Gucci and Prada Raise Awareness for Tiger Protection Coinciding with Lunar New Year
Luxury in the name of the Tiger.
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Semi Permanent Returns, launching PERMANENT, the Art and Design Bookfair
Join us for the 20th anniversary of Semi Permanent from the 25th – 27th May 2022.
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to Be Issue 03 Cover star: Pan Daijing Last year we spoke about an impending [...]
OPEN HOUSE: A NEW ERA
Enter the world of The Johnston Collection.
Discordia and Harrolds Present: Leon Zhan’s ‘Neo-Dynasty’ Alongside Marine Serre’s Latest Collection
Showing from the 19th to 29th April at Harrolds Store.
Exploring Demna Gvasalia’s use of Parody in High Fashion
Hello high-low.
Virgil Abloh’s “Coming of Age” Exhibition, presented by the Louis Vuitton Foundation
Visit physically or virtually from the 13th to 27th April, 2022.
Alasdair McLellan Captures Willem Dafoe, Precious Lee and Dame Joan Collins in the CK1 x Palace Film
Calvin Klein and Palace ... Who saw that coming?
MARTIN by HUGH: A Curated Exhibition of Martin Margiela’s Archive
The best thing that's happened to Melbourne in a while – On until the 3rd of April 2022.
Junya Watanabe Infuses His FW22 Collection With Welcomed Ghosts of the Past
Deconstructed and reconstructed: Junya Watanabe does it best.
An Ode to Human Liberty and Independence for Comme des Garçons FW22
Black Rose, Rei Kawakubo’s latest unveiling was a hauntingly poetic nod to Ireland’s past.
In All its Glowing Glory: Noir Kei Ninomiya’s AW22 Show
Kei Ninomiya creates clothes for a new world with his latest FW22 collection.
Der Greif x Quantum Reshaping The Future of Photography
Not another NFT story.
The Artists are In Charge: Anna Horne and Henry Jock Walker talk Neoteric
Neoteric is now showing at Adelaide Railway Station as part of Adelaide Festival until April 10.
Join the Team Behind 001 POP UP as They Elevate Emerging Artists from Across Victoria
See you there on the 2nd and 3rd of April at Abbotsford Convent.
Valentino Fall 2022 is Pretty in Pink
It's a Pink kinda season for Valentino.
Celine Homme Fall Winter 2022
A potent ode to the unforgettable collision of glam and rock.
Realities Collide at Balenciaga Winter 2022
In a time when Fashion Week feels like an absurdity, Demna manages to say what many in fashion didn’t know how to.
SC103 Is One To Watch
See their Fall '22 collection here.
Northern Electronics Raise Money for Ukrainian Aid
'A Dove Has Spread Her Wings', a VA relief compilation for Ukraine.
Here’s How You Can Help Support Flood Victims
And more to the point, where is Scott Morrison when we need him, (again)?
What To Know About PHOTO 2022 This Year
With the theme "Being Human," Photo 2022 returns with 90 exhibitions showcasing international works.
“Russian Warship, Go Fuck Yourself” … 100% of Funds Raised From Posters go to Refugees in Ukraine
By Sascha Lobe with all funds going to the UN Refugee Agency
Roll Call! London Fashion Week
Simone Rocha, Central Saint Martins and more.
G.I.S.M., Jun Takahashi and Undercover: The Love Affair
They don't make them like this anymore.
See Reebok’s New Campaign, “Life Is Not A Spectator Sport”
Featuring Arca, Allen Iverson, Brent Faiyaz and more.
“Secrecy Is Incredibly Important To The Both of Them”, Yves Tumor’s Latest Visual Feast
The latest video by Jordan Hemingway ahead of Tumor's international tour is here.
Luxury and Rebellion … Miu Miu Is Making All The Right Moves Right Now
See Miu Miu's latest SS22 Campaign, 'Basic Instincts' Photographed and Directed by Tyrone Lebon.
Anselm Kiefer’s World
A thought piece on the manifestation of order from chaos.
Happy V Day … Here Are Some Sex Books We’re Thinking About Right Now
Enter at your own risk.
FW22 Paris Fashion Week — Roll Call!
GmBH, Y-Project, Louis Vuitton and Rick Owens hit the ground running this season.
The Spiritual Revolution of Ambient Music
Does ambient music blur the line between the sacred and secular?
Bottega Veneta Ushers in the Lunar New Year with Digital Installations
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta celebrates the Lunar New Year with festive digital installations.
PAN DAIJING – Tissues (PAN 118) Digital / 2xLP Is Out Now
A five-part immersive performance captured on vinyl.
TikTok Trainspotter Francis Bourgeois is the New Addition to The North Face and Gucci Family
It's all about the journey.
Chapter Two of the Love Affair with Gucci and The North Face, with the Environment in Mind
Roll into the mountains this autumn with Gucci and The North Face
Vivienne Westwood Dons Her Eponymous Spring Summer 2022 Collection For Juergen Teller In Naples
Another fierce reminder that Westwood is our queen, and we, her loyal people.
The Prada FW22 Show Reminds Us That Work and Purpose Come Hand in Hand.
The world's a stage, and so was the Prada runway this season for some of our favorite actors.
Arca at the Intersection of Art and Technology for CIRCA 2022
See Arca's debut show as a visual artist in a city near you.
A New Era for Kenzo, with Nigo at the Helm
When the worlds of streetwear and luxury collide … again.
E-girl Satire
Just a Gen-X girl living in a Gen-Z world.
Heart to Heart with Miu Miu for Lunar New Year 2022
A year of connection, with Miu Miu.
The Potent Joan Didion: A Life That Touched
The one, the only, the irreplaceable.
Footscray Community Arts Presents: Bluestone Sessions
With an all-Indigenous lineup.
Mon Dieu! National Gallery of Victoria’s ‘Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto’
Nope, not another Chanel article.
Jason Phu on Latest Exhibition ‘Analects of Kung Phu’ at ACMI
A Guide to Life: The power of translation, interpretation and communication through kung fu cinema.
Oh La La … Time Travel with Balenciaga’s ‘The Lost Tape’ for Fall ’22
Demna takes us to a time we all pine for... The 90s. Fashion. Paris.
Poodle Takes The Cake
Poodle. The culinary golden child.
Balenciaga Leads the Metaverse!
The new digital frontier Silicon Valley can't stop melting over.
PAN releases E-Saggila and ExploIted Body’s Split
PAN’s new release Split might just split your ears.
Al Gharib Are Only Strangers If You Want Them To Be
Al Gharib bosses Adam Rajab and Nadeem Farhoud walk us through the inner mechanics of the Melbourne-based techno label.
Virgil Abloh Dies at Age 41
“Virgil was not only a genius designer – a visionary – he was also a man with a beautiful soul and a great wisdom."
Dogmilk Films Presents Immersive Screening: ‘All Circles The Moon and Dirt Shines in The Sun’
An expanded audio-visual work documenting life in Toraja in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Kingsley Ifill: Within and Without
It's here or there for Kingsley, never in-between.
Cancel Culture: Where Should We Throw The Bone?
An idea of cancel culture and ‘tech’.
Translusid’s Repulsive Force releases TRANS006
Surprise, surprise… Translusid does it again.
Contrast, High or Low: 6 Moncler and 1017 ALYX 9SM Collide
A collection designed by Matthew M. Williams.
Merzbow Mixtape and Magazine Set
Limited Edition. Get yours here.
Sooky! A Photo Story.
Sydney's hidden gems.
Macaulay Culkin, Jared Leto and the Gucci’s Spring ’22 Ready-to-Wear
The Hollywood walk of fame turned catwalk.
to Be Normal with … Ash Pierce
Everyone's version of normal is different. Here's what Ash from NōSkin and Bitch Diesel has to say.
to Be Normal Magazine and T-Shirt Set
Limited edition run of unique unisex custom T-shirts in partnership with Heaps Normal!
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to Be’s second issue explores the theme, Times Are Changing, which delves into our contributors’ approaches to a rapid and radical global environment.
The Straw That Broke the Old Guard’s Back
A cultural commentary on the triumphs and flaws within creative industries, namely fashion, music and the arts. Hear Annabel “Blue” and Sarah sprinkle their unsolicited two cents over all of the above.
Fiona Lee Prepares us for the Unpreparable
Unpreparable is an exhibition by Fiona Lee documenting the hypocrytical nature of our approach to climate change.
Miu Miu Is Torso-bolical
Miuccia and Volkova join forces to remove the middle.
Dj Ibon’s Kengu releases What We Left
Trance is here to stay (play?)
Nobody Does It Quite Like Noir!
