How to be a conscious commissioner
As brands and creative agencies aim to create work that truly reflects the diversity and demands of their audiences, commissioning is vital. Here, Gem Fletcher talks to four industry experts about how to do it well
A new book charts over 165 years of Burberry
The 250-page tome, written by Alexander Fury, stretches from the brand’s beginnings as a family business through to its global luxury status today
Samson Bakare on challenging the Western gaze
The Nigerian artist and painter discusses why he describes his Afro-classicist artworks as ‘time machines’, and how being commissioned by Gucci marked a breakthrough moment in his career
Manual unveils a ‘dancing’ logo for Louisa Parris
In a bid to become “more assertive and opinionated”, the fashion label has launched a new visual identity, using an experimental logotype and suite of illustrations created by Malika Favre
Does Burberry’s redesign signal a new chapter for ‘British’ symbolism?
Under new chief creative officer Daniel Lee, the fashion house has revealed a refreshed design identity that centres on its British heritage. Is it more than just a rebuke of minimal fashion branding?
Levi’s campaign toasts 150 years of 501s
The brand is celebrating the lasting presence of its iconic jeans by reviving true stories associated with 501s
Loewe launches Studio Ghibli collab with playful digital experience
Stink Studios worked on the mobile experience, which allows people to delve into scenes from Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved anime Howl’s Moving Castle
Why DDB’s new agency banned the word ‘merch’
DDB Fresh promises to bring fashion innovation together with brands in other sectors. Darko Silajdžić, who is heading up the agency, explains why Fresh’s proposition will go further than merch
Good Reads: Explore the ugly, beautiful chaos of Circus magazine
We delve into the second issue of photographer Jackson Bowley’s ‘anti-beauty’ magazine experiment, which is a visual testament to all things absurd
The poetry of Palace’s product copy
Palace Product Descriptions: The Selected Archive is a new book celebrating the skate brand’s unconventional tone of voice
Burberry creates a nocturnal ballet in new campaign film
Directed by Megaforce, the fashion house’s new campaign film, Night Creatures, brings three dancers together with a mysterious, leggy companion
Topshop and Topman reveal a joint new look
Once titans of the British high street, the brands have relaunched with a ‘digital storefront’ inspired identity following their acquisition by Asos
Ronan Mckenzie on the importance of sharing knowledge
Photographer, arts space owner and fashion designer Ronan Mckenzie knows what it means to graft. She talks to us about the importance of transparency in carving a path for herself and others to follow
Woolmark takes on synthetic fabrics in bold new ad
The campaign highlights the environmental impact of synthetics and urges consumers to choose natural fibres such as wool instead
Gucci’s new campaign is an ode to the genius of Stanley Kubrick
Orchestrated by Gucci’s creative director – and self-confessed cinephile – Alessandro Michele, the campaign film places the fashion house’s latest collection within some of Kubrick’s most iconic film scenes
Gucci ventures into the world of NFTs
Released in collaboration with marketplace SuperRare, the fashion brand’s new online exhibition and auction features NFT artworks by 29 different creatives