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3 Kazakhstan Designers You Need to Know Now: Redefining Modern Womanhood via the Runway

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Kazakhstan wouldn't be one of the first place to come to mind for design, but with its unique positioning at the crossroads between Russia, Asia, and the Middle East, this Central Asian Republic hosts the cultural elements necessary to concoct some of the richest designs in the fashion world today. What makes Kazakh fashion so distinctive is its history a[...]

5 Most Thought Provoking Art Exhibits Around the World

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Let’s face it, looking at items in a glass display case sometimes just doesn't quite do the exhibit justice. Even for the most serious art aficionado, it just doesn't quite compare to when multiple senses are stimulated and you're able to be a part of the show. The history and stories become part of your existence (and make for great photo ops); which is why[...]

Shattering Gypsy Stereotypes Through Romani Design

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For many of us the creative process begins with a goal and the project takes shape afterward. Such was the case when Erika Varga founded fashion label Romani Design. She began with a strong social mission—to end discrimination and criminalization of the Roma people. Her goal was to elevate their “cultural prestige” to break down stereotypes that enable oppre[...]