Couture designers will go to great lengths to tell a story. On the runway, sky-high heels routinely help deliver whimsical plotlines – no matter how impractical they appear. Meanwhile, outrageous, experimental archetypes are elevating street style around the world. But could you withstand the pain? BY SEMMI W.
In New York City, Karl Lagerfeld’s latest photo exhibit reimagines one of fashion’s most enduring staples: the little black jacket. Shot entirely by Lagerfeld himself, the series features an eclectic mix of cultural icons and celebrities—from Sarah Jessica Parker to Yoko Ono—each styled in their own take on the classic Chanel piece. The result is both a tribute to timeless design and a snapshot of creative individuality. BY SEMMI W.
Data Viz 01: Nipsey Hussle’s Distribution of Wealth
Nipsey Hussle’s memorial service is thismorning and I am still at a loss for words. So instead of trying to craft the perfect prose, I decided to create a data visualization. I wanted to better understand Nipsey as an investor and entrepreneur.Born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, the diagram above reveals how Nipsey’s hustle has impacted the economy on both a local and national level. Using a combination of government and business data sources, I estimated Nipsey’s distribution of wealth across six sectors: Entertainment, Tech, Real Estate, Philanthropy, Food and Lifestyle. BYSEMMI W.
From Missoni to Linda Evangelista, a litany of designers and models have helped keep Coca-Cola relevant and, more importantly, young. As part of a three-year marketing strategy, the brand continues to woo the fashion crowd with a capsule collection from Japanese streetwear designer, NIGO.BY SEMMI W.
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