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Above the Fold Lost in the noise of the world? Halima has a playlist to make you feel again ...latest track “Talk.” It’s a stripped-down version of her quintessential work: “concise, minimal, naked,” in the artist’s words, “the opening to more conversations I want... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Faye Webster has her mind made up ...a 24-piece orchestral accompaniment on her latest EP, Car Therapy Sessions. The project is sweeping and cinematic, aching for a lover; it’s ultra-saturated with Webster’s... by Kayla Herrera-Daya Above the Fold DeathbyRomy’s ‘No Mercy’ is a camp anthem for sick lovers ...of America grew up in comparison to how I did. I think people are naturally drawn to things that are different to them. Those things... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold Amazon is reading palms at Whole Foods ...rooms, and even [recognize] faces.” Amazon One is the latest development in the company’s bid to become the ‘Everything Store,’ amassing as much highly-lucrative and... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Just because you can create a digitally rendered pop star, doesn’t mean you should ...near-indistinguishable from the airbrushed faces of his living, breathing bandmates. Effectively, the only threat of him leaving the band lies in the label’s ability to... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold What ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ gets wrong about queer parenthood ...martial arts battles, the physical combat mirroring her internal turmoil. Ultimately, Evelyn learns the true value of acceptance, wins reconciliation with everybody in every world,... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold For Lutfi Janania Zablah, the botanical world is boundless ...of creating a moment,” stays with his audience forever. His latest show at New York’s Museum of Art and Design, for instance, communicated the artist’s... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Tom Sturridge strips down in ‘The Sandman’—and adds some layers of his own ...a piece of free poetry. Weirdly, when you have rules, it’s more freeing. I feel like I know what I’m fighting against. Whereas if someone... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Tank and the Bangas push funk and soul traditions toward the future ...push funk and soul traditions toward the future, while remaining grounded in the timeless fundamentals of technical mastery and delicate yet forceful lyric poetry. Their... by Cole Cahill Above the Fold BlackStar Film Festival eschews convention, reflecting radical shifts in cinema ...BlackStar accessible was endearing. More than that, it was the community that this festival brought together that made it so special. I was surrounded by... by Emann Odufu Above the Fold Anna Delvey wants to be the new face of prison reform ...In the months since Allegedly opened, Delvey’s art has been described as the “death of culture,” an example of the “Anna Delvey-industrial complex,” and “just... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold On Model Mayhem, everyday people become the author of their own fantasy ...looked through all sorts of things—Craigslist, fetish websites, and so many online portals. Then I found Model Mayhem. I realized there are two categories of... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold DJ Luka Tacon’s soundtrack for summer ...anyone with a soul—into gear when headed into a hot summer night.” “OnlyL” by TSHA (ft. NIMMO) “Is this the best club tune to come... by Document Journal Above the Fold The intimacy of nightlife, according to its curators ...think New York nightlife is really climaxing right now—it’s definitely going up and up. Liya: Which city has the best going-out scene for you? I... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold Jensen McRae shares the songs she wishes she wrote ...“Good Legs,” “Wolves,” and “Dead Girl Walking,” she embodies the numbness that is a consequence of absorbing everything around you, realizing the greatest heartbreak is... by Kayla Herrera-Daya Above the Fold ‘Kimi’ doesn’t belong on the big screen—but neither do most stories Steven Soderbergh’s latest thriller will never dominate the cultural conversation, but does that mean it isn’t good?... by Noah Berlatsky At Large From El Paso to Harlem: Troy Montes-Michie explores the subversive history of the zoot suit ...for example, one might analyze the clothing choices of Martin Luther King Jr., his cohort, and other leaders. Why would the men march in protest... by Monique Long Above the Fold Riane Eisler and Tao Lin on shifting our cultural paradigm ...eventually conquering most of the planet. Besides teaching a fuller version of history, The Chalice and the Blade also introduced Eisler’s Cultural Transformation theory, which... by Tao Lin Above the Fold Ask Photos refocuses on the roots of Black culture ...exemplified through Hair Appointment, as this series was able to connect [with people] across many regions of the Black community, allowing all of us to... by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris Above the Fold Luke Gilford revives the myth of the American West at the queer rodeo ...and reappropriating them for contemporary values—arguably, values that have been at the core of its ideologies all along. Perhaps the best example of this is... