MATERIAL is a digital space dedicated to the discussion of fashion and fashion-related news. In creating this platform, we hope that readers can enrich their understanding of fashion phenomena and explore the ways in which fashion can influence, and be influenced by, our socio-political climate. We want to demonstrate that fashion can extend beyond its ‘materials’ — to encourage collaboration, establish community, and offer insights into who we are as developing human beings in a very materialistic world.

MATERIAL is a digital space dedicated to the discussion of fashion and fashion-related news. In creating this platform, we hope that readers can enrich their understanding of fashion phenomena and explore the ways in which fashion can influence, and be influenced by, our socio-political climate. We want to demonstrate that fashion can extend beyond its ‘materials’ — to encourage collaboration, establish community, and offer insights into who we are as developing human beings in a very materialistic world.

ARTICLES

Met Gala 2022 Review: Will Modernism be the Death of The Met Gala?
Daniel Cox Daniel Cox

Met Gala 2022 Review: Will Modernism be the Death of The Met Gala?

This year we saw another rendition of the Met Gala which unsurprisingly got a-lot of criticism for its participants. Time and time again we see celebrities and designers fail to meet the mark on themes, detailing a powerful connotation on the lack of enthusiasm towards historical fashion and its influence it has on modern garment curation. The question now folds, will modernism be the collapse of historical exploration?

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— To Andrè Leon Talley
Daniel Cox Daniel Cox

— To Andrè Leon Talley

A short letter to Andrè Leon Talley, his contributions as a fashion critic and his impact on many aspiring fashion critics. For he will be remembered as a critic who witnessed the most fashion history anyone has ever seen.

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Frank Ocean’s Homer Update
Daniel Cox Daniel Cox

Frank Ocean’s Homer Update

We explore the new collection from Homer, Frank Ocean’s luxury jewelry brand. Labelled ‘When a Dog Comes to Stay’, this collection contains exclusive movements in the brand and their push towards publicity and success.

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VOGUE Plus (+) Might Be Vogue’s Next Best
Daniel Cox Daniel Cox

VOGUE Plus (+) Might Be Vogue’s Next Best

Vogue Plus (+) has begun on an astounding launch with Timothee Chalamet guest writing. This article explores the origins of Vogue Plus and Vogue China, detailing their focus on originality and youthfulness while asking the bigger question: why hasn’t Vogue done this sooner?

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—To Virgil Abloh
Daniel Cox Daniel Cox

—To Virgil Abloh

A reminder of Virgil Abloh’s origins and his continued impact on the fashion industry. For he is, and always has been, a leading creative in fashion phenomena.

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Why is Everyone Obsessed With North Face Jackets?
Daniel Cox Daniel Cox

Why is Everyone Obsessed With North Face Jackets?

The Nuptse Jacket has always been worn by people all around the world, always contributing to the continued expansion of street wear as a popular sector of fashion. These coats have never changed, or, if anything, have grown in popularity at rates unprecedented, continuing to be worn despite the main demographic growing in age. What was once a garment that was prioritized for its functionality, now is one of the most infamous coats of a generation. How has it become this way?

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How Cyberpunk 2077 Envisions the Future of Fashion and Technology
Lucas Fellner Lucas Fellner

How Cyberpunk 2077 Envisions the Future of Fashion and Technology

Guest writer Lucas Fellner explores questions surrounding the future of fashion by focusing on the world of Cyberpunk 2077, going into detail about how fashion corresponds with our physical selves and why our anxiety towards the digital universe could potentially be a good thing.

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