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Above the Fold From Hedi Slimane to Clams Casino, everyone’s in love with Lauren Auder There’s almost nothing simple about Lauren Auder. Propelled by ornately layered music that caught the attention of ever-astute label True Panther Sounds, there’s a level... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold Home-grown and anti-establishment, Baltimore’s creative scene is a beacon of hope ...these trailblazing artists back then, and it’s bound to come around again. Lulu: Is black culture at the heart of Baltimore’s creative community? Jurdan: The... by Lulu Yao Gioiello Above the Fold Francesca Sorrenti recalls the anarchy of ’90s New York, and how Davide provided a light ...of the best centers was. In Naples, I used to see parents from the rural areas come into the hospital with six kids, and three... by Paige Silveria Above the Fold Forget the devil, Gen Z are signing their souls to Poppy ...entirely clear. It could be a part of the rebirth and rebranding that Poppy has undergone in correspondence to her latest album. A distinct departure... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Macy Rodman, a punk performance artist for the shitposting generation ...and the inspiration behind her latest album, 2019’s Endless Kindness. Rhodes Murphy: I want to start out by asking, what is your astrological sign? Macy... by Rhodes Murphy Above the Fold @Larslala’s masterclass in fashion footwear: why these insane shoes are worth every blister ...battle between practicality and beauty, highlighting fashion’s obsession with low-brow pastiche and high-brow absurdity with cheeky captions. Here, Petersen curates his top five greatest shoes... by Madeleine Holth Above the Fold Lunch and a therapy session with Allie X, a pop star exorcising our teenage demons ...could get Tilda Swinton to come as Bowie. She could pull it off. Last question—what is your best travel memory? Allie: I used to play... by Steele Kratt Above the Fold Goths, flower children, genderless punks: Moncler Genius is fashion’s new first family ...were the protagonists of Irish designer Simone Rocha’s latest Genius collection. In a surrealist dance performance choreographed by Clod Ensemble, they moved about a movie... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Backstage and close-up at London Fashion Week, with photographer Peter Lowe ...was recently announced as recipient of the International Woolmark Prize for his collection of biodegradable merino wool sweaters. For his latest sustainably sourced collection, he... by Document Journal Above the Fold At Jil Sander, the bigger the sweater, the closer to god Luke and Lucie Meier have always excelled in making simplicity feel avant-garde, and their latest collection for Jil Sander was no different. The Fall/Winter offerings... by Clara Malley Above the Fold Sunny Jain’s Bollywood-Western odyssey to the heart of American identity ...1952 “Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal,” appears on Jain’s latest album Wild Wild East, out February 21. An introduction is played by guitarist Grey... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Savile Row tailoring for a New York nightclub: why downtown’s coolest girls all love DUNCAN ...Academy. “I made all of the samples in my size in case everyone was like, ‘Oh, this is complete shit; Get this out of my... by Julia Cumming Above the Fold ‘Tyler Works at the Gas Station’ satirizes the plight of the Brooklyn creative ...roommate. “That’s not true,” she says. “I think I’ve been very encouraging by letting you edit my work.” Here, Sam Centore’s latest short film, Tyler... by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold Lou Dallas envisions a world of whimsical resistance ...and history behind the clothes that’s really fucked up. Caroline: Where do you source your materials? Raffaella: I use deadstock and a lot of it... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Bonny Light Horseman takes traditional folk music on an uncharted route ...as in some of Bob Dylan’s best songs. Another track that underwent radical alteration from traditional sources is “Mountain Rain,” which is based on numerous... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold 30 minutes with Mura Masa, your favorite rapper’s secret weapon ...the 23-year-old multidisciplinary artist isn’t in too much of a rush. Crossan takes his time to parse through his thoughts, tying up loose ends in... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold A loner’s guide to the most underrated Valentine’s Day movies ...for Best International Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Director at the 2019 Academy Awards. For fans of: Black and white cinematography, European cities, tragic love,... by Tia Glista Above the Fold Olaf Breuning’s attempt to brainwash you with nature ...better off as hunters and gatherers. Most things are just too complex and complicated to understand for us. I really don’t want to say we... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Puppets and Puppets is the ultimate antidote to fashion week fatigue ...Hayao Miyazaki—were greatly inspired by the work of the late Giraud during the crafting of their latest collection, adapting various characters from his books. What... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold ‘Six Feet Under’ still serves our collective cultural anxiety ...sexual freedom feels more aligned with the male midlife crisis trope, rather than an emboldening path she traverses at her own pace. In the end,... by Matilda Douglas-Henry Above the Fold Samuel Jablon and Mark Flood talk dirty words, hedonism, psychotropic drugs ...the ’90s. I was doing my version of a Hans Haacke, about the Houston art scene. It was my first show in a commercial gallery.... