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I've found myself questioning not just the industry, but my place in it. Reflecting on validation, performative conversations, and why writing on your…

Feb 8 • Chris Maradiaga

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This Designer Is Quietly Creating A Buzz in Menswear Right Now

An in-depth look at this Swedish designer's philosophy, and why buyers and critics see the brand as one to watch.

Feb 4 • Chris Maradiaga

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Grit, Illusions, and Functionality: The Impossible Objects Showroom

Split my Day 2 PFW recap into two parts. One for the presentations, and one for the Impossible Objects showroom — featuring Jeong Li, meanswhile, and…

Feb 1 • Chris Maradiaga

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January 2026

Patience, Process, and the Everyday: Kartik Research & Vowels AW26

Two presentations that slowed things down in the best way: Kartik Research and Vowels. One grounded in craft and heritage, the other built on research…

Jan 30 • Chris Maradiaga

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I Lost My Luggage Going to Men's Fashion Week

Reporting from Paris — moving between showrooms, missed luggage, and conversations around slower fashion, locality, and material honesty.

Jan 23 • Chris Maradiaga

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Mindful Wandering: An Interview with Tarvas

A brief chat with Tarvas co-founder Jukka Lehtinen, unpacking the creative process behind The Wanderer — a walking shoe that, for me, stands as one of…

Jan 17 • Chris Maradiaga

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I Think, Therefore I Tastemake

A thoughtful (maybe idk) critique on tastemaking, influence, and intention in modern content — exploring slow style, social media fatigue, and what's to…

Jan 13 • Chris Maradiaga

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New Year, New (Kinda the Same) Me

A year-end reflection on growth, fear, and staying honest — along with the designers and pieces that caught my eye recently. Yes, there’s also a Duchump…

Jan 2 • Chris Maradiaga

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December 2025

Basic?

Why are Japanese brands labelled as "boring," while Western minimalism is given a pass? My thoughts on algorithm-driven taste, lack of effort, and the…

Dec 21, 2025 • Chris Maradiaga

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I'm Not A Hater, But I Am A Hater: The Current State of Menswear Discourse & Fashion Bros

From Throwing Fits to Jake Woolf to Comoli — an honest look at menswear’s drama, gatekeeping. And yes, unfortunately, Chris Black’s line too.

Dec 14, 2025 • Chris Maradiaga

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Fabric First, Silhouette Second: An Interview with William McNicol

“What I share is my world — hopefully a place people not only want to enter, but remain in.”

Dec 7, 2025 • Chris Maradiaga

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November 2025

Bad Influence, Good Taste: A Duchump State of Mind

We're spiralling — talking about brown clothes, Japanese brands, Monkey Shoes, visiting Paris, and a very, very sweet life update.

Nov 26, 2025 • Chris Maradiaga

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