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14 Sep

Why trans persons are finding power and place in

Why trans persons are finding power and place in
Priestess, sorceress and spellcaster Isabella Greenwood speaks to trans witches about how their craft and gender identity complement and inform one another Witchcraft is, in its purest essence, queer. It's a practice that affirms reference to our truest selves, while also superseding oppressive, patriarchal and heteronormative hierarchies. It's a practice that encourages authentic self-expression in addition to providing tools for self-preservation, should that self-expression be threatened. It is usually something that has historically protected minority groups, and given power to those that needed it essentially the most.  As a spiritual practice that requires honest and unbridled expression of oneself, it is not any surprise that throughout history there have been several recorded accounts of...
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12 Sep

Complex Streetwear Power Rating (September 2023)

Complex Streetwear Power Rating (September 2023)
How do you define streetwear in 2023?It’s an advanced query for the reason that category used to feel very specific. Within the ‘90s, streetwear brands drew from then-niche subcultures like skateboarding, punk, hip-hop, and graffiti. They produced literal “street wear,” like T-shirts, hoodies, jeans, tracksuits, and sneakers that targeted a younger audience. However the category has evolved and the subcultures it reflects at the moment are multibillion-dollar businesses, which makes the definition of streetwear way more nebulous—and in our opinion, that’s a very good thing.We define streetwear as clothing that appeals to youth culture and taps into the zeitgeist. It still references hip-hop, skate, punk, and graffiti, but the patron base is broader and it’s not dictated by a price...
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31 Aug

What to Watch: The Power of K-pop

What to Watch: The Power of K-pop
The K-pop frenzy continues to hit latest heights. South Korean pop stars, known for his or her sleek looks, viral dance moves and swelling cultural influence, not only had fans everywhere in the global going crazy, but they've captivated the posh world too. Barely every week goes by with no brand signing a K-pop star as an envoy. No wonder: Fresh-faced idols, a few of whom are rookie acts that achieved astonishing growth in a brief space of time, were greeted by tons of if not hundreds of shrieking fans during fashion weeks in Paris and Milan. In accordance with Launchmetrics, in the course of the June edition of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, Asian stars helped propel the event’s Media Impact...
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25 Aug

How one can Harness The Power of Events to

How one can Harness The Power of Events to
On this planet of beauty retail competition is fierce. Eager beauty shoppers have led the best way for retailers to expand into latest categories and stock latest products, making a sea of brands for consumers to explore as they return to physical stores in full force. For brands, this implies engaging with the patron in-store is paramount to avoid being missed. And to do that many firms are constructing in-store experiences that can highlight products’ unique differences. It is a brilliant play since recent consumer behavior research consistently shows that engaging with brands through in-person events is strictly what shoppers are in search of. Notably, a report by PwC in early 2023 found that buyers have been wanting to return to stores...
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