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Zeckenbiss: US-Popstar Justin Timberlake leidet an Borreliose

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Zeckenbiss: US-Popstar Justin Timberlake leidet an Borreliose

PARIS, FRANKREICH 26. JUNI 2022 QUELLE: AFPTV 1. 00:00-00:03 Halbnahe Justin Timberlake, American singer, and his wife, Jessica Biel, American actress, posing for photographers at the Kenzo spring-summer 2023 menswear show 2. 00:03-00:06 Nah Justin Timberlake, American singer, and his wife, Jessica Biel, American actress, posing for photographers at the Kenzo spring-summer 2023 menswear show BOGOTÁ, KOLUMBIEN 28. MÄRZ 2025 QUELLE: AFP 3. 00:06-00:08 Foto US singer Justin Timberlake performs on stage on the second day of the Estereo Picnic music festival in Bogota on March 28, 2025. 4. 00:08-00:11 Foto US singer Justin Timberlake performs on stage on the second day of the Estereo Picnic music festival in Bogota on March 28, 2025. 5. 00:11-00:19 Foto US singer Justin Timberlake performs on stage on the second day of the Estereo Picnic music festival in Bogota on March 28, 2025. BERLIN, DEUTSCHLAND 20. JUNI 2025 QUELLE: AFPTV 6. 00:19-00:22 7. 00:22-00:25 LOS ANGELES, KALIFORNIEN, USA 30. APRIL 2018 QUELLE: AFPTV 8. 00:25-00:29 Halbnahe NSYNC band posing in front of Hollywood's Walk of Fame star 9. 00:29-00:31 Halbnahe NSYNC band posing in front of Hollywood's Walk of Fame star 10. 00:31-00:33 Halbnahe NSYNC band posing in front of Hollywood's Walk of Fame star 11. 00:33-00:37 Totale NSYNC band posing in front of Hollywood's Walk of Fame star 12. 00:37-00:39 Totale NSYNC band posing in front of Hollywood's Walk of Fame star 13. 00:39-00:45 Nah Justin Timberlake posing with his wife, Jessica Biel, on the red carpet NEW YORK, BUNDESSTAAT NEW YORK, USA 7. SEPTEMBER 2000 QUELLE: AFP 14. 00:45-00:51 Foto Members of N'Sync pose for a picture as they enter the MTV Video Music Awards 07 September 2000 in New York. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Henny Ray ABRAMS

How Creators Turn Words Like 'Slutty Little Glasses' Into Consumption

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How Creators Turn Words Like 'Slutty Little Glasses' Into Consumption

