In 1953, Gucci unveiled the Horsebit 1953 loafer. It combined sophistication with comfort, setting a new standard in shoe design. This distinctive loafer featured a miniature horsebit – a double ring connected by a bar, making it an iconic emblem of the brand. It effortlessly bridged the gap between heritage and contemporary fashion.
Over the decades, the Gucci loafer evolved into a wardrobe essential, seamlessly blending Italian craftsmanship, American outdoor lifestyle, and classic British equestrian aesthetics. It embodies the rich history of Gucci, with a timeless appeal that transcends generations, serving as a symbol of Italian design excellence and elegance.
In a new campaign, actor and brand ambassador Paul Mescal and global brand ambassador Xiao Zhan showcase the timeless yet contemporary charm of the original 1953 design. Their portraits elegantly demonstrate how the traditional hardware and silhouette continue to inspire and captivate generation after generation. Gucci’s Horsebit 1953 loafer remains a true testament to enduring style.
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Willy Chavarria has launched a new line called BIG WILLY. It is presented as a core, evergreen workwear collection infused with the brand’s energy and humor.
The imagery, shot by photographer Hugo Campan, captures the feeling of facing new light, the pulse of a swelling guitar, and encounters that leave a hazy imprint.
Dominic Albano has released the second volume of his Studio Archive Polaroids. This ongoing project exists alongside his fashion label as a separate but connected visual practice.
Soon, EXOTIKA will celebrate its one-year anniversary at Lisbon’s Lux Frágil. What began as a Thursday night residency has become a meaningful part of the city’s queer and cultural landscape.
Spanning more than fifty years of photography, from the late 1970s to today, the show revisits Parr’s work through the lens of global disorder, climate anxiety, and the strange habits we’ve normalized along the way.
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Under the artist name Scotty Ramon, Kid Cudi steps into a brand-new chapter with his very first solo exhibition, Echoes of the Past, presented with Ruttkowski;68 in Paris.
You have probably seen Giovanni on Instagram, in campaigns, or in magazines. Born and raised in Turin, Italy, skateboarding first shaped both his worldview and his path into fashion. Immersed in street culture from a young age,… »
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Turn the page. Breathe deep. Your pupils are already dilating. The high is coming.
Issue 26 brings together two electrifying covers that take the dopamine dive from Sadiq Desh captured by Cris Cerdeira to multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer Tomás Pintos’ cover story, Besos hasta agotar stock (Kisses Until Sold Out), developed from the live performance creating a space where glamour
meets exhaustion.
