SL: Behind the balaclava

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Croydon’s SL was 15 when he revolutionised the rap game. Breakout hit “Gentleman” pioneered a patronisingly laid-back, almost nursery rhyme-like take on the UK street rap lineage of Giggs and Sneakbo that no one had quite…

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Elle Fanning, SOYEON and Lilas are fearless in Coach’s AW25 campaign

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Today (September 4), Coach has unveiled its AW25 campaign, Revive Your Courage, fronted by long-time ambassador Elle Fanning and newcomers SOYEON and Lilas (also known as ikura of YOASOBI). The campaign builds on Coach’s brand purpose,…

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Giorgio Armani has died aged 91

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has passed away aged 91, according to a statement released by his company. “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving…

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘I take my iPad everywhere with me’

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. If there’s one thing guaranteed to stop our doomscrolling, even just for a few seconds, it’s a Calvin Klein underwear campaign. Whether it’s Bad Bunny, Jeremy Allen White, FKA Twigs or Cooper Koch,hellip; read more raquo;…

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