All styles of adornment that fall outside the organized Western system of fashion change, an umbrella term/ oxymoron that describes a style of dress that is other such as afro punk, and alternative fashion. – Ted Polhemus The term “anti-fashion” itself is an oxymoron. In a world where fashion often dictates who belongs and who […]

A Testament to a Fashion Icon’s Legacy Two weeks ago, the fashion world was set abuzz by an announcement on André Leon Talley’s Instagram account: a forthcoming auction of his personal collection, slated to begin on January 27th. While a part of me was exhilarated at the mere thought of owning a piece that once […]

A rap legend, an entertainment maven, and a cultural icon. Tupac Amaru Shakur’s unfathomable impact on culture at large knows no bounds. From his popular character depictions in movies like “Above the Rim”, and “Juice” to his poetic rap lyrics that have influenced the cadence of rap culture beyond it’s no surprise that Tupac’s celebrity […]