Style

Photography

Celebrating style in post-industrial South Wales

It’s called Ffasiwn (look it up) — Fusing fashion, performance and documentary, photographer Clementine Schneidermann and stylist Charlotte James present a contemporary vision of the Welsh Valleys.

Written by: Eva Clifford

Activism

Buying new is not sustainable, no matter how you sew it

A deep dive into fast fashion — The fashion world may be promoting a new, more ‘sustainable’ kind of consumerism – but no matter what they try and sell us, buying new will never lead to real change.

Written by: Kat George

Culture

The story behind BOY, the cult London fashion label

Punk Mecca — A brand for the ‘disenchanted, misunderstood and rebellious’, BOY has been clothing the capital’s subcultures for over four decades.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Culture

The craftwork behind every baseball jersey that matters

Huck x Majestic Athletic — In the heart of Pennsylvania, Matthew Spade soaks up the heritage and attention-to-detail invested in every MLB team uniform.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Photography

This is what history's most vital subcultures look like now

Vanguards of cool — Photographer Theo McInnes tracks down diehard trendsetters who refuse to conform, even in old age.

Written by: Theo McInnes

Culture

The Congolese dandies who see fashion as a way of life

Maximum Effect — 'La Sape' is a lifestyle built on a simple set of values: dress sharp, act with integrity and inspire others. This is why they do what they do.

Written by: Cian Traynor (intro). Interviews by Alice Mann

Outdoors

A photographic catalogue of subcultures that refuse to die

Mods, skins & lowriders — For the past six years, Owen Harvey has been finding out why people are drawn to styles from a bygone era... and developing some unexpected perspective on his own life in the process.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Culture

Artists join forces to raise awareness of press freedom

Pick up a t-shirt today — Ed Atkins, Reba Maybury and Slava Mogutin have designed a series of t-shirts, with all profits going towards Freedom of the Press Foundation, Reporters Without Borders and Kaleidoscope Trust.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Culture

Cult photographer Janette Beckman shares her sartorial memoirs

Worn in New York — A new book reveals the mysteries that lie behind the clothes of creatives; from Eileen Myles to Genesis Breyer P-Orridge. In an exclusive extract, Janette Beckman shares the story behind her favourite Def Jam bomber.

Written by: Janette Beckman, as told to Emily Spivack

Culture

Lockwood51: The bold brand making queer-friendly skate wear

Skateboards and jockstraps — After dealing with homophobia all his life, the anonymous designer behind Lockwood51 took action – creating their own playful, provocative label for LGBT skaters.

Written by: HUCK HQ

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