Noir Kei Ninomiya’s Spring 2022 Ready-to-Wear solidifies the future of technical garment aptitude.
Tiscar Espadas Keeps You on Your Toes
Tiscar is the new ode to New-Gen!
Liam Yori is the Denim Disciple!
The journey is dasyori…
New York Fashion Week Shows We Actually Loved
Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Proenza Schueler and Eckhaus Latta reviews.
Moncler Presents MONDOGENIUS
The journey is the destination.
The Art of the Tomikono Wig
The hair is full of secrets... with Tomihiro Kono.
Force Majeure is our Irresistible Compulsion
amuwa’s debut release, Force Majeure, is certainly a force to be reckoned with.
Grouper Announces New Album, ‘Shade’, Sharing New Song ‘Ode To The Blue’
Liz Harris...Thank you.
Joshua Gordon’s Latest Transformation
A new self-published book by the artist
Editor’s Picks: The Grotesque Archive and Second Skin Archive
Our little secret is now yours.
APOC Store. We Want It All.
APOC is an online emporium of unique one-offs, repurposed designs and custom pieces where fashion, art and design intersect.
Maara’s ‘Potion Activated’ is Seductive Sonic Satisfaction
“Take a bite and let the juice drip.”
Eugene Rabkin and Lauren Amos Usher In a New Era For Modern Fashion
“A store for fashion fans, by fashion fans.”
Berlin Atonal Returns With Metabolic Rift—A Sensory Overload for the Sensory Deprived
A curated exhibition will grace the halls of Kraftwerk with many of our favourites, including: Pan Daijing, Lyra Pramuk, Amnesia Scanner's Ville Haimala and more.
A Rare Release by Muslimgauze Has Surfaced
The new 11-track boxset titled ‘Chasing The Shadow of Bryn Jones’ includes multiple recordings from 1983 to 1988.
Confined to the Cockpit or…Are Aviators Back?
Le Specs accidentally forged a burning question...Are aviators back?
Mother Mary or Mary Lake?
Mary Lake debuts Askim on Nous’klaer and it is obscene.
Xingu Hill releases Strange Echoes 95 – 99 on traumgarten
John Sellekaers, also known under the alias ‘Xingu Hill’, releases Strange Echoes 95 - 99 on traumgarten.
Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: The Guardians
'Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: The Guardians' explores idolatry and anthropomorphism in his upcoming exhibition at Sullivan+Strumpf in October 2021.
Prgrss Store is a New Notion of Luxury
A community-focused store is prioritising ‘authentic transparency’ when stocking and international menswear designers
The NGV Presents: ‘Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto’
Chanel, Chanel, CHANEL!
Prada’s Galleria
The Prada Galleria Bag is minimal luxury.
Dutch Ravers Take The Government to Court
In the name of techno!
Yves Tumor’s New EP ‘The Asymptotical World’ Is Here
And we can’t stop listening.
Room40 Presents: ‘Material Interstices’—A Sonic Pleasure by HEXA
The intersection of sound and the subconscious.
Brian Eno and More Feature on Palestinian Aid Compilation
'It’s not complicated’—a 19 track compilation for Palestine.
The Hacker & Commuter Release Chernobyl-inspired ‘Roentgen’
Cultivated Electronics releases two French legacies in one itsy, bitsy, morsel—An electro treat.
Editor’s Picks: to Be Listening
Our sauciest tunes on rotation this week—tap in!
Demna Gives Back to Balenciaga!
Haute couture, haute Paris, haute haute haute!
Does My Ideology Look Big In This? Paul Yore on LET THEM EAT CAKE
Paul Yore exhibits at Neon Parc gallery with a politically charged body of work.
CCP’s Fashion Photography Extravaganza
Six Fashion Photographers and The Huxleys take on the Centre for Contemporary Photography!
Kiko’s ‘Krash’ into the Kingdom!
Bang, 'Krash', Wallop! Kiko is here with a vengeance.
Balenciaga’s Fall ’21 Collection Video: A World That Could Be
Creative director Demna Gvasalia takes us through his augmented fashion reality.
Mannequin Records Releases Exclusive GMM 1984 Soundtrack Reissue
Mannequin Records is going to sell less than 100 copies of Giovanotti Mondani Meccanici's 1984 soundtrack reissue.
ARTS Releases the Elusive Judas’ S‑Bend
ARTS releases Judas' latest EP, S‑Bend.
