Brioni’s La Donna explores new ground The Italian heritage house mixes embellishment and craftsmanship in its Spring / Summer collection
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Above the Fold Dior designs with the future in mind Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest collection for the French house blends utility and tradition... by Kayla Herrera-Daya Above the Fold Boy Harsher takes us inside their experimental horror film ‘The Runner’ ...to me. Camille: Could you speak a little about that experience, if you’re comfortable talking about it? Jae: Yes—it definitely defined a big part of... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Moses Sumney is committed to a reintegration with nature ...including art, music, and fashion. Sumney combines these disciplines in his latest project Live from Blackalachia, a live performance set in the Blue Ridge Mountains... by Elizabeth Stewart Above the Fold Tears for Fears’s first album in 17 years expounds ‘the traumas of just being alive’ ...up under Margaret Thatcher and Reagan-era austerity and hasn’t become less compelling in the years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. New Zealand singer... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Prada revisits its womenswear history for Fall/Winter 2022 The Italian house celebrates its signatures and presents them anew for its latest collection... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold London Fashion Week through the eyes of Peter Lowe ...of striving toward feminine perfection; Wang’s latest collection asserts that the 2022 version of Venus is “not only about one type of woman.” She opted... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Central Saint Martins’ graduating students consider love, life, and artistry ...relate to my collection to would be the main theme score, composed by Pino Donaggio, of Brian De Palma’s movie Blow Out. Kayla: What is... by Kayla Herrera-Daya Above the Fold Lewis OfMan’s ‘Sonic Poems’ is a timeless ode to the emotional voice ...of a cathartic process for you. And that really comes through in the album—you feel the way you really immersed yourself in all these emotions... by Sarah Daoui Above the Fold A defaced 1930s-era painting raises questions about history versus virality ...restorations). The incident has spawned debate across social media, but the vandalism itself seems to be less complex than the art world wants it to... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold In ‘American Black Beauty Vol. 1,’ Micaiah Carter comes home ...as well. I think those [components] combined made these parallels and these crosses that were really interesting—especially at the opening, with people coming up to... by Ryan Williams Above the Fold Puppets and Puppets maintains its quirk for Fall/Winter 2022 ...well-constructed, and utilitarian. If anything, Puppets and Puppets’ latest presentation was a testament to the constructive evolution of the brand. It’s found its balance—now’s the... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold For Takesada Matsutani, resistance comes in the form of adaptability ...capacities of vinyl glue. Today, he’s considered a master of it. Some of these works are on display in New York, at the artist’s latest... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold AssangeDAO imagines the social justice potential of online collectives ...inspire a powerful solidarity network and fight for the freedom of Julian Assange,” their website reads. “What are the regulatory, logistical, and ethical constraints that... by Peter Miklas Above the Fold ‘Pam & Tommy’ tells a story about exploitation, without the consent of the exploited There is a grossly obvious irony to the making of Hulu’s Pam & Tommy. The eight-episode series has branded itself as “the greatest love story... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Legacy Russell’s latest curation is a love letter to the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama ...that’s been built by the Black women of the American South, within community and for community. It’s a spirit of art-making that’s rare to come... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Spotify’s Joe Rogan debacle spotlights a long-corrupt streaming apparatus ...If it seems strange to you that Young is protesting the evils of Spotify by latching onto Amazon, that’s because it is—very strange. It’s a... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Patti Smith is on Substack, and she wants to say ‘a late hello’ ...often referred to as Punk’s Poet Laureate. But even the possessor of such a sacrosanct title isn’t free from the trials of readjustment. It’s curious... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold ‘A Trillion Sunsets’ grapples with notions of originality and repetition in art ...image production continues for a reason, and its connections to the past are simply unanswered questions or ignored pleas: Will the oppressed continue to oppress?... by Ryan Williams Above the Fold Jean Touitou’s short film, ‘VOX / PHANTOM,’ journeys through the streets of Paris and down memory lane ...the places first. Morgan: Can you tell me more about how you came to be involved with the Basic Vietnam Committee and the Union of... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold The complicated truth about recycling ...next first kiss or work ID photo.) Now, Colgate dominates 34% of the toothpaste industry. The company claims that its recyclable packaging could prevent billions... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Towa Bird is entering the mainstream ...free-flowing curly mop nostalgic of a ’70s rockstar, Towa’s enticing charm and nonchalant attitude provide her with an irresistible je ne sais quoi that her... by Mathilde Favel Above the Fold Academic journal fingerprints PDFs to prevent free use of its materials ...there are obvious solutions? Free community college! Free trade schools! Add financial literacy and how to navigate government resources to high school curriculums! At the... by Megan Hullander At Large Slab City, California: The artistic outpost where outsiders find home When tourists come to Slab City, California, most get dropped off at Salvation Mountain, the outsider-art-monument to God’s love that onetime resident, the late Leonard... by Max Pearl Above the Fold The resurgence of anti-porn feminism ...must be neither commodified, nor its image bought and sold—belies the totalizing reality that sex and its attendant imagery are already commodified under our current... by Sophia Giovannitti Above the Fold Billie Zangewa’s hand-stitched collages locate joy in the quotidian The artist’s latest solo exhibition, ‘Thread for a Web Begun,’ lovingly interprets domestic interiors and intimate mises en scène... by Monique Long At Large Eric N. Mack reconsiders the dimensions of visual art ...completely draped with gauzy, transparent ivory fabric. Christo, Mack posits, subverted conventional painting by using fabric as the medium and architecture as the support. Another... by Monique Long Above the Fold Black Marble on ‘Fast Idol’ and the ritual of listening ...the idea that there could be a time when people’s spirituality is disposable and compartmentalized and fungible.” Chris: I was a latchkey kid. I would... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Change is the only constant for VTSS ...to escape the secure compound of the Berlin techno community to pursue a more unpredictable life in the UK. “Everyone in Berlin was like, ‘What... by Oli Warwick Conversations Who does your voice belong to? For musician Holly Herndon, the answer is ‘everyone’ ...with via her website. When we speak, Herndon is slated to debut the new version of Holly+ we’re listening to, which has the capability to... by Camille Sojit Pejcha At Large New Cosmologies: Could reconsidering the Big Bang theory save us? The universe was created from nothing 13.8 billion years ago, according to the current version of the Big Bang theory. First proposed by Edgar Allan... by Tao Lin Above the Fold Kenzō Takada’s legacy lives on in Nigo’s imagination of East and West ...contradictory clothing intended to reflect the reality of contemporary dressing. In his latest offering, Nigo bridges the gap between form and function by pairing utilitarian... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Moncler launches its second ‘Born to Protect’ collection, with renewed commitments to sustainability ...in which Moncler’s iconic mascot, Monduck, tells of the brand’s latest approach to sustainability. Moncler’s dedication to protecting the planet doesn’t stop at one campaign,... by Morgan Becker At Large The alienation and fantasy of modern femininity ...never does. When it comes to other people, we use personality disorder labels like narcissist and sociopath. But when it comes to ourselves, we use... by Safy-Hallan Farah Above the Fold Hermès’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection balances elegance with eccentricity Precious tapestries and textiles set the tone at Hermès’s latest runway show. The French house showed its Fall/Winter 2022 menswear collection at the Mobilier National... by Morgan Becker Conversations Gus Van Sant talks finding inspiration on the fringes ...you just disregard it altogether? Gus: The first film I made, I worked with a lot of comedians, mostly in an assistant capacity—not writing comedy,... by Colin Boyle Above the Fold Peter Schlesinger manifests sculpture’s humanity The artist joins Document to discuss mythology, Japanese lacquerware, and his latest show at David Lewis... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Amalia Ulman explores notions of home in her latest short film for Salvatore Ferragamo ...that feeling as well. And this is why the film has hidden references to movies I like, for example Amadeus by Milos Forman and Love... by Megan Hullander Above the Fold Loewe crafts an illusion for Fall/Winter 2022 Jonathan Anderson’s latest collection invites viewers to question notions of visibility, privacy, and self... by Peter Miklas Above the Fold Jil Sander takes sartorial sophistication for a whimsical spin ...and Lucie Meier, the creative director duo behind the German house, introduced a handful of fresh brand signifiers. Their latest presentation bridged the gap between... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Louis Vuitton celebrates Virgil Abloh’s legacy for Fall/Winter 2022 ...into now is making my voice mean something… [Making] something that is more heartfelt, and speaks to the community and people and humanity frankly.” Louis... