It is common knowledge at this point that Kanye West is one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. With numerous commercial hits and street anthems under his belt he is undoubtedly the most decorated rapper of this generation. And a large part of this acclaim comes from his Read more…
As our class transitions into the medium of film, specifically with the use of premier pro in Adobe, it prompted me to reflect on a fashion show that relied heavily on cinematography and video editing to create a lively atmosphere without the use of a single person in the video. Read more…
Takeshi Murakami is the creator of the “superflat” movement that originated from post war Japan. He uses a mix of canvases, and digital programming in order to create his prints. He has a really distinct and recognizable style which blends Warhol use of color with traditional Japanese art aesthetic to Read more…
When discussing public interventions in the context of art and design, a specific fashion show comes to mind for me. The Spring/Summer 2020 collection from Vetements garnered media criticisms and praise for it’s chosen location: An operational McDonald’s in Paris. To understand what led up to this show and the Read more…
I have lived near Baltimore since the 7th grade, and as rough as a city it was to grow up in, living near Baltimore really put me on to some really great music. One such artist I was introduced to from a very young age was Ca$h Carti, or as Read more…
CDG Play is one of the newest lines in the Comme Des Garçons fashion house. Most of the designs lean heavily into New York streetwear with tight fitting shirts and cashmere crewnecks that are all stitched with that now iconic “heart with eyes” logo. The logo has become something of Read more…
The fashion show is the culmination of months of labor from designers, architects, creatives, and artists alike. Most prominent fashion houses issue two fashion shows every year, a Spring/Summer collection and a Fall/Winter collection. However while the fashion show and the collection being debut is the focal point in a Read more…