With his debut single, “Depender,” Xavi explores the pressures of being an artist, such as the need to expose oneself and the imbalance between giving and receiving in the creative process.
Xavi Fornaguera’s story starts in Costa Brava, where he grew up surrounded by the natural beauty that would later inspire his music. At eighteen, Xavi took a significant step by moving to Barcelona to study at the Taller de Músics. This move marked the beginning of his public journey, as he started performing at various Jams around the city, slowly building his reputation.
His musical project is deeply rooted in his personal history and the diverse musical styles he studied. These influences led to the creation of his first major work, “Self Destruction,” which was released in December 2023.
With his latest single, “Depender,” Xavi explores the pressures of being an artist, such as the need to expose oneself and the imbalance between giving and receiving in the creative process. The song is a reflection of his experiences in the music industry, where he often felt used and uncomfortable with the demands placed upon him. “Depender” is about recognizing the dependencies that can hold back creativity, like the constraints of musical academia, and the insecurities that come with simplicity. Despite being told he wasn’t ready, Xavi chose to ignore the critics and focus on what truly satisfies him as an artist.
In his collaboration with Edmond “Groove2070,” Xavi sought to break away from his insecurities and the pressures of doing “the right thing.” The result is a production that aligns with what his heart desires, showcasing his evolution from the shores of Costa Brava to the heart of Barcelona’s music scene.
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.