Editor’s Picks: to Be Watching
Tap in to see some of our top five films for each weekday eve!
The NGV Presents: Goya’s Drawings from the Prado Museum
Enter the gregarious world of Goya! The exhibition will run from the 25th June - 3rd October 2021.
MUMA is Connecting the World Through Sculpture
MUMA takes us on, what could be, a three-kilometre walk of works (if side-by-side) of post-1960s, contemporary, sculptural heaven.
Rick Owens’ Menswear SS22 Fogachine Show
We can always rely on Rick at least to fire up fashion week.
Editor’s Pick: Five Releases That Are a Little Bit…Naughty
Five steamy releases that will get your heart-rate up
Bambounou’s Bambe, Bruce and Bite!
French DJ and producer Bambounou comes out swinging with new release 'Final Conference' made with Bristol-producer, Bruce... you're welcome.
Deana Lawson Exhibits ‘Centropy’ at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The American-born photographer’s immaculately staged images depict the African diaspora across the US and further afield. Take a look!
Ute.Rec: An all-star trance ‘cast’
Oslo-based trance-collective label Ute.Rec set to release the second record in its Interstellar Excursions ‘VA’.
Glenn Martens’ Subtle Ooze of Sex for His Inaugural Diesel SS22 Collection
Glenn Martens is ushering in a new era for the old and gold lifestyle brand Diesel with a new and racy edge for his inaugural SS22 collection at Milan Fashion Week.
MORT de la MODE….Everything must go!
Mattie Rivkah Barringer and Amanda McGowan of The Women's History Museum exhibit at Company Gallery, Lower East Side's favourite arthub.
Di Petsa’s Pre-Collection “Self Birth Chapter III” Bringing Bodily Fluid to London Fashion Week
Di Petsa's new pre-collection, “Self Birth Chapter III” just came down to earth.
Yves Tumor Shares Luscious New Single and Video for ‘Jackie’
It's Yves world, you're just living in it.
Woman of the World: Sam Quealy and Her New Cyber-Erotic Single, ‘Sad Summer Daze’
Take a listen to ‘Sad Summer Daze’, an emotionally charged philosophically bound track produced by Marlon Magnée of La Femme.
Introducing Dirty Versachi’s Electric Debut Single ‘Sticky Fingers’ – A Unique Addition to Australian Pop
A brilliant amalgamation of 90s house mixed with euphoric pop, an exploration of the queer experience and a celebration of the freedom of expression through drag.
Finally, Jean Paul Gaultier Returns to prêt-à-porter After a Six-Year Hiatus
Along with this announcement, the house of Jean Paul Gaultier have appointed new creative director, Florence Tétier of Novembre Magazine, a historical boundary pusher and perfect descendant to carry out the Gaultier legacy.
“Nothing Could Be More Punk” – Rough Trade Records Keeping Vinyl Thriving in NYC
Rough Trade will reopen its New York store in a new location few vinyl heads would have anticipated.
Music, Ideas and LIGHT! Our Guide to Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney returns this year for its 10th anniversary with a celebration of light, ideas and music.
Carriageworks and Vivid Sydney Present: Amyl and the Sniffers, King Gizzard, Tropical Fuck Storm and more!
Coinciding with Vivid Sydney’s iconic light festival, Carriageworks will host a curated program showcasing contemporary music spanning two distinct themes of Australian hip hop and rock/post-punk bands across multiple performance spaces.
A Cinematic Scene inspired by the subconscious with Italian Artist: Sara Di Pancrazio
Red and blue-lit dreamscapes exploring the taboo of the daemon.
Transformative Podcasts and Resources for Educating & Healing
Red Scare, Making the Body a Home and Dharma Punx NYC to begin with.
The Rivers Sing, RISING Festival’s call in the heart of the city.
"Echoing from the water across the streets of our city. This is our call—head to an ancient meeting place on the river’s banks at sunset, and hear a song for the stories yet to come.”
Explore a surreal Gucci garden inside Roblox
Gamers can explore Alessandro Michele’s iconic designs for Gucci, acquiring rare virtual collectibles for their avatars as a part of an interactive exhibition, presented on Roblox.
The NorFair Connecting Artists across Australia!
