Narcissist Magazine

Category: Article

  • Meet Jersey Virago: Self Taught Designer to OMG Fashun’s Disruptor

    Jersey Virago didn’t ask the fashion industry for a seat at the table—she built her own from the ground up. Fresh off becoming “OMG.Fashun‘s” champion, this Seattle-bred disruptor flipped the script from making exotic dance wear in her garage to having Julia Fox crown her work “Valentino level” on national TV. The self-taught designer, whose…

  • Mowalola & Avalon Lurks: Presented by LickNDip X Elevate Angel X NoStrings_NYC

    What happens when Lickndip X ELEVATE ANGEL X NOSTRINGS_NYC have a threesome??? When Lickndip, Elevate Angel, and Nostrings_nyc throw a party together, you know it’s gonna be lit AF. Friday night was no exception, with London’s fashion prodigy Mowalola and LA’s own DJ powerhouse Avalon Lurks headlining. The moment that lineup dropped, every hypebeast in…

  • From Bauhaus to Balenciaga: The Evolution of Goth Culture 

    In an era where Doja Cat serves demon realness and Sabrina Carpenter flirts with the dark side in her music video “Taste,” it’s clear: goth is having a moment. Again. With the release of “Joker 2,” “Beetlejuice 2,” and “The Crow” remake on the horizon, alongside Molchat Doma in full effect, goth culture is experiencing…

  • BOILER ROOM X PIZZA SLIME 

    So, I just hit up my first Boiler Room and… holy shit. I’m still buzzin’ from it all. Like, I went in thinking I’d snap some street style pics, but the second I walked in, the vibe just took over. I couldn’t help but lose myself in the music, you know? It was at this…

  • I PASSED SUBCULTURE’S CUNT UNIVERSITY

    After experiencing Berlin’s club scene, I find that most American raves pale in comparison; except for Subculture – a kaleidoscopic explosion of fashion and creativity. Subculture is a queer-centric space that hosts monthly raves where the more outlandishly you present, the better. As another raver told us, “You get to see so many different people…

  • Heaven’s Boring, Hell’s Fun: Holiday x Babylon Collab 

    Nick Holiday and the founder of Babylon Lee Spielman Nick Holiday and Babylon just dropped the hottest collab, and it’s like your coolest daydream came to life. Nick’s been crushing on Babylon since forever, so this team-up is basically destiny incarnate. Picture this: Tees screaming “HOLIDAY BABYLON SEXUAL EDUCATION” (because who doesn’t want their shirt…

  • Alligator Jesus x Showroom II Pop- up at The Delphi hotel

    This past Wednesday night, the Delphi Hotel, in collaboration with Happening in DTLA , became the stage where Alligator Jesus and Showroom II  unleashed their latest pop-up on an unsuspecting city. There was a sea of style junkies itching to get their chompers cast in silver by the grills master Alligator Jesus. Inside, it was…

  • “I learned how to walk again..”

    Syria Theus was walking with her friends from the store when her life changed in an instant. She woke up in the hospital one day, unable to move her body, and learned that she could no longer walk. The accident that put her there hadn’t just affected her; others were hit too. But Syria is…

  • Desert Muse: The Heartbeat of Morocco’s Influence on Fashion

    Morocco, a land of diverse landscapes and rich heritage, offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Morocco, with its rich tapestry of Berber, Arab, and French influences, has long captivated the hearts of fashion luminaries and literary giants alike. This North African gem offers a sensory journey through time, where ancient traditions seamlessly blend…

  • Cobrasnake’s Candids: The Raw Aesthetic Fueling Indie Sleaze’s Return

    Which fashion era from the mid-2000s to early 2010s left such a memorable impact that it’s now experiencing a revival? The answer is Indie sleaze. The term “indie sleaze” was coined in 2021 by Mandy Lee, a TikTok trend forecaster. This resurgence inspired internet users to create accounts dedicated to the subculture on Instagram. Accounts…