Hamlet, but Make It Anime: Mamoru Hosoda on His New Film Scarlet
Renowned Japanese animator Mamoru Hosoda is set to release "Scarlet," a 2026 anime reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The film merges the classic tragedy’s narrative with Hosoda’s signature blend of modern Japanese visual storytelling and speculative futurism. Production is being handled by Studio Chizu, with distribution plans that include both theatrical runs and major streaming platforms. Early promotional material showcases striking 2‑D animation that reimagines Elsinore’s court in a hyper‑stylized, tech‑infused world.
Merrell 1TRL Trades the Trail for Shoreditch to Launch Moab Slide Woven
Merrell’s 1TRL division unveiled the Moab Slide Woven, a slip‑on shoe that blends the rugged performance of its Moab hiking line with a casual, woven aesthetic. The product debuted at a pop‑up event in Shoreditch, London, showcasing premium leather and...
Which Fashion Designer Would You Pass the Aux To?
The Autumn/Winter 2026 fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris featured designers pairing runway looks with carefully curated soundtracks, turning the catwalk into a live mixtape. Trends such as werewolf motifs and ice‑skating aesthetics were amplified by music...
What Went Down at the Dazed Club Private View of Resurgence
Dazed Club staged an exclusive private viewing of the "Resurgence: Craft Reimagined" exhibition at Hackney Downs Studios, inviting members to experience the show ahead of its public opening. The event featured curated refreshments from Ghost Labs and Dalston’s Soda, creating...
‘Fast, Angry, Chaotic’: The Story Behind the Prodigy’s ‘Firestarter’ Video
In 1996 the Prodigy released the incendiary "Firestarter" video, directed by Walter Stern and shot in the disused Aldwych tube station. The production embraced a fast, angry, chaotic aesthetic, with Keith Flint’s snarling performance becoming instantly iconic. Despite a shoestring...
Nafsika Skourti Is Making Clothes for the Future of Palestine
Greek‑born designer Nafsida Skourti unveiled Volume II: Traces of Being, the second chapter of her حُبِّي فِلَسْطِين (My Love, Palestine) series. The collection weaves handwritten letters, prison graffiti, 1937 coin inscriptions and newspaper clippings into modern garments. Skourti emphasizes hand‑stitched construction...
Would You Try the 30-Day Flip Phone Challenge?
Month Offline is a 30‑day program that swaps smartphones for flip phones, adds weekly themed meetups, and ends with a phone‑free art showcase. Founded by Grant Besner and Danny Hogenkamp, the initiative includes a spin‑off dumb.co phone plan costing $24.99...
13 of the Best Ever Vintage Oscars Beauty Looks
Dazed Digital curated a gallery of thirteen iconic Oscar‑night beauty looks spanning the golden age of Hollywood. The collection showcases the evolution of red‑carpet makeup, from classic winged liner to bold, sculpted brows. Each image highlights how timeless techniques continue...
Alysa Liu Makes Her Paris Fashion Week Debut at Louis Vuitton
Olympic gold‑medalist figure skater Alysa Liu made her Paris Fashion Week debut at Louis Vuitton's Autumn‑Winter 2026 runway, sitting front‑row alongside stars such as Zendaya and K‑pop icon Lisa. Liu paired a brown denim jacket‑jean set with a monogrammed East West...
Chanel AW26: Matthieu Blazy’s Butterflies Are Ready for the Ball
Chanel’s Autumn‑Winter 2026 collection, overseen by Matthieu Blazy, spotlighted oversized butterfly motifs across tailoring and accessories. The runway sparked a buying frenzy, with boutiques reporting queues and rapid sell‑outs of cardigans, mules, and other key pieces. Major outlets, including The...
Could These Insect Manicures Help You Face You Fears?
Glasgow‑based nail artist Yulia Grigorjeva is turning real insect wings, beetle shells and other tiny organic fragments into high‑gloss manicures. Her work, often flagged with a trypophobia warning, embeds porous textures beneath a clear lacquer, creating miniature ecosystems on each...
K-Pop Disruptor Effie: ‘Conservatives Usually Hate My Music’
South Korean hyper‑pop rapper Effie has built a cult following by releasing music recorded in her modest bedroom studio, bypassing the polished K‑pop system. Her debut EP *pullup to busan 4 morE hypEr summEr it’s gonna bE a fuckin moviE*...
Loewe AW26 Is Daring You to Come Outside and Play
Loewe unveiled its Autumn‑Winter 2026 collection, titled AW26, on March 6 at Paris Fashion Week. Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez built on their SS26 debut, translating the brand’s early ideas into a more defined, outdoor‑play aesthetic. The runway featured...