013. On the future of influence | Why the "boring" influencers are the perfect preamble to the 2025 Met Gala
The personal mount rushmore & (black) dandyism
In a fashion landscape increasingly fronted by curated personas, the role of influence is undergoing a seismic shift. From high-priced luxury to accessible commentary, fashion (as a networked system of product, people, signs & signifiers) seems to be recalibrating its priorities: predictability versus individuality, speculation versus access.
Tariro Makoni and brilliantly unpacked these evolving dynamics during this month’s Vogue Business Live panel — you can blame them for part one of the pontification below.
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