Why Filipinos flood social media to shame ‘Nepo Babies’
` ` Unpacking the psyche of nepo babies Why Filipinos flood social media to shame ‘nepo babies’ amid US$9.5 billion scandal; Imagine yourself being born into wealth and political power. Opportunities and luxuries come to you almost by default. This…
Meet Gentle Monster Fusing K-Pop Excitement With Immersive Retail In Luxury Eyewear
Gentle Monster store American Dream Mall Courtesy of Gentle Monster K-pop stars have become the new darlings in luxury fashion. Blackpink power performers – Lisa, Jennie, Rosé and Jisoo – double as power ambassadors for brands like Celine, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Dior,…
Loewe Gets ‘Spirited Away’ With Its Latest Collaboration
CHARACTER STUDIES: Released to universal acclaim in 2001, “Spirited Away” has metamorphosed into a fashion collection from Loewe. Characters from the animated fantasy film by Japan’s Studio Ghibli and director Hayao Miyazaki appear on knitwear, jeans, puffer jackets, blankets, scarves and…
English Dub Review: Witch Watch “Kara and Shiki; Mega Marble Mania Madness; Scramble Scrap Squad”
Losing your marbles to commit to the bit OVERVIEW (SPOILERS) Kara accidentally makes a magic friend, Kanashi makes Keigo start a viral trend, and the gang ends up turning into Morihito’s bad kid drawings. OUR TAKE It’s another really good…
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami : The Special Collaboration
It’s now been 20 years since Louis Vuitton dropped its iconic collaboration with the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. And as all things Y2K go around, the collab came back around for an anniversary re-edition that’s got the fashion and pop culture worlds…
Jang Won Young Announced As BVLGARI Ambassador
IVE’s Jang Won Young has been named an ambassador for BVLGARI. On August 27, the Italian luxury jewelry brand BVLGARI announced the appointment of Jang Won Young as their new ambassador. BVLGARI stated, “Jang Won Young’s genuine and bright energy, positive attitude,…
LocalOffGod Brings Superflat in the Modern Fashion World
Designer duo OFFGOD: TATE and OFFGOD DREW are turning streetwear and illustration into a cultural movement. We catch up with them to talk about inspiration, the creative process and what’s next. Tate and Andrew Mok, the brothers behind Offgod, are redefining…