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Before DNA kits and deepfakes, Nancy Burson used morphed images to reveal fundamental truths ...Burson made the morphed image of Etan Patz in 1984, squinting at a statue of the mother of Jesus. Burson knows her latest work, including... by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold J.W. Anderson is the latest addition to the Moncler Genius roster ...But it is now a new season, calling for new talent. Enter J.W. Anderson. The latest addition to Moncler Genius, the Northern Irish designer will... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Shopping’s sonic inspiration for their minimalist post-punk vision Self-described as ‘deeply queer; political by default,’ the band’s latest album, ‘All or Nothing,’ is out today.... by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold Meet Ross Days, the triple fire sign who became Jeremy O. Harris’s latest muse In New York, a city overflowing with unorthodox characters, Ross Days stands out as truly unique. Whether you’ve taken one of Days’s unforgettable SoulCycle classes,... by Kimberly Drew Above the Fold The promise of ‘Parasite’ and the lingering, toxic effects of Hollywood’s monopoly on taste ...As such, nominees for Best International Feature become de-facto symbols of their nation and culture writ large. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOGD_7hNIY This can be problematic for a litany... by Tia Glista Above the Fold AI is coming for your questionable fashion choices ...with over 10,000 images of outfits—compiled from sites for self-proclaimed ‘fashion enthusiasts.’ In turn, it determines unfashionable outfits by mixing components from ensembles in the... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold ‘Tech-bro X Margaret Thatcher’: artist Simon Denny drops the ultimate anti-capitalist collab What do Silicon Valley and Margaret Thatcher have in common? Plenty, according to Simon Denny. The Auckland-born, Berlin-based artist draws parallels between the two in... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Document and Neuehouse hosted a warm night of celebration for Douglas Bensadoun’s ‘Popper Fly’ ...audience of family, friends, and one very chic Chihuahua, the screening and panel provided a touching look at how Bensadoun and his young star pulled... by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold Natasha Stagg’s 4 favorite works of (sad girl) fiction and cultural criticism ...still fresh style in which Owls Do Cry (1957) was written, though, is the most fascinating part.” Slow Days, Fast Company by Eve Babitz “Babitz’s... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Only in New York! 3 iconic street photographers share their tales of the city that never sleeps ...are drummers drumming. It’s never routine. Janette Beckman: And the mix of people — it’s like being in a movie. Guys looking for money on... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold ‘Popper Fly’ is a meditation on grief, isolation, and the family ties that bind ...Hip, garnered critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival and was followed by his 2005 short, Au Suivant. Set to a shimmering, spare score by... by Lauren Tischler Above the Fold The romance in a glance: people-watching on the streets of Hong Kong ...of street banners providing a kaleidoscopic canopy, and a vast skyline which resembles a labyrinth from above. Document spoke with Koopmans about the history behind... by Jordan Levy Above the Fold 24 hours in Providence with Raluca, RISD student and Depop extraordinaire ...Manhattan a day early to get us all acquainted and to reserve the whole next day for shooting. Charlotte came with me as good company,... by Steven Yatsko Above the Fold Don McCullin spent 60 years capturing bloodshed and desperation—now he finds solace in the countryside ...big white pole standing in a garden where the battle was and every time I print that picture I worry about having to print it... by Finn Blythe Above the Fold Anti-surveillance makeup could be the future of beauty ...makeup can render faces invisible to facial recognition software and shield against involuntary surveillance. Decoy faces are equally effective: because the software works by identification... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold What is ‘natural beauty’? 5 (role) models resisting fashion’s commodification of confidence ...We want to be better. It is not too late. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T9VBFTPdIY We say these things, but how can they be lived? And how are individuals... by Zsuzsanna Toth Above the Fold Discovering magic in the mundane with Daidō Moriyama, Japan’s street photography godfather For more than 50 years, photographer Daidō Moriyama has walked the streets of his native Japan with a compact camera in hand creating high-contrast, grainy... by Miss Rosen Fashion Portfolio The Colville manifesto: meet the ex-Marni designers making clothes for non-conformists ...comfortably and diligently within larger teams for years. Nevertheless, as it happens with many of the greatest artistic endeavors, the inspiration for Colville arose spontaneously... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold In Tyler Mitchell’s ‘black utopia,’ leisure and play are radical acts ...that a lot, and it transfers over to some of your other work. I’m wondering how you portray the same idea in your commissioned work,... by Hannah Miller Above the Fold Kitty Garratt is crafting luxurious knitwear for a 21st century Joan of Arc ...color blocking and textile references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OUXX52PpAg Lauren: Having specialized in knitwear, did you find your self-taught approach to pattern cutting helped originality in your designs... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold ‘In The Dream House’ is a vital and rare account of an abusive queer relationship ...Machado and her ex-partner are writers, navigating each other’s craft and artistry as they navigate each other, so the examination and appropriation of common literary... by Matilda Douglas-Henry Above the Fold Jesús León finds magic in Mexico City’s darkest corners ...and began to experiment with drugs and freedom. “Wandering this city at night was the best and most important thing: to run away in search... by Miss Rosen Above the Fold ‘Chef just gon’ get your mouth watering’: For Raekwon, retirement’s not on the table ...and coming producers, LordQuest and Twhy Xclusive. Document spoke to Raekwon about his latest EP, Wu Tang Clan’s renaissance and the impact of the godfather... by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Okay Kaya writes pop songs for your saddest, most honest sex tape ...added, “I completely bombed.” Downcast, Kaya went home and tried to think about why singing the best song in the world didn’t work. “I felt... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Dior Couture’s fiercely powerful ‘female divine’ Since her debut collection for Dior, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri has dedicated herself to challenging conventions of femininity. For couture, Chiuri commissioned artist Judy Chicago,... by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Jesper Just’s enigmatic vision of our technological dystopia ...in a tangle of latent kineticism. They are fragmented, displayed on loop across the five freestanding LED screens; cords snake around their intersecting bodies and... by Camille Sojit Pejcha At Large Why the Moon should operate on a ‘Hotel California’ principle ...began to colonize the rest of the world. They encountered lands of which they were at best half-informed and which were, in any case, radically... by Steve Fuller Above the Fold Botter’s optimistic twist on up-cycled menswear ...highlight the designers’ creative ability to both comment on, and successfully integrate, excess waste throughout this collection. By reconceptualizing commonplace fast-fashion tropes in a high... by Hannah Miller Above the Fold Hermés finds sensual luxury in pragmatism Hermès hailed its latest menswear collection as a “topography of sensuality.” This descriptor is quite apt; the abundance of textural appeal effectively delineated the geographical... by Document Journal
Above the Fold From Hedi Slimane to Clams Casino, everyone’s in love with Lauren Auder There’s almost nothing simple about Lauren Auder. Propelled by ornately layered music that caught the attention of ever-astute label True Panther Sounds, there’s a level... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold Home-grown and anti-establishment, Baltimore’s creative scene is a beacon of hope ...these trailblazing artists back then, and it’s bound to come around again. Lulu: Is black culture at the heart of Baltimore’s creative community? Jurdan: The... by Lulu Yao Gioiello
Above the Fold Francesca Sorrenti recalls the anarchy of ’90s New York, and how Davide provided a light ...of the best centers was. In Naples, I used to see parents from the rural areas come into the hospital with six kids, and three... by Paige Silveria
Above the Fold Forget the devil, Gen Z are signing their souls to Poppy ...entirely clear. It could be a part of the rebirth and rebranding that Poppy has undergone in correspondence to her latest album. A distinct departure... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Macy Rodman, a punk performance artist for the shitposting generation ...and the inspiration behind her latest album, 2019’s Endless Kindness. Rhodes Murphy: I want to start out by asking, what is your astrological sign? Macy... by Rhodes Murphy
Above the Fold @Larslala’s masterclass in fashion footwear: why these insane shoes are worth every blister ...battle between practicality and beauty, highlighting fashion’s obsession with low-brow pastiche and high-brow absurdity with cheeky captions. Here, Petersen curates his top five greatest shoes... by Madeleine Holth
Above the Fold Lunch and a therapy session with Allie X, a pop star exorcising our teenage demons ...could get Tilda Swinton to come as Bowie. She could pull it off. Last question—what is your best travel memory? Allie: I used to play... by Steele Kratt
Above the Fold Goths, flower children, genderless punks: Moncler Genius is fashion’s new first family ...were the protagonists of Irish designer Simone Rocha’s latest Genius collection. In a surrealist dance performance choreographed by Clod Ensemble, they moved about a movie... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Backstage and close-up at London Fashion Week, with photographer Peter Lowe ...was recently announced as recipient of the International Woolmark Prize for his collection of biodegradable merino wool sweaters. For his latest sustainably sourced collection, he... by Document Journal
Above the Fold At Jil Sander, the bigger the sweater, the closer to god Luke and Lucie Meier have always excelled in making simplicity feel avant-garde, and their latest collection for Jil Sander was no different. The Fall/Winter offerings... by Clara Malley
