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Teen Vogue • 26th July 2024

The Brat Aesthetic May Come and Go, But Its Impact Will Last

If you’re chronically online, you have probably witnessed the world delve into the“brat” aesthetic with the influence of English singer Charli XCX’s sixth studio album. Accompanied by chaotically bright and straightforward branding — the cover art features the word “brat” against a plain yellow-green background — the record has sparked a trend of its own.From a polarizing color to a messy and unbothered attitude, the image attached to Brat embraces elements traditionally considered anti-fashion...

Teen Vogue • 16th July 2024

Tu Tontawan’s Best Style Advice Is to Ignore Expectations

It’s a late June afternoon when Thai actor Tu Tontawan hops on a Zoom call from Bangkok. The actress is all candid smiles, adorably dressed in a puffy-sleeve look, sequined headband and rosy lip gloss. Hair accessories, as she explains, are must-have items in her closet. “Any kind of hair accessory. It can be a hat, headband or anything associated with my hair. I think I have to have one to complete the look”The feminine and preppy outfit, however, only showcases one of the many sides of Tu’s al...

BBC • 5th May 2024

A J-pop band's favourite live music experiences in Tokyo

YOASOBI breaks musical barriers both in their native Japan and overseas. Here's how they enjoy Tokyo's hottest live music, from buskers in Shibuya to concerts at Nippon Budokan.

Vibrant subcultures and the second largest music market in the world make Tokyo a bucket list-worthy "music destination"; delighting locals and visitors alike with its sheer diversity. We spoke with chart-topping J-pop sensation YOASOBI, aka Vocaloid music producer Ayase and singer Ikura, to get a feel for the city’s mu

Fashionista • 15th January 2024

How Do You Measure the Success of a Fashion Show

Runways have turned into massive marketing expenses for brands — and there are a slew of new metrics to quantify what the reach of these events look like

Teen Vogue • 9th February 2024

What the Mob Wife Aesthetic Taught Us About Engaging With Trends

Just days into 2024, TikTok creators declared the end of minimalist trends and the start of the mob wife aesthetic phenomenon. “Clean girl is out, mob wife era is in,” the videos proclaimed, announcing the arrival of a new style aesthetic that, in no time, spread on all corners of the internet.

If you’re wondering what exactly the “mob wife” aesthetic is, you are not alone. Though questionable due to its connection to crime, the name suggests that this trend would tap into everything the social

EnVi Media • 21st June 2024

Hylton Nel’s Ceramic Takes Centerstage at the Dior Men Spring Summer 2025 Show - EnVi Media

“This is the lifeblood of Dior,” said designer Kim Jones, Dior Men’s creative director, about the brand’s latest fashion show showcased on June 21. Merging craftsmanship, artisan mastery and the work of contemporary South African artist Hylton Nel, the collection explored the idea of lifelong dedication to creative work and global savoir-faire. 


While on the runway, streamlined silhouettes, practical pieces and ceramic references took centerstage, on the sidelines, stars such as Puerto Rican...

EnVi Media • 18th May 2024

Photo Diary: A Weekend in Los Angeles with Nava Rose for the 2024 Gold Gala

Internet personality and DIY fashion creator, Nava Rose, gained online prominence for championing sustainability with her fashion and thrifting content. The Los Angeles-based fashion enthusiast and sustainability advocate has cultivated a loyal following that resonates with her pop culture-inspired creations and innovative clothes repurposing. From her short-form outfit breakdowns to long-form YouTube tutorials, Nava has established herself as a trailblazer in the online fashion community.

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Fashionista • 15th January 2024

How Do You Measure the Success of a Fashion Show

Runways have turned into massive marketing expenses for brands — and there are a slew of new metrics to quantify what the reach of these events look like

15th January 2024

Karol G Sparks Colombian Pride and Economic Boost with ‘Mañana Será Bonito Fest’ in Medellín

It’s official — Karol G’s “Mañana Será Bonito” tour is finally in Latin America. Before kicking off this new chapter that will take her to 15 cities, La Bichota brought a unique festival to her native Medellín. The Colombian star pulled out all the stops in a highly-anticipated event that spared no expense.

8th November 2023

How RBD is Bringing Back and Updating "Rebelde" style on Tour

Seeing their breakthrough in the teen drama "Rebelde," Mexican pop sensation RBD jumped to global acclaim in the early noughties. Over the course of four years, they released albums in Spanish, Portuguese and English that sold in the millions, and ultimately rose to become the icons of a generation.

Nylon • 26th June 2023

The Return Of RBD: The Mexican Pop Sensation That Shaped A Generation

Much has been said about the rise of Latin American music to the global stage. In recent years, artists hailing from the region have broken records, toured the world, and dropped ubiquitous, history-making earworms. But long before success was measured through streaming numbers, TikTok virality, or even a large social media following, one Mexican group carved its name in pop culture, going down in history as one of the most successful Latin American acts of all time. RBD, the six-member band ori

EnVi Media • 3rd June 2023

Artist Spotlight: Talking To Mina Okabe

Mina Okabe is looking forward to the summer. “Lately, the sun is starting to come out in Denmark — it has been very rainy and cloudy — and it just lifts my mood so much to see the sun. It’s still a bit cold, but I keep talking to my friends about how I just can’t wait to be outside all day in just shorts and a T-shirt. I’m so excited,” she shares over a Zoom call in early April. Beyond the prospect of easy-to-wear looks and gentler weather, the Danish-Japanese singer has plenty of other reasons

EnVi Media • 3rd June 2023

Governors Ball is Bringing K-pop to New York’s Biggest Summer Bash

This year, in addition to debuting a brand new location, Governors Ball is introducing K-pop into its lineup. EnVi caught up with Jordan Wolowitz, Co-Founder and Partner at Founders Entertainment — responsible for the production of Governors Ball — to discuss the festival’s origin

EnVi Media • 30th March 2023

PRETZELLE, the Thai Girl Group Aiming for Infinite Happiness Through Music

INC, ICE, AUMAIM, and GRACE — collectively known as PRETZELLE — took no second opinions when penning their single, “ไม่รับความเห็นต่าง” (U R MINE). Or at least, that was the popular Thai catchphrase that inspired the group’s first self-written song, released in January 2023. The accompanying music video shows the foursome dressed in Y2K-inspired looks and a youthful take on office uniform as they confidently inform the object of their affection that they’re the right person to be with. No differ

Teen Vogue • 8th December 2022

BGYO on Their Style Inspo, Self-Care Routines, & Shoe Game

Huddled together in front of a phone, the members of the P-Pop boy band BGYO are the definition of casual. The relaxed looks and the calm, almost nonchalant way they introduce themselves make it hard to believe that they have yet to reach the second year of their career. Less than two years, however, have sufficed for the quintet to forge a success that exemplifies the rise of Filipino music to the global stage.

Since their official debut in 2021, the five-piece act — consisting of Gelo, Akira,

Teen Vogue • 17th October 2022

IVE Shares Their Tips For the Perfect Outfit

Barely 10 months into their career, K-pop group IVE has achieved milestones unknown for a rookie group. The perfect combination of stylized K-pop and newfangled girl crush, the sextet — Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo — knows nothing but success. Their debut song “ELEVEN,” released in December 2021, earned them 13 music show awards and landed a spot on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs Chart.

Keeping their momentum, IVE followed up with the singles, “LOVE DIVE,” and “After LIKE” — bot