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Saint Laurent’s latest collection journeys to the Agafay Desert ...in love with the city, its relaxing culture, and the bright colors common to the local clothing styles. Returning to the founder’s original muse, Creative... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold Sipper’s songs to feel safe again ...grandma on the porch, and make Sipper songs,” he says. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3MalJX4Ll4 Much is made of pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone, but sometimes the best... by Maraya Fisher At Large Matthew Williams wants his clothing to have a life of its own ...it’s so beautiful. Tell me about your collaboration with her. Matthew Williams: We’ve been friends for a while. I reached out and invited her to... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...lot of anxiety about hooking up with new people? It might be good to sit with any insecurities that might come up for you when... by Liara Roux At Large New York was killing me: Seeking community in the city of cultural saturation ...tourist monuments, compiled from thousands of tourist photos taken from the same vantage point with small differences of height or weather? Walking around a city... by Rahel Aima Above the Fold In ‘Brotherhood and Sisterhood,’ Elianel Clinton expands the definition of flesh and blood The up-and-coming photographer captured pairs of siblings in his latest project, referencing the intersections of race and queerness... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Jordan Castro’s ‘The Novelist’ is a metafictional exploration of mundanity ...yourself in this novel come from? Jordan: My wife, Nicolette Polek, suggested naming [that character] Jordan Castro as a way to complicate the narrative voice.... by Sarah McEachern Above the Fold Sean Pablo’s ‘A Season in Hell’ finds stillness in life’s fleeting moments ...cholo culture there has heavily religious iconography which I always liked. Syd: It’s definitely a labor of love to produce a solo exhibition. What kept... by Syd Walker At Large Jimmy DeSana, an iconoclast even within the ’70s avant-garde, is finally entering mainstream consciousness ...OnlyFans, and the controversy that’s been generated around that because of the societal discomfort with sex as anything but private and free, it’s commodifying sex... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold ‘The Twins’ is a love letter to Mary-Kate and Ashley, told through the textures of the archive ...Kevin B. Lee, best-known for his 2014 short film Transformers: The Premake, which compiles hundreds of YouTube videos in an exploration of high-budget filmmaking and... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Demna’s latest collection for Balenciaga is built in monochrome In its latest Couture Collection, the house’s high-profile models took to the runway in waist-cinching silhouettes... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold For Dior, Ukrainian artist Olesia Trofymenko crafts a hymn to life and living ...Document to discuss the making of and inspirations for Dior’s latest line. Divya Bala: What first drew you to the tree of life as a... by Divya Bala Above the Fold Michele Saunders recounts a summer with James Baldwin in the South of France ...that set Paris ablaze in the ’70s. “There was total freedom to dance, feel free, and have a good time,” she remembers. “I was all... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold On ‘Janky Star,’ Grace Ives is making pop without persona ...she liked the shape of it. Since its permanent application onto her body, however, she’s derived new meanings for the form. Some of these meanings... by Megan Hullander At Large Eileen Myles chronicles a people’s history of East River Park ...was the big cousin of all the tiny community gardens in the neighborhood. In the ’70s it was commonplace to get robbed. In the early... by Eileen Myles Above the Fold Searching for queer sanctuary in Porto ...before my arrival. I pored over the links that appeared when I’d type questions into my search engine like, “Where are the queer people in... by Mallory Bea Above the Fold Francisco Costa looks to the earth to nourish the body ...human welfare. I’m also incredibly fortunate to call the biotech company Amyris home; we have the best scientists in the world on our staff. Megan:... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Momma shares songs for the new age rock star ...today. For the emerging rock outfit Momma, a (semi-ironic) grappling with modern rockdom dominates the thematics of its latest album Household Name, set to release... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Inside ‘My Comrade,’ a time capsule of NYC’s legendary drag scene ...fans, who obsessively collect and share past issues among each other. Musician and performer Macy Rodman, who is the magazine’s latest cover star, knew about... by Meka Boyle Above the Fold Leah Hennessey steals the spotlight at Celine’s Spring/Summer 2023 menswear show ...song. We’ve been doing it since Covid started. It’s just a fact that the best songs you write the fastest. I’m not a musician with... by Divya Bala Above the Fold Kenzo’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection merges prep and Japanese street style ...workwear suits. Staple prints from previous seasons were reimagined, such as the Wavy Stripe, Pixel Rose Camo, and Hana Leopard. With his latest presentation, Nigo... by Madison Bulnes Above the Fold For Summer 2023, Hermès channels the joys of escape from the city ...the nonchalance of a mind that is free of barriers.” The show was held at the historic Manufacture des Gobelins, a 17th-century tapestry factory. In... