Walter Pfeiffer, the Cult Photographer of Beauty, Sex and Outsiders
Walter Pfeiffer, the Austrian photographer whose raw, candid images of beauty, sexuality and marginal figures have long circulated in underground circles, is now receiving mainstream museum attention. Recent retrospectives in Europe and North America showcase his 1970s‑80s work, emphasizing his unvarnished aesthetic and his knack for capturing outsiders on the edge of fashion and subculture. The article notes that major institutions are acquiring his archives, and his prints are fetching six‑figure sums at auction, signaling his transition from cult icon to market heavyweight. Pfeiffer’s influence is evident in contemporary fashion campaigns that echo his gritty, intimate style.
Going ‘Field Mode’ with Roger Scott
Roger Scott, a 34‑year‑old Las Vegas content creator, has teamed up with Oakley to test its new Field Gear line. Known for sharing marathon runs, family moments, and outdoor adventures, Scott’s audience has grown alongside the broader "gorpcore" and "touching...
Art Shows to Leave the House for in May 2026
May 2026 brings a wave of process‑centric exhibitions across major art hubs, from London and New York to Venice and Marrakech. Shows like Christelle Oyiri’s *Run It Back* and Vinca Petersen’s *HULALA* interrogate identity, community and digital remix, while Arthur Jafa and Richard Prince’s *Helter...
DE Ug: Meet the Rappers Making Germany Cool Again
German underground rap is emerging from relative obscurity as a new generation of artists—led by Yungpalo, C4rl, Zackavelli and rising star Ceren—gain traction on global platforms. A high‑profile collaboration with UK star YT and the upcoming Bassmuzik festival in Hamburg...
The Biggest Fashion Collaborations You Missed in April
April proved to be a busy month for fashion partnerships, with high‑profile drops that flew under many consumers' radars. Burberry teamed up with outdoor brand Hunza G to launch a limited‑edition outerwear line, while New Balance collaborated with street‑wear collective...
Nike Is Walking on Air at Milan Design Week
Nike turned Milan’s Salone del Mobile 2026 into a showcase for its Air Lab, an immersive installation that merged footwear technology with cutting‑edge design. The exhibit, open to the 370,000‑plus visitors drawn to the design fair, featured interactive displays that...
What Went Down at the A24 and Dazed Screening of Mother Mary
A24 teamed up with cultural magazine Dazed to host an exclusive screening of the documentary "Mother Mary" in London. The film, which delves into the psychological pressures of pop stardom, featured appearances by rising star Chappell Roan and established artists...
The 5 Best Tracks From April 2026
Dazed’s April 2026 roundup spotlights five standout tracks from emerging and established artists, ranging from H.LLS’s alt‑dance RnB single “GUERILLAZ FEAT. LUCY PARK” to Loukeman’s lo‑fi‑laden “TO THE SKY.” The list features fresh voices like Swedish pop‑EDM hybrid Jalda, Canadian dream‑pop singer Sophia Stel’s A24‑label debut, and...
Building a Cyberdeck Is the Most Rebellious Thing You Can Do Right Now
A growing DIY movement is reviving the cyberdeck—custom, portable computers built from single‑board computers like Raspberry Pi, repurposed screens, keyboards, and second‑hand parts. Creators such as Tru Narla and Annike Tan showcase how these devices can store movies, music, maps and even games...
Designer Sofía Abadi Is Creating a Hyper-Femme World
Argentinian designer Sofia Abadi, 28, is building a hyper‑femme aesthetic that blends nostalgic sleep‑over vibes with bold, playful silhouettes. Her Instagram‑driven cult following has turned her Buenos Aires studio into a launchpad for limited‑run collections that sell out within hours....
This Dutch Designer’s ‘Gay Fantasy’ Is Full of Farmers, Pirates and Sailors
Dutch designer Yorick Westerkamp turned a two‑year illness into a creative catalyst, assembling a new collection from the clothes already in his closet. The "gay fantasy" line fuses farmers, pirates, sailors and other archetypes into patchwork garments that celebrate queer...
A Deep Dive Into the Fan-Led SOPHIE Archive Project
The fan‑led SOPHIE Archive project has mobilized a global community to collect, digitize, and preserve the late producer’s music, visual art, and production notes. Originating after SOPHIE’s 2015 Samsung Galaxy S6 commercial, the effort now hosts thousands of unreleased tracks,...
