An homage to his second generation upbringing and hybridity of cultural references, Lourdes had been a longtime coming for Aresti, who despite having no formal qualifications in fashion, could rival even the most hype-worthy of boutiques with the brands listed on his CV. At 17, the Queens native was taken in by Gypsy Sport, before stints at Diesel and a short tenure with Kanye West followed. He was part of the team that launched Urban Identities and is now consulting for Shayne Oliver on the rekindling of Hood by Air.
It’s not surprising that Lourdes has often been viewed through the lens of streetwear, yet it’s something the designer often feels suffocated by. “I don’t like to be boxed into one thing, so I hate when people say ‘oh this is streetwear’. What isn’t worn in the streets?” he says. “I try to make sure my clothing is approachable for everyday life but the collections keep elevating each season and that is something I’m proud of.” One example is t
Set in war-torn feudal Japan,
Yasuke revolves around the real-life story of a Black samurai who lived in Japan during the 16th century. According to a synopsis from Netflix, he struggles to live a peaceful life following a past filled with violence. “But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.”
Marking a slight departure from historical events, the trailer teases characters wielding magic, while promotional materials hint at the importance of mechs.
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The last few weeks, in particular, have seen Ri bless us with some rare vintage looks from the likes of Gucci and Chanel. Earlier this week, for instance, the singer was spotted out in Los Angeles, wearing a pair of feathered and beaded jeans from the Gucci archives specifically, the label’s SS99 collection by then-creative director Tom Ford. Incidentally, those same jeans are currently listed for a cool £11,000 (or around $15,000) online.
Paired with a white t-shirt and a massive faux fur bucket hat, the jeans follow a string of other archival finds paired with pieces from emerging designers (see: the vintage Chanel coat and Dior choker worn with a set from Maisie Wilen, or the Mowalola tank top layered with a Dries Van Noten fur coat). Rihanna’s LVMH-backed Fenty fashion house may be closing its doors after just two years in operation, but that obviously doesn’t mean she has to stop raiding the fashion archives to serve us her own, iconic looks any time soon.
“Count On Me” also features a surprise appearance from A$AP Rocky, who is credited as a co-writer. According to a recently-released tracklist for
Roadrunner, the rapper will additionally appear alongside A$AP Ferg on a song titled “Bankroll”.
Last month, Brockhampton released their first single from the new album, titled “Buzzcut” and featuring Danny Brown, who also appears in a chaotic, colourful music video.
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An inner conflict runs through
PXE, Swedish artist Ecco2k’s introspective new EP. Set against the static of an electricity pylon, the accompanying visuals, made in collaboration with illustrator Freddy Carrasco, imagine the album as a dialogue between two characters named ‘Ecco’ and ‘Echo’. Each track plays out like a manga strip. “
I want a human body/ I want to be someone,” one cries out. The other beckons, “
I don’t wanna be your dream boy anymore,” as a wave of static engulfs the listener.
Unlike his debut album
E, a collaboration between Yves Tumor, Gud, and Mechatok,