new series of 96 works entitled The Black Paintings, GQ created a fashion story that extends his stylish characters past the canvas. (GQ)

Metal Iconography: What's the Deal?

A chronology from obscurity to mass acceptance. (Village Psychic)

"I Got Offered a Gram of Cocaine for a Painting": Is Slawn Art’s Latest Enfant Terrible?

His critics call him a talentless chancer, but the 23-year-old street artist from Lagos has found success through brand collaborations, Saatchi backing - and manifesting his goal of becoming the “biggest artist in the world”. (The Guardian)

The Hustlers Who Make $6,000 a Month by Gaming Citi Bikes

The bike-sharing program rewards users who help redistribute bikes around New York City. A few riders have figured out how to turn that into profit. (NYT)

The Tumult that Transformed Racquet, the Tennis Magazine

The indie magazine aims to become a major player in the business of tennis - after a messy dispute between its two founders. (NYT)

VICE Magazine Is Coming Back

We’re relaunching VICE magazine in all its sprawling and salacious glory, with four issues a year, delivered anywhere in the world. (VICE)

Rich Homie Quan Leaves a Legacy in Both Atlanta Music and Soccer

Heavily involved in sports, Rich Homie Quan was an early adopter of Atlanta United, a club that helped ignite Atlanta’s vibrant soccer community. (Urban Pitch)

A Moment in Time, Preserved in Polyester

Vintage soccer jerseys have become a streetwear staple, and a target of major investors. Their real appeal lies in the memories they conjure. (NYT)

Meet You at The Devonshire: The Inside Story of the Buzziest Pub in the World

How three leading lights of London hospitality created the capital’s hottest spot. (Esquire)

Finding London’s Most Distinctive Shops

Sure, you can hit Harrods. But the British capital also has small specialised shops, some centuries old and still crafting items by hand. (NYT)

How Substack Became the New Fashion Destination for Online Shopping

Online shopping is no longer confined to social media. Right in your inbox, a posse of power pundits are rewriting the rules of e-commerce. 

(Town & Country)

The Users Who Overtook the Machine

A relatively brief, entirely incomplete history of online fashion fandom. 

(SSENSE)

Nonsense Sells

From hot rodent boyfriends to having a strawberry-girl summer, “vibe trends” are multiplying exponentially - and consumers are eating them up. (Air Mail)

Dos & Don’ts of a Mach 3+ Lifestyle

How to move through this nutty, nasty world with your dignity intact. 

(Blackbird Spyplane)

EPICLY LATER'D

“In 2004, well before the advent of social media as a global phenomenon, photographer Patrick O’Dell launched the celebrated blog Epicly Later’d. Dedicated to documenting the adventure and mayhem of the NYC skate/music/downtown scene, the site distinguished itself with its offhand wit, its irreverent cast of characters, and an intimate photo-diary format years ahead of its time. 

Nearly two decades later, the impact of O’Dell’s work can be appreciated in full: its influence is now apparent across photo, art, and skate culture, and the original photographs still astonish. Compiled by O’Dell and editor Jesse Pearson, Epicly Later’d collects the best of the blog into a body of work that’s evocative, funny, and wildly compelling.”

Available here.

THROWING FITS X C.P. COMPANY

T.F. Company: Performance Sportswear for Hanging Out. More here.

TEASER FOR ONE.

The Blondey Way. Coming 08/10/2024 to MMXX VISION.

TALKIN' THE HARDEST

The National Anthem hoodie from Cortiez, featuring the lyrics to Giggs' 'Talkin' the Hardest'. Jheeze!

RICHARD KERN

Richard Kern’s New York Girls is now on view at Spazio Maiocchi, Milan. The exhibition is presented alongside the launch of KALEIDOSCOPE Album No. 01, a special issue dedicated to the American photographer and filmmaker.

MICHAEL MCGREGOR FOR J.CREW

J.Crew catalogue classics, hand-illustrated by artist Michael McGregor on special La Côte Basque stationary in honour of the iconic NYC restaurant.

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"Rammellzee Was an Electric Presence": Thurston Moore on NYC’s Graffiti-Writing Hip-Hop Pioneer

Sonic Youth’s frontman pays homage to the otherworldly New York City artist who turned graffiti into a futurist art weapon and used experimental linguistics to escape definition. (The Guardian)

The Best Hip-Hop Albums From 2011, the Year Blog-Rap Broke

Drew Millard on why 2011 was an incredibly important year for modern hip-hop. (Media Events)

The Power to Change the World: The Oral History of 'Look at Wrist'

Father, Makonnen, KEY!, and more tell the story of the song that defined a golden era of underground Atlanta rap. (The FADER)

The Album That Sparked the Drain Gang Revolution

Five years ago today, the Auto-Tuned Swedish antiheroes’ breakout collab album Trash Island introduced them to a world beyond their cult following. (The FADER)

Watch a Documentary Series on DJ Mehdi, Influential French Producer and Ed Banger Affiliate

"This tribute draws the portrait of a virtuoso who passed away too soon, a young DJ whose mixed heritage still infuses today." (DJ Mag)

Indie Sleaze vs. Emo Nite: A Tale of Two Nostalgias

And the very narrow ways we remember things. (ZERO CRED)

In Conversation: Patrick Kindlon of Drug Church

He is widely recognised as one of hardcore's most cutting and provocative figures. But there is compassion in Patrick Kindlon's critiques. (Anti-Matter)

Album of the Week: Regional Justice Center Freedom Sweet Freedom 

(Stereogum) 

With ‘No Ordinary’ Fans, Sade Night Turns 10

Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media. (NYT)

Why Your Favourite Restaurant Sounds Like That

Owners are putting more thought than ever into the music playing through their speakers, sometimes tapping professionals for help. (NYT)

What Makes This 100-Year-Old Hunting Jacket an American Icon?

