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Curator’s Choice. Interview with Kaat Debo
Despite being public places entered by countless visitors each year, fashion museums still depend on the singular and creative vision of their appointed curator, who will bring refreshing innovation, as well as smart distinction, to the exhibition process. Having acted as the director of Antwerp’s prestigious ModeMuseum, also known as MoMu, for more than a decade now, Kaat Debo epitomizes the figure of the young and enlightened curator, putting together original and informative shows, which satisfy industry insiders as well as a larger audience. Interview by Philippe Pourhashemi
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Short Story by Rabih Salloum: 1 John 2:25
What is the key to eternal life? 1 John 2:25 is a brilliant science fiction short story written by Rabih Salloum taking place in a future where you have all the time in the world. Rabih Salloum grew up in Beirut before heading to Paris for college, where he mastered in Philosophy and Film Studies. Always an advocate of multidisciplinarity, Rabih was the lead singer of Slutterhouse and has worked in fashion as a model, stylist and art director. He also owns a bar in Beirut and teaches philosophy. Rabih Salloum currently publishes short stories with various publications.
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The Closing Chapter. Interview with Bill Skarsgård
We meet Bill Skarsgård in the neighborhood “Little Portugal” in Toronto to talk about his acting and the chapter of his life that is about to come to a close. By Antonia Nessen.
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Interview with Director Gaspar Noe
Gaspar Noe is known for exploring what lies under the surface through the darker side of human experience and psychology. He has been called a genius and a provocateur and the intensity of his films leaves his audiences with mixed emotions – many are enthusiastic or surprised, others anxious or confused. With sincere openness, the accomplished Buenos Aires-born auteur speaks to Sophie Caby about the relationship between the body and mind. Portrait by P.J. van Sandwijk.
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Interview with Humberto Leon and Carol Lim at Kenzo
Contagious energy is what Humberto Leon and Carol Lim are all about. Since their arrival at Kenzo in July 2011, they have turned the somewhat dormant brand into an achingly cool line, delivering great clothes and accessories for boys and girls. When the two California natives chose downtown New York to launch Opening Ceremony in 2002, they managed to capture the essence of fashion within a retail environment, mixing street style cred with fresh proposals. By Philippe Pourhashemi
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Letter from the Editor-in-chief, Robert Rydberg
For this issue, we decided to take a closer look at designer Ann-Sofie Back without letting her know anything about our plans. We contacted her closest friends, colleagues and collaborators, and had paparazzi photographers follow her every move around Stockholm. Everyone involved was sworn to secrecy and despite the obvious problems a project like this one causes, we’re very happy to have managed to pull this stunt off.
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GOD 2. A Short Story by Black Market Boo
A short story by Black Market Boo from our latest print issue. Photography by Ninja Hanna and fashion by Hanna Holmgren.
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Interview with Petr Davydchenko
Last weekend I packed my bags and took off to Brussels to visit Petr Davydtchenko’s first solo exhibition. Excited about going to the opening, I jumped on a plane and the two hours I spent on the flight felt like an entire lifetime. I was eagerly looking forward to seeing his site-specific installation, sculpture, video and photographic works, which deal with the civility of aesthetics, at the Harlan Levey Projects Gallery in Brussels. By Sara Litzén
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Interview with Fashion Designer Sandra Backlund
Fashion designer Sandra Backlund: “working on a collection is like being in a state of trying to solve a math problem or a riddle.” Photography by Magnus Magnusson. Interview by Antonia Nessen.