Battling for the Position of Arbiter of Style

Bloggers have changed the fashion industry, gaining influence and altering the way style filters down through consumers. A thoughtful new piece from Quartz addresses recent slights from both fashion industry editors and the luxury retailer Neiman Marcus regarding the importance—or, in their opinion, negative impact—of opening the doors of fashion to those without a long-standing platform. On one end, the statements reflect the continued struggle …

VOGUE: Voice of a Century

VOGUE’s “Voice of a Century” is a 448-page anthology for serious fashion experts and collectors. The leather-bound tome has been made to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the magazine, and includes iconic photographs, illustrations and interviews—from Kate Moss talking about riding an elephant to gloriously illustrated covers from yesteryear. Signed by eight contributors and stamped by Mario Testino, this book tracks not only style and …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Perfect broccoli, comic book infographics and the passing of an iconic stage designer in our weekly look at the web

1. Origins of Zef-Style South African rap group Die Antwoord brought their unique, subversive style to the world back in 2009. With a mysterious past and alluring themes and imagery, the group has captivated music fans and social critics alike. In this two-part series from UK filmmaker James Stephens, the history and creative formation of the group are examined in detail. Ninja’s musical history is …