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Hedi Slimane’s latest perfume for CELINE is an olfactory homage to Arthur Rimbaud ...to Rimbaud, his latest perfume for CELINE seeks to capture the poet’s essence—drawing inspiration from a photo of the young Rimbaud which Slimane used to... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Damian Lazarus on the return of Day Zero, the music festival designed around cultural connectivity ...due to the pandemic, Day Zero returned in a big way. Shortly before the event, Document editor-in-chief Nick Vogelson caught up with Lazarus to discuss... by Colin Boyle At Large The myth of the lone creative genius ...was never much questioned about it. That the label of lone genius tends to be predominantly applied to narcissistic men known to hurt others or... by Cody Delistraty Conversations Miles Greenberg and Marina Abramović are testing the limits of body and mind ...there in silence with the headphones on. I noticed there were more and more kids coming to my performance, coming and putting on headphones and... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold FENDI brings old-world elegance into the future ...rendition of FENDI’s rigid trunk bag. The collection also introduces the brand’s latest FF logo sneakers, which appear among an otherwise traditional footwear offering, including... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Yasmin Sewell launches Vyrao, a wellbeing brand for the age of consciousness ...1998. The store was the launchpad for plenty of iconic careers. It stocked designers who Sewell liked, including the then-up-and-coming Rick Owens, Miguel Adrover, Pierre... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold Ava Marks’s latest short film is a study in generational connection ...come by. But when they do appear—when they’re passed forward, from one generation to the next—it’s almost always a shock. To see the ones we... by Document Journal Above the Fold Can a pizza-making robot remedy restaurant disparities? ...a combined revenue increase equivalent to 30 million more large cheese pizzas than the previous year. While restaurant sales and quick service saw a momentary... by Megan Hullander Conversations Charli XCX and Oneohtrix Point Never are rewriting the conditions of experimental sound ...bit self-destructive when it comes to my personal life, but when it comes to creativity, I don’t think constant comfort makes for consistently good work,”... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Ming Lim navigates the boundaries of dream and reality ...something, that’s when you surf. If it doesn’t come, it doesn’t come. I just sit on the chair for two hours and do nothing. Most... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Dior designs with the future in mind Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest collection for the French house blends utility and tradition... by Kayla Herrera-Daya
Above the Fold Boy Harsher takes us inside their experimental horror film ‘The Runner’ ...to me. Camille: Could you speak a little about that experience, if you’re comfortable talking about it? Jae: Yes—it definitely defined a big part of... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Moses Sumney is committed to a reintegration with nature ...including art, music, and fashion. Sumney combines these disciplines in his latest project Live from Blackalachia, a live performance set in the Blue Ridge Mountains... by Elizabeth Stewart
Above the Fold Tears for Fears’s first album in 17 years expounds ‘the traumas of just being alive’ ...up under Margaret Thatcher and Reagan-era austerity and hasn’t become less compelling in the years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. New Zealand singer... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Prada revisits its womenswear history for Fall/Winter 2022 The Italian house celebrates its signatures and presents them anew for its latest collection... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold London Fashion Week through the eyes of Peter Lowe ...of striving toward feminine perfection; Wang’s latest collection asserts that the 2022 version of Venus is “not only about one type of woman.” She opted... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Central Saint Martins’ graduating students consider love, life, and artistry ...relate to my collection to would be the main theme score, composed by Pino Donaggio, of Brian De Palma’s movie Blow Out. Kayla: What is... by Kayla Herrera-Daya
Above the Fold Lewis OfMan’s ‘Sonic Poems’ is a timeless ode to the emotional voice ...of a cathartic process for you. And that really comes through in the album—you feel the way you really immersed yourself in all these emotions... by Sarah Daoui
Above the Fold A defaced 1930s-era painting raises questions about history versus virality ...restorations). The incident has spawned debate across social media, but the vandalism itself seems to be less complex than the art world wants it to... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold In ‘American Black Beauty Vol. 1,’ Micaiah Carter comes home ...as well. I think those [components] combined made these parallels and these crosses that were really interesting—especially at the opening, with people coming up to... by Ryan Williams
