Originally published in Spook Magazine, April 2015 Daniel Johns has always been a chameleon. For 20 years he’s been testing the limits of what being “the guy from Silverchair” can mean, wandering through diverse sonic landscapes; from grunge, to orchestral rock, to surrealist pop. He’s had some missteps and some moments of absolute genius. Now …
Originally published in Spook magazine. The grunge fashion photography of the 1990s was the real #IWokeUpLikeThis. Messy-haired girls lounged around in slouchy jumpers and underwear, surrounded by drained coffee cups and fashion magazines. The wallpaper was peeling, the light was flat; everything was bedraggled and in disarray. These were definitely not the glossy, Amazonian supermodels …
The world of Jean Paul Gaultier is one without boundaries. It’s sexy and witty, blending high and low culture, using materials in unpredictable ways to graft together unique statements, often about gender and sexuality. This is a designer who says “why not?”; who approaches his work exuberance and zest, and uses his creative energy to …
The sultry black and white photographs show a girl with the kind of coolness that can’t be defined. She’s iridescent, and effortlessly stylish – all quiet composure and impossible cheekbones, a classic trench coat slung over her shoulders. At 23 years old, she has the serene smile of a young woman who really knows herself, …
Originally published in 3000Melbourne magazine. There’s a scene in the movie Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (an adaptation of the novel by Patrick Suskind) in which a retiring perfumer discovers a fragrance created by a young olfactory genius. The scent transports him to a lush, mystical world in his mind. Surrounded by luscious flowers, a …