Archive for April 2025
CORSET & POWER: FROM OPPRESSION TO EXPRESSION
The history of the corset tells a complex story of control, beauty, and rebellion. Once a tool of physical restriction, it has now transformed into a modern symbol of empowerment and self-expression. Origins of the Corset To begin with, they emerged in the 16th century as a stiffened bodice designed to sculpt the female figure.…
Read MoreJAY JAY JOHANSON & BALENCIAGA
Jay-Jay Johanson and Balenciaga share a creative bond rooted in mood, style, and emotion. On a cool autumn night in Stockholm, Jay-Jay Johanson sips champagne at a piano bar, blending noir moods with jazzy notes. His sound is hard to pin down—like a dreamy mix of Chet Baker’s soul and Hitchcock’s suspense. As Johanson puts…
Read MoreMonica Maja Richardson
Monica Maja Richardson: artist sitting in front of one of her paintings
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SKYBAK Swimwear is not just swimwear. It is a revolution for tall and long-bodied women. Founded by London-based Helen Skybak, a former model who knows the struggle firsthand, SKYBAK celebrates height with unapologetic style and sustainable luxury. Each piece is crafted from eco-friendly fabrics like Eco Yarn and Carvico VITA. These premium materials are built…
Read MoreSustainable Fashion Exhibition
re:FRAME: Marina Testino’s Sustainable Fashion Exhibition In partnership with Enrique Badulescu re:FRAME is a sustainable fashion exhibition that hurts and heals. It invites us to see fashion’s dirty secrets while imagining better futures. Somewhere in Chile’s Atacama Desert—one of the driest places on Earth—there’s a mountain made entirely of clothes. Sequined party dresses, stretch denim,…
Read MoreTim Bertram A Copenhagen Social Study
Prodigy Photographer Tim Bertram One of his most thoughtprovoking ideas is an ongoing project aimed at challenging societal norms. A photo series featuring mothers and prostitutes, displayed together without revealing who is who, urging viewers to confront their biases. Tim Bertram’s dream is rooted in the freedom of photography. A boundless medium through which he…
Read MoreUNDERWATER FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
MIRANDA PENN TURIN Underwater fashion photography is where gravity surrenders and fabric becomes pure poetry in motion. Few capture it like Miranda Penn Turin. For years, she dreamed of taking fashion below the surface, and for IRK Magazine, she finally made that vision a reality. With a career spanning editorial classics and cinematic storytelling, Penn…
Read MoreOracle Readings: April’s Cosmic Clues
Welcome to this month’s Oracle Reading, where we tune into the universe and decode the signs guiding you through April. These aren’t tarot cards—but their cousin. Oracle cards offer energy-based insights and affirmations to help you take action, especially when something’s been weighing on your mind. Understanding the Reading: Light vs. Shadow Before diving in,…
Read MoreJoanna Allen: Sculpting the Subconscious Playground
Sculptor Joanna Allen has been working on a new series of work for the past four years in her secluded Dorset studio. Where meditation and psychomorphic drawing are an intrinsic part of her practice. Allen’s much anticipated exhibition ‘Subconscious Playground’ will be her inaugural solo show at Bowman Sculpture in London. Where she has previously exhibited in the…
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