Monthly Archives: June 2023

Carrying Identity: The Symbolism of Bags, from Lavish to (Lavishly) Microscopic

Between 2018 and 2019 there was a proliferation of oversized jacket and big bag memes, with Instagram accounts altering puffer jackets, sneakers and bags donned by models to gargantuan proportions, taking them to an entirely new and comical level. At … Continue reading

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Human-Machine Collisions in AI-Influenced Fashion Collections

Last year scientists found out that the Earth rotation is changing speed and setting on a faster rhythm. Many experts believe that this change of rhythm is due to the glaciers melting as a result of climate change. Who knows, … Continue reading

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From an Artificial Intelligence Augmented Campaign, A Parable for Companies Adopting AI in a Cost-Saving Drive

In February, the CEO of multinational digital and popular periodical publishing house Axel Springer SE, Mathias Döpfner, announced a radical restructuring at German leading tabloid Bild. The restructuring plans became clearer last week when it was revealed that there will … Continue reading

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From Shoreline Habitats to Coordinated Matrixes, Micro-Architectures Can Be and Inspiration for Knitwear &Textiles

Design can help us finding solutions for a variety of issues, including coastal squeeze. This geographic process occurs when rising sea levels and human coastal development combine to reduce the available space for intertidal habitats. As global heating causes sea … Continue reading

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When Ultra-Fast Fashion Inspires Fake Investigations, Fresh Architectural Perspectives on Investigative Journalism Are Needed

Nowadays, there are varying perspectives on the methods for generating rigorous knowledge. In the past 15 years, for example, the landscape of fashion reporting has undergone significant changes. While fashion has never prioritized excessive objectivity, there used to be dependable … Continue reading

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Amidst Bubblegum Pink, The Disquieting Undercurrents Shaping Our Collective Journey

Expectations are high for Greta Gerwig's Barbie: starring Margot Robbie, the film, among the most anticipated movies of 2023, has already unleashed a new Barbiecore revival in fashion, that translates in garments and accessories in fifty shades of pink, a … Continue reading

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Temporary, Open or Movable: The Museum of the Future According to Shigeru Ban

When exploring a new place, some of us are irresistibly drawn to local museums – the bigger, the better. Yet, for many, the sheer size of some institutions can feel intimidating or simply overwhelming. The vastness, the dense flow of … Continue reading

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Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere: Exploring & Celebrating The Distant, The Outsider, The Queer & The Indigenous Identity @ The 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice

The world is currently grappling with numerous crises related to the movement and presence of individuals across various countries, nations, territories, and borders. Dislocation and displacement, the consequence of economic migration and wars, contribute to the complexity of these crises. … Continue reading

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The Growing Gap: Extremes in Society and Fashion

Two similar yet different stories happened in the last few days. Last week, on Wednesday, a devastating tragedy unfolded in the Mediterranean Sea. An overcrowded fishing boat, transporting approximately 750 people, mainly Pakistani and Afghan migrants, capsized off the Greek … Continue reading

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Forecasting the Future: Can Video Games Anticipate Trends?

Trendsetters try and guess what will be en vogue in our lives – a colour palette, a silhouette, or even a type of food or drink. Analysts examining data, specialize instead in forecasting trends and outcomes based on historical data … Continue reading

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