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Ready to Rave: 6 Collections Inspired by Club Culture
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Ready to Rave: 6 Collections Inspired by Club Culture

Among the strobe lights and thundering sound systems, a great rave is an immersive, vis...

By Rocky Li March 13, 2018
American Gigolo and the Rise of the Armani Generation
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American Gigolo and the Rise of the Armani Generation

Released at the dawn of the 1980s, [*American Gigolo*](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080...

By Brenden Gallagher February 27, 2018
The Style Legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan
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The Style Legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan

As one of the most influential crews in the history of New York hip-hop, Wu-Tang Clan b...

By Rocky Li February 22, 2018
An Abridged History of Hip-Hop’s Relationship with Sneaker Culture
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An Abridged History of Hip-Hop’s Relationship with Sneaker Culture

In the 35 years since [Nike first introduced the Air Force 1](https://www.grailed.com/d...

By Stephen Albertini January 24, 2018
Phantom Thread's Exploration of Submission and Symbiosis in Love and Fashion
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Phantom Thread's Exploration of Submission and Symbiosis in Love and Fashion

Since its release, Phantom Thread, Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film shot in beautiful...

By Gunner Park January 15, 2018
 The Revolutionary Return of the Beret
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The Revolutionary Return of the Beret

The past year of political high drama has raised the stakes on being even casually info...

By Jeff Ihaza January 5, 2018
The Corruption of Techwear: Fashion Design, Cyberpunk Media and Orientalism
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The Corruption of Techwear: Fashion Design, Cyberpunk Media and Orientalism

The term “tech ninja” (and its first cousin “goth ninja”) has been banished from vernac...

By Leslie Zhang January 3, 2018
A Story in 3 Parts: A Study of Takeshi Kitano’s Cinematic Style
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A Story in 3 Parts: A Study of Takeshi Kitano’s Cinematic Style

Known for sudden bursts of violent action, a muted color palette and lingering static s...

By Tristen Harwood December 21, 2017
True Blue: A Story of Sam Shepard, Self-Discovery and a Pair of Jeans
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True Blue: A Story of Sam Shepard, Self-Discovery and a Pair of Jeans

Sometimes it’s a bus, careening through an intersection, brakes failing, out of contro...

By Christopher Wallace December 19, 2017
The Strokes, Hedi Slimane and New York Post-Punk Revival Fashion
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The Strokes, Hedi Slimane and New York Post-Punk Revival Fashion

In the early 2000s, everyone dressed like The Strokes, even the bands they shared the s...

By Brenden Gallagher December 14, 2017
The Influential and Innovative Style of OutKast, Era by Era
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The Influential and Innovative Style of OutKast, Era by Era

Atlanta, Georgia has long been a hotbed for hip-hop artists, but—due to record execs an...

By Jacob Victorine December 6, 2017
Ernest Hemingway and the Rugged Tradition of Menswear
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Ernest Hemingway and the Rugged Tradition of Menswear

In the hierarchy of style inspirations, “author” is pretty low on the list. The rumpled...

By Brenden Gallagher November 29, 2017
Going Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson’s Eccentric Style
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Going Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson’s Eccentric Style

“For a generation of American students, Mr. Thompson made journalism seem like a danger...

By Brenden Gallagher November 21, 2017
Bellbottoms and Band Tees: The Enduring Appeal of "Almost Famous"
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Bellbottoms and Band Tees: The Enduring Appeal of "Almost Famous"

So much film and TV has idealized ‘70s style. The look and sound of rock’s heyday has h...

By Brenden Gallagher November 13, 2017
The Opinioneer: The Perils of Comfort
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The Opinioneer: The Perils of Comfort

*A seasoned writer and cultural examiner—especially in the world of men’s style—[David ...

By David Coggins November 10, 2017
A Selection of Stylish Anime and Their Most Fashionable Figures
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A Selection of Stylish Anime and Their Most Fashionable Figures

Any attempt to illustrate the cultural, let alone style, impact of anime is a massive u...

By Asaf Rotman November 2, 2017