Magazine
Tiempo De Zafra – How to save a Caribbean’s lost paradise believing in crafting
«When it rains, water rises out of the river and takes the waste with it» Stephanie Bazzarae Rodrigues says: «All of that funnels into the Caribbean Ocean»
Italy and India: one material, different perspectives – building furniture from reclaimed teak
Although there’s now global awareness of sustainability and the aesthetics of recycling are accepted, the use of scraps has not yet developed into an industry. The case of Baro Design...
The aesthetic of playground: Carsten Höller invites our inner child
It's never about irony – even if, according to Carsten Höller, it is impossible to go down a slide without smiling
Lampoon / Transition: the flesh, the body and the divine in pursuit of Anthropocene
In her photographs, performances and installations, Bianca Lee Vasquez forages and unravels the reverence nature holds among every living being
Luke Evans – mythology, humanity and aesthetics of an actor
«For me acting means searching for the person’s humanity in the character. I am completely focussed on human sensitivity»
Cabanon – How a small wooden cabin is redefining consumption and consumerism
Do contemporary houses encourage wasteful living? In conversation with London-based architect and artist, Nicolas Henninger
From upcycling marine waste to mixing surfwear with couture.
Designer Antonin Tron: «I never claimed that ATLEIN is sustainable, because as long as you’re creating something, you’re creating waste. It’s not a perfect system»
Dzek and the Venetian Terrazzo of today, «revealing the inherent quality of a stone»
In its eight years of existence, Dzek Studio has put just two products on the market «Having that microscopic understanding of a material will change people’s approach»
Lampoon / Transition issue: the opposite of sustainable fashion is not fast fashion, it is Faust-fashion
Like in the drama of Faust, ambition seeks instant gratification: no matter the cost while pushing the payment ahead of us
Sustainable transport and carbon offsetting – the road to carbon neutrality
Carbon offsetting projects issue carbon credits, tradable permits or certificates that allow business, countries, and individuals to offset their GHG emissions
Thierry Guetta as Mr. Brainwash in street art and advocacy
«The messages of my artworks and what I do are about sharing and giving» - Mr. Brainwash’s art: from Bellini Nautica and Leonardo to the Pope
Mary Katrantzou is positive: every snake can become a butterfly
Economically powerful brands like Bulgari can provide crafting resources that usually are not available: nowadays, this should be the premise for every brand collaboration
Strong enough to be no one
Rebekah Campbell and the subjectivity of the feminine in contemporary fluidity. Dialogues between bodies communicating their fragilities
Black in nature does not exist: the future of sustainable fabrics and natural dyes.
The recycled and degradable fabrics and natural dyes will change the impact of the fashion industry on the environment: the Iluna Group case study
Missing the Biennale – or not so much? The Essence of architecture lies on its crossable space
Architectural space is what makes a void into a place, the element that defines architecture is exactly what no exhibition can ever provide. Architect and writer Gianni Biondillo reconsiders
Biodegradable elastomers to reduce plastic lifecycle: where are we?
«We do not want to reduce plastic pollution; we want to eliminate it». In conversation with Germano Craia, CEO of KIK Compounds, a company grounded in developing eco-bioplastics
Bio-based polymers as a new material in the textile industry? An insight on EVO by Fulgar
Olivia Dowie, CEO and co-founder of Riley Studio, on how she incorporated the technical fiber in her collections
Dior Her – Maria Grazia Chiuri: it’s no longer about clothes, but about political efforts
We should all be feminist because this is (still) a men’s world: «Hers is a world to be discovered, in which she lets you enter gradually»
Transition: Margiela has moved on from fashion – fashion has not moved on from Margiela
An attempt to demystify fashion’s invisible man: «He could have all the glory and fame - instead he decided to step away to let the garments and the Maison speak...
