Silvana Estrada: ‘Bad Bunny Is My Hero, but Latin America Is a Continent’
Mexican folk singer Silvana Estrada, fresh off her self‑produced sophomore album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, discusses the pressure to record in English, her feminist view on production, and the growing global appetite for Spanish‑language music. The 29‑year‑old, who won Best New Artist at the 2022 Latin Grammys, says she prefers to keep singing in Spanish despite industry nudges. Her comments highlight how Latin folk is gaining visibility alongside reggaeton giants like Bad Bunny. Estrada’s upcoming sold‑out London show underscores her expanding international reach.
Oakley’s New Collection Was Designed to Weather the Storm
Oakley has launched its spring Field Gear Line Collection, a weather‑proof apparel range designed in Japan that includes the Stealth Jacket, Stealth Pant, AP Vest, Slick Crew and Factor Shorts. The brand simultaneously unveiled re‑imagined eyewear models—Plantaris SQ, Neoforma and Terraforma—creating...
The Best Fashion Exhibitions to See for Spring 2026
Spring 2026 brings a wave of high‑profile fashion exhibitions across Europe, highlighted by MoMu’s Antwerp Six showcase and a new Schiaparelli retrospective in London. Curators share insider insights on the Antwerp Six’s influence and the rare archival pieces on view....
All the Best Dressed Stars at Coachella 2026
Dazed Digital released a visual roundup of the best‑dressed stars at Coachella 2026, showcasing more than two dozen runway‑inspired looks from celebrities such as Sabrina Carpenter, FKA twigs and emerging fashion influencers. The festival, now in its 27th year, continues to...
Xaviersobased’s Online Obsessions: NBA 2K, Skate Videos and Nickelodeon
Harlem rapper Xaviersobased, 22, has been a catalyst for the hyper‑online underground rap scene, championing microgenres like jerk and digicore and elevating peers such as Nettspend. His debut album Xavier arrived in January, drawing critical buzz and expanding his audience...
10 Films We’re Excited to See at Cannes Film Festival 2026
The 76th Cannes Film Festival runs May 12‑26, 2026, showcasing 2,541 feature‑length entries from 141 nations. A jury led by acclaimed director Park Chan‑wook will award the Palme d’Or, with a line‑up that emphasizes auteur cinema over Hollywood star power. Highlights...
An Unflinching Photo Book About Young Motherhood, Addiction and Care
Abdulhamid Kircher’s new photo book *New Genesis* centers on his friend Sierra Kiss, a young mother navigating homelessness, addiction, and domestic abuse. The work combines intimate portraiture with candid scenes of daily struggle, positioning the images as a love letter...
Airmaxxing with New York Designer Annie Lian
Annie Lian, a 28‑year‑old designer known for sustainable, wearable art, has partnered with Nike for its latest Air Max campaign, produced with Dazed Studio. Lian’s label emphasizes upcycling, textile experimentation, and personal identity, blending fashion with art. The collaboration showcases...
Exit8: A Must-See Japanese Horror About an Endless Commute
Japanese horror film *Exit 8*, based on Kotake Create’s video game, opens in U.S. theatres on April 10 and the U.K. on April 24 via NEON. Director Genki Kawamura uses a looping subway setting to explore commuter anxiety and the guilt of conforming...
The Rise of Rico Ace in 5 Tracks
UK rap duo EsDeeKid and newcomer Rico Ace emerged as 2025 breakout stars, with Ace distinguishing himself by sticking to straight rap amid a melodic‑driven scene. His debut album *Blackjack* leans heavily on classic rap wordplay, while tracks like “Skatti”...
5 Photo Books by Women Interrogating Ideas of Beauty
Dazed Digital spotlights five recent photo books authored by women that interrogate contemporary ideas of beauty and body image. The selections range from Harley Weir’s “Beauty Papers,” which blends portraiture with fashion critique, to Francesca Woodman’s posthumous collection of intimate...
In the Bag! Louis Vuitton Gets Nosy with New Speedy Campaign
Louis Vuitton has launched a provocative new Speedy P9 campaign that visualizes the interior of a handbag, turning the act of opening a bag into a public spectacle. The campaign, shot in London, plays on the city’s high theft rates...