Above the Fold Sunny Jain’s Bollywood-Western odyssey to the heart of American identity ...1952 “Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal,” appears on Jain’s latest album Wild Wild East, out February 21. An introduction is played by guitarist Grey... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Savile Row tailoring for a New York nightclub: why downtown’s coolest girls all love DUNCAN ...Academy. “I made all of the samples in my size in case everyone was like, ‘Oh, this is complete shit; Get this out of my... by Julia Cumming
Above the Fold ‘Tyler Works at the Gas Station’ satirizes the plight of the Brooklyn creative ...roommate. “That’s not true,” she says. “I think I’ve been very encouraging by letting you edit my work.” Here, Sam Centore’s latest short film, Tyler... by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold Lou Dallas envisions a world of whimsical resistance ...and history behind the clothes that’s really fucked up. Caroline: Where do you source your materials? Raffaella: I use deadstock and a lot of it... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Bonny Light Horseman takes traditional folk music on an uncharted route ...as in some of Bob Dylan’s best songs. Another track that underwent radical alteration from traditional sources is “Mountain Rain,” which is based on numerous... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold 30 minutes with Mura Masa, your favorite rapper’s secret weapon ...the 23-year-old multidisciplinary artist isn’t in too much of a rush. Crossan takes his time to parse through his thoughts, tying up loose ends in... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold A loner’s guide to the most underrated Valentine’s Day movies ...for Best International Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Director at the 2019 Academy Awards. For fans of: Black and white cinematography, European cities, tragic love,... by Tia Glista
Above the Fold Olaf Breuning’s attempt to brainwash you with nature ...better off as hunters and gatherers. Most things are just too complex and complicated to understand for us. I really don’t want to say we... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Puppets and Puppets is the ultimate antidote to fashion week fatigue ...Hayao Miyazaki—were greatly inspired by the work of the late Giraud during the crafting of their latest collection, adapting various characters from his books. What... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold ‘Six Feet Under’ still serves our collective cultural anxiety ...sexual freedom feels more aligned with the male midlife crisis trope, rather than an emboldening path she traverses at her own pace. In the end,... by Matilda Douglas-Henry
Above the Fold Samuel Jablon and Mark Flood talk dirty words, hedonism, psychotropic drugs ...the ’90s. I was doing my version of a Hans Haacke, about the Houston art scene. It was my first show in a commercial gallery.... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Before DNA kits and deepfakes, Nancy Burson used morphed images to reveal fundamental truths ...Burson made the morphed image of Etan Patz in 1984, squinting at a statue of the mother of Jesus. Burson knows her latest work, including... by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold J.W. Anderson is the latest addition to the Moncler Genius roster ...But it is now a new season, calling for new talent. Enter J.W. Anderson. The latest addition to Moncler Genius, the Northern Irish designer will... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Shopping’s sonic inspiration for their minimalist post-punk vision Self-described as ‘deeply queer; political by default,’ the band’s latest album, ‘All or Nothing,’ is out today.... by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold Meet Ross Days, the triple fire sign who became Jeremy O. Harris’s latest muse In New York, a city overflowing with unorthodox characters, Ross Days stands out as truly unique. Whether you’ve taken one of Days’s unforgettable SoulCycle classes,... by Kimberly Drew
Above the Fold The promise of ‘Parasite’ and the lingering, toxic effects of Hollywood’s monopoly on taste ...As such, nominees for Best International Feature become de-facto symbols of their nation and culture writ large. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOGD_7hNIY This can be problematic for a litany... by Tia Glista
Above the Fold AI is coming for your questionable fashion choices ...with over 10,000 images of outfits—compiled from sites for self-proclaimed ‘fashion enthusiasts.’ In turn, it determines unfashionable outfits by mixing components from ensembles in the... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold ‘Tech-bro X Margaret Thatcher’: artist Simon Denny drops the ultimate anti-capitalist collab What do Silicon Valley and Margaret Thatcher have in common? Plenty, according to Simon Denny. The Auckland-born, Berlin-based artist draws parallels between the two in... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Document and Neuehouse hosted a warm night of celebration for Douglas Bensadoun’s ‘Popper Fly’ ...audience of family, friends, and one very chic Chihuahua, the screening and panel provided a touching look at how Bensadoun and his young star pulled... by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold Natasha Stagg’s 4 favorite works of (sad girl) fiction and cultural criticism ...still fresh style in which Owls Do Cry (1957) was written, though, is the most fascinating part.” Slow Days, Fast Company by Eve Babitz “Babitz’s... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Only in New York! 3 iconic street photographers share their tales of the city that never sleeps ...are drummers drumming. It’s never routine. Janette Beckman: And the mix of people — it’s like being in a movie. Guys looking for money on... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold ‘Popper Fly’ is a meditation on grief, isolation, and the family ties that bind ...Hip, garnered critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival and was followed by his 2005 short, Au Suivant. Set to a shimmering, spare score by... by Lauren Tischler