Airmaxxing with Singer-Songwriter Simone Ruth
DC‑born singer‑songwriter Simone Ruth, 26, has expanded from music to fashion by fronting Nike’s Spring Air Max campaign, produced with Dazed Studio. She recently released the genre‑defying single “Priceless” and runs the independent label Global Crisis, aimed at a more...
Rosalía Is My Religion: Sacred Street Style From Lux Tour Barcelona
Spanish pop star Rosalía’s 2025 Lux World Tour in Barcelona showcased a dramatic shift from the leather‑heavy aesthetic of her Motomami era to a sacral street‑style inspired by religious iconography. The concert’s visual narrative featured white robes, crucifix accessories, and...
What Went Down at the Guess Coachella Afters
Guess partnered with Coachella to host a series of high‑energy after‑parties in 2026, featuring a live set by rising star Pink Pantheress. The brand transformed the desert venue with immersive fashion installations that debuted its new summer collection. Over 125,000...
A Trip Inside Toronto’s Thriving Art Scene
Toronto’s art scene is flourishing, with the Drake Hotel turning a boutique stay into an immersive gallery and Queen Street West serving as a creative hub. The city’s West End, dubbed “Queer Street West,” hosts vibrant queer‑focused events and the...
Lonely Crowds: The Debut Novel that Became a Cult Literary Obsession
Stephanie Wambugu’s debut novel *Lonely Crowds* hit U.S. shelves in July and is launching in the UK this week, quickly becoming a cult favourite among queer literary circles. The period piece follows Black queer friends Ruth and Maria navigating 1980s‑1990s...
5 Photographers Redefining Womanhood in the Middle East
The Middle East Archive, founded by curator Romaisa Baddar, has issued its eighth publication, shifting from domestic interiors to a deep dive on women’s evolving definitions of femininity. Titled “Al Nisa,” the book spotlights five photographers—Myriam Boulos, Rania Matar, Farah Al Qasimi,...
Revisit This 20-Year-Old Margiela Shoot From Dazed’s March 2006 Issue
Dazed’s Archive Pull revisits a landmark Maison Martin Margiela editorial from its March 2006 issue, featuring conceptual artists Gillian Wearing, Alexis Marguerite Teplin, Goshka Macuga and the Wilson twins. The shoot captured the brand’s deconstructionist Spring/Summer 2006 aesthetic with sixteen striking images....
Swedish House Mafia Unpack Their Miami Ultra Festival Mega-Set
Swedish House Mafia headlined Ultra Miami with a block‑party mega‑set that swapped DJs every ten minutes, featuring legends like Armand van Helden, Afrojack and rising talent such as MPH. The performance paid tribute to Avicii and highlighted the trio’s desire to collaborate...
Slava Mogutin’s Photos Explore Desire, Vulnerability, Sex and Power
Photographer Slava Mogutin’s new retrospective, *Analog Human Studies*, opens at the Bob Mizer Museum, showcasing 25 years of analog work that confronts desire, vulnerability, sex and power. Mogutin insists his art is never safe, decorative, or apolitical, using provocative imagery...
K-Pop Has an AI Problem
AI‑generated K‑pop trio GLXE debuted using Suno’s generative music platform, delivering fully synthetic vocals and videos without traditional idol marketing. Major Korean labels are now integrating AI into songwriting, video production, and talent scouting, positioning AI as a cost‑saving tool...
Coals Are Kickstarting Poland’s Dream Pop Scene
Polish electronic duo Coals, formed by Łukasz Rozmysłowski and Katarzyna Kowalczyk, are preparing to release their second album "magia" in June 2026. Their early hit "Weightless" quickly secured festival slots and collaborations with prominent Polish rappers, building a cross‑genre following....
Hat Summer! Meet the Young Milliners Taking over London Fashion
London Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter 2026 shows highlighted a new wave of Gen‑Z milliners reshaping headwear. Designers such as Tolu Coker and Niall White presented bold, sustainable hats that blend vintage craft with digital storytelling. The resurgence coincides with a projected...
