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between i and she
“palms to the earth because i feel her breathe/syncing to a rhythm between I and she” While not released as a single, “between i and she” stands out amongst Empathogen’s 12 tracks. There is a wistful, relaxedly spirited nature to the song, providing an effortless yet pervasive optimism and sense of freedom. It is honest,…
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Roberto Cavalli: Fashion and Invention
If you do a quick search of Roberto Cavalli you’ll likely see that he is listed as both a designer and inventor. It is for this reason that he exists as one of my favorite Italian designers. Only two days ago, Cavalli was announced deceased, but his time as creative director had ended over a…
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The Godfather of Fashion: Willi Smith
Willi Smith had a problem. Even as a fashion pioneer he suffered from “the problem of getting dressed”, which he categorized as a disconnect between fashion and control. Smith sought to remedy this dilemma, and did so by outfitting fashion with the capacity to deliver individuals from stereotypes. In an attempt to reclaim control of…
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The European Magnet: Black Artists and Movement
Baker, Luna, and Baldwin all found themselves enveloped in the European sphere, discovering professional success unlike anything they ever witnessed in America. They were celebrated artists, credited with genius and beauty, seen as they wished instead of how the world chose. They all found Europe to be a singularly beautiful respite from the harsh racial…
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Fashion and Activism: The Natural Progression of Art
*warning: mild references to Nazism (more specifically, anti-Nazi sentiment) Art and activism are often synonymous, intertwined by both intention and action. From Banksy’s famous street art to Ai Wei Wei’s criticism of Chinese communism, art holds meaning, and that meaning is often political. Some of the oldest examples of political art can be seen in…