Editorial Team
Photography between lucky accidents and scientific experiments
«That feeling when you get sent the negatives and you look at them, that is what you are working for» - Brendan Freeman on film photography
Through craft, we continue what we have learned, we educate, we improve: the respect of nature, human beings and altruism
Artistic Director of Hermès, Pierre-Alexis Dumas, and Architect Stefano Boeri discuss the responsibility of larger corporations to lead in the transition towards a mandatory sustainable consideration for the future
FW24 menswear story on Lampoon 30, The Raw Issue
The juxtaposition of intricate textures—cable knits, leather, fur, and tailored wools—and bold silhouettes offers a dialogue about the evolving codes of masculinity. Styling Niki Pauls
As times change, so does the idea of craft – an update with Tom Dixon
It takes an engineer to make things in big quantities and a craftsman to produce a wooden spoon. The British designer discusses the challenges on crafting newness
Rough Christmas: it’s not all snow and carols and carbs
As the global celebration takes many forms — cozy by the fire or sweltering on the beach — Christmas becomes a mirror reflecting society’s warmth, excess, and enduring hope
Riot Concept Store, Naples. An ever-changing multifunctional space
Located in an up-and-coming neighborhood of Naples, Riot gathers a local community with an international and contemporary attitude
Spectral Display by Guy Bolongaro
Spectral Display becomes an ode to the unapologetic rawness of being seen – or unseen – through the creative act – photography Guy Bolongaro, styling Lottie Collins, for Lampoon 30
Re-discovering a bio-based building material: Bamboo
Bamboo has been used as a building material for thousands of years—it has a stronger tensile strength than steel. The tallest bamboo building on the Indonesian island of Bali took...
Enrico Medioli: il costruttore di immagini e il suo mondo antico
Era rapito – e felice di esserlo – dalle passioni, che il cinema ha reso marginali: l'ispirazione e la linfa per i mondi che inventava sulla carta
Certifications of the hemp supply chain: limits and opportunities
In Italy, the hemp supply chain is promoted but not regulated, categorized and certified - blockchain may lead to a solution
Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds Interpreted by Adrien Dubost
Lampoon 30 features Adrien Dubost in a presentation of the Louis Vuitton Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds High Jewelry Collection
Monferrato: ‘Lorto’ Between Local Agriculture and Historic Architecture
In the hilly landscape of Alto Monferrato, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nordelaia combines the enhancement of truffles, hazelnuts, and local wines with the cuisine of LORTO, led...
I don’t use barriers: Théo Mercier’s Rituals
No fences, glass, or don’t touch signs. The work is accessible. It’s vulnerable. You can break it, push it, or even steal it if you want
Fendi Peekaboo Soft – Sculptural Aesthetics and Raw Materials
In dinamiche sociali multiple e frammentarie, le declinazioni della Fendi Baguette e della Peekaboo sono apertura alla pluralità sociale e all’adattamento contemporaneo
South Sudanese craftsmanship is rooted in women
South Sudanese women fled their country only taking out with them a few clothes. They’re now producing these to create their own business
Selma Selman: my Dad’s Mercedes
I asked my family how much money they needed so that they wouldn't marry me off: 11,000 euros – I sold some of my artwork and even my hair. I...
Talking Tiles and Design with Lee Thornley of Bert and May
Simplicity, durability, and sustainability – Bert and May's pillars have helped to renew the narrative around the importance of valuing premium design
The Writer’s Block, Las Vegas. Are independent bookstores the future?
Any good bookseller knows their readers — and not by following algorithms or the latest trends. In the Amazon era, independent bookstores are still growing
Kunjina Tesfaye on Growth and Preserving Artisanal Techniques
Handweaving, embroidery and fabric manipulation are design elements that communicate stories about Ethiopia. "If you've seen photos of Ethiopians wearing the traditional white dress, it's handwoven."
Deconstructing Uniforms: The Language of Olly Shinder
From London’s queer nightclubs to Fashion East, Olly Shinder redefines military aesthetics and utility through thoughtful design and community-driven experimentation – for Lampoon 30, the Raw Issue
Wallis Simpson: the oldest fairy tale
The oldest fairy tale: a king who dreamed of becoming a servant and a servant who dreamed of becoming queen - a visual story by Charlotte Abramow
Dior FW24/25: A Study in Contrasts—Earthbound Yet Ethereal
Layering textures, structures, and narratives, Dior FW24/25 unveils a story of balance between grounded strength and ethereal beauty. Photography by Ismaël Moumin and styling by Niki Pauls
Chanel Cruise 24/25: Gravity and Architecture Redefined by Isabelle Wenzel
Isabelle Wenzel’s photographs explore the interaction between human movement, architectural forms, and the structured designs of Chanel Cruise 24/25
Lykke Li: Why Raw means Honest
A conversation with Lykke Li: Exploring non-linear time, psychedelics, the connection with her inner child, and how her artistry transcends the indie sleaze revival
ATP Finals Torino 2024: l’eredità stilistica del tennis, da Lacoste a Sinner
Una prospettiva storica che esplora l’evoluzione stilistica del tennis, tra icone come Lacoste e nuove leve come Jannik Sinner, mostrando come il design funzionale e le innovazioni tessili abbiano ridefinito...
