Art
Artist Interview: Chris Berntsen
We chat with photographer Chris Berntsen about art practice within queer communities, and he shares with us imagery from his new series, “Twilight Children”.
Lifestyle
Your New Friends : Austin
YDY met up with some new friends in Austin to find out how they feel about life, fashion, art and other fun stuff!
Beauty
Meet Kendyl Noor Aurora, The Tattooed Hijabi
We chat with Kendyl Noor Aurora about her alternative approach to Islam, including ideas of halal beauty, sexuality, race, misrepresentation in the media, and how to persevere.
Fashion
Editorial: Reach for the Stars
For this new editorial, stylist Rachel Donelan takes inspiration from the relentless dedication to dressing up that is so easily spotted in New York City. There is power in dressing with friends and going out together–whether it’s to a party or to get a bodega sandwich at 3pm, its a transformative experience wrought with power.
Beauty
The Selfie Toaster
We teamed up with JAG Models–the first non-sized modeling agency–and the Burnt Impressions Toaster to make an important and timely statement: you can make toast with a photo of yourself on it! Editorial by David Brandon Geeting, Film by the Wenck Brothers.
Beauty
What is Sample Size?
Even with the increase in body acceptance, thin models still dominate the high fashion runways. The “sample size” body is still an industry standard, a far cry from 67% of US women who wear a size 14 or larger. Fashion writer Liz Black shows the jarring dichotomy of the average woman’s body attempting to breach those sample size garments, reminiscent to how the plus-size movement is attempting to breach the fashion industry today.
Fashion
No Sesso, the Fashion House Embracing Fluidity In a Big Way
Take a look at the LA-based label’s Autumn 2016 collection, exclusively on YDY. Designer Pierre Davis teams up with artist Hobbes Ginsberg to photograph the new collection, and explains the relationship between the clothing and the body.
Fashion
New York Men’s Week: Gypsy Sport
One of the highlights of New York Men’s Fashion week was the Gypsy Sport show–Taylore Scarabelli covered the newest collection from the brand combining arthouse with athletics.
Designer Spotlight
Designer Spotlight: Lou Dallas
Olimpia Dior shoots a colorful cast in the colorful designs from Lou Dallas, a brand with a profound sense of artistry and inclusiveness, started by NYC creative Rafaella.
Fashion
Fashion: Cool Summer
Fashion in the summer months can be a chore. A sweaty, dirty, discouraging chore! In this editorial, Shriya Samavai and Coco Romack show us you can stay cool and still look cool. Take a lil peek!
Fashion
The Tii Garden
Sheridan Flamengo shoots Tii Hosking spending a day romping about in the garden wearing Marques Almedia, Moses Gauntlett Cheng, and more!
Beauty
Spanx Reimagined
The ever-popular accessory used to shape and hide parts of the body is envisioned here as a garment. Something you can create a look with. Make an outfit out of Spanx and see what happens–we dare you.
Art
Authority Figure: A Review
Kenta Murakami reviews the massive performance piece orchestrated by Monica Mirabile and Sarah Kinlaw that took place in May at the Knockdown Center in Brooklyn. Time may have passed since the performance took place, but the issues represented are timelessly important and ever-relevant.
Fashion
All Ages Welcome
For our third collaboration with Opening Ceremony, we take a visit to the nation’s first LGBTQ senior center. And let’s just say we didn’t want to leave.