2Slimey Isn’t Here to Be a Meme Artist: ‘I Want a Fucking Grammy’
Oakland‑born rapper 2Slimey is redefining the underground (UG) rap scene with hyper‑distorted, maximalist production that fuses EDM, punk and noise elements. Influenced by Playboi Carti’s *Die Lit* and XXXTentacion, he pushes bass and distortion beyond conventional limits, earning praise from Lil Uzi Vert and...
Dance, Music and ‘Fantasy Realism’ From Dazed Clubbers
Dazed’s March 2026 Clubbers roundup spotlights eleven emerging visual artists who blend dance, music, and fantasy‑realism in striking imagery. The feature highlights creators such as Willow Stone, Eoin Conroy, Imarni Boyer‑Nugent, and Oscar Rodriguez, each presenting work through an online gallery....
Why Do Friendship Breakups Hurt so Much?
Friendship breakups affect roughly 70 percent of close ties after seven years, yet cultural narratives and professional guidance remain scarce. Researchers note that unlike romantic splits, friendships often end without discussion, leaving people with unresolved emotions and a loss of routine,...
These Photos Reimagine Barbara Kruger’s Seminal Streetwear Drop
Photographer Remi Lamande has released a new series of images that reinterpret Barbara Kruger’s 2017 Performa Biennial streetwear drop, which originally wrapped a New York skatepark in the artist’s signature red‑white text. The reimagined photos echo Kruger’s confrontational slogans—“Whose hopes?...
‘It’s the Emotional IQ’: Unpacking the Unique Hotness of Musicians
Musicians have long commanded a unique brand of attractiveness that goes beyond looks, rooted in the emotional intelligence they display while creating and performing music. From 19th‑century Lisztomania to today’s TikTok‑driven hype around artists like Cameron Winter, the halo effect...
Nourished by Time: ‘Music Should Be Fun – but It Can’t Be Fun All the Time’
Marcus Brown, performing as Nourished by Time, has turned his decade‑long underground career into mainstream buzz after releasing the critically praised EP *Catching Chickens* and his second album *Passionate Ones*. A 38‑date headline tour, a co‑sign from Tyler, the Creator,...
ICA Exhibition: Arca – 241 Tickets
The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London is mounting a solo exhibition by Venezuelan multidisciplinary artist and musician Arca, marking her first London showing of paintings from the newly unveiled ‘Angels’ series. The show is limited to 241 tickets,...
Buy a Copy of Dazed MENA to Support Relief Efforts in Lebanon
Dazed MENA is releasing its Spring/Summer 2026 issue, a Versace‑styled collaboration shot in Beirut with a self‑portrait cover by Myriam Boulos. All proceeds from the cover story, launched on April 3, will be donated to Lebanese NGOs Beit Aam and Man Wa Salwa. The donation comes amid...
Dazed Club Is Taking over Selfridges for Four Nights of Club Culture
Dazed Club is commandeering Selfridges' London car park for a four‑night series of art‑focused events, culminating in a one‑off Magazine Club showcase in the store’s cinema. The program features life‑drawing sessions with Charles Jeffrey Loverboy and Daisy Collingridge, an art...
George Riley Unpacks Her Favourite Travel Spots for RIMOWA
British musician George Riley, fresh from touring and her September album *More Is More*, has teamed up with premium German luggage maker RIMOWA. The partnership showcases Riley’s favorite European travel spots through a six‑image gallery that blends music‑tour life with...
Evilgiane’s Camera Roll From His Tour with Snow Strippers
Experimental rap collective Surf Gang and electronic duo Snow Strippers launched a U.S. tour in January and February, sharing the stage across multiple cities. Label head Evilgiane said the partnership arose from a shared taste in music, merging cutting‑edge rap...
Dazed X MUBI Cinema Club’s Season Finale: Father Mother Sister Brother
Jim Jarmusch’s award‑winning drama *Father Mother Sister Brother* will close Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s 2026 spring season with a special screening at London’s Rio Cinema on 10 April. The film, which captured the Golden Lion at Venice 2025, weaves three interlinked stories...
How Will the Energy Crisis Impact You? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
President Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran has led Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz, cutting roughly 30% of the world’s oil flow. The closure, combined with possible Red Sea blockades, has driven oil and jet‑fuel prices...