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Loewe’s latest menswear collection redefines what it is to be natural “Grass growing on cloth. Birds flying, fish swimming, water dripping, and humans kissing on screens. The real and the digitally reproduced. Nature and technology meet... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Tinashe finds utopia at LadyLand ...main stage to huddle for Tinashe’s performance. Over the course of her genre-bending setlist, she guided us into a portal that existed for one evening... by Tiana Randall Above the Fold For Spring/Summer 2023, Givenchy elevates the status of menswear In his latest presentation for the French house, creative director Matthew Williams fuses performance with versatility... by Deren Owji Above the Fold For Men’s Spring/Summer 2023, Rick Owens is pragmatic and sanguine Under the blistering Parisian sun, crisp cottons and layers of silk chiffon offer escape from socio-political turmoil and fashion week-induced gridlock traffic. A tranquil aura... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold In ‘Sometimes, Forever,’ Soccer Mommy explores the joys and perils of impermanence ...a place to come home to that feels comfortable. Madeleine: You rose to fame through predominantly sad songs. Do you think that there’s any subconscious... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold In ‘Bad Thoughts,’ Nada Alic imagines a world for women who are aspirational for all the wrong reasons ...of it. It’s probably a combination of going with my gut and doing what I think is funny, and really not worrying about it, because... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Hedi Slimane’s ‘Portrait of a Musician’ series expands with Jack White ...formerly worked as a creative director for both Yves Saint Laurent and Dior Homme, is best-known for his work documenting youth subcultures and music in... by Madeleine Beck Above the Fold Versace’s latest menswear collection showcases style as an avenue to attitude Donatella Versace’s latest collection showcases a new generation for Versace Men’s, with help from the sons of Mark Vanderloo, Helena Christensen, Andre van Noord, and... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Lost in the noise of the world? Halima has a playlist to make you feel again ...latest track “Talk.” It’s a stripped-down version of her quintessential work: “concise, minimal, naked,” in the artist’s words, “the opening to more conversations I want... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Faye Webster has her mind made up ...a 24-piece orchestral accompaniment on her latest EP, Car Therapy Sessions. The project is sweeping and cinematic, aching for a lover; it’s ultra-saturated with Webster’s... by Kayla Herrera-Daya
Above the Fold DeathbyRomy’s ‘No Mercy’ is a camp anthem for sick lovers ...of America grew up in comparison to how I did. I think people are naturally drawn to things that are different to them. Those things... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Amazon is reading palms at Whole Foods ...rooms, and even [recognize] faces.” Amazon One is the latest development in the company’s bid to become the ‘Everything Store,’ amassing as much highly-lucrative and... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Just because you can create a digitally rendered pop star, doesn’t mean you should ...near-indistinguishable from the airbrushed faces of his living, breathing bandmates. Effectively, the only threat of him leaving the band lies in the label’s ability to... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold What ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ gets wrong about queer parenthood ...martial arts battles, the physical combat mirroring her internal turmoil. Ultimately, Evelyn learns the true value of acceptance, wins reconciliation with everybody in every world,... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold For Lutfi Janania Zablah, the botanical world is boundless ...of creating a moment,” stays with his audience forever. His latest show at New York’s Museum of Art and Design, for instance, communicated the artist’s... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Tom Sturridge strips down in ‘The Sandman’—and adds some layers of his own ...a piece of free poetry. Weirdly, when you have rules, it’s more freeing. I feel like I know what I’m fighting against. Whereas if someone... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Tank and the Bangas push funk and soul traditions toward the future ...push funk and soul traditions toward the future, while remaining grounded in the timeless fundamentals of technical mastery and delicate yet forceful lyric poetry. Their... by Cole Cahill
