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The Lost Art of Lookbook Worlds
When fashion storytelling was slower, stranger—and built by hand.
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
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Inspiration I Saved This Week
A peak into my mind
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How Marni Turns Its Logo Into a Visual Tool
A closer look at typography, tone, and creative direction under Francesco Risso
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On Finding Your Voice Before Your Style
Why your ideas matter more than your moodboard
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Studio 54 - The Era of Endless Inspiration
How a nightclub became one of the most enduring image references in fashion, and why its emotional codes still shape campaign culture today.
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May 2025

Image Notes: Issue 01 'Craft is Our Language' - Bottega Veneta
Gesture, authorship, and the new visual direction of Bottega Veneta
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On Asking Before You’re Ready
How to create your own opportunities instead of waiting to be chosen.
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The Role of Silence in Art Direction
How to use minimalism as a powerful tool in visual storytelling
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Art Direction Advice Sessions #1
Practical advice for building your portfolio, breaking into creative jobs, and making your background work in your favour
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The Editorial Formula
What makes a fashion story actually feel like a story?
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1:1 Art Direction Mentorship Call Giveaway
Win a personal one-hour call to ask questions, get feedback, and work through anything you’re creatively stuck on
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3 Editorials To Get Inspired By/6
New inspiration out of your usual feed
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