The Death of the Muse
Photography by Sophie Dunlap The muse is missing. Designers are trying to keep up with the new digital wave while boring us at the same time. The algorithm pushes aesthetics fast enough to not let anyone stand out. Everything is trending. All the time. Until it’s “cheugy” and outdated and is placed right back in the trend cycle after a few years. We scroll through thousands of interchangeable “It-girls” who all own the same chunky resin bangles and lightweight transparent ponchos. Their...