Above the Fold BlackStar Film Festival eschews convention, reflecting radical shifts in cinema ...BlackStar accessible was endearing. More than that, it was the community that this festival brought together that made it so special. I was surrounded by... by Emann Odufu
Above the Fold Anna Delvey wants to be the new face of prison reform ...In the months since Allegedly opened, Delvey’s art has been described as the “death of culture,” an example of the “Anna Delvey-industrial complex,” and “just... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold On Model Mayhem, everyday people become the author of their own fantasy ...looked through all sorts of things—Craigslist, fetish websites, and so many online portals. Then I found Model Mayhem. I realized there are two categories of... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold DJ Luka Tacon’s soundtrack for summer ...anyone with a soul—into gear when headed into a hot summer night.” “OnlyL” by TSHA (ft. NIMMO) “Is this the best club tune to come... by Document Journal
Above the Fold The intimacy of nightlife, according to its curators ...think New York nightlife is really climaxing right now—it’s definitely going up and up. Liya: Which city has the best going-out scene for you? I... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold Jensen McRae shares the songs she wishes she wrote ...“Good Legs,” “Wolves,” and “Dead Girl Walking,” she embodies the numbness that is a consequence of absorbing everything around you, realizing the greatest heartbreak is... by Kayla Herrera-Daya
Above the Fold ‘Kimi’ doesn’t belong on the big screen—but neither do most stories Steven Soderbergh’s latest thriller will never dominate the cultural conversation, but does that mean it isn’t good?... by Noah Berlatsky
At Large From El Paso to Harlem: Troy Montes-Michie explores the subversive history of the zoot suit ...for example, one might analyze the clothing choices of Martin Luther King Jr., his cohort, and other leaders. Why would the men march in protest... by Monique Long
Above the Fold Riane Eisler and Tao Lin on shifting our cultural paradigm ...eventually conquering most of the planet. Besides teaching a fuller version of history, The Chalice and the Blade also introduced Eisler’s Cultural Transformation theory, which... by Tao Lin
Above the Fold Ask Photos refocuses on the roots of Black culture ...exemplified through Hair Appointment, as this series was able to connect [with people] across many regions of the Black community, allowing all of us to... by JoliAmour DuBose-Morris
Above the Fold Luke Gilford revives the myth of the American West at the queer rodeo ...and reappropriating them for contemporary values—arguably, values that have been at the core of its ideologies all along. Perhaps the best example of this is... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Saint Laurent’s latest collection journeys to the Agafay Desert ...in love with the city, its relaxing culture, and the bright colors common to the local clothing styles. Returning to the founder’s original muse, Creative... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold Sipper’s songs to feel safe again ...grandma on the porch, and make Sipper songs,” he says. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3MalJX4Ll4 Much is made of pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone, but sometimes the best... by Maraya Fisher
At Large Matthew Williams wants his clothing to have a life of its own ...it’s so beautiful. Tell me about your collaboration with her. Matthew Williams: We’ve been friends for a while. I reached out and invited her to... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Ask Liara: A sex worker’s guide to living, loving, and fucking ...lot of anxiety about hooking up with new people? It might be good to sit with any insecurities that might come up for you when... by Liara Roux
At Large New York was killing me: Seeking community in the city of cultural saturation ...tourist monuments, compiled from thousands of tourist photos taken from the same vantage point with small differences of height or weather? Walking around a city... by Rahel Aima
Above the Fold In ‘Brotherhood and Sisterhood,’ Elianel Clinton expands the definition of flesh and blood The up-and-coming photographer captured pairs of siblings in his latest project, referencing the intersections of race and queerness... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Jordan Castro’s ‘The Novelist’ is a metafictional exploration of mundanity ...yourself in this novel come from? Jordan: My wife, Nicolette Polek, suggested naming [that character] Jordan Castro as a way to complicate the narrative voice.... by Sarah McEachern
Above the Fold Sean Pablo’s ‘A Season in Hell’ finds stillness in life’s fleeting moments ...cholo culture there has heavily religious iconography which I always liked. Syd: It’s definitely a labor of love to produce a solo exhibition. What kept... by Syd Walker
