*Contains spoilers* “The Substance” is an unsettling exploration of self-image, beauty standards and the dark side of societal expectations. Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore, under the direction of Coralie Fargeat, have one goal and that is to unsettle viewers. From its moments of fun and beauty to scenes that are so deeply uncomfortable they make…

The arts are neglected in schools and RARE is here to change that. In a country where funding for the arts in state schools is often neglected, with a 30% decline in Art A-Level entries over the past decade, it’s essential to have institutions that give aspiring students the chance to truly hone their crafts.…

Some pieces are simply here to stay and London’s love affair with archival fashion is a trend that blends nostalgia with modernity.  “It’s not about buying the latest trends but about investing into pieces with true meaning.” What is archival fashion? The fashion world evolves and changes overnight, but one trend is making an enduring…

The Taylor Wessing photo portrait prize exhibition makes a return at the National Portrait Gallery to showcase the judges’ picks for 2023. The exhibition offers a captivating array of diverse photographs that span across styles and focus on the subjects’ humanity – themes of struggle, family history, cultural backgrounds, self-discovery and successes are explored through…

Sean McGirr, 35, joins Alexander McQueen as the new creative director of the British luxury fashion house. He succeeds Sarah Burton, who presented her last collection at Paris Fashion week in October 2023. McGirr served as the Head of ready-to-wear at JW Anderson in London, where he initially led menswear, then later took on womenswear…

Literary fiction takes a new dimension in Donna Tartt’s novels, where meticulous descriptions and characters invite readers into a fully fleshed out universe. Despite her expansive literary works, Tartt herself remains an elusive creative powerhouse. Born in Greenwood, Mississippi in 1963, Tartt emerged as a literary force with her debut novel “The Secret History” in…

This article is a biographical profile feature about Sofia Coppola, published in the culturally-focused magazine The New Yorker in January 2024. In this feature, Rachel Syme reports on the time she spent with Coppola, observing the director’s creative process and influences. It manages to give the readers a glimpse into the creation of Coppola’s newest…

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