Category: GUAP Magazine
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few days, you’ve definitely seen MSCHF’s big, red Astro Boy inspired boots. The boots went immediately viral after being seen on the likes of Drake’s muse, Suki, and basketball player, Shai Gilgeous Alexander – a smart marketing move on the part of the Brooklyn based art…
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![Get To Know Brooklyn’s Finest Certified Crew, Phony Ppl [@PhonyPpl]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/000898060014-1-1140x850.jpg)
Brooklyn’s own five-man band, Phony Ppl, featuring vocalist Elbee Thrie, string duo Elijah Rawk and Bari Bass, drummer Matthew Byas, and keyboardist Aja Grant, dialled in for a virtual interview with GUAP. Locked in from various locations, with two of them being studios, we delved into their influences, collaborative culture, and the behind the scenes…
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Days Like This (DLT) Brunch returns to Malta this May, 2023 and we are dddyiinnngggffoorrrittttt! Last years DLT Malta was absolutely incredible, a small sunny island that I never had any intention of visiting, became home to some of my favourite living memories. For those who missed out you’re definitely in for a treat as…
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![CAPO LEE THE ‘TOO ON POINT’ RAPPER DROPS HIS COST OF LIVING EP [@CapoLee100]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Capo-Lee-cover-1140x850.jpeg)
Capo Lee, a hot MC from North London, released his seven-song EP Cost of Living on the 3rd of February 2023, showcasing his slick wordplay, lyricism and the variety of beats the easy-going MC can slide on. Cost of Living, which is produced by El Londo, brings us into the melodic mind and focus of…
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![REUP: THE RECENT RELEASES YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO FT. [@JasmineJethwa] [@cap1talA] [@ashbeckbaby] & More](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/reup-cover-3-1140x850.jpg)
Setting in motion this month’s collection of new releases, we’ve handpicked the best new music on our radar, for your entertainment. We’ve curated this week’s line-up of the finest tracks, from Raye to Cap1talA. Jasmine Jethwa – Money To Burn In a folk inspired, country take on R&B, Jasmine’s soft vibrato is accompanied by violin…
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ZN ALI’s clothing feels like a well-preserved, traveling time capsule. The colors are deep, and the silhouettes are defined, characteristic of the garb of an unpartitioned India. From dressing artists like Riz Ahmed to designing costumes for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, ZN ALI taps into emotions relatable across borders, identities, and histories. He tells GUAP about his process and inspirations: GUAP:…
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In December 2022 I got the pleasure of being invited to a special experimentation experience at The Converse Concept Creation Center— more commonly known as “C4”. C4 is a hub for Converse and their creative community, located in Charlestown, MA – just down the street from their Boston Headquarters. We got a tour of C4…
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![Women Rule The World (and the Streetwear Scene) [@leng1s0nly]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8301F8DB-D6A0-47D7-8DBC-908896D02FA6-1-1140x850.jpeg)
With recent collobarations between streetwear labels and sportswear giants, conversations were ignited about whether women in the industry would be granted these same opportunities. From influencers to designers, there are many women making waves in the streetwear industry – but are they receiving the same recognition that men do? We caught up with Venus, owner…
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As there’s currently a (much needed) break in the fashion month calendar, let’s take a look back at Paris Menswear week. With 79 shows, presentations and fashion films on the official calendar across 6 days; Paris Menswear came and went like a fashion storm. We were swirled and twirled in a flurried frenzy of structured…
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Notting Hill born and raised Reece Yeboah is back on the fashion scene and this time with a collaborative project. His namesake brand YEBOAH has partnered with the home of timeless pieces; COS, to create a collection called Metamorphosis. This isn’t a pair that you’d immediately imagine together but pairing COS’ dedication to craftsmanship and…