The 806: Chicago Blues

Chicago-reared blues band The 806 is shaking up the Nashville scene in a memorable way. The 5-piece band of siblings has garage-rock influences, and they create stacked sounds through the usage of bluesy instrumentals and the type of vocal harmonies that could only come from siblings. The passionate grit in their voices combined with the jazzy foundation of their songs creates a unique sound that can be heard through their many releases. 

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Nicklas Skovgaard: The Forgotten Art of Play

If you’ve been keeping up with micro trends recently, you might recognize the ever-so present bubble-shaped skirt that’s been taking over social media. As an adaptation of a classic 80s poof, bubble skirts are a current fixation that most would describe as a bold choice. For Nicklas Skovgaard of Denmark, this bubble silhouette is a staple in his over-the-top designs. 

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Myke Towers: Suiting Up

Since 2016, Latin music has made a steady rise within the top 100 charts. Artists like Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma and Maluma are known for being trailblazers in Hispanic-pop music, creating sounds that range from moody and expressive to fast-paced, upbeat dance music. Puerto Rican artist Myke Towers follows in the footsteps of Latin artists that came before him, paving his own path and career within the realm of Hispanic rap. 

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James Jeter: Reimagining Ralph Lauren

After 57 years of curating to white American culture, fashion company Ralph Lauren has named their first ever Black Creative Director, Design & Brand Direction for Men’s Polo, a move that could change the brand’s image for years to come. 

James M. Jeter is a 2013 graduate of Morehouse College, who studied English language and literature. He began working at Ralph Lauren as a Rugby Sales Associate in 2008 and then later worked as a Concept Design intern in 2013. 

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