Design

March 31, 2025

Ukrainian Man Experiencing Homelessness Becomes Unexpected Style Icon

True style isn’t about wealth or privilege—it’s about creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Few prove this better than Slavik, a man experiencing homelessness in Ukraine. In 2011, his ever-changing, carefully curated street style caught the eye of photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn, turning him into an unexpected fashion icon. Unlike traditional fashion influencers or models, Slavik had no wealth or designer labels—just an incredible sense of individuality.

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March 21, 2025

This Technics Turntable-Inspired Watch Is the Perfect Timepiece for Music Lovers

Inspired by the legendary Technics SL-1200 turntables, Yu Ando of AndoAndoAndo designed the Vinyl Record Player Automatic Watch. The unique timepiece is perfect for crate diggers with an eye for style, keeping them in rhythm throughout the day. The Technics SL-1200 series debuted in 1972 and continues to set the standard for turntables today. AndoAndoAndo’s watch reimagines its vintage charm in a sleek, modern accessory with a unique way of timekeeping.

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March 16, 2025

Trendy, Pointy Shoes From the Middle Ages Confirm the Old Adage That Beauty—or at Least Fashion—Is Pain

In a world driven by efficiency and optimization, how often do we hear “fashion over function” nowadays, instead of the other way around? Such was the case in the Middle Ages, where trends dominated, especially amongst the nobility and the upper crust. An extremely long and pointy–not to mention uncomfortable–shoe called the poulaine falls into this category, showing us that the trend cycle is nothing new, if not less uncomfortable today.

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