Finnish Alt-Pop Star Pehmoaino: ‘Art Helps Us Survive This Dark Country’
Finnish alt‑pop singer Pehmoaino, who won The Voice Kids at age 12, has turned her neurodivergent upbringing into a poetry‑driven music career. Her debut single “haluun takas mun perhoset” went viral on TikTok, propelling her streams into the tens of...
Kiko Mizuhara on Slowing Down, Shutting up and Touching Grass
Cou Cou Intimates, a London‑based lingerie label founded five years ago, launched its spring campaign inspired by bell hooks' 1996 essay "Touching the Earth." The campaign, titled after the essay, features Japanese‑American model Kiko Mizuhara and photographer Erika Kamano, emphasizing...
Washing-Up Gloves Have Made It Out the Kitchen
Bright yellow washing‑up gloves, known as Marigolds in the UK, have migrated from kitchen cupboards to high‑fashion runways in SS26 and AW26 collections. Celebrities such as Emma Chamberlain, Julia Fox and Lady Gaga have amplified the trend by wearing the gloves...
These Photos From Ukraine Capture the Absurdity of Life in Wartime
British‑Iranian artist Aria Shahrokhshahi’s new photo book *Wet Ground* documents life on the Ukrainian front, capturing surreal scenes such as a youth military camp’s nightclub with dancing podiums. The images were shot just 30 km from active combat zones, juxtaposing ordinary...
"You're Better than This": Why Young Men Are Quitting Porn in Droves
Quittr, a porn‑addiction recovery app launched in August 2024, claims nearly two million downloads and rapid subscriber growth during December‑February. Founder Alex Slater, a 20‑year‑old entrepreneur, markets the tool to young men seeking self‑improvement, leveraging influencers across religious and fitness...
The Most Loved Photo Stories of March 2026
Dazed Digital released its March 2026 roundup of the most‑loved photo stories, showcasing work that spans the sun‑kissed Danube banks to a Mojave Desert backwater. The collection features Nadia Lee Cohen, Scarlett Carlos Clarke, Brianna Capozzi’s powerful women portraits, and Larry...
In Pictures: Robbie McIntosh Captures the Next Generation of Champion Youth
Champion, the historic sportswear label, has unveiled the first chapter of its new Youth campaign, photographed by Naples‑based Robbie McIntosh in Milan. The images spotlight a local skate collective navigating the city’s streets, blending street culture with the brand’s classic...
Win Tickets to See Zara Larsson, Skepta and More at Sziget Festival
Dazed Digital is giving away a VIP five‑day pass for Sziget Festival in Budapest, including flights, transfers and a pre‑pitched tent for the winner and a guest. The August event, one of Europe’s largest, will showcase artists such as Zara Larsson,...
Conner Ives and MAC Team up to Protect the Dolls
Fashion designer Conner Ives partnered with MAC Cosmetics to launch the "Protect the Dolls" collection, debuting a statement t‑shirt at the close of his AW25 runway show. The piece, emblazoned with the campaign slogan, sold out instantly, prompting Ives to...
5 Tracks You Can’t Miss From March 2026
March 2026 delivered a burst of genre‑spanning releases, from the cross‑cultural rap of BloodZebra’s “1000 QUESTIONS” to Slayyyter’s pop‑punk highlight “Unknown Loverz.” Grace Ives returned with a darker, introspective pop record on “FIRE 2,” while Cameron Winter contributed the unsettling charity single...
ADL: The Best and Worst Tracks on Yeat’s New Album
Yeat’s sixth album ADL drops with a glossy, arena‑ready sound that departs from his lo‑fi roots. The record pairs high‑profile features—Elton John, Joji, Kylie Jenner—with bombastic production, but critics argue many collaborations feel like optics over artistry. While tracks such...
This Photo Series Depicts Youth Culture in Summer Along the Danube
French photographer Guillaume Bihan and Ukrainian visual artist Daria Svertilova launched a photo series documenting youth culture along the Danube during the summer of 2022. The project began as the pair shared a sparsely furnished Paris flat shortly after Russia’s...
Crying in Couture: Ellie Misner’s New Collection Is a Beautiful Disaster
London‑based designer Ellie Misner unveiled her AW26 demi‑couture collection, "It’s My Birthday, I Can Cry If I Want To," at a runway that turned personal dread into visual spectacle. The show fused theatrical makeup, oversized silhouettes and fragmented fabrics to...