You probably never heard of Blakely Thornton, the online creator and cleaver culture critic, but unless you've been living under a rock, it's likely you've seen his work. Ever heard the term 'slutty little glasses,' the phrase that Entertainment Weekly suggests might just be this year's 'brat summer?' Well, Thornton created it, and now it's being used across social networking platforms, in news headlines, on red carpets, and throughout the broader zeitgeist. The language 'slutty little glasses' refers to the thin, wire-framed, barely-there glasses that actor Jonathan Bailey dons in the new Jurassic World Rebirth movie, co-starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. The language gained popular on the internet after Thornton coined it to describe Bailey's aesthetic in the movie trailer and soon became the newest menswear fashion trend. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: (L-R) Mahershala Ali, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert ... More Friend attend the "Jurassic World Rebirth" New York Premiere at Lincoln Center on June 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage) But what captures my attention most about the adoption of Thornton's creation is that this is the kind of cultural impact that brands would spend a small fortune to produce. Yet, creators like Thornton have been able to introduce ideas and language to the public and, subsequently, drive engagement and commerce. For instance, retailers have reported rising searchers for micro-framed glasses thanks in part to 'slutty little glasses' and its popularity. That's because these creators aren't making ads for products; they are making cultural production for people. The scholarly literature refers to cultural production as the shared creative output of a community that reflects its perspective on the world. It consists of the books we read, the music and podcasts we listen to, the film and television we watch, the food we eat, and a host of other artifacts that simultaneously reflect and influence how we (collectively and individually) see the world, and how we subsequently behave in the world. These works are often made by producers—like artists, writers, creators—and used by people to socialize the characteristics of a given community through the outward expression or justification of their worldview. For instance, I grew up listening to hip hop music, watching The Cosby Show, and reading the bible. The ideals expressed in these works have impacted how I think about style, good parenting, and moral decision-making, respectively. They have influenced my worldview, so, naturally, they are reflected in the way I show up in the world—informing what do and what I consume. But that's not the case for just me; that goes for all of us. Our commercial consumption is a byproduct of cultural consumption. Like the Janus god of Roman mythology, the relationship between culture and commerce is circuitous. What's expected of people like 'like us' (our culture) sways what we consume (our commerce). And what people 'like us' consume (commerce) becomes expected of us (our culture). It's hard to tell where one begins and other ends. (Original Caption) Janus, Roman God of doorways, after whom the first month of the year was named. ... More Engraving. BPA2# 3543 According to the mythology, the Janus god—which consists of one being—acted as a custodian of the universe's entrance, guarding what comes in and what goes out. Likewise, culture and commerce operate in a similar capacity—acting as a singular gateway to consumption but from two different sides which are hardly indistinguishable. Yet, these two processes happen together and drive what's acceptable and what's intolerable. What's 'in' and what's 'out.' What's cool and what's whack. Cultural production like 'slutty little glasses' give products new meaning which make consumption acceptable. Simultaneously, conspicuous commerce makes consumption more public and, therefore, casts a vote on what's acceptable—ultimately, driving more consumption. This is the power of cultural productions like 'sluttly little glasses;' they get integrated into our way of life and become a part of how we live and, not to mention, what we buy. The calculus is simple: if people 'like me' do a particular thing then that thing is now deemed socially acceptable for me, and I am likely to follow suit. Not so much because of what the product is but because of who 'we' (my people) are. That's why creators like Blakely Thornton are so invaluable to the marketing mix. It's not so much because of their reach, an outdated perspective for engaging 'influencers.' Instead, it's because of their ability to rework ideas into culture production by giving products new meaning beyond their value propositions. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Blakely Thornton attends "Another Simple Favor" New York Screening at ... More Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage) The legendary hip hop artist, Rakim, puts it plainly in his 1988 classic, 'Follow the Leader,' where he says, 'I can take a phrase that's rarely heard, flip it, now it's a daily word.' This is the essence of what cultural production does; it goes beyond merely getting people's attention to being adopted into their way of life. What marketer wouldn't want that? No doubt, the creation of cultural product can make for some of the best marketing for any brand that seeks to benefit from the influential effects of 'culture.' We know this intuitively because there is no agency on this green earth that has not utter the phrase, 'we want to get the brand into culture,' because we know the powerful sway of culture and how far it can propel an idea or drive product adoption. But the only way to harness the power of culture is to contribute to it, and it doesn't take slutty little glasses to see that truth.

From distorted GAA jerseys to retro football shirts: Robyn Lynch's new collection at Brown Thomas

Irish Times

24-07-2025

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Irish Times

From distorted GAA jerseys to retro football shirts: Robyn Lynch's new collection at Brown Thomas

