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.
Interviews from the Archive
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KALMANOVICH: Inside the Fashion Label Redefining Modern Femininity
She walked into a fabric shop as an economics student and felt something she couldn't ignore. Julia Kalmanovich has been following that feeling ever since — through a mentorship with the Patriarch of Russian fashion, a solo debut in 2009, and a sparkling red gown that sold out before the season even began. We caught up with the designer on clients, icons, and the art of dressing spontaneously
HOLST + LEE: A Love Letter to Bold, Unapologetic Glamour
Natalie Holst and Rochelle Lee didn't just move to New York — they stormed it. HOLST + LEE was born from friendship, a mutual love of cool things, and the desire to craft accessories that feel more like wearable art than mere adornments. Their muses include Iris Apfel, Alexa Chung, and Barry Weiss from Storage Wars. Their brand appears in over 275 retailers worldwide.
“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.”
Every project, image, and story is about framing a series of questions that are deeply important to me as a human being.- Shirin Neshat