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.
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Fits, Pick-Ups, Thoughts
It’s been an eventful few months.
This could be a one-off, or we may be looking at more — but I had my first article published for GQ Recommends a few weeks ago. This was special for a few reasons, mainly because I never thought I’d be featured in a publication like GQ — especially after only a year of writing on Substack, without a background in writing, journalism, etc.
If this isn’t a sign to get on with your goals, I don’t know what is. I’ve been working — or at least orbiting — this space for years: as a photographer, founder of two print publications, consultant, and even posting on TikTok (rip) and Instagram. And despite all of that, I never thought this day would come — but it finally happened.
I do want to thank you for your support. I’ve genuinely enjoyed meeting Duchump subscribers and hearing what’s inspired you, what you’ve picked up, and how I’ve been an incredibly bad influence. No regrets — I’m taking you down with me, pal.
Anyway, let’s move forward and talk shop.
