Curious about
their work,
not the moment.
Leila Antakly has spent over twenty years in conversation with artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and thinkers all over the world who are making work that matters. These are the conversations.
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From Consultant to Cult Blog: The Holier Than Now Story with Ann Colville Somma
Ann Colville Somma started Holier Than Now on Blogger when her son was born, as a way to keep her head in the game. By day she was a branding and product development consultant to the fashion and beauty industries. By night she was building a visual universe around rhinestones, affordable vintage pieces, and the conviction that a clear creative voice is what separates the classics from the noise. She compares Fashion Toast and Knightcat to Coca-Cola. She obsesses over the font on a vintage Kodak negative. She stays up super late staring at her computer, and the people who read it are why.
“Visibility has never been our measure of significance. We seek out artists and inspiring individuals whose work sparks curiosity, challenges assumptions, and leaves a lasting impression.”