Above the Fold Puppets and Puppets maintains its quirk for Fall/Winter 2022 ...well-constructed, and utilitarian. If anything, Puppets and Puppets’ latest presentation was a testament to the constructive evolution of the brand. It’s found its balance—now’s the... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold For Takesada Matsutani, resistance comes in the form of adaptability ...capacities of vinyl glue. Today, he’s considered a master of it. Some of these works are on display in New York, at the artist’s latest... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold AssangeDAO imagines the social justice potential of online collectives ...inspire a powerful solidarity network and fight for the freedom of Julian Assange,” their website reads. “What are the regulatory, logistical, and ethical constraints that... by Peter Miklas
Above the Fold ‘Pam & Tommy’ tells a story about exploitation, without the consent of the exploited There is a grossly obvious irony to the making of Hulu’s Pam & Tommy. The eight-episode series has branded itself as “the greatest love story... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Legacy Russell’s latest curation is a love letter to the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama ...that’s been built by the Black women of the American South, within community and for community. It’s a spirit of art-making that’s rare to come... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Spotify’s Joe Rogan debacle spotlights a long-corrupt streaming apparatus ...If it seems strange to you that Young is protesting the evils of Spotify by latching onto Amazon, that’s because it is—very strange. It’s a... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Patti Smith is on Substack, and she wants to say ‘a late hello’ ...often referred to as Punk’s Poet Laureate. But even the possessor of such a sacrosanct title isn’t free from the trials of readjustment. It’s curious... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold ‘A Trillion Sunsets’ grapples with notions of originality and repetition in art ...image production continues for a reason, and its connections to the past are simply unanswered questions or ignored pleas: Will the oppressed continue to oppress?... by Ryan Williams
Above the Fold Jean Touitou’s short film, ‘VOX / PHANTOM,’ journeys through the streets of Paris and down memory lane ...the places first. Morgan: Can you tell me more about how you came to be involved with the Basic Vietnam Committee and the Union of... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold The complicated truth about recycling ...next first kiss or work ID photo.) Now, Colgate dominates 34% of the toothpaste industry. The company claims that its recyclable packaging could prevent billions... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Towa Bird is entering the mainstream ...free-flowing curly mop nostalgic of a ’70s rockstar, Towa’s enticing charm and nonchalant attitude provide her with an irresistible je ne sais quoi that her... by Mathilde Favel
Above the Fold Academic journal fingerprints PDFs to prevent free use of its materials ...there are obvious solutions? Free community college! Free trade schools! Add financial literacy and how to navigate government resources to high school curriculums! At the... by Megan Hullander
At Large Slab City, California: The artistic outpost where outsiders find home When tourists come to Slab City, California, most get dropped off at Salvation Mountain, the outsider-art-monument to God’s love that onetime resident, the late Leonard... by Max Pearl
Above the Fold The resurgence of anti-porn feminism ...must be neither commodified, nor its image bought and sold—belies the totalizing reality that sex and its attendant imagery are already commodified under our current... by Sophia Giovannitti
Above the Fold Billie Zangewa’s hand-stitched collages locate joy in the quotidian The artist’s latest solo exhibition, ‘Thread for a Web Begun,’ lovingly interprets domestic interiors and intimate mises en scène... by Monique Long
At Large Eric N. Mack reconsiders the dimensions of visual art ...completely draped with gauzy, transparent ivory fabric. Christo, Mack posits, subverted conventional painting by using fabric as the medium and architecture as the support. Another... by Monique Long
Above the Fold Black Marble on ‘Fast Idol’ and the ritual of listening ...the idea that there could be a time when people’s spirituality is disposable and compartmentalized and fungible.” Chris: I was a latchkey kid. I would... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Change is the only constant for VTSS ...to escape the secure compound of the Berlin techno community to pursue a more unpredictable life in the UK. “Everyone in Berlin was like, ‘What... by Oli Warwick
Conversations Who does your voice belong to? For musician Holly Herndon, the answer is ‘everyone’ ...with via her website. When we speak, Herndon is slated to debut the new version of Holly+ we’re listening to, which has the capability to... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
At Large New Cosmologies: Could reconsidering the Big Bang theory save us? The universe was created from nothing 13.8 billion years ago, according to the current version of the Big Bang theory. First proposed by Edgar Allan... by Tao Lin