5 Emerging Photographers to Watch From Circulation(s) in Paris
Paris’s 16th Circulation(s) photography festival has opened at the expansive Centquatre-Paris, running through May 17. The program showcases 26 artists representing 15 countries, with a special focus on five emerging photographers poised to shape contemporary visual culture. Curated exhibitions blend multidisciplinary...
Liz Johnson Artur Is Inviting You Into Her Studio
Renowned photographer Liz Johnson Artur launches a ten‑month residency of her Black Balloon Archive in Brixton. The archive, a three‑decade visual record of Black life in the African diaspora, will be exhibited in a building slated for demolition as part...
This Book Looks Inside the Mad World of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
Lee “Scratch” Perry, the Jamaican visionary behind dub reggae, is the focus of a new book that delves into his Black Ark studio era. The biography chronicles his collaborations with Bob Marley, The Congos, and The Upsetters, highlighting his groundbreaking...
Enfant Terrible Duran Lantink Drops His First Jean Paul Gaultier Campaign
Dutch designer Duran Lantink has unveiled his first official campaign for Jean Paul Gaultier, marking the revival of the label’s ready‑to‑wear line after an 11‑year hiatus. The campaign, released six months after his disruptive runway debut, features a series of...
A Guide to Marilyn Minter’s Subversive Art, in Her Own Words
Marilyn Minter has spent decades confronting taboos with glossy, hyper‑real paintings, photographs and videos that celebrate raw sexuality. Signature works like the 1990s "Porn Grid" series appropriated explicit pornographic stills, turning them into enamel‑on‑metal canvases that both shocked and fascinated...
Zaylevelten Is Leading a Gen Z Nigerian Rap Revolution
Nigerian producer‑rapper Zaylevelten is spearheading a Gen Z rap movement that fuses US‑style rage rap, South African gqom basslines, and Nigerian street pop into a new sound he calls "burti." His mixtape *then 1t g0t crazy* showcases self‑produced beats and a multilingual flow that...
Bárbara Sánchez-Kane Is Descending to Hell Through the Mouth of a Volcano
Mexican designer Bárbara Sánchez‑Kane, a Polimoda alum, is blurring the line between fashion and contemporary art with a new Shanghai exhibition. The show, titled “Coro de Soles Menores,” uses volcanic imagery to explore identity, gender fluidity, and cultural myth. Marking...
Marina Abramović Hopes This Exhibition Will Heal Your Broken Heart
Marina Abramović’s new immersive show "Seven Deaths" opens at Copenhagen’s underground museum Cisternerne, drawing on the haunting voice of opera legend Maria Callas. The exhibition fuses performance art, video installations, and live soundscapes to explore love, loss, and emotional renewal....
Rap Band WHATMORE Are the Sound of New York Adolescence
Rap collective WHATMORE, featuring Cisco Swank, Elijah Judah and Jackson, captured the restless energy of New York adolescence in a sold‑out performance at the Bowery Ballroom. The band’s rehearsal in South Brooklyn revealed a DIY ethos and a sound that...
‘I’m Not Giving up My Rights’: Why Kansas Is Coming for Trans Drivers
Kansas enacted SB 244, a law that mandates driver’s licenses and birth certificates reflect a person’s sex at birth, retroactively invalidating about 1,700 licenses already updated by transgender residents. The measure also bans transgender individuals from using restrooms that align with...
‘Emo Boy Got the Party Lit’: The UK Underground Has a New Identity Crisis
EsDeeKid’s debut album Rebel showcases a bold blend of emo, trap, drill and chav aesthetics, signalling a new identity crisis in the UK underground. The mixtape’s lyrical nods to “emo boy” and working‑class slang illustrate how post‑genre culture erodes traditional...
Are Wearable Sex Toys the Next Frontier in Fashion?
Fashion houses are turning intimate devices into runway statements, with vibrators, nipple rings and handcuff‑style accessories appearing on AW26 collections. Brands such as Mugler, Fendi and Alexander McQueen treated sex‑tech as high‑fashion, positioning it alongside traditional embellishments. The trend reflects a...