Grace Braswell

Kelvin and Kelby: The Vera Twins

Art as we know it has shifted continuously since the beginning of  history. The art world has blended several different subcultures, filling creative voids and leaving no subjects left untouched. Twin artists Kelby and Kelvin Vera know this all too well, and work hard to create a lapse within the art they create. The twins combine traditional art with other art forms such as pop culture, cartoons, anime, politics and more to create eye-catching and thought-provoking art that is blowing up in today’s current scenes. 

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Lacey Jones: Complete Skin Makeover

Whether it be scrolling through Tiktok or perusing through Instagram reels, there is sure to be some sort of skincare content popping up on your pages. From homemade sugar scrubs to 24k gold face masks, skincare of all types and forms is all the rage right now, and influencer Lacey Jones of Los Angeles, California has seemed to master the art of holistic skin care and embracing natural beauty. 

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Spiders From Uranus: Blow it Out!

Seattle based band Spiders From Uranus might be new to the rock scene, but they are certainly well acquainted with the world of music, rock ‘nroll, and infectious storytelling that encaptures audiences. The band, which just released their first full-length album “Blow it Out!” incorporates upbeat tempos, heavy guitar and electric harmonies. 

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Jacques Agbobly: Black Queer Joy

From the colorful country of Togo, fashion designer Jacques Agbobly delicately and intentionally creates designs loosely based on the comfort and security of his home in West Africa. It was here that Agbobly grew to appreciate individuality, as their grandmother and Aunt Damé taught and encouraged the young designer to stay true to themself and to be as creative as possible. 

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Karoline Vitto: Creating Confidence

In a world that idealizes certain body types, trends and images, Brazilian designer Karoline Vitto understands that women and fashion are more than just the stereotypical body type displayed on social media. Vitto creates fashion that accentuates the curves and natural beauty of women, celebrating folds and working to make gorgeous clothes that are size-inclusive. 

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SXSW: Austin’s Biggest Block Party

As an essential destination for creatives, Austin, Texas blossomed last week as South by Southwest stormed through the streets of the 10th largest city in Texas.  The city was transformed into one huge venue filled with music, art, film screenings and festival goers.From party buses with European bands inviting strangers from the street to jam to high-end clothing stores hosting secret acoustic sets with some of America’s best up and coming artists, 2024’s SXSW was nothing short of a week-long party. Almost every store downtown was transformed into a venue, and festival-goers were filling the streets of Austin, weaving through stores, bars, to listen to artists and bands. 

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