As L.L. Bean’s Field Coat hits the century mark, here’s what makes it so special. (Gear Patrol)

The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why

A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media - and ubiquitous counterfeits - for making it even worse. (Wired)

How Industry Finally Got Its Dream Watches

Writer Louis Cheslaw shared some pints in London with Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, the creators of HBO’s most yapped about show Industry, to discuss their watch-y wins and losses (on and off screen). (Dimepiece)

It’s Time to Start Wearing Vans Again

After a few years on the shelf, the iconic skate shoes are primed and ready for a comeback, GQ's Noah Johnson predicts. (GQ)

Affection Archives No. 55: Chris Black

Corinne Day’s Diary, juice from Madhufalla, Beth Orton’s 'Concrete Sky' Live 2002, Paul Jasmin, and being in transit. (Affection Archives)

What Jason Stewart Can’t Live Without

We asked Jason Stewart, co-host of the podcast How Long Gone with Strategist contributor Chris Black, about the only grippy socks that fit his size 16 feet, the beard trimmer recommended by his barber, and the chef’s knife he’s been using for a decade. (The Strategist)

How Long Gone Episode 693: Jay McInerney

Jay McInerney is a writer from New York, and it's the 40th anniversary of his book Bright Lights, Big City. (How Long Gone)

MIXTAPE PLUTO

New Future mixtape, out tomorrow.

STEVE WOLFE

Steve Wolfe, The Brutality of Fact, is on view at Luhring Augustine Tribeca until the 19th of October. The exhibition features a selection of Wolfe's meticulously crafted replicas of timeworn books, well-used vinyl records, and works on paper, which are studies for his three-dimensional pieces. More here.

‘THE RABBIT’

Selected Works is the periodic publication from Bunney, acclaimed for its insightful explorations of cultural and historical stories. The latest edition in the Selected Works series is 'The Rabbit'. Presented in two volumes, this edition traces the rabbit's journey through culture, history, and society. 

Special products created to celebrate the release of ‘The Rabbit’ include jackets, t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts in collaboration with Carhartt WIP, and tote bags with Porter Yoshida.

GLITTER BOOKS

‘Separating the Real From Da Fake’ bookmark by Glitter books. S/O to DJ Screw! Available here.

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Rich Homie Quan Was the Missing Link of Southern Rap

The Atlanta crooner, who died last week, bridged the gap between melodic street rap of the past and present. (Pitchfork)

"My Old Label Said I Was More Annoying Than Lucrative": Painter-Musician Issy Wood on Her Singular, Insular World

The British-American artist has turned down gallery mogul Larry Gagosian, walked away from a deal with Mark Ronson - and earned a big fanbase for her uncanny, intimate work. (The Guardian)

The Second Wave of Jamie xx

An influential DJ and producer returns with In Waves, an album ready for the dancefloor. (Esquire)

In Search of James Lavelle: A Herb Sundays Mo' Wax Sunday Edition

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

The Beastie Boys Edition

On eclectic taste, defining cool, and Nevermind. (Why is this interesting?)

The Soho Kids: A Timeline of Timeless Cool

We chart the New York stoop dwellers and the stores, sounds, and streetwear trends that defined them. (Highsnobiety)

Is New York Still Cool? Just Ask Them

Photographing a collection of musicians, artists, and writers who are keeping the city alive. (SSENSE)

Hypebeasts Rejoice! Martine Rose X Supreme Is Officially on Its Way

The buzzy London and New York labels are collaborating for the very first time. (Dazed)

Inside Ralph Lauren’s Glamorous Hamptons Fashion Blowout

Ralph Lauren, Usher, Lucky Blue Smith, and more speak on a major American fashion moment. (GQ)

In Conversation With Industry’s Konrad Kay & Mickey Down

I spoke to Konrad Kay and Mickey Down about their favourite fashion moments on their very finance heavy show, stepping behind the camera to direct as a duo, what makes corporate graphic design so attractive, wearing big suits, their favourite brands and stores to shop at, and so much more. 

(Director Fits)

Town & Country Says Dimepiece Newsletter Is a “10” 

But this is Brynn’s first one... (Dimepiece)

[SIC] Talks #83: Brynn Wallner 

Live from the streets of the East Village, Ben talks to returning guest Brynn Wallner, founder of Dimepiece, the femme-forward watch media start-up, which just launched its newsletter via Substack. (YouTube)

The Outsiders

How The Business of Fashion became an unlikely insider’s guide. (CJR)

OffBall Launches as New Sports Culture Brand

The new outlet’s homepage directs users to posts on X and Instagram and to other websites, rather than its own pages - which its founders see as an alternative to ubiquitous, low-quality aggregation. (Semafor)

Plank in Print: Sam Korman

Print is dead. The internet killed the magazine. (Monster Children)

5 Years of The Fence: ​“The UK’s Only Magazine”

When people say “is print dead?”, we point them towards The Fence (and us, obviously). As the London-based quarterly turns five, we speak to editor Charlie Baker. (The Face)

Streaming Is an Affront to God

The endangered pleasures of inefficiency, inconvenience, and ecstatic boredom in the Dark Digital Abbondanza Era. (Blackbird Spyplane)

ART/NEW YORK SERIES III

A promotional mailer for the 1982/83 season of Paul Tschinkel's ART/new york: A Video Magazine on Art. More information here.

THE J.CREW NEWSSTAND

Enjoy the nostalgic vibes for a very limited time only at 88 Prince Street, New York.