GATA magazine caught up with Vera Strondh, a 23-year-old queen, to find out the true reality of the world of drag.
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Credited for being one of the founding fathers of contemporary Japanese fashion, Kansai Yamamoto is no stranger to the world of design.
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A deeper look at the iconic looks of the 1997 film, 'The Fifth Element', starring Mila Jovovich and Bruce Willis, and directed by Luc Besson
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Like a kaleidoscopic fusion of cultural influences, multidisciplinary artist Manuela Soto Sosa has spent the last 10 years forging her own unique path in the artistic world. Drawing inspiration from an array of different sources, such as Berlin tattoo parlours, to the cutesy figures of 90s anime shows like Sailor Moon…
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If you haven’t heard the name Dingyun Zhang yet, there’s a good chance you’ve seen his work. With his anatomically abnormal silhouettes, the Chinese born designer has sent shock waves through the fashion world.
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A Retrospective on iconoclastic visionnaire Manfred Thierry Mugler.
A legendary designer, creative director, and advisor for his namesake fashion house, Mugler leaves behind a legacy that is sure to be commemorated in history for years to come.
It's been twenty years since Alexander McQueen's highly celebrated Spring/Summer show “Voss” stunned audiences.
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MIDNIGHT REMORSE is a 2:14 minutes short film about revenge and sorrow. Produced in Tokyo and filmed in Yamanashi by a team of creatives from Tokyo. Music by KING WOMAN.
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For the new fall ‘21 collection, team Tokyo produced an editorial featuring the latest products by the german-based brand UMTC studios.
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"Play Time" is a new exclusive editorial from Jonny Kaye featuring designs from Soft skin latex and R&M Leathers.
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Bonss PNG is a multifaceted-artist based in Madrid, Spain. An OTAKU (オタク) girl with Colombian roots, she is a massive exponent of Japanese pop-art.
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3819etc is not a conventional clothing brand; you could say that it is very far from that term. While social networks are plagued with new brands every day, that closely resemble each other, 3819etc makes a difference. They straddle the line between fashion and art and the boundary is very distorted.
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To look at the designs of SHUSHU/TONG is to stare directly into the surreal daydreams of David Lynch if he was a teenage girl obsessed with anime. Bold, beautiful and brash, SHUSHU/TONG is a Shanghai-based fashion brand, reconceptualising concepts of femininity and cuteness in the vibrant and new creative scene of China.
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Soft Skin Latex is a progressive handmade latex brand based in the UK, that is pushing the traditional conception of what it means to create using latex. Infusing designs with elegance and a plethora of cultural reference points, Soft Skin Latex is showing us that latex is both exciting and constantly evolving from it traditional roots in fetish and sexual desire.
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Crafted from oblivion, Paris-based, Japanese artist Aoi Kotsuhiroi defines herself as an ‘emotional pornographer’.
Beyond fashion designer, photographer, poet, or sculptor, Kotsuhiroi is a puzzling entity who hunts within herself to craft pieces full of emotions and beauty.
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Berlin has long been a melting pot of creative energy, fusing various cutting-edge cultures, alongside its rich history and tradition. The newest creation for the city to give birth to is IDEN Studios. A fashion label that is endlessly enigmatic and mysterious, while retaining its unique sense of playfulness. From spiritual imagery, occult-like iconography and lush dark tones; IDEN Studios is definitely a brand for everyone to keep on their radar in the near future
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For KIDILL's Fall/Winter 2021 “DESIRE” collection, GATA dives into the depths of subculture to create a very progressive editorial inspired by the punk rock wave of the 1970s.
The collection features collages and images by artist JESSE DRAXLER, who accompanied the brand to highlight the mystery and sass of the collection. At the same time, GATA collaborated with Australian band VOWWS and Jesse himself on an original soundtrack for the editorial video in form of the song "Them".
The GATA team proudly presents another editorial from our Tokyo team, collaborating with some of the most promising creatives that the city has to offer.
For the brand Dressesundressed, we took a deep dive into overtime work, questionable coffee breaks and skilful scanning sessions, asking what it means to be a salaryman with style.
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