I actually miss the office
(I'm in French Polynesia)
This is a bit brief because I am currently flying by the seat of my pants—literally. I’m in French Polynesia for something you’ll all hear about soon. So far, I’ve learned how to say Nouveau Riche in four languages and played “212” on the aux.
Ari, who I profiled at the beginning of this year, texted me, telling me it’s officially the one year anniversary of the story i-D ran on her and the other amazing girls we scouted across America in our hunt for our first cover star. Timekeeping isn’t one of my strong suits—I’ve always felt I was born with inherited nostalgia I didn’t particularly want—and I typically hate thinking about endings or beginnings, no matter if they stir up doom or sunshine. Her text, though, gave me pause. Right now we’re in the middle of rolling out our Lore issue (unbelievably excited for something juicy we’re running next week so watch this space CLOSELY), but I wanted to take a moment to go over some of my favorite stories we’ve run at i-D in the past year.
To quote my spiritual big sister Liana Satenstein’s recent Substack, “Although it was a magazine, jesus christ i am so happy i worked in an office for years, had bosses and coworkers, and understand how things work. i am also happy i got proverbially spanked when i needed to be.”
Feeling that acutely right now, and also how god damn lucky I am to work with some of the brightest people I know (and get proverbially spanked by them! It’s excellent! And I am very proud!)
Girls in America!!! But you know that!
Alex Kessler’s story about Poppy, a couture client, at fashion week. This is very fab because VICs rarely share their experiences—and it’s a bonkers experience.
Also Alex’s piece on being a brave man and wearing shorts!
This is so recent, but our fab contributor Taryn Segal went to the Rapunzel Hair competition and photographed the lovely locs.
Steff Yotka on Rick Owens…
Pastry Chef Tanya Bush on cloying taste of virality!
Marley Wendt’s sweet debut piece on her roommate Lucila Safdie
The baddies of Love Island UK
Doug’s “Wuthering Heights” take, which I absolutely don’t agree with, but has given me a new appreciation of Emerald Fennell. And that’s on collaboration!
And Doug’s exceptional piece on gathering for Palestine
Sarah Pigeon and Chase Sui Wonders’s teen camp romance.
My favorite new rapper Lil London, who also wears a tiny tie.
Morgan Maher slaybootsing the Chateau Marmont.
And finally: The Big Dog explaining all the Lore…
See you next week with a little Lore of my own :)
excited for whats to come and for when you reunite with your i-d family ❤️