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ALLIGATOR JESUS
ALLIGATOR JESUS: KING OF GRILLZInterview by Kimberly Mortensen, Narcissist Magazine Alligator Jesus. The man, the myth, the messiah of molars. If you know, you know. And if you don’t, well, chances are your mouth’s still bare. He’s the one artists, rebels, and icons alike run to for their crown of custom grillz. I first met the…
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ELLISE
ELLISE: THE PRETTY EVIL ERA Ellise is stepping into her Pretty Evil era and she’s not doing it quietly. Days after announcing her 15 city North American headlining debut, the goth pop Virgo princess sat down with NARCISSIST over Zoom, radiating that signature mix of sleek glam and raw, aching honesty. Her new album Pretty…
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Ghetto Rodeo After-party’s street style
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Ghetto Rodeo SS25: Only God
“Only God can Judge me.” Last Saturday in Los Angeles’ Arts District, a warehouse Ghetto Rodeo’s Spring/Summer 2025 runway show was making its debut This collection marked a turning point for Ghetto Rodeo. Moving beyond its streetwear roots, the brand unveiled a complete cut-and-sew collection. As I headed inside the warehouse, I towered over everyone thanks…
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MY FIRST THRIFTCON EXPERIENCE: A NARCISSIST’S TAKE
Is it worth the drive out to Pomona? Should you fucking care? I’ll answer those questions at the end. I’d never been to Pomona or ThriftConLA before. Saw them at ComplexCon and later their ad on Insta. Thought, “why not, let’s check this out.” Growing up, my mother dragged me to every antique store imaginable,…
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Sacred Places: What’s in your closet?
This is Narcissist’s new series “What’s in Your Closet?” I wanted to spark a conversation about overconsumption and inspire more creativity with the clothes you already have, styling them in ways you haven’t thought of before. Thus, “What’s in Your Closet?” was born. – Kimberly Mortensen In early January, I met Sonnet the founder of…
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Girl, Interrupted
Girl Interrupted editorial delves into the complex interplay between clothing and personal identity, particularly emphasizing the theme of duality. The narrative centers on women who, each day, faces the choice of which version of herself to present to the world whether to embrace a softer, feminine side or a stronger, edgier, more masculine persona. This…
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Symbolism Everywhere: Alien Dystopia Takes Over Fashion, Pop, and Our Souls
I just want to state clearly I never gave a fuck about UFOs or aliens, but with the symbolism being shoved in my face, I felt very compelled to write this. Alien Dystopia Infiltrates Fashion, Pop Culture, and Society 2025 has witnessed extraterrestrial influences transcending science fiction to dominating haute couture in fashion capitals worldwide.…
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Domenico Balducci: The Artist Turning Fashion Icons into Living Illustrations
Raw and impossible to pin down, Domenico Balducci is the Italian artist whose work dances between fever dream and fashion film. From his cult illustrations of Michele Lamy and Rick Owens to “Sweet Diane” – his dreamy collaboration with fashion critic Diane Pernet for her ASVOFF festival – Balducci’s vision caught the eye of industry…
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RIO SS25 AT LAFW
If you weren’t on the W Hotel rooftop in Hollywood last night, you missed the moment The Chicano Galliano—Rio Uribe—dropped RIO his newly named eponymous line Spring/Summer 2025 collection that had the crowd roaring. And trust us, this wasn’t your typical fashion week affair. The vibe? High-energy, fun, unapologetically Latina, and boldly queer. As an…