Above the Fold Kenzō Takada’s legacy lives on in Nigo’s imagination of East and West ...contradictory clothing intended to reflect the reality of contemporary dressing. In his latest offering, Nigo bridges the gap between form and function by pairing utilitarian... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Moncler launches its second ‘Born to Protect’ collection, with renewed commitments to sustainability ...in which Moncler’s iconic mascot, Monduck, tells of the brand’s latest approach to sustainability. Moncler’s dedication to protecting the planet doesn’t stop at one campaign,... by Morgan Becker
At Large The alienation and fantasy of modern femininity ...never does. When it comes to other people, we use personality disorder labels like narcissist and sociopath. But when it comes to ourselves, we use... by Safy-Hallan Farah
Above the Fold Hermès’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection balances elegance with eccentricity Precious tapestries and textiles set the tone at Hermès’s latest runway show. The French house showed its Fall/Winter 2022 menswear collection at the Mobilier National... by Morgan Becker
Conversations Gus Van Sant talks finding inspiration on the fringes ...you just disregard it altogether? Gus: The first film I made, I worked with a lot of comedians, mostly in an assistant capacity—not writing comedy,... by Colin Boyle
Above the Fold Peter Schlesinger manifests sculpture’s humanity The artist joins Document to discuss mythology, Japanese lacquerware, and his latest show at David Lewis... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Amalia Ulman explores notions of home in her latest short film for Salvatore Ferragamo ...that feeling as well. And this is why the film has hidden references to movies I like, for example Amadeus by Milos Forman and Love... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Loewe crafts an illusion for Fall/Winter 2022 Jonathan Anderson’s latest collection invites viewers to question notions of visibility, privacy, and self... by Peter Miklas
Above the Fold Jil Sander takes sartorial sophistication for a whimsical spin ...and Lucie Meier, the creative director duo behind the German house, introduced a handful of fresh brand signifiers. Their latest presentation bridged the gap between... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Louis Vuitton celebrates Virgil Abloh’s legacy for Fall/Winter 2022 ...into now is making my voice mean something… [Making] something that is more heartfelt, and speaks to the community and people and humanity frankly.” Louis... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Hedi Slimane’s latest perfume for CELINE is an olfactory homage to Arthur Rimbaud ...to Rimbaud, his latest perfume for CELINE seeks to capture the poet’s essence—drawing inspiration from a photo of the young Rimbaud which Slimane used to... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Damian Lazarus on the return of Day Zero, the music festival designed around cultural connectivity ...due to the pandemic, Day Zero returned in a big way. Shortly before the event, Document editor-in-chief Nick Vogelson caught up with Lazarus to discuss... by Colin Boyle
At Large The myth of the lone creative genius ...was never much questioned about it. That the label of lone genius tends to be predominantly applied to narcissistic men known to hurt others or... by Cody Delistraty
Conversations Miles Greenberg and Marina Abramović are testing the limits of body and mind ...there in silence with the headphones on. I noticed there were more and more kids coming to my performance, coming and putting on headphones and... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold FENDI brings old-world elegance into the future ...rendition of FENDI’s rigid trunk bag. The collection also introduces the brand’s latest FF logo sneakers, which appear among an otherwise traditional footwear offering, including... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Yasmin Sewell launches Vyrao, a wellbeing brand for the age of consciousness ...1998. The store was the launchpad for plenty of iconic careers. It stocked designers who Sewell liked, including the then-up-and-coming Rick Owens, Miguel Adrover, Pierre... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold Ava Marks’s latest short film is a study in generational connection ...come by. But when they do appear—when they’re passed forward, from one generation to the next—it’s almost always a shock. To see the ones we... by Document Journal
Above the Fold Can a pizza-making robot remedy restaurant disparities? ...a combined revenue increase equivalent to 30 million more large cheese pizzas than the previous year. While restaurant sales and quick service saw a momentary... by Megan Hullander
Conversations Charli XCX and Oneohtrix Point Never are rewriting the conditions of experimental sound ...bit self-destructive when it comes to my personal life, but when it comes to creativity, I don’t think constant comfort makes for consistently good work,”... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Ming Lim navigates the boundaries of dream and reality ...something, that’s when you surf. If it doesn’t come, it doesn’t come. I just sit on the chair for two hours and do nothing. Most... by Morgan Becker