"Weekend Reading" is a weekly rundown of our favorite stories from around the web.
Is there a story worth scoping out that we missed? Discuss this past week's headlines, and share your favorite stories from the week that was in our comments section below.

The World According to Frank Ocean
"John Waters, Janet Mock, Billy Porter and many more pose questions to the most enigmatic pop star of our generation"

via: Dazed

The Resurrection of Dolce & Gabbana
"So much for moral posturing and cultural sensitivity. Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian brand that was, for a brief moment at the end of last year, a poster child for cultural ignorance and the comeuppance that can ensue; that was held up as an example of how a fashion brand can so profoundly mess up that repercussions are felt throughout the world; and that was variously seen as having a reputation 'in rags' (Forbes) and being in the midst of a 'downfall' (Hypebeast), is quietly, but publicly, on its way back. If not necessarily in China, the front line of its transgressions, then in the rest of the world. And not just because of its men’s wear show in Milan on Saturday."

via: The New York Times

The Couple That Got Away
"The way Chris Lockhart tells it, their story began on a New York night many years ago. It involves a woman from Paris with whom he could barely communicate, a motorcycle ride during which they ran out of gas, and an oversize tattoo of a hot-air balloon he did on her ribs in the apartment where he was crashing. 'The old kitchen-magician trick,' he calls it. The woman, now his wife, is Marie-Sophie Lockhart. 'He learned French,' she adds with a smirk. 'It's easier to speak about love in French.' Chris is a celebrated tattoo artist, and Marie-Sophie's embroidery work has adorned custom garments for the likes of Drake, Beyoncé, and Miley Cyrus. The two recently shed most of their belongings and traded life in Brooklyn for life off the grid in a rural part of Hawaii. Their goal: to slow down, find some balance, and reconnect with nature and the spirit of aloha. We caught up with the couple for a peek inside their jungle paradise."

via: GQ

The Freudian Loafer, the Intellectual and the Politician’s Son
"Louis Sarkozy, the 22-year-old son of Nicolas Sarkozy, French president from 2007 to 2012, is dipping his toe into the arena with a men’s shoe line. The elder Mr. Sarkozy was known during his time in office as 'President Bling-Bling,' thanks to his affinity for Rolexes and Ray-Bans, his third marriage to the former supermodel Carla Bruni and his tendency to favor an elevated heel."

via: The New York Times

Meet Rihanna, The Shy Gal
"Rihanna, as it turns out, kind of does need an introduction. There are the bits we know: The 31-year-old Barbadian entertainer and mogul has nine Grammy Awards, 10 signature fragrances, thriving beauty and lingerie businesses, and a new ready-to-wear line for the fashion behemoth LVMH. She has broken a handful of Guinness World Records, she was the first black woman to be the face of Dior, she has acted with everyone from Cara Delevingne to Cate Blanchett, and former president Barack Obama has called her 'a powerful force in the fight to give people opportunity, dignity, and hope.'"

via: Interview

Inflatable Summer: How Lilos Went from the Pool to our Wardrobe
"It seems to me that 2019’s inflatable culture is a classic millennial story: twenty- and thirtysomethings harking back to their youths, a time when Miss Selfridge was filled with inflatable backpacks and every student house had a blow-up armchair in baby blue or pink. Back in the olden days, the only things available to inflate were lilos, or the odd airbed. Now, shops are full of inflatable things – unicorns and sharks and llamas – all waiting to bob around a pool somewhere. On Instagram, young celebrities always seem to be lounging in blue water in blow-up flamingos or avocados or pizza slices. We are living in an age of literal hot air."

via: The Guardian

Meet Maisie Schloss, the First Designer in Kanye West's Incubator Program
"Last month, it was announced that Kanye West would launch an incubator program that would provide funding and mentorship to young creatives. The first recipient, Maisie Schloss, an LA-based designer and YEEZY alum, debuted her impressive womenswear line, Maisie Wilen, last week. Inspired by robotics and rhythmic gymnastics, Schloss' pre-spring 2020 collection provides an out-of-this-world spin on classic pieces from skirt suits to bodycon midi-dresses. Eye-catching pieces, in bright shades of orange, red, and green, are juxtaposed against muted earth tones, whereas patterns and prints are layered and paired together perfectly. There is even a 'color by number' t-shirt which encourages the wearer to get a bit more hands-on with their wardrobe. The collection, which is made up of 27 styles and 85 different items, is strikingly futuristic yet a certain air of nostalgia is weaved throughout. 'I was drawn to rhythmic gymnastics and robotics both aesthetically and conceptually,' Schloss told i-D, 'In my process I’m very regimented, systematic, even repetitive, yet my final product feels very organic and lighthearted, which mirrors the nature of the two inspirations.'"

via: i-D

Streetwear's Big Opportunity: Women
"X-Girl, a streetwear brand created by and for women, debuted its first collection in 1994 around the corner from Marc Jacobs’ highly anticipated show. Founders Kim Gordon and Daisy von Furth hoped their guerilla-style runway show would catch the attention of fashion editors as they left Jacobs’ venue in Soho."

via: Business of Fashion

Love and Purpose: The Art of Keith Haring
"An icon of 1980s art and culture, Keith Haring is recognized for his singular, cartoon-esque style. Blending abstract expressionism with pop art and graffiti, the artist devised a unique, lighthearted aesthetic that touched on broader themes and social issues. As tribute to his distinctive creativity, the Tate Liverpool will present Keith Haring, the UK’s first major exhibition of his work, from June 14 until November 10, 2019. With more than 85 pieces on display, the show explores the full development of Haring’s art—from initial chalk drawings through his evolution into colorful, shape- and figure-infused paintings."

via: CR Men's Book

Trump's Catastrophic Fashion Choices in England Were not Just a Sign of Bad Taste
"An icon of 1980s art and culture, Keith Haring is recognized for his singular, cartoon-esque style. Blending abstract expressionism with pop art and graffiti, the artist devised a unique, lighthearted aesthetic that touched on broader themes and social issues. As tribute to his distinctive creativity, the Tate Liverpool will present Keith Haring, the UK’s first major exhibition of his work, from June 14 until November 10, 2019. With more than 85 pieces on display, the show explores the full development of Haring’s art—from initial chalk drawings through his evolution into colorful, shape- and figure-infused paintings."

via: The Washington Post

Tags: weekend-reading