Practical advice rooted in 15+ years of men's style publishing, written for men who take their appearance seriously without taking themselves too seriously.
While smartphones that bend and flex under pressure are just now coming onto the market, Google and a handful of scrappy startups are imagining a future where sensitive, connected surfaces will make the jump from the phones in our pockets to the shirts on our backs. Literally. Tech Startups like Athos have been working towards […]
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The aftermath of the November terrorist attacks against the French people saw the world light up with support and solidarity. #prayforparis sentiment still runs strong weeks later, as citizens of the world react against the senseless violence on exhibition across Europe, America, and the Middle East. While no amount of hope can bring back the 100s […]
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Coming of age in 2015 is a weird and complicated thing. I avoid the phrase “becoming an adult”, as no one’s really sure where adulthood begins, or ends. For most people in their 20s, 30s, and probably 40s, “adulthood” is exactly the same as adolescence, full of libidinal angst, existential confusion, social insecurity, and a […]
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What happens when an artist looses their hands? A new tool from a unique creative team at Eyewriter.org allows disabled artists to literally express their eye for design. When LA graffiti artist Tempt One was diagnosed with the degenerative disease ALS, it seemed that hope was lost. The once-prolific artist became completely paralyzed, with his […]
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For the first five decades of its existence or so, heavy metal was perceived as one of the most primitive musical forms, second perhaps only to punk. It was the soundtrack of tall boys, tight pants, raised trucks, and torn denim – the exact opposite of cultured. Metal has gotten downright cerebral in the 21st […]
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French-photographer Alex Brunet, long-time VAGA contributor, has been exploring different sides of photography for a while. Starting as a sports photographer and then landing glossy editorial pages for fashion magazines such as POP, Italian Vogue, TANK or Dossier Journal, among many others. Below is a selection of his personal work, part of an exhibition recently shown […]
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Paul Rousteau is a French photographer born in 1985, renowned for his experimental and painterly approach to photography. His work blurs the boundaries between photography, painting, and digital art, often exploring themes of abstraction, color, and perception. Artistic Style and Approach Rousteau’s photography is characterized by vibrant colors, optical distortions, and a deliberate embrace of […]
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Photography Ramon Spaeti, Stylist Debora Giugno, Grooming Philipp Heusen – Thanks to Waldraud, Model Tobias Klanner Sweatshirt Peter Jensen x Peanuts Sweater Peter Jensen x Peanuts, Jeans Mads Noorgard, Sneakers vintage Adidas Shirt Wait, roll-neck pullover and trousers American Apparel Hooded coat Wait, roll-neck pullover stylist‘s own, jeans vintage Wrangler Parka and trousers Brownie and Blondie, socks American Apparel, Sneakers vintage Reebok Sweater Wait, trousers vintage Adidas
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Art Basel Miami Beach (ABMB) is back and bigger than ever this year. 267 galleries are scheduled to exhibit, alongside countless more screenings, parties, and unofficial events. Gallery-hoppers will find an unforgettable mix of high art, cultural experiences, and no-holds-barred Miami-style partying. (And of course, champagne on the sand.) The ABMB’s crown jewel this year will […]
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Arca’s Mutant is less of an album than a journey through a strange country. Or of an alien biology. Electronic music has always been particularly adept at illustrating where our heads are at, as a culture. There was the urban dissolution of Burial in the first years of the new millennium, as we sought […]
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Mogu Takahashi is a celebrated Japanese artist whose work is a delightful blend of whimsy, playfulness, and emotional depth. Known for her childlike yet sophisticated approach, Takahashi’s creations invite viewers into a world of spontaneity and warmth, often showcasing her intuitive use of vibrant colors, quirky characters, and abstract shapes. Her art spans various mediums, […]
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For the last 8 years, Daniel Lopatin’s work as Oneohtrix Point Never has mirrored the way we feel about our digital lives – with all of the requisite passion, excitement, anxiety, disgust, and grotesquerie. And while OPN’s earliest works may have been content in idle detournements, with Lopatin flipping through the tasteless detritus of ’90s […]
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