Antidote Magazine | The Remedy is Diversity

Well folks, tomorrow is the day we have all been anxiously awaiting with our bunny ears, Miley body suits and Breaking Bad jumpers at the ready. It is the one day of the year it is socially acceptable to leave your house dressed idiotically in spandex tights and Superman suits, or better yet, as a slutty mouse because, you know, mice are slutty – duh.

With a limited amount of time for my lunch break from work, coupled with a desire to get out in the sun, I found myself wandering the heart of the Byward Market looking for something to eat. Tired of my usual ‘go-to’ spots, I braved the hordes of tourists and groups of schoolchildren wearing matching, fluorescent t-shirts and entered the covered portion of the Byward Market.

The newest film from Miu Miu’s short film series “Women’s Tales”Le Donne della Vucciria follows a dressmaker who quickly observes the power music can have on clothing. [media url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYmkchLdXx8″ width=”690″ height=”400″] With the classic luxury fashion houses attempting to bridge the gap between fantasy and the real, while attracting mass audiences, it isn’t enough to simply showcase clothing; you’ve got to showcase its form and function in creative ways.

  Having recently signed to the UK duo Disclosure’s label Method Records, London electronic producer William Phillips, better known as Tourist, releases his new single “Together” that has been on repeat for me all weekend long. The track represents a new approach for Tourist, as it is meant for the dance floor.