Winter brings jackets, the shivers and interiorization. We spend more time indoors-transferring bacteria from surface to face from limb. All the while, our immune systems are compromised. We need, therefore, take precaution. Here are 10 effective ways to prevent and combat the winter cold and flu that do not involve medications, doctors or controversial flu […]
Bisected yet Ethnic: MRHUA MRSHUA on the runway
Titled Retro Sentinel and designed by Niu Niu Chou, MRHUA MRSHUA marched vibrant colors and intense patterns down the runway this past NY Fashion Week. The collection can basically be bisected into a homage to Chinese ethnic minority dress and a tribute to American pop art. However, bold colors and gender nonconforming pieces fuse them […]
“Down the Rabbit Hole” exhibit fractyllizes viewers
The ” Down the Rabbit Hole ” exhibit curated by Marina Dojchinov transports viewers through a delicatessen of interactive spatial and visual delights. Held at an exquisite East Village townhouse, attendees enter a foyer bequeathed with one of Mari Gior’s fractyllized series: “Her abstract work spiraled up to her bunny girl series […]
Radiolarian Crystals alongside Couture Streetwear, NYFW
Nature-jeweler and artist Kira Koktysh created a new series of hand-sculptured pendants, or talismans, for Katya Leonovich’s S/S 2020 Menswear collection this New York Fashion Week. Fix and Fax marks Katya’s shift to menswear from couture womenswear. Kira too, had limited experience creating fashion for men; having merely created pearl cuff links, she was pleased and […]
KAIMIN’s “Introspective Prism” SLFF line at New York Fashion Week
Conceptual designer, Kyungah Min, launched the high-tech KAIMIN SS20 collection during New York Fashion Week. Unveiling a commercial denim line, SLFF (pronounced ‘self’) honors transformation in the conditioned world. Albeit through exaggerated tulle and ruffles, or geometric cutouts of denim, vinyl, or leather—the innovatively inclusive KAIMIN’s “Introspective Prism” SS20 collection wildly epitomizes the cultural fractal. […]
Juliana Broste on the Adventures of Travel
“Traveling is so essential in anyone’s life. Getting somebody out of their comfort zone, taking them out from where its familiar, and planting them into some new environment is so eye opening. You really test yourself. There are so many little tests in travelling. Traveling is not easy, it’s glamourized in the media, but it’s […]
Wine Enthusiast’s 100 Best Restaurants
Wine Enthusiast hosted yet another scrumptious and sumptuous celebration of 100 Best Wine Restaurants around the U.S. Known for their delicious pairings of extraordinary food and wine, the restaurants were represented by their respective beverage coordinators. I had the pleasure of speaking to managers from Veritas in Columbus […]
Kim Windvogel Speaks on Culture, Race and Sexuality
“I never came out. Although, I feel I come out every time I write a bit.” This pride month, Fractyll magazine chooses to celebrate the contributions and work of Kim Windvogel, a queer South African poet of color, an activist, and a United Nations fellow. Besides being an absolutely delightful person (I’d recommend […]
Responsible Stories for the Conscientious Traveler
“Stop picking up black babies [for pictures],” says world traveler Jessica Nabongo. As the keynote speaker for Women’s Travel Fest, an annual conference created and hosted by blogger Kelly Lewis centered on women’s space in the travel industry, Nabongo came to deliver truths. You know the photograph: some variation of a white woman holding a […]
Killin H8: Eco-Rap Heavyweights
Raps, facts, and acts, the duo Killin H8, comprised of individuals Hila tha Killa and Sir Kn8 aims to educate the population about environmental issues through their performances. Zealous about sparking discourse around environmentalism, their show Eco Trippin is an extravaganza of which Bill Nye would be proud. Although Hila and Kn8 rap throughout the entire performance, the show […]