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No. 7 delves into the intricate relationship between the luxury fashion industry and individual self-perception. The piece examines the rise of "quiet luxury" as a marketed reaction to previous ostentatious trends, and marketing tactics that lead individuals to conflate personal identity with consumption patterns. Furthermore, it discusses the illusion of individuality in a market-driven society, where personal style is often shaped by broader economic and social forces rather than genuine self-expression.
Today marks exactly one year since I packed my life into two suitcases and moved from Minneapolis to France, seeking adventure, purpose, and growth. Navigating life abroad without knowing the language, confronting vulnerability, and embracing imperfections taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, acceptance, and self-discovery.
This piece explores the part of me that anxiously craved control and certainty about the future—and how learning to rest in the unknown has become a rite of passage toward experiencing something more beautiful.
Summer is not over. Here are three vintage luxury inspired looks to revamp your inspiration.
I reflect on my journey from addiction and self neglect towards a confusing spiritual awakening.
This post breaks down and discusses the economic and philosophical implications of an economy exclusively producing luxury goods for consumption.
This is where I find myself today. This is where you find me today. Another seed, that you are reading and I am sowing.
No. 7 delves into the intricate relationship between the luxury fashion industry and individual self-perception. The piece examines the rise of "quiet luxury" as a marketed reaction to previous ostentatious trends, and marketing tactics that lead individuals to conflate personal identity with consumption patterns. Furthermore, it discusses the illusion of individuality in a market-driven society, where personal style is often shaped by broader economic and social forces rather than genuine self-expression.
Today marks exactly one year since I packed my life into two suitcases and moved from Minneapolis to France, seeking adventure, purpose, and growth. Navigating life abroad without knowing the language, confronting vulnerability, and embracing imperfections taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, acceptance, and self-discovery.
This piece explores the part of me that anxiously craved control and certainty about the future—and how learning to rest in the unknown has become a rite of passage toward experiencing something more beautiful.
Summer is not over. Here are three vintage luxury inspired looks to revamp your inspiration.
I reflect on my journey from addiction and self neglect towards a confusing spiritual awakening.
This post breaks down and discusses the economic and philosophical implications of an economy exclusively producing luxury goods for consumption.
This is where I find myself today. This is where you find me today. Another seed, that you are reading and I am sowing.