Stone Island Marina Takes Us Straight to the Source for SS26
Stone Island has launched its Spring/Summer 2026 "Marina" collection, a line directly inspired by coastal environments. The range showcases technical fabrics, water‑repellent finishes, and a colour palette that echoes Mediterranean blues and sand tones. Visual storytelling places the garments on...
5 of the Most Boundary-Pushing Artists at Art Basel Hong Kong
Art Basel Hong Kong’s Zero 10 sector made its Asian debut, spotlighting the clash and collaboration between AI‑driven installations, blockchain‑enabled profit models, and traditional sculpture. BottoDAO’s interactive "Mirror Stages" used facial recognition and a community‑governed AI to create twenty live works,...
Meet the Creatives Turning up the Heat in Lagos with Burna Boy and On
On, the performance‑footwear brand, announced Burna Boy as its African ambassador last year and staged a high‑profile dinner in Lagos to cement the partnership. This month the brand released a new visual campaign shot in Lagos, featuring locals from Burna...
The Biggest Fashion Collabs You Missed in March
Dazed Digital’s March roundup spotlights the season’s most buzz‑worthy fashion collaborations, from Guess Jeans × Hysteric Glamour’s retro denim capsule to Y‑3 × Mercedes’ futuristic sportswear line and Nike × Palace’s limited skate collection. The featured drops blend streetwear grit with luxury polish, generating rapid sell‑outs and intense...
PITKISSER Captures the Beauty and Rage of LA’s Girl Mosh Scene
Filmmaker‑photographer Mollie Mills launched *PITKISSER*, a two‑channel film installation and accompanying photobook that documents Los Angeles’ emerging “girl mosh” subculture. The project began in 2017 after Mills encountered Syerrah Escobedo, a pet‑store cashier styled in latex and liberty spikes, whose...
DJ Ahmet, a Coming-of-Ager About an EDM-Obsessed Teen Sheep Farmer
Macedonian director Georgi Unkovski is debuting a feature film titled "DJ Ahmet," a coming‑of‑age tale about a teen who farms sheep and obsessively spins EDM. The story pits a rural illegal rave against the stubbornness of farm animals, visualising two...
Whispers Against My Neck: These Photos Document the Chaos of Youth
Marisa Chafetz’s new photobook *Whispers Against My Neck* documents the turbulence of contemporary American youth, pairing bright, everyday moments with stark backdrops of gunfire. The work, created in partnership with photographer Boulden, assembles 23 images that blend innocence and violence,...
Podunk: Nadia Lee Cohen and Scarlett Carlos Clarke’s Enigmatic New Book
Renowned visual artists Nadia Lee Cohen and Scarlett Carlos Clarke have launched "Podunk," a collaborative photo‑book that delves into the mythos of America’s forgotten towns. The title borrows from an old slang term for an insignificant, isolated place, setting a...
This Show Paints a Then-and-Now Portrait of Black Life in the US
The Center for Art and Advocacy is hosting “A Language We Share: Beverly Price and Gordon Parks,” a dual exhibition that juxtaposes Price’s contemporary portraits of Black Washington, D.C., with Gordon Parks’ historic photographs. The show presents a visual dialogue...
Larry Clark and James Gilroy’s Advice for Young Artists
Larry Clark and James Gilroy have released "Bedtime Stories for Bad Boys and Girls," a new book and accompanying exhibition that delves into unsettling childhood vignettes through stark photography. The project, rooted in their 1970s New York partnership, mixes themes...
In Defence of Chappell Roan
Singer Chappell Roan faced accusations from Brazilian footballer Jorginho Frello that her security team aggressively confronted his 11‑year‑old stepdaughter in São Paulo. Roan denied seeing the child and clarified the guard involved was not part of her personal detail, posting an...
Your Favourite Oakley Glasses Just Got a Facelift
Oakley has refreshed its iconic Jackets eyewear family, introducing modern versions of the 1994 Eye Jacket, 1999 Straight Jacket and 1998 Racing Jacket. The rollout includes new models such as the Plantaris SQ, Terraforma, Neoforma, plus the returning Eye Jacket Redux...
Manga Boobs and Cybersigilism: Nail Art Is Entering Its Maximalist Era
Nail art is moving into a maximalist phase, with designers piling on glitter, logos, manga motifs and cyber‑inspired symbols. Italian artist Serena Fiore exemplifies the shift, showcasing cluttered, high‑gloss designs that blend pop‑culture references with handcrafted embellishments. Her work, highlighted...
