August is a paradox. It holds both the last stretch of summer and the quiet prelude to a new season. It’s the month we’re often told to squeeze every last drop out of life,more plans, more work, more “just one … Continue reading Rest, sister. You are not a machine. Your glow is not a performance.
Gaza in Famine, Palestine Dispossession, and the West’s Twilight of Conviction We are watching as Gaza descends into famine at least 154 people many of them children, have died from starvation, and countless more fall sick or perish while waiting … Continue reading The Generation That Saw It All and Did Nothing
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In the landscape of modern luxury perfumery, few brands wield the weight of heritage and innovation as deftly as Louis Vuitton. Known globally for its leather craftsmanship and travel savoir-faire, the house took a calculated leap in 2016 by launching … Continue reading The Brief, The Artist, and The Scent: Attrape-Rêves by Louis Vuitton
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