In defense of logos
Logos are generally hated by anyone who considers themselves interested in art. They’re dismissed, rightfully so, as soulless identifiers. I love them. I’m not referring to the golden arches and…
Massimo Tarridas
Student photo org Phocus focuses on accessibility
For many members of Vassar’s student photography club Phocus, the best camera in the world is a disposable point-and-shoot. Elitism within the art world has always existed, but photography—superseded only…
Yamamoto’s SS21 collection asserts true beauty is better left unfinished
Yohji Yamamoto’s work is beloved by all, infinitely influential, and yet difficult to dissect— where is the narrative? Not that there has to be one, but without a clear narrative,…
Rick Owens explores aggressive simplicity for Fall Winter 2021
Aggression runs in Rick Owens’ blood. He describes his younger self as arrogant, alcoholic and aromantic, and his collections periodically revel in this state. For his menswear Fall Winter 2021…
Raf Simons’ SS21 collection fails at meaningfully reinterpreting the ’60s
Raf Simons has an obsession with youth culture. Usually it’s the culture of his own youth – to be specific, the post-punk and New Wave scene in Europe in the…
Dorian Electra explores digital chauvinism, fragile masculinity on “My Agenda”
Dorian Electra’s first album, “Flamboyant,” was a spectacular synth-pop deconstruction of toxic masculinity and a simultaneous exploration of Electra’s own gender identity. Their second album, “My Agenda,” released Oct. 16,…
Simons, Prada collab (only) pleases
There was a great deal of excitement surrounding Prada’s announcement that Raf Simons would join Miuccia Prada as co-creative designer. However, it was perhaps unmerited. Simons had already worked for…
Rick Owens SS21 Womenswear “Phlegethon”: a grim gaiety
Rick Owens is a designer who works entirely in a little world of his own creation. Each collection pushes the boundaries of this world ever so slightly, but never wanders…
Loeb exhibits migrant retablos from the border
Retablos, also called ex-votos, are votive paintings made to thank a religious figure for the future or past help during a difficult time. They’re usually painted on small sheets of…
A look back on Carol Christian Poell Autumn/Winter 2001
Carol Christian Poell is a Milan-based Austrian anti-fashion designer. He is known for his highly conceptual work in which he uses singular artisanal techniques. Poell’s most fabled pieces include a…