Happy Monday! The new week is here and with it comes the chance to delve deep into some fresh culture and fashion. Here’s your latest look at the i-D Guide.
Wear… ESSENTIALS Shirttail jacket
As we move towards Spring, a wardrobe switch-up is in order. The new drop from Essentials includes the transitional Shirttail jacket, suitable for the in-between weather of March, April and May. Buy yours from SSENSE here.
Snag… the LELO Enigma
The premium pleasure-making brand has unveiled their slick new vibrator, with eight different settings suitable for internal and external use. It’s waterproof too. Buy yours here.
Go to… Defying Gravity: a Punk Odyssey
In honour of the late, great punk pioneer Jordan Mooney, the Banana Block in Belfast is playing host to a fashion show judged by industry and subcultural stars like Pam Hogg. Participate, or head down to watch by grabbing your tickets here.
See… Au Bout Du Compte
Skateboarder Nora Vasconcellos will present a series of new works at the Galerie Bête in Paris, alongside their friends Liisa Chisholm, Nour de Bary and Margaux Saingolet. Adidas are supporting, and it runs til 1 April. Check out more details here.
Watch… Other People’s Children
Rebecca Zlotowski, who’s directed Lily-Rose Depp in her past projects, makes a touching film about a woman reckoning with motherhood in modern day Paris. Virginie Efira, star of the controversial Benediction, is the lead star. It’s in UK cinemas from Friday 17 March.
Tune into… SXSW 2023
The annual film, music and comedy festival, where Oscars favourite Everything Everywhere All at Once premiered last year, kicked off this week in Austin, Texas, featuring some truly great art. Queer high school comedy Bottoms, starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, will make its debut, while the music festival is sure to highlight the year’s biggest rising artists. Be sure to check out the latest news and stream the live sessions on their site.
Listen to… Nia Archives
The Bradford-born artist has dropped her new EP, Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall. She calls it “my interpretation of new gen junglism”, and is a colourful, genre-hopping take on the sound she’s made her staple. Stream it above and follow her Instagram here.