The World of Sofia Coppola
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The World of Sofia Coppola
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Sofia Coppola Can Relate
In light of the release of Coppola’s eighth film, Priscilla, a biopic adapted from Priscilla Presley’s 1985 bestseller Elvis and Me, Jo Ellison speaks with the American filmmaker. Ellison dives into Coppola’s upbringing, her long standing relationship with French luxury house Chanel as well as Archive, a newly published book that documents the moodboards behind each Coppola film.
HOW TO SPEND IT
The story of the success of Glossier doesn’t seem to have lost its relevance. The beauty brand founded by Emily Weiss has undergone a major reorganization – showcasing that rather than being a business of the moment, the brand is here to stay. Writer Alexandra Marshall dives into the business behind Glossier and its strategy to create a brand of longevity.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Writer Rebecca Jennings shares her interesting take on the ‘hot girl walk’ and ‘girl dinner’ trends on TikTok. Jennings argues that the trends are much more than another food or exercise trend, they’re actually about female empowerment and reclamation of space. The playful takes on the concepts allow women to step away from the need to always be serious, and allow us to connect with each other through food and exercise in a way that doesn’t feel performative.
VOX
How the art world operates remains a mystery to most of us. This article on Artsy attempts to lift the curtain by exploring the mechanics of galleries and how they select the artists they represent. Writer Justin Kamp speaks with numerous gallerists to get their perspective. While every gallery has their own approach to selecting who they want to represent, the key elements that come into play are a strong or unique vision, the medium, style and marketability as well as alignment with the gallery’s overall aesthetic.
ARTSY
The Atlantic dives into the business of drinks. Over the past few years, the market has become increasingly more diverse in its offering. From alcoholic seltzers to non alcoholic beverages to functional and health drinks. Writer Lora Kelley speaks with The Atlantic’s health and technology writers Amanda Mull, Ian Bogost, and Charlie Warzel about the state of the beverages industry.