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.
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Tyler Mazaheri: Fashion-Forward
As a young person, Tyler is setting an example of casual queerness, which, in terms of LGBTQ+ acceptability, is fundamental to equality and liberation. Their choice to clearly decipher the differences between what is a queer choice and what is a fashion choice should lead as a staple for a new trend of fashion that is inclusive and diverse of all bodies.
Influencers And Their Skin: Deon Hinton & Rickey Thompson
Are you interested in up-to-date skin-care routines from your favourite influencers? Have a look at some of our all time favourites and what products they are using at the moment to have glowy, fresh and beautiful skin.
Willow Smith Pays Homage To Mother’s Rock & Roll Past
Twenty-year-old singer-songwriter Willow Smith recently paid homage to mother Jada Pinkett Smith’s rock and roll past in a special one-off performance alongside her previous rock band, Wicked Wisdom. Willow performed Wicked Wisdom original ‘Bleed All Over Me’ as part of the Mother’s Day episode of her Red Table Talk series, run by the mother and daughter duo.
Billie Eilish’s Vogue Cover Shoot: What She Wears Is Her Choice
Coinciding with the release of her new single ‘Your Power’, Billie Eilish’s cover shoot for the June 2021 issue of British Vogue has officially broken the internet. The 19-year-old debuted her new hair, closing the chapter on neon green roots and unveiling a transition to platinum blond, which has been glimpsed on her since March this year.
Kid Cudi’s Tribute To Kurt Cobain
In Kid Cudi’ most recent performance at SNL, he played homage to the late Kurt Cobain in a collaboration with off-white. Here, we explore street-wear and its origins as-well as the contributions off-white has made in this collaboration to explore intersectionality and music.
Kim Kardashian’s Billionaire Skincare Business: SKKN
It is rumoured that Kim Kardashian will be announcing a co-owned skin-care brand called SKKN. With her recent announcement of becoming a billionaire, is this the right option for Kim and her fanbase?
Montero: The Place You Want To Be
With the launch of his most recent song Montero, Lil Nas X has broke many stereotypes for black pop stars and rappers. The visual was internet-breaking, creating many conversations on the future of gay singer songwriters. Is it acceptable to see more pro-gay visuals in songs or is it too much?
An Editorial Isn’t Representation, It’s Marketing
Should men be classified as popularists of intersectionality if they are participating in a stereotype-motivated photoshoot of what men and women should be? This article interrogates the blurred line between queer appropriation and representation, concluding as to why the current state of ‘progressiveness’ may be flawed with money involved.