Here are three thoughts I had this week! Starting with Virgil Abloh’s multidisciplinarity, I ask myself how one should distance themself from their creative work and Moncler’s hot futuristic fashion week event. → feel free to finish my thoughts in the comments.

A tourist in the fashion industry  

I recently was on a call where we talked about how artists are often viewed as those multi-talented superheroes. They can express their creativity in so many different ways- in the end, our modes of expression are just tools we use to communicate our emotions and thoughts. We talked about Virgil Abloh, his background as an architect (and musician) and his transition to fashion. It got me curious to delve into his background and learn more about the man behind the art.

Virgil Abloh expressed a sentiment in an interview that really resonated with me: he described feeling like a tourist in the fashion industry, even though it had become his own. I can definitely relate to this feeling, having dabbled in various industries during my early 20s and feeling like I had a little bit of knowledge in many areas but not being a true insider in any one of them.

While flying from London to Frankfurt today, I spent some time reflecting on the workshop I held yesterday about Unik Labs, digital wearables, and the metaverse. It dawned on me that in any industry, we're all somewhat like tourists. I believe that what sets an insider apart is their above-average achievements, knowledge, or interest in a specific field. After all, nobody knows it all.

Taking feedback person - ally

Here are some thoughts I had on the aeroplane today after running into actor Hugh Grant in Chelsea yesterday:

Just as we learn to take negative feedback with a grain of salt, we should also avoid letting positive feedback define us. Or should we not? Our creations are not a reflection of our entire being. While it's nice to receive compliments (or positive feedback), we should separate our art or creations from our personalities and not let them become intertwined.

Furthermore, feedback is subjective and varies based on the observer's perception. Whether it's a professional presentation or a piece of art, how it's received depends on various factors such as the audience's previous experiences and their perceptions of the creator.

While receiving compliments can feel great, it's important to remember that they don't define us as a person. I would love to know how this plays out for celebrities: it must be especially challenging for celebrities or actors who are constantly in the public eye and often judged solely on their work. It begs the question: how much harder is it to maintain a sense of separation between your personal identity and your professional one when your work is constantly being scrutinized by others?

Moncler’s leap into multidisciplinary spaces

Speaking of perceptions, I recently attended Moncler’s "Art of Genius" event at Olympia London. It was part of digital fashion week and I had a blast experiencing the multidisciplinary event. The futuristic installations were out of this world, and the carefully curated background music made me feel like I was in outer space.

Installations that played with Mother Nature’s creations were in juxtaposition with the futuristic, slightly robotic overall vibe of the event. It was like a party thrown in the year 2040. Futuristic and curiosity-sparking but with a more optimistic outlook than the movie Ready Player One.

Throughout the night, I wandered around and checked out different artefacts, including fashion shows by Moncler's partnered brands. Large screens above the masses with horizontally rotating images were showing AI-generated images of people expressing their love for each other. All in all, it was a night filled with surprises, wonder, and some bladder discomfort. Thankful for the free drinks and tolerable bathroom queues.

Besides that, the evening was a series of surprises. I was lucky enough to catch a surprise performance by Alicia Keys and ran into Reggaeton sensation JBalvin at the outdoor rave-style show by Rick Owens and the incredible actress and singer Janelle Monáe. It was like a dream come true, but with fewer unicorns and more incredible talent.

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Here are three thoughts I had this week! Starting with Virgil Abloh’s multidisciplinarity, I ask myself how one should distance themself from their creative work and Moncler’s hot futuristic fashion week event. → feel free to finish my thoughts in the comments.

A tourist in the fashion industry  

I recently was on a call where we talked about how artists are often viewed as those multi-talented superheroes. They can express their creativity in so many different ways- in the end, our modes of expression are just tools we use to communicate our emotions and thoughts. We talked about Virgil Abloh, his background as an architect (and musician) and his transition to fashion. It got me curious to delve into his background and learn more about the man behind the art.

Virgil Abloh expressed a sentiment in an interview that really resonated with me: he described feeling like a tourist in the fashion industry, even though it had become his own. I can definitely relate to this feeling, having dabbled in various industries during my early 20s and feeling like I had a little bit of knowledge in many areas but not being a true insider in any one of them.

While flying from London to Frankfurt today, I spent some time reflecting on the workshop I held yesterday about Unik Labs, digital wearables, and the metaverse. It dawned on me that in any industry, we're all somewhat like tourists. I believe that what sets an insider apart is their above-average achievements, knowledge, or interest in a specific field. After all, nobody knows it all.

Taking feedback person - ally

Here are some thoughts I had on the aeroplane today after running into actor Hugh Grant in Chelsea yesterday:

Just as we learn to take negative feedback with a grain of salt, we should also avoid letting positive feedback define us. Or should we not? Our creations are not a reflection of our entire being. While it's nice to receive compliments (or positive feedback), we should separate our art or creations from our personalities and not let them become intertwined.

Furthermore, feedback is subjective and varies based on the observer's perception. Whether it's a professional presentation or a piece of art, how it's received depends on various factors such as the audience's previous experiences and their perceptions of the creator.

While receiving compliments can feel great, it's important to remember that they don't define us as a person. I would love to know how this plays out for celebrities: it must be especially challenging for celebrities or actors who are constantly in the public eye and often judged solely on their work. It begs the question: how much harder is it to maintain a sense of separation between your personal identity and your professional one when your work is constantly being scrutinized by others?

Moncler’s leap into multidisciplinary spaces

Speaking of perceptions, I recently attended Moncler’s "Art of Genius" event at Olympia London. It was part of digital fashion week and I had a blast experiencing the multidisciplinary event. The futuristic installations were out of this world, and the carefully curated background music made me feel like I was in outer space.

Installations that played with Mother Nature’s creations were in juxtaposition with the futuristic, slightly robotic overall vibe of the event. It was like a party thrown in the year 2040. Futuristic and curiosity-sparking but with a more optimistic outlook than the movie Ready Player One.

Throughout the night, I wandered around and checked out different artefacts, including fashion shows by Moncler's partnered brands. Large screens above the masses with horizontally rotating images were showing AI-generated images of people expressing their love for each other. All in all, it was a night filled with surprises, wonder, and some bladder discomfort. Thankful for the free drinks and tolerable bathroom queues.

Besides that, the evening was a series of surprises. I was lucky enough to catch a surprise performance by Alicia Keys and ran into Reggaeton sensation JBalvin at the outdoor rave-style show by Rick Owens and the incredible actress and singer Janelle Monáe. It was like a dream come true, but with fewer unicorns and more incredible talent.

P