Running from 20-30th May 2021 in Naarm/Melbourne
Lucas Geor Solo Show: “Hey, my threads, baby!” at Brunswick Street Gallery Naarm/Melbourne
Byron-Bay-based via Sydney and New York, Lucas Geor will be gracing the streets of Melbourne will his solo exhibition, "Hey, my threads, baby!" at Brunswick Street Gallery, from Thursday, May 13 through till Friday, May 30.
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An erotic Fairytale Book with Petra Collins and Alexa Demie
Artist Petra Collins and actress Alexa Demie create nine erotic stories in a contemporary reimagining of a fairy tale book.
Amy Taylor’s Limited Edition Signed copy of to Be
**Extremely Limited Edition**
Introducing Mugler Spring 2021. Bye!
The Spring 2021 Mugler Collection has just blown us out of the water again with the sculpting ingenuity of Cadwallader’s mind.
‘Fault / Fracture’: An exhibition by Dakota Gordon
Head down to Error404store next week if you're in Victoria on April 2nd for an evening to celebrate Dakota Gordon’s body of work: ‘Fault / Fracture’ (2021) exploring the intricate layers of the earth, planetary fragility and resilience.
STANISLAVA PINCHUK: Terra Data and the Land As Witness
Stanislava Pinchuk’s first career survey at Heide Museum of Modern Art reflects on a body of work that explores the role of land as witness.
MEDUSA N I: An Intimate Photo Story On The Etherial Realm
A fashion story with Rainy in the next element.
Aboriginal LGBTQIA+ NGO, BlaQ, to receive 100k from Calvin Klein.
Calvin Klein announces their partnership and donation of $100,000 to First Nations’ organisation, BlaQ. The donation will be paid across three years to fund BlaQ’s work in elevating the Aboriginal LGBTQIA+ community.
Gabriel Cole’s Exhibition: How To Unlearn The Path Placed
Join us for an evening at Discordia Gallery to celebrate Gabriel Cole's latest installment
Finding Meaning in Monumental Sonic Encounters, with Lawrence English
Weaponisation, frequencies and deep listening. Lawrence English guides us through the phenominological zones of sound.
Sarah crowEST: Examining the Relationship Between Art and Sustainability
Australian artist, Sarah crowEST, offers a visual platform to re-create and re-imagine our future.
Valentine’s Day Special: ‘The Greatest Love Songs Vol.666’
We have a romantic playlist just for you on this Valentine's Day.
The Rebirth Of the Corset in Contemporary Fashion
Romanticism replaced by rebellion. Femininity replaced with androgyny.
An afternoon with DJ and Tribqu radio host, Zjoso.
Naarm-based DJ and radio host, Zjoso, brought warmth and variety to isolated afternoons last year [...]
Hayley Millar Baker on her Own Storyline
Hayley Millar Baker on her Own Storyline Hayley Millar Baker (Gunditjmara AU) is a storyteller [...]
Gucci and The North Face combining forces!
Gucci and the North Face want you to get offline and go outside!
Rest in Paradise, MF DOOM
Hip hop has just learned of the loss of a true rap icon, MF DOOM at age 49. The voice of a generation and an inspiration to many.
What is it to be a Woman?
A photo story by Luis Vázquez and essay by Aldo Castellanos exploring layers of consciousness and the nature of the universe.
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Making Art Not Love
Art, sex and the interrelation between the two.
Phoenix: Flames Are Dew Upon My Skin Vinyl By Eartheater
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An interview with Timothée Gainet from Poison Point and IV Horsemen
Lessons, punk music and freedom. We spoke with Tim about life in Paris and exiting the eye of the cyclone.
William Canning: Music and Rituals
We caught up with Will on everything from the inception of Death Bells, recording, graphic design and what's keeping him creatively fuelled.
Shaye Gregan on Dismantling Racism Through Art
Shaye Gregan on dismantling racism, revealing creative turn-ons and words of advice.
Jamie Timony: Creativity, Comedy and Staying Centred
Life under the spotlight with Jamie Timony.
Heartworm Reader Vol. 1 by Heartworm Press
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Ottolinger Mini Handcrafted Otto Bag in Purple
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The Decline of Conceptual Fashion
A brief history of our favourite Antwerpian
Ross Waterman in focus with Nick Cave
Ross Waterman followed Nick Cave around with his camera over the course of Cave's entire career, you can see it at Block Projects from the 18th November onwards.
Moments with Hugo Costin
Art, music, literature, and love. We caught up with Hugo Costin to discuss all the moments in-between.
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