One trench coat is still defining a social status: Burberry’s historical narrative
From the language of wartime economy to modern experimentations: how Burberry trench coat underwent changes over the last hundred years
If the planet’s fate is intertwined with that of bees
Championing bee conservation by acting on traceability, environmental responsibility and female entrepreneurship, Guerlain has been working to strengthen its support to the world’s main pollinator species
DABS – Is recycled material sustainable? The consequences of synthetic textile production
The case of recycled polyester: sediment in the polyester-oriented textile era: to reduce single-use plastic items dispersion
SIEL – Synthetic fibers account for nearly 92 percent of microplastics in sea water
Siel – We must learn to wear natural fibers only: Organic cotton alone, will not tackle the environmental crisis, but it can help
Circularity it’s not only about recycling: circular business to reach twenty percent of the entire market
To prevent storage shelves full of leftovers, designers need to work backward by checking what fabric is available first and think about what will happen in the end
Alteration Space – Virtual clothing, a sustainable way to compensate fast fashion damage
«3d modeling allows you to save on tailoring samples, speeds up the process, and increases productivity while saving resources»
Digital disruption in Milan contemporary art scene: Bubbles at the Hangar Bicocca
The evolution of museums: becoming digital requires an integrated approach and a shared effort - in collaboration with Studio Leftloft
Walking the high line towards a paradigm of symbiosis
Changing dimensions of our times call for a moment to stop and stare, unlike a New York minute that passes by, never to relinquish in itself
Polartec Panel – If biodegradability is not the only answer, longevity is
Circularity in the textile industry: switching to circular materials must not compromise performance and durability
Slam Jam and Nationhood: street culture and the meeting of two hybrid realities
A digital archive to tell the relationship between street style and historical culture: Archivio Slam Jam is a melting pot of cultures that keeps evolving
About Humanism today: what does it mean? Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino
Punk as the deviation from conformity, the adoption of black and white, an updated concept of humanism has pervaded the designs, the studies, and the pillars of Valentino
Veja — transparency is more efficient than advertising
French-based footwear brand has a presence in over fifty countries and has sold two million pairs of their sleek sneakers since their inception in 2004 — all without advertising
Benjamin Wolbergs New Queer Photography: focus on margins, all about queer bodies and beauty
The book edited by Benjamin Wolbergs, collects the work of fifty-two photographers from all over the world, focusing on bodies and intimate queerness
The praise of boredom – Sarah Balhadère portraying Esther Garrell in a Gio Ponti scenario
Sarah Balhadère's voyeuristic eye captures moments of ordinary monotony, believing it to be the most profound response to our needs
There is perfection in the community and untouchable destiny in the nest
A beekeeper friend gives an interpretation of the female role. A short story of bees and cooperation, pizza dough, and healing by Sarai Mari
Recycled wood – pine needles and the byproduct of our forests
«You have a moral obligation to consider the impact of what you are creating» designer Tamara Orjola – investigating the use of pine needles
Lampoon /Transition – International wool sourcing: transparency is required now more than ever
A rough touch could be more precious than the finest merino but a short and local supply chain is needed to grant that the sheep are sheared with no suffering
Nous Etudions – we study. Romina Cardillo’s brand is an invite to us all
«I don’t believe in the word ‘sustainable’, I believe in transparency and consistency. Sustainability should not be a privilege for a few, it should be a right»
Golden Silk – Why silk production at an artisanal level creates a circular economy
«An array of solar panels, connecting us to the same source that has been powering the Khmer people for generations». In conversation with Golden Silk
Memos on the new decade. How fashion exhibition changed with the pandemic
«If an exhibition was conceived for an audience, what happens when that audience leaves?». What matters is not the medium but keeping the complexity of an experience
Eurovision for the future: Live music begins again thanks to the Song Contest edition in Rotterdam
Cultural diversity expressed through pop music is the European method of choice to have a head start after more than one year without live performances
David Morris — how one goldsmith tackled an impossible request
The Hexagon Cuff: the human mind envisioned it, technology made it possible, and a leap of faith was the catalyst. Time is not of the essence, prototyping is key
Responding to the question ‘What does Moncler mean to you?’
Moncler Voices, the digital campaign calls individuals to participate in the project by creating an image that explains their vision of Moncler
Lampoon Magazine, the Commitment Issue – Editor’s Letter
Sustainable crafting and manufacturing had been on our radar for years. The word sustainability was already quite widespread — perhaps a utopia. In collaboration with architect Mr. Stefano Boeri
Goodee – a digital B-Corp certified and ethical marketplace for artisans
In conversation with the founding duo Byron and Dexter Peart. «How could those products expand to be better for the people and the progress?»
Early summer days in Berlin, Stine and I
Nadine Fraczkowski's chronicles from the lockdown age: cutting hair, shaving head, dog walking as a valuable legitimacy to breathe outside the house
Haute Couture in Berlin: Craft provoking, compelling narratives
Photographer Vitali Gelwich teams up with stylist Natacha Voranger visiting some Berlin flats: «friendship is an irreverent act towards the fashion industry»