Martino Gamper: Rough, Rocks and Corners
I prefer removing material over adding. Martino Gamper’s design process transforms raw materials into narratives – embracing limits as creative tools, he combines cutting, refining, and collaboration to reveal hidden...
La caduta del Muro di Berlino, 35 anni dopo: tra moda e musica techno, l’underground diventa mainstream?
Avvenuta nella notte tra il 9 e il 10 novembre 1989, la caduta del muro di Berlino è uno degli eventi simbolo del ventesimo secolo – mentre la musica techno...
Michèle Lamy: I wake up not knowing what story I am in
Foucault once said that the 21st century would be Deleuzian. Now, living in the 21st century, it feels like almost dystopian – nterview with Michèle Lamy on chaos, creativity, Los...
Offsetting: Hemp Carbon storage, more than one hectare of forest
The market for offset credits to support ecosystem services: a source of income for adaptation, mitigation and technological innovation actions
Sensori e algoritmi per alveari: la tecnologia che tutela api e biodiversità
Gli apicoltori ricorrono sempre più ai dati per proteggere le api. Oggi è possibile monitorare gli alveari a distanza, leggere segnali di stress, anticipare alcune minacce e ridurre perdite e...
It’s a good time to be Moses Sumney
We caught up to discuss his emerging creative ventures, how he marries his career as a musician with that of an actor, and how he hopes people respond to his...
Georgia Palmer, Polaris
The 30th issue of Lampoon – the second of eight covers: Georgia Palmer in Balenciaga, photography by Alice Rosati, style by Niki Pauls
Hemp: the difference between CBD and THC
The chemical compound in the hemp plant is recognized by many as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant -wrongly, we associate it with THC
Reality as seen from a helicopter
Overcoming the banal beauty of the postcard landscape: stains are everyday realities, landscapes, scraps of life defined by chromatic contrasts
Antinomie Bois Blanc Pudique: I contain multitudes
In a world obsessed with fixed identity, a Paris-based perfumery dares to embrace contradiction as a form of truth.
Gaetano Pesce a Napoli, ieri come oggi, rompe le regole
Le polemiche delle femministe intorno all'installazione di Gaetano Pesce a Napoli che richiama una forma fallica è l'occasione per ripercorrere la sua carriera
UCCA Store, Beijing. An inside-out museum experience
Split into two floors, the ground floor is dedicated to the merchandising, but also to the limited-edition artworks, that let visitors bring a piece of art directly home
L’addio di Hedi Slimane a Celine – l’evoluzione di un brand attraverso i suoi designer
Hedi Slimane lascia Celine dopo sette anni, a due giorni dalla presentazione della collezione Un été francais – un’analisi di un brand che è stato una tela bianca per le...
Hedi Slimane left Celine: the Evolution of a Brand Through its Designers
After seven years with Celine, Hedi Slimane left, two days after presenting the collection Un été français. An analysis of a brand that has been a blank canvas for its creative...
Transition: when left alone we’re able to transcend ourselves
Carly Scott: open landscapes and desolated beaches give us back the freedom we’ve been longing for
Tre architetture a Istanbul, tra Oriente e Occidente
Istanbul: la città più popolosa d’Europa e la più visitata al mondo nel 2023 – tre architetture nel centro storico rappresentano la sintesi di tante epoche e culture
«Am I dreaming or awake?» – the schizophrenic work of Cinzia Ruggeri
Spell and reality by Cinzia Ruggeri. In conversation with Luca Lo Pinto, creative director of Cinzia says..., the ended exhibition at MACRO in Rome that is moving to London
Two sisters flee their troubled home
With nothing but the clothes on their backs and a flicker of hope in their eyes, they embark on a journey into the unknown
Three sisters out in town
Three sisters meet to share again their bond – Angelique Canu for Lampoon digital. Softness, materials and colors through the medium of analog photography
A journey into the American myth: John Spyrou’s reportage from New Mexico
«I never take any highways and always try to take the back-roads through towns», Spyrou's reportage in the Deep America – Lampoon Digital Edition
Becoming brothers on a sun-drenched beach
Laughter, raw and unrestrained, harmonizes with the symphony of the ocean, painting an ephemeral masterpiece of joy