At Large Jimmy DeSana, an iconoclast even within the ’70s avant-garde, is finally entering mainstream consciousness ...OnlyFans, and the controversy that’s been generated around that because of the societal discomfort with sex as anything but private and free, it’s commodifying sex... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold ‘The Twins’ is a love letter to Mary-Kate and Ashley, told through the textures of the archive ...Kevin B. Lee, best-known for his 2014 short film Transformers: The Premake, which compiles hundreds of YouTube videos in an exploration of high-budget filmmaking and... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Demna’s latest collection for Balenciaga is built in monochrome In its latest Couture Collection, the house’s high-profile models took to the runway in waist-cinching silhouettes... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold For Dior, Ukrainian artist Olesia Trofymenko crafts a hymn to life and living ...Document to discuss the making of and inspirations for Dior’s latest line. Divya Bala: What first drew you to the tree of life as a... by Divya Bala
Above the Fold Michele Saunders recounts a summer with James Baldwin in the South of France ...that set Paris ablaze in the ’70s. “There was total freedom to dance, feel free, and have a good time,” she remembers. “I was all... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold On ‘Janky Star,’ Grace Ives is making pop without persona ...she liked the shape of it. Since its permanent application onto her body, however, she’s derived new meanings for the form. Some of these meanings... by Megan Hullander
At Large Eileen Myles chronicles a people’s history of East River Park ...was the big cousin of all the tiny community gardens in the neighborhood. In the ’70s it was commonplace to get robbed. In the early... by Eileen Myles
Above the Fold Searching for queer sanctuary in Porto ...before my arrival. I pored over the links that appeared when I’d type questions into my search engine like, “Where are the queer people in... by Mallory Bea
Above the Fold Francisco Costa looks to the earth to nourish the body ...human welfare. I’m also incredibly fortunate to call the biotech company Amyris home; we have the best scientists in the world on our staff. Megan:... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Momma shares songs for the new age rock star ...today. For the emerging rock outfit Momma, a (semi-ironic) grappling with modern rockdom dominates the thematics of its latest album Household Name, set to release... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Inside ‘My Comrade,’ a time capsule of NYC’s legendary drag scene ...fans, who obsessively collect and share past issues among each other. Musician and performer Macy Rodman, who is the magazine’s latest cover star, knew about... by Meka Boyle
Above the Fold Leah Hennessey steals the spotlight at Celine’s Spring/Summer 2023 menswear show ...song. We’ve been doing it since Covid started. It’s just a fact that the best songs you write the fastest. I’m not a musician with... by Divya Bala
Above the Fold Kenzo’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection merges prep and Japanese street style ...workwear suits. Staple prints from previous seasons were reimagined, such as the Wavy Stripe, Pixel Rose Camo, and Hana Leopard. With his latest presentation, Nigo... by Madison Bulnes
Above the Fold For Summer 2023, Hermès channels the joys of escape from the city ...the nonchalance of a mind that is free of barriers.” The show was held at the historic Manufacture des Gobelins, a 17th-century tapestry factory. In... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Loewe’s latest menswear collection redefines what it is to be natural “Grass growing on cloth. Birds flying, fish swimming, water dripping, and humans kissing on screens. The real and the digitally reproduced. Nature and technology meet... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Tinashe finds utopia at LadyLand ...main stage to huddle for Tinashe’s performance. Over the course of her genre-bending setlist, she guided us into a portal that existed for one evening... by Tiana Randall
Above the Fold For Spring/Summer 2023, Givenchy elevates the status of menswear In his latest presentation for the French house, creative director Matthew Williams fuses performance with versatility... by Deren Owji
Above the Fold For Men’s Spring/Summer 2023, Rick Owens is pragmatic and sanguine Under the blistering Parisian sun, crisp cottons and layers of silk chiffon offer escape from socio-political turmoil and fashion week-induced gridlock traffic. A tranquil aura... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold In ‘Sometimes, Forever,’ Soccer Mommy explores the joys and perils of impermanence ...a place to come home to that feels comfortable. Madeleine: You rose to fame through predominantly sad songs. Do you think that there’s any subconscious... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold In ‘Bad Thoughts,’ Nada Alic imagines a world for women who are aspirational for all the wrong reasons ...of it. It’s probably a combination of going with my gut and doing what I think is funny, and really not worrying about it, because... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Hedi Slimane’s ‘Portrait of a Musician’ series expands with Jack White ...formerly worked as a creative director for both Yves Saint Laurent and Dior Homme, is best-known for his work documenting youth subcultures and music in... by Madeleine Beck
Above the Fold Versace’s latest menswear collection showcases style as an avenue to attitude Donatella Versace’s latest collection showcases a new generation for Versace Men’s, with help from the sons of Mark Vanderloo, Helena Christensen, Andre van Noord, and... by Madison Bulnes