She's well known for referencing her father Mick's old GAA jerseys and using stereotypical Irish imagery as a form of communication in her collections . London-based Robyn Lynch made her debut at London Fashion Week in 2022 with an unforgettable menswear collection held in the old Selfridges hotel, and last year hosted an even more memorable presentation centring on the colour green, introduced by Mayo harpist Róisín Berkeley. Streetwear hoodies, tracksuits, gilets, fleeces and cargos along with Aran sweaters were given a fresh new twist in four different shades of green. One hoodie was emblazoned with an abstracted shamrock motif, another with a similarly abstracted tourist map of Ireland. [ Robyn Lynch: 'I want to put Ireland on the fashion map' Opens in new window ] The designer, a finalist that year for the Woolmark Prize, is not afraid to tackle stereotypical Irish imagery and give it a modern wallop and flamboyance. 'We wanted to take ownership of the green and the colour palette is the number one starting point,' she says of the collection. READ MORE From Malahide in Dublin, Lynch originally applied for fashion at the National College of Art and Design, but was accepted for textiles instead. 'It was the best thing that could have happened to me because you learnt about the fundamentals of colour, hue, handle, fabric,' she says. After that she did a menswear MA on what was then a new course at the University of Westminster, before launching her brand. 'I needed that time to learn about pattern cutting. I found amazing energy in men's fashion week in London at the time, whereas womenswear was harder to get into – menswear was a bit of a back door in. A lot of women borrow from boys – there doesn't have to be a bridge between them. Personally, I have always bought from menswear more than womenswear brands.' She returns to Ireland this month with a new collection for Brown Thomas - which goes on sale this Saturday - after menswear buyer Emer Keating visited her studio last year. 'We discussed how we could make the best product at a price point for her customers. This collection is smaller, super concise with nice fabrics, and wearable. We are teasing out the business elements and price points that are accessible and not as expensive as some of our things in the past. I am using cotton, for instance, instead of wool. Our colours include navy, bright red and black.' There are garment dyed cotton T-shirts screen printed with Celtic graphics and a distorted Dublin GAA jersey, an exclusive retro football jersey with long or short sleeves. 'We also have a classic crew knit and laser etched denim – a denim suit – cargos with matching overlay shirt with reflective embroidered threads of both. And for the first time, caps and beanies.' Robyn Lynch X Synflux sublimation printed sports jersey (€110) cotton drill cargo trouser (€175) Robyn Lynch black polar fleece hoodie (€115), cropped cotton drill jacket (€225) and screen printed linen trouser (€195) Robyn Lynch cotton knit crew neck jumper (€250) and laser etch denim jean (€215) Robyn Lynch red polar fleece hoodie (€115), cropped cotton drill jacket (€225) and cotton drill cargo trouser (€175) Robyn Lynch technical pull over jacket (€320) and cotton drill cargo trouser (€175) Robyn Lynch menswear Based in Hackney where there is a strong Irish community , she is a four-minute walk from the new V & A storehouse 'which is like walking into IKEA, everything is displayed on racks and stacked and you can see anything from their collections and it is free'. She has made unisex utility vests for the storehouse, fabric dyed, screen printed and embroidered in the UK. 'They needed to be functional and designed to fit every shape – we used a burnt orange with contrast details to reflect the wood surface – it was a nice project.' She also has another project dear to her heart, a collaboration with the Italian shoe company Geox, famous for their slim lightweight shoes. Mick, her father, is a huge fan with a pair in every colour lined up outside the hallway in their home. 'We have worked closely with them, and I've been back and forth to Italy – the shoe will be launched at the end of the year. I don't think anyone stocks them in Ireland as my dad has always had to get them abroad, so I will be the first to bring Geox to Ireland,' she says proudly. She comes from a strong supportive family. 'Everyone helps me emotionally and physically and makes my ideas come to life. It's not just the catwalk show, but with everything else.' Fashion designer Robyn Lynch and harpist Róisín Berkeley at the Robyn Lynch Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2023-2024 fashion show as part of the London Fashion Week. Photograph: Victor Virgile/ Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Asked what she loves most about her work, she recalls that the first time she saw people wearing the brand at a music festival in Barcelona. 'That gave me the greatest satisfaction. It is really rewarding seeing how people wear it and style it in their own ways. That is really huge for me. Celebrities [wearing it] are great, but when people buy it with their own money, that means so much.' The Robyn Lynch collection launches in Brown Thomas, Dublin, on Saturday, July 26th

David Koma's SS26 menswear show was one of the most talked about collections at Berlin Fashion Week

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23-07-2025

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David Koma's SS26 menswear show was one of the most talked about collections at Berlin Fashion Week

