Psycho visionaries, declining NYC coolness, the TikTok-to-Soho cycle and more with writer Ezra Marcus. (Blackbird Spyplane)
I’d Like to Report a Murder
Lauren Oyler and Brandon Taylor talk to hannah baer about the dark art of literary takedowns. (Pioneer Works)
Killer Threads: The Sartorial Legacy of American Psycho at 25
To celebrate the cult film’s anniversary, Esquire spoke to its costume designer. (Esquire)
A Deep Dive on Vintage American Outerwear
How this BEAMS buyer wrote a book after digging through thousands of outerwear catalogs. (Sprezza)
It’s worn by everyone from French mechanics to Harry Styles. What is it about the chore jacket that makes it so enduring – and can a modern version ever be truly authentic? (The Guardian)
You might not guess what it is, but it makes a lot of sense. (NYT)
Supreme in Miami
You can’t deny that Miami is the place to be. With a new shop and a hot new vid produced on-site in South Florida, Supreme captures the city’s vice and virtue in this gritty photo feature from our June ’25 mag. Check the photos and read on for an exclusive Zion Effs interview by the GOAT himself Mark Gonzales. (Thrasher)
The Material Review: Issue 083
Cultural vanguards Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris are co-hosts of the #1 global men’s fashion and lifestyle podcast, Throwing Fits. We tapped into their “roughly child’s XL sized” noggins to discuss some of their recent purchases, style trends (both good and bad) and the clothing pieces they’ve owned the longest. (The Material Review)
Material Language
Samuel Ross speaks on TRANSPOSITION, his immersive installation for The Balvenie at Milan Design Week, and how craft, emotion and experience shape the next chapter of his career. (Port)
We spoke with Chris on what it means to be a creative consultant today, transatlantic culture clashes, why constraints make for better work, and how not to be an asshole in a room full of people who assume you are.(Creative Blood)
Alice McNally Is Too Cool to Post
Modelling for Eckhaus Latta and SKIMS, the 20-year-old is flouting the rules of modern fame to become one of the most in-demand faces in New York. (SSENSE)
Feed Me the Opulent Tips
Very few things are cool. Lorde's return is an exception. (Feed Me)
Girl, So Inspiring! Lorde’s 20 Best Songs – Ranked
As she releases euphoric new single ‘What Was That’, we assess the New Zealand singer-songwriter’s intense, irreverent oeuvre. (The Guardian)
Robyn Turns 20 (Stereogum)
How Robyn’s ‘Dancing On My Own’ Became An All-Time Classic
From spawning iconic covers to influencing a generation of pop stars, take a look at how Robyn’s ‘Dancing On My Own’ still remains impactful 15+ years after its release. (Grammy)
Going for ‘Glory’ With Perfume Genius
For the release of his critically-acclaimed new album, Mike Hadreas a.k.a. Perfume Genius and photographer/director Cody Critcheloe sit down with Éditions to talk trust, tarps, tiny trucks, the colour blue and everything else it took to bring the world of Glory to life. (Éditions)
Let Me Show You How to Bip: Tracing the Origins of Hip-Hop’s Favourite New Word
How a part of Baltimore lingo is entering the wider underground rap lexicon through artists from the Mid-Atlantic. (Pitchfork)
Notes on practice, learning how to hate better, and some questions for you. (Herb Sundays)
YouTube Turns 20: From Lazy Sunday to Hot Ones
The video-streaming platform has revolutionised how we watch things. Here’s a timeline of its biggest moments. (NYT)
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Are We Still Living in 1999?
A new book argues that late-20th-century lowbrow culture created the modern world. (Reason)
Requiem for a Scene
The Albion Rooms. Queens of Noize. The Hawley Arms. A musician remembers London in 2002. (The Fence)
Culinary experiences in the artworld are on the rise, but why does food need to be framed as ‘art’ in order to be considered something special?
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How the Humble Teapot Morphed From Kitchen Staple to Designer Icon
Sales of tea sets soar and artists are captivated by the symbolic and creative potential of the simple teatime essential. (The Guardian)
Why Sommeliers Are Sipping 4,000-Year-Old Iceberg Water in Atlanta
Have you ever tasted raindrops from Tasmania that never touched the Earth? Or water that's been locked inside a Norwegian iceberg for millennia? You probably haven't. But you also probably haven't been to the Fine Water Summit, a globe-trotting annual gathering of water sommeliers who live, breathe and sip the most luxurious of las aguas. (Axios Atlanta)
