Quiet Luxury Has Never Been This Loud
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Quiet Luxury Has Never Been This Loud
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The Passion and Politics of My Mother, Charlotte Perriand
A great profile on French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand through the eyes of her daughter Pernette Perriand-Barsac. Writer Jackie Daly speaks with Perriand-Barsac about growing up with a design legend, her ever evolving legacy and her personal memories of her mother.
HOW TO SPEND IT
Writer Mattie Kahn speaks with Lee Tilghman, an American Internet personality/influencer. Tilghman posts wellness and health content under the handle @leefromamerica. As an influencer, she had earned about $300,000 a year and built up a following of over 150,000. But Tilghman decided to step back from the influencer lifestyle and took on a social media director role for a tech platform. Kahn speaks with Tilghman about the realities of stepping back from her successful career as an influencer, the wider influencer industry and how influencers wanting to take a step back can apply many of their acquired skills in everyday life.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
With every article and social media post obsessing about quiet luxury, it’s great to see a different take on The Cut. Writer Tiana Randall dives into the history of how the rich dress, and how it plays into society at large. Randall explains it perfectly in this paragraph: “Today, rich people continue to play a game of cat and mouse. The definition of luxury constantly evolves to maintain its exclusive relationship with the wealthy, while the middle class immerses itself in the codes and images of luxury without ever truly attaining it.”
THE CUT
Atlanta-based vegan restaurant Slutty Vegan has seen major success over the past few years. Founded by Pinky Cole, the chain is now valued at a hundred million dollars. Writer Charles Bethea speaks with founder Pink Cole about the brand’s ethos, her future plans for Slutty Vegan and whether she can take vegan food mainstream.
THE NEW YORKER
Ursula Schultze-Bluhm, also known as Ursula, was a German painter. She was largely overlooked by the art world, but years after her death the artist is gaining new recognition. Writer Josie Thaddeus-Johns dives into Ursula’s work, her career and why her work is gaining renewed interest now.