DAVID KOMA'S Runway Show Berlin Fashion Week SS26 by Reference Studios at Palais am FunkturmDavid Koma's Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show was never going to be quiet, but by choosing Berlin he nodded to the direction his menswear brand David Koma will take — full of verve and packed with subcultural references. At Berlin Fashion Week Koma took over Bruno Grimmek and Werner Düttmann's 1957 Palais am Funkturm for the Intervention initiative run by buzzy PR agency Reference Studios, an invite scheme for designers backed by funding from the German Fashion Council. His collection I Love David was a sharp blend of ego, irony, and iconography. England player David Beckham on his mobile phone at the launch of the Adidas 'I kiss Football' ... More campaign at adidas HQ in Stockport on March 15, 2001 . (Photo Gary M Prior/Allsport/Getty Images)For Koma, at the helm of Blumarine as creative director and known for bringing body-conscious evening wear into mid-2000s culture, his Berlin debut linked his love for Y2K that run through his throwback designs at Blumarine with a playful riff on the concept of David, from Beckham to the designer himself. The Intervention program gave Koma the opportunity to be eccentric with the concept of a muse. His collection zoned in on three Davids—David Beckham, Michelangelo's David, and David Koma. Beckham brought back classic 1990s headline moments— low-slung jeans, crystal-trimmed tanks, and a tongue-in-cheek rhinestone tee nodding to the footballer's iconic 'I Kiss Football' moment. Michelangelo's David counterbalanced this with draped marble-like tops, lace aprons rendered in crochet, and souvenir-shop camp reimagined as high fashion while Koma's own trademarks of tailoring, sculptural flourishes and sex appeal anchored the collection. Here he talks to Grace Banks about building a namesake brand that's both personal and commercial, the return of sex to the runway and maintaining a decades-long career in a rapidly evolving industry. DAVID KOMA Runway Show Berlin Fashion Week SS26 by Reference Studios at Palais am Funkturm, Berlin You're only a couple of seasons into you new menswear line, how does it feel like to show your spring 2026 collection in Berlin? You know, I consider myself both the customer and a creator of I Love David. I've never approached collections with that perspective before and it feels personal again. Showing in Berlin, a city I respect on so many levels, makes that choice even more personal. One of the most important things for me is that I would enjoy the moment, because very often things that I do, they're amazing, but I need to wait a day or two or a week just to kind of digest it all. I told myself I would enjoy the moment more this do you enjoy the moment? I've really tried to be present in every single part of the experience and not just the show, from sourcing material to the model castings. During the show, and even now talking to you, I really feel calm, happy and relaxed. So I do enjoy centered the collection on three Davids—including yourself! I'm a huge fan of David Beckham and his iconic style throughout so many decades. So I always had him on the mood board, and the more time passed it became clear how symbolic the name David is for me. My favorite sculpture is Michaelangelo's David. And then there's me, I'm in good did you work those very different David personas into a coherent collection? The draping, broaches and tailoring mixe the classical with contemporary. Then there is this whole kind of paparazzi era with the diamanté and the jeans. The models were wearing my glasses, that unified the whole look. Then there's a few signatures of this collection— the garter detail that we had over the couple of trousers. I wanted to add these spikes of sex and glamour so there are flower broaches inspired by KOMA Runway Show Berlin Fashion Week SS26 by Reference Studios at Palais am Funkturm, Berlin The lace apron is a reference to those aprons you get in Florence with Michelangelo's David on, but you wanted to elevate the materials. What was that process like? Yes it started with that, you know the lacy tourist aprons you get all over Florence. But I applied this really elevated technique, which is like a silk crochet by hand. It's very couture, but still staying true to the touristy souvenirs from Florence. So I thought, have a sense of humour—keep the basic shape but make the texture there similarities between the David Koma woman and man? The man is more edgy, like the guys in Berlin. The woman is glamourous—glamorous women love to date grungy guys so it works!You launched your namesake label in 2009 and joined Blumarine as creative director in 2024, one of the buzziest brands on the market now. How have you stayed so nimble and made sure your creative vision was in the market over the years? You need to obsessed you really do. Access and opportunity are key too. Obsession really is essential. With what, trust me, you'll be successful.

The Street Style (and Phoebe Philo–Approved) Way to Wear a Necklace This Summer

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