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The TABOO Series

August 19, 2025

UK artists Opake and Slawn come together for TABOO, a new project which toes the line, presenting a series of almost-explicit prints, paintings, and skateboards. Drawing from the impact of censorship on both artists’ practices, the Hentai girls that populate the pieces explore the question of who gets marked “off-limits” online and who doesn’t.

“I have never looked at Hentai as porn. I see drawing, discipline, exaggeration, storytelling. The minute you stick a label like ‘taboo’ on an image, people stop seeing the craft. TABOO is about removing that label and asking better questions," says Opake.

The figures, painted by Opake, are drawn over with Slawn’s iconic graphics, striking a compositional balance through their distinctive styles. The two collaborators began as friends, a bond which comes through bold works.

Images courtesy of Opake and Slawn

Fashion

INSTITUTION: Kith Fall/Winter 25

August 18, 2025

This past Sunday, all the summer city dwellers were in attendance for Kith’s first runway show in six years. The Fall Winter 2025 collection titled INSTITUTION, gave audiences a sneak peak at their upcoming collaborations such as the capsule collection with the New York Yankees, a Heritage running collection with adidas, and the latest 8th St Wallabee Collection.

Outside of the brand’s recently renovated flagship store, models graced the runway in designs that point to Kith’s emphasis on fusing refinement and versatility. Their signature styles are placed into a new context via &Kin with an elevated take on their classic pieces. Blending lifestyle and performance, Kith continues to expand their offerings with Creative Director Ronnie Fieg at the helm.

The Fall collection will be available for purchase starting August 22nd at Kith stores, Kith.com, CA.Kith.com, EU.Kith.com and the Kith App.

Preview the full collection below.