Thoughtful explorations of architecture, design, art, culture, and the quiet details that shape contemporary life. Each essay is an invitation to look closer, to consider not only what we see, but why it matters. Published weekly, each edition becomes part of a continuing archive.
Essays
Your more traditional long-form editorial pieces: architecture, design, art, culture, people, places, ideas, etc.
Comitium
A separate weekly philosophical reflection: morality, ethics, human behaviour, society, and the choices we make in everyday life.
The archive
“AFRICAN” WAX: A COMPLEX PARADOX
BY LUIGINA D’INTRONO The twisted truth about one of Africa’s identities. For decades, colourful wax print fabrics have been proudly worn across Africa and the diaspora as the quintessential symbol of African identity and fashion. From everyday household wear to high-fashion runways, wax prints, also known as Ankara, Kitenge, or Kanga, are seen as the…
JOHN GALLIANO’S CONTROVERSY AND THE MET GALA:
BY CHIARA DI LEO Can we separate the artist from the art? How many artists do we know are controversial? Take Pablo Picasso, for example, or in late 2022, the controversy surrounding the designer Demna, who came under fire after Balenciaga released a campaign under his tenure featuring children holding teddy bears in BDSM-style gear.…
WHEN CULTURE BECOMES A TREND
BY GIULIA LIU Everyone has probably seen Adidas’ Tang Suit at least once: a jacket that combines the classic design of an Adidas tracksuit with elements inspired by traditional Chinese clothing, particularly the tángzhuāng. The jacket was officially presented during Shanghai Fashion Week towards the end of 2025 as a piece dedicated to Chinese Lunar…
THE MET GALA’S SYNOPSIS
BY CHIARA DI LEO For those who might need a quick catch-up, here is a summary of what you need to know about this iconic event and its most recent edition. Once a year, New York City becomes the centre of the fashion world as all eyes lock onto a single event: the Met Gala.…
CARVED IN THREAD:
BY CHIARA DI LEO Rahul Mishra’s 2026 collection As Rahul Mishra himself stated: “My work thrives on nowness, what feels relevant today, yet it is grounded in tradition. We start with centuries-old techniques and give them space to evolve. A 200-year-old embroidery may become a silhouette that feels like the future. People call it a…
THE MOLLY TEA VS LOUIS VUITTON CONTROVERSY:
BY GIULIA LIU Can big luxury brands survive without Chinese consumers? In the contemporary luxury landscape, the most intriguing battles are no longer fought solely on the runways, but also within the world of branding. It is here that a graphic detail, a monogram or a colour palette can transform into a symbol of identity,…
CARVED IN ELEGANCE
BY DAYANA KAZANGAPOVA The Cultural Legacy and Modern Allure of Marble. From the majestic proportions of antiquity to the quiet composure of the modern art gallery, marble has remained architecture’s chosen dialect, used to underline eternity and power, two qualities no other material has managed to speak with the same authority. To call it “a…
THE COPYCAT SECRET SOCIETY
BY CHRISTINE AMEFIAM Conform or Be Condemned: The High Cost of Standing Out Cringe, that’s the word they use when you stand out too much. Weird, that’s the adjective they add to unique personalities. Iconic, that’s the word they employ when they wear your identity like a trend! In a World of Clones, Being Different…
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP SCANDAL
BY CHRISTINE AMEFIAM What once seemed like a bold inspiration, introducing new types of models during the era of “heroin chic”, has now spiralled into a deeply scandalous reality. Last week, Netflix released a long-awaited documentary revisiting the early 2000s TV phenomenon America’s Next Top Model. The series explores the origins of the show and uncovers the hidden…
About the writers
Jeudi Échos is shaped by a collection of distinct voices, perspectives, and disciplines.
Our writers explore the ideas, objects, places, and questions that define contemporary life, each bringing their own way of seeing, questioning, and reflecting. Some write to observe; others to question, interpret, or provoke. Together, their voices form the evolving editorial character of Jeudi Échos.
Chiara Di Leo
Giulia Liu
Dayana Kazangapova
Luigina D’introno
christine amefiam
