The covers of さぶ / SABU from 1991 feel like quiet acts of courage. Bold, intimate, and unapologetically sensual, they exist at the intersection of art, identity, and underground publishing. Created by Ben Kimura, these images are not just magazine covers. They are historical markers. At a time when queer representation was still largely hidden or coded, SABU offered visibility. Not diluted. Not softened. Fully formed.
-
-
Are Thrift Stores Overflowing with Fast Fashion? The Shifting Landscape of Secondhand Style
Vintage sellers like Nicole McLaughlin and shop owners from boutiques like The Break in Brooklyn have noted the difficulty in sourcing pieces that aren’t synthetic or throwaway. “There’s a huge difference in finding a well-worn pair of Levi’s from the 80s and a pair of jeggings from a 2022...
-
Chanel Bags: Rising Prices and Declining Quality Spark Shift to Vintage
Chanel handbags have long symbolized luxury and timeless elegance, coveted by fashion enthusiasts and collectors alike. But recently, a troubling trend has emerged: while prices for
-
Art by Johnny Dombrowski
Illustration artist Johnny Dombrowski creates vintage inspired comics with scifi and horror themes. See some selected works below:
-
Anna Ewers by Giampaolo Sgura
A vintage flapper at the beach starring model Anna Ewers drenched in jewels captured by fashion photographer Giampaolo Sgura. See the shoot below: Publication: Vogue Germany July 2017 Model: Anna Ewers Photographer: Giampaolo Sgura Fashion Editor: Christiane Arp Hair: Franco Gobbi Make Up: Jessica Nedza
-
Art by Lado Pochkhua
A mixed media series incorporating vintage imagery and collage elements created by artist Lado Pochkhua. See some selected works below:
-
Futuristic Vintage by Silivio Severino
Digital artist Silvio Severino manipulates vintage portraits into moving sci-fi esque works of art, bringing them back to life in movement. See some selected works below:
-
Art by Kieran Madden
Classic 50’s and 60’s beauties transformed into surreal portraits by artist Kieran Madden. See some selected work below:
-
Dare Alla Luce by Amy Friend
Vintage photography infected with bright glowing orbs by Canadian based artist Amy Friend, giving the old photos a new otherworldly and strange life. See some selected works below:
-
Art by Eva Stenram
Through the seductive vintage charm of legs and digital manipulation we have a stocking and leg themed series by artist Eva Stenram. The limbs cut off at the thigh creating an illusive and flirty effect. See the series below:
-
Art by Pierre Schmidt
Vintage portraits distorted into bursts of imploding colors featuring a general melting combination of floral bouquets. the unique portrait series is created by Berlin based artist Pierre Schmidt. See some selected works below:
