As we approach the middle of 2024, GLITCH reflects on the prevalence of sport in our current aesthetic and consumer environment. Calling it a “cultural spark” as opposed to a trend, gives credence to the enduring change that is happening across multiple domains, affecting the way people think, behave, interact, and create. These latter few …
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In conversation with Magda Kaczmarska | Experiment Stylist and Artistic Director Magda Kaczmarska is a daring stylist and online personality known for her off-beat compositions and eye-catching content. By warping the norms of fashion aesthetics, and experimenting with the artistry of fabric, Magda has curated an acquired aesthetic journal through her Instagram account. GLITCH had …
Pioneers, innovators, trendsetters and modernisers. These are the traits GLITCH is always on the lookout for. Now coming to a close, April has revealed to us the global creatives taking charge and guiding the way into a future where tech continues to evolve and enhance fashion. GLITCH is never disappointed by the unimaginable array of …
Nostalgia has always served as a source of inspiration for designers, leading to revivals of iconic motifs— from the glamorous silhouettes of the 1920s and the rebellious spirit of the 1960s to the vibrant colours and patterns of the 1970s and 1980s. With their work, designers often touch upon themes that provoke feelings of familiarity …
The allconsuming digital world. A technological dimension that distracts, intrigues, occupies and makes one forget the fundamental things that assist in functioning at one’s best as a human. The growing emphasis on merging digital and physical is simultaneously uprooting core practices of peace, mindfulness and minimalism, thrusting the younger generations in particular, into a hazardous …
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WE WANT FUNCTIONAL FASHION Both tech giant BOSE and artist/designer Maggi Simpkins heard this loud and clear, forming a partnership that emphasises the boundless advantages of fusing technology with fashion. A demand for functional fashion is on the rise, with the global market expected to reach $477.1B by 2027. Citizens don’t just want an item …
A GLIMPSE BEHIND PARIS FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2023/2024 The glitz, the glamour, and the relentless energy of Paris Fashion Week. Working on the collection “Architectonics” was like diving into a fast-paced adventure — participating in fittings, castings and photoshoots. Working endless hours in the atelier, participating in the creation of each garment from inception to …
The Foundation of AI Art Therapy Art therapy has long maintained the power of creative expression as a conduit for healing and enhancing psychological wellness. This therapeutic practice, deeply rooted in the interplay between creativity and mental health, is witnessing a transformative shift with the advent of artificial intelligence. By integrating AI tools, like …
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Well, Norma Kamali seems to think so. At the start of 2024 the 78 year old designer announced that she was training AI to sustain her fashion legacy. With no intention of retiring, but a dedicated interest in the future and longevity of her company, Kamali has begun to think how technology could preserve her …
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Cherry Massia Cherry Massia, hailing from Seville, is an emotionally charged fashion maison iconised by deep reds and femininity. This brand stands out, seamlessly blending punk-inspired tees with the delicate interplay of lace, celebrating a female sensuality that is conceptualized through artfully revealed and concealed skin. Bareness and nudity is an experiment within their designs, …
