New York native, quintessential loudmouth, Iggy Azalea disser, rapidfire spitter, Twitter Hater and talented up-and-coming hip hop artist Azealia Banks had a busy week, premiering a video for her track “Liquorice”, which was directed by British fashion photographer Rankin (he of Dazed & Confused fame), and styled by Nicola Formichetti (fashion director and editor, also […]
15
Jun
The rapidfire Harlem emcee tops off a busy week
5
Oct
A collection of indelible skull themes in fashion, art & culture
From Alexander McQueen to Powell Peralta to mastermind Japan to Damien Hirst’s infinitely over-discussed For the Love Of God sculpture, skulls have dominated the cultural landscape unlike any other singular motif. Of course this is nothing new — mankind’s obsession with the macabre certainly predates the proto-heavy metal tropes of the 70s. English freelance editor, […]
24
Sep
Rankin shoots the upcoming Transformers star for Thomas Wylde
Accomplished photographer and Dazed & Confused founder Rankin shot Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for a book titled Ten Times Rosie. The hardcover coffee table book features the model/actress portraying ten different characters while showing off the designs of Paula Thomas (the 10 characters are to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Thomas’ luxury label Thomas […]
28
Oct
Over 70 of the world’s biggest musicians and visual artists have created a new body of artwork
You might not know the name Rankin, but if you’re into music and magazines that find inspiration in the culture, I’m sure you’ve seen his work. Rankin established himself internationally by founding one of our favorite magazines Dazed & Confused with his business partner Jefferson Hack in 1991. Then there’s the fact that his iconic […]
