Interview: Yuki Katsuta, Global Head of Research and Design at Uniqlo

Addressing LifeWear, Roombas and next steps for a brand that doesn't make "disposable clothes"

Last week, the global talent behind Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo assembled in New York City to debut their forthcoming wares and clarify the meaning of a term that’s factored into their brand of late. This word, “LifeWear,” doesn’t represent one particular division of Uniqlo. Rather, it encapsulates all of their clothing and accessories. It’s a carefully considered statement aiming to affirm the brand’s commitment to …

A Visual Reminder of James Rosenquist’s Artistic Vision

His name might not be as ubiquitous as those also once under the watch of famed gallerist Leo Castelli (namely Warhol, Lichtenstein and Frank Stella), but James Rosenquist’s contribution to the pop and modern art worlds carry great value. Much like his contemporaries, Rosenquist addressed elements of the every day. Frequently, he documented ordinary (and generally unbranded) subjects, adopting and undermining the language of advertising …

Anna Lunoe + Sleepy Tom: Stay Awake

Equal parts spoken word poem and ravenous dance track, “Stay Awake” by Anna Lunoe and Sleepy Tom throbs and oscillates forward with force. There’s an entire party in one track, with its own emotional arc. This is the second collaboration between the two, but much more conceptual than the first. Lunoe is about embark on a national tour (which will include a stop at Coachella). …