Above the Fold The romance in a glance: people-watching on the streets of Hong Kong ...of street banners providing a kaleidoscopic canopy, and a vast skyline which resembles a labyrinth from above. Document spoke with Koopmans about the history behind... by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold 24 hours in Providence with Raluca, RISD student and Depop extraordinaire ...Manhattan a day early to get us all acquainted and to reserve the whole next day for shooting. Charlotte came with me as good company,... by Steven Yatsko
Above the Fold Don McCullin spent 60 years capturing bloodshed and desperation—now he finds solace in the countryside ...big white pole standing in a garden where the battle was and every time I print that picture I worry about having to print it... by Finn Blythe
Above the Fold Anti-surveillance makeup could be the future of beauty ...makeup can render faces invisible to facial recognition software and shield against involuntary surveillance. Decoy faces are equally effective: because the software works by identification... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold What is ‘natural beauty’? 5 (role) models resisting fashion’s commodification of confidence ...We want to be better. It is not too late. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T9VBFTPdIY We say these things, but how can they be lived? And how are individuals... by Zsuzsanna Toth
Above the Fold Discovering magic in the mundane with Daidō Moriyama, Japan’s street photography godfather For more than 50 years, photographer Daidō Moriyama has walked the streets of his native Japan with a compact camera in hand creating high-contrast, grainy... by Miss Rosen
Fashion Portfolio The Colville manifesto: meet the ex-Marni designers making clothes for non-conformists ...comfortably and diligently within larger teams for years. Nevertheless, as it happens with many of the greatest artistic endeavors, the inspiration for Colville arose spontaneously... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold In Tyler Mitchell’s ‘black utopia,’ leisure and play are radical acts ...that a lot, and it transfers over to some of your other work. I’m wondering how you portray the same idea in your commissioned work,... by Hannah Miller
Above the Fold Kitty Garratt is crafting luxurious knitwear for a 21st century Joan of Arc ...color blocking and textile references. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OUXX52PpAg Lauren: Having specialized in knitwear, did you find your self-taught approach to pattern cutting helped originality in your designs... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold ‘In The Dream House’ is a vital and rare account of an abusive queer relationship ...Machado and her ex-partner are writers, navigating each other’s craft and artistry as they navigate each other, so the examination and appropriation of common literary... by Matilda Douglas-Henry
Above the Fold Jesús León finds magic in Mexico City’s darkest corners ...and began to experiment with drugs and freedom. “Wandering this city at night was the best and most important thing: to run away in search... by Miss Rosen
Above the Fold ‘Chef just gon’ get your mouth watering’: For Raekwon, retirement’s not on the table ...and coming producers, LordQuest and Twhy Xclusive. Document spoke to Raekwon about his latest EP, Wu Tang Clan’s renaissance and the impact of the godfather... by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Okay Kaya writes pop songs for your saddest, most honest sex tape ...added, “I completely bombed.” Downcast, Kaya went home and tried to think about why singing the best song in the world didn’t work. “I felt... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Dior Couture’s fiercely powerful ‘female divine’ Since her debut collection for Dior, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri has dedicated herself to challenging conventions of femininity. For couture, Chiuri commissioned artist Judy Chicago,... by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Jesper Just’s enigmatic vision of our technological dystopia ...in a tangle of latent kineticism. They are fragmented, displayed on loop across the five freestanding LED screens; cords snake around their intersecting bodies and... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
At Large Why the Moon should operate on a ‘Hotel California’ principle ...began to colonize the rest of the world. They encountered lands of which they were at best half-informed and which were, in any case, radically... by Steve Fuller
Above the Fold Botter’s optimistic twist on up-cycled menswear ...highlight the designers’ creative ability to both comment on, and successfully integrate, excess waste throughout this collection. By reconceptualizing commonplace fast-fashion tropes in a high... by Hannah Miller
Above the Fold Hermés finds sensual luxury in pragmatism Hermès hailed its latest menswear collection as a “topography of sensuality.” This descriptor is quite apt; the abundance of textural appeal effectively delineated the geographical... by Document Journal