These Sensual Images Capture Queer London up Close
London’s latest queer photography showcase, "Exhalation," features Alexander Elkholm’s sensual portraits that fuse the precision of karate with the fluidity of dance. The exhibition, opening this month, captures intimate moments of LGBTQ+ bodies navigating the city’s streets and private spaces....
Domino Leaha’s Photos Document a Decade of Intimacy
Renowned photographer Domino Leaha releases "Unfulfilled," a photobook chronicling a decade of intimate moments with friends, lovers, and muses across London, Los Angeles, Milan, and New York. The project emphasizes feeling over formal composition, featuring candid portraits that capture the...
Lyas: ‘I’m Really Bad at Keeping My Mouth Shut’
Elias Medini, known online as Lyas, headlines Dazed’s Spring 2026 issue, pairing a glossy fashion spread with an in‑depth interview. The magazine launched a live Instagram watch‑party where Lyas discussed his aesthetic, career, and outspoken personality. The feature showcases a blend...
This Artist Explores Where the Information Superhighway Is Really Taking Us
Linn Phyllis Seeger, an artist who cannot drive, continues her fascination with automobiles through digital media. Her 2024 film "The (Un)event (side c)" examined Google Maps' virtual traffic, and her latest solo show at Shipton Gallery expands this inquiry with...
Harry Styles and the Curse of the Queerbait Wardrobe
Harry Styles hosted Saturday Night Live while promoting his new album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," turning the opening monologue into a fashion showcase. He appeared in flamboyant, gender‑fluid outfits that referenced high‑end houses like Chanel and Dior. The...
‘There’s Been Tears’: RZA on the Final Days of Wu-Tang Clan
RZA revealed that Wu‑Tang Clan’s “Final Chamber” tour, slated for 2026, will be the group’s last live performances after more than three decades. The interview highlighted the emotional weight of saying goodbye, with RZA noting tears onstage and the collective’s...
What Went Down at the Beabadoobee Dazed Cover Signing
On March 12, Dazed magazine hosted a beabadoobee cover signing at magCulture in London, drawing hundreds of youthful fans who even skipped school to attend. Many travelled long distances, including from Scotland, to meet the indie‑pop star and collect a...
These Portraits Interrogate the Power of Celebrity in America
Photographer Dana Lixenberg’s new exhibition “American Images” at Paris’s MEP gallery presents a candid body of work that juxtaposes intimate scenes from a Los Angeles housing project with striking portraits of America’s most notorious celebrities, including Tupac Shakur, Donald Trump,...
Oscars 2026: The Best Dressed Stars on the Red Carpet
The 2026 Oscars red carpet showcased a mix of daring couture and understated elegance, with stars like Teyana Taylor, Elle Fanning, and Emma Stone drawing the most online buzz. Metallic fabrics, vintage silhouettes, and gender‑neutral tailoring dominated the looks, reflecting...
This Film Captures Naples’ Intense Love Affair with Stone Island
Glenn Kitson’s short film “A Sorpres” takes viewers inside a Naples‑based collector’s warehouse brimming with vintage Stone Island pieces. The archive, described as “15 years of archiving,” stores each garment in sealed plastic, underscoring the meticulous care given to the...
The Best Beauty of AW26: Botched Facelifts, Crying and Rat Hair
Autumn/Winter 2026 runway shows in Milan and Paris embraced a horror‑themed beauty aesthetic, featuring botched facelifts, crying effects, rat‑hair wigs and demonic eye makeup. Designers such as Rick Owens, Diesel and Yohji Yamamoto pushed the limits with exaggerated prosthetics and distressed...
Touching Grass Was the Biggest Trend of AW26
The Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion weeks were united by a pronounced nature motif, dubbed “touching grass,” with designers across London, Paris and Milan showcasing abundant autumn florals. Major houses such as Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton and Dior leaned into organic textures, earthy palettes...
Mask4mask: Masquerade Was Having a Moment at the AW26 Shows
Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion weeks saw a pronounced resurgence of masks, with designers across London and Paris staging full‑blown masquerade looks. Emerging talents such as Oscar Ouyang and Thevxlley led the charge, integrating ornate facial coverings into their collections. The motif...