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.
Ann Demeulemeester’s Pre-Spring 2026 collection is about listening. The designer steps back, not to dwell on the past, but to let the house’s own history speak, then moves forward without force.
Pitti Uomo’s 108th edition focused on daring fashion experimentation and creative exploration, showcasing inventiveness characterized by eclecticism in addition to a forward-thinking outlook of all things sartorial.
A$AP Rocky just redefined an icon. In collaboration with Ray-Ban, he’s transformed the classic Wayfarer into something entirely fresh, the Wayfarer Puffer.
The Polimoda Graduate Show 2025 kicked off Pitti Uomo’s 108th edition, presenting twenty collections from emerging designers that prioritized raw creativity over commercial appeal.
Pitti Uomo 108 in collaboration with Japan Fashion Week Organization takes us backstage at the first international runway show for Japanese brand Children of the Discordance.
On a sunny Paris day, we caught up with Damien for a little chat in a park, because talking poetry on a sunny day in Paris on a weekday feels more than right.
We talked with Ecstasya about her hiatus, the struggle of keeping Lisbon’s first queer hardcore night (Maythey) alive, and why the best tracks come from being “sad as fuck.”
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.
