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Dead to the World: The Resurgence of Grateful Dead Merch
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Dead to the World: The Resurgence of Grateful Dead Merch

Every army has their uniform, and for Deadheads that uniform is usually a tie-dyed T-sh...

By Mitchell Goldstein October 19, 2017
Country Music's Underrated Influence on Men's Fashion
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Country Music's Underrated Influence on Men's Fashion

Mainstream fashion in country music these days is self-consciously uncool. Today’s coun...

By Brenden Gallagher October 16, 2017
A Halcyon Existence: The Legacy and Longevity of “Popeye” Magazine
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A Halcyon Existence: The Legacy and Longevity of “Popeye” Magazine

Popeye magazine did something that few other publications can do: last summer, the Japa...

By Leslie Zhang October 3, 2017
Fit to Print: Editorial Explorations in Clothing Design
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Fit to Print: Editorial Explorations in Clothing Design

As unique mediums, music, film, fine art, literature and fashion all serve as a source ...

By Kate Marin September 29, 2017
The Style Legacy of "Boyz n the Hood"
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The Style Legacy of "Boyz n the Hood"

South Central LA street style has had a deep impact on American fashion, and it was *Bo...

By Brenden Gallagher September 19, 2017
The Style Legacy of Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing"
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The Style Legacy of Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing"

Upon release in 1989, *Do The Right Thing* shook the film world. Though director Spike ...

By Brenden Gallagher August 31, 2017
Quentin Tarantino's Love Affair With the Black Suit
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Quentin Tarantino's Love Affair With the Black Suit

“We had ten grand for the entire [wardrobe] budget," admits costume designer Betsy Heim...

By Brenden Gallagher August 7, 2017
The Style and Influence of Hype Williams' "Belly"
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The Style and Influence of Hype Williams' "Belly"

Nas struts into the Harlem corner fried chicken spot. Paolo Gucci sunglasses sit perfec...

By Alphonse Pierre August 1, 2017
A Brief History of Wes Anderson's Influence on the Runway
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A Brief History of Wes Anderson's Influence on the Runway

Prep school chic meets children’s book whimsy: this pastel, monogrammed combination has...

By Brenden Gallagher July 25, 2017
Game, Set, Match: Tennis’ Grand Slam Impact on Sports Style
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Game, Set, Match: Tennis’ Grand Slam Impact on Sports Style

We give a lot of credit to baseball, football and basketball when it comes to shaping m...

By Gregory Babcock July 18, 2017
Romeo + Juliet’s Sonnet of Style
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Romeo + Juliet’s Sonnet of Style

As a black town car skirts to a halt, a freshly incarcerated Benvolio pleads with his a...

By Asaf Rotman July 6, 2017
Intellectualism and Whimsy: Literature’s Imprint on Fashion
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Intellectualism and Whimsy: Literature’s Imprint on Fashion

The fashion industry has long nourished itself on the fruits of other creative pursuits...

By Leslie Zhang June 27, 2017
Patrick Bateman: Sartorial Killer and Runway Muse
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Patrick Bateman: Sartorial Killer and Runway Muse

In the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel, *American Psycho*, Patrick Bat...

By Kate Marin June 23, 2017
Twin Peaks' Endearingly Haunting Fashion Legacy
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Twin Peaks' Endearingly Haunting Fashion Legacy

On David Lynch’s birthday last year—and coincidentally so—Raf Simons presented his A/W ...

By Kate Marin May 31, 2017
Master of Jawnz: Aziz Ansari's On-Screen Style
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Master of Jawnz: Aziz Ansari's On-Screen Style

In his award-winning Netflix miniseries, Master of None, Aziz Ansari explores the inter...

By Mat Ferraro May 11, 2017
At the Starting Gates of the Racing Trend
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At the Starting Gates of the Racing Trend

Featuring 032c, Supreme and Yohji Yamamoto

By Leslie Zhang May 4, 2017