“Compared with the average wealthy nation, America spends nearly twice as much of its national wealth on health care, about a quarter of which is wasted on inefficient care., unnecessary treatments, and administrative chicanery. The U.S. gets little bang of its exorbitant buck. It has the lowest life-expectancy rate of comparable countries, the highest ratesContinue reading “Best Thing I Read Last Week”
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Netflix Finds
After the six month mark of quarantine, I found myself in a show hole, believing I had finally seen everything worth watching on Netflix. This month I revisited the site, with a new sense of exploration in mind. Here’s some of gems that I’ve uncovered; conveniently sorted into categories to best direct you towards yourContinue reading “Netflix Finds”
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“Fashion is a moment of introspection as we radically reimagine what we mean by luxury, high fashion, high art. Because part of the old definitions of fashion was about being exclusive– and about excluding certain populations who have been making the work.
Vogue US : September Issue
This September the much anticipated Vogue September issue features a global collaboration; all iterations of the magazine have united under a single theme: Hope. Each issue is graced with a diverse array of hopeful stories, thoughtful insights, and initiatives for the future. The US issue features two alternate covers: both paintings, a rare departure fromContinue reading “Vogue US : September Issue”
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“I have hope for a future where balance is restored and humans are not depleting the planet of resources — a future where we help each other and not just ourselves, where we see each other equally and without fear.” Sahara Lin, September Vogue US 2020
LIMBO magazine
Born of quarantine, LIMBO began as a project with the intention of providing income and exposure to artists who were impacted due to the lockdown. The magazine quickly gained over 100 contributors, many waiving their fees to take part in the exciting project. The ethos behind the magazine seems obvious and yet, LIMBO seems toContinue reading “LIMBO magazine”
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“Self care is making way for a collective form of care: for creating together, performing together, learning together, regaining agency together.” Except from Press & Fold’s Letter from the Editor, Issue #1
Almost There : A New Take on Sustainable Fashion
Almost There is Celine Kabaker’s new apparel company that is determined to produce thoughtful design at a mid-range price point, catering to a large inclusivity of sizes ranging from XS to 5X. The brand sells 10 curated dresses, in varying cuts and lengths. Timeless in their shape and adaptable in their flattering color range, theseContinue reading “Almost There : A New Take on Sustainable Fashion”
Best Thing I Read Last Week
“I wanted somebody like him to protect me, and in some reflexive twist of consciousness, I think he wanted somebody like him to protect him too. … I tried to tag along wherever he went, even to the bank or the supermarket or the drugstore, to make sure he wasn’t lonely. But none of thatContinue reading “Best Thing I Read Last Week”
The Defining Decade: Book Review
This book was recommended to me during an interview of another artist whose teachings have helped me navigate these tumultuous waters of being twenty-something at a time like this. Written by Dr. Meg Jay, this book is an accessible guide to avoiding some common missteps that can accidentally take your twenties off track for longerContinue reading “The Defining Decade: Book Review”
