What do we really need in life? How do our desires shape our journey and our interactions with others? These are some of the questions that the track “U Need” by Vallechi invites us to ponder. This musical piece is a powerful exploration of the multifaceted nature of human needs and motivations, inspired by the famous psychological theory of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
The track takes us on an artistic journey through the different levels of human needs, from the most basic physiological and safety needs, to the more complex and abstract needs of belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. The track’s expressive melodies and crescendos reflect the intensity and diversity of our emotions, as we strive to fulfill our needs and aspirations.
However, the track also challenges us to question our own desires and motivations, and to distinguish between what we truly need and what we merely want. It reveals that many of our desires are transient and superficial, and that they may not lead us to true happiness and fulfillment. It urges us to look deeper into our psyche, and to discover our true selves and our true purpose.
By doing so, the track also fosters a sense of empathy and connection with others, as we realize that we are all on the same journey of self-discovery and growth. It encourages us to approach life with a more humble and enlightened attitude, and to seek a more harmonious and understanding society.
This season confirms SHOOP’s design approach. It draws from the everyday and reinterprets it through a poetic, modern lens, creating a language that joins the functional with the emotional.
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The campaign, shot in the heart of Notting Hill, is a modern interpretation of Britishness, seen through the lens of Paul’s own curious spirit and his love for collecting the unexpected.
Carhartt WIP’s Fall 2025 campaign feels like a quiet shift. It’s not about grand statements or dramatic scenes. Instead, it turns its attention to the spaces in between: the small, ordinary moments that make up a day.
The Irrepressibles return with Yo Homo Deluxe, an expansion that digs deeper into the emotional scope, punk edge, and eroticism of their fourth studio album.
Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki, the creative force behind Soshiotsuki, scooped up the LVMH Prize 2025, one of the industry’s most powerful springboards for fresh talent.
The debut collection, Season One: At First Light, was unveiled among friends, fam, and fans at the Hotel Pozzo di Borgo, a historic residence Karl Lagerfeld lived at, just before one of his sold-out concerts in the Paris.
The NRW-Forum Düsseldorf is opening a direct conversation. Its exhibition, SEX NOW, invites visitors to explore the complex role sex plays in our lives.
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.
