Issue 6
Edible mossy rock, AI-powered and human-powered playlists, FW24 trends (so far), and more
FYI: you can now find Spottings on Instagram and Threads → @s_p_o_t_t_i_n_g_s
Tech
Spotify’s Daylist taps into emotions and moods while connecting with the enchantment (and serendipity) of Discover Weekly. As the internet has buzzed about the feature a lot lately, I think the real magic is that it both hits AND misses the mark… making the hits even more special. Most importantly, it provides a vocabulary for the emotional states and trends I oscillate through, and fosters connection and a collective language when shared with friends.
Explore #453, a hand-curated vibrant collection ushering in the new year – showcasing DJ Steef, Mariah Carey, Codie Currie, Madison Avenue, Janet Jackson, Madonna, and more. Link
Also check out…
Mia Loira shares a wonderful visualization of where AI is and where AI might be heading. Link
Spatial vacuuming. Link
The ASUS stackable laptop. First time for me where dual screens makes sense for most of my use cases. Make it thinner and beef up the built-in kickstand, I think you’ll have a hit. Link
Taxonomy of text-based social media. Link
Studio RAP’s 3D-printed ceramic tiles, blending the old and the new. A wonderful riff on a classic brick facade. Link
Visual things that caught my eye recently
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On the body
I’ve never seen The Fifth Element (1997), but just found out Jean Paul Gaultier did the costuming for the Luc Besson film. From a 2023 thread by @riaphin on X:
“korben dallas’s costuming is an urban futuristic imagination of a gender progressive hero. conventional male heroes of the late 1990’s leaning away from queer nightlife silhouettes and design themes such as straps harnesses and corsetry” Link
Fall/Winter 2024 menswear kicked off last month, womens shows are later this month, but a few trends spotted: faux-exotic leather embossing, the color burgundy keeps coming, and is the argyle trend because of that movie called Argyle?
A bunch of things that you can buy right now that I shouldn’t buy right now but you totally should:
Bottega Veneta silk pink shirt, thinking of buying an oversized oxford and having the shoulders tailored. Link
dadybones ball chain pearl necklace. Link
Uma Wang fruit-printed buttoned shirt. Paying hundreds of dollars for viscose is insane, but the Link
Prada SS24 cotton raincoat in lilac. Loved this from the gooey runway presentation, it’s price is beyond unreasonable… but can’t a girl dream? It’s nearly 33% off from Voo Berlin, compared to US pricing. Link
Camiel Fortgens red and white polo. Scratches my androgyny meets vintage itch. Link
Second-hand Puma x Kidsuper football jersey. Wear it with no bottoms. Link
Spotted settings
Gucci, under the new creative direction of another white man running a fashion house, unveiled their new flagship in Milan, featuring my favorite sofa from Vico Magistretti, the Maralunga for Cassina. Link
I haven’t been to a wedding in almost a decade, and doubt I’ll ever have one, but these place settings are on my moodboard for a 40th birthday celebration. Green table settings; candles, mirrors, and drapes.
Sweets and savories for the aforementioned 40th birthday celebration. A mossy rock cake; moulded cookies; spotted pasta
Four-legged spottings
And finally, some warm and fuzzy delights for your eyeballs:
Fluffy cows after shampoo and blow dry. Link
148 years ago, people were also taking silly pictures of their dogs. Link
Dog behavior. Link
