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The creator behind The Avant Garde didn't just design beautiful spaces — she designed a life entirely her own. Julie Sousa has never been interested in perfection for its own sake. Born in Vitória, Brazil and raised across the U.S., she left home at eighteen with a backpack and a quiet, unbreakable conviction that she could build something better. What followed was years of restaurant shifts, immigration paperwork, a marketing degree, and eventually — in the middle of a pande

With a string of impressive credits already under her belt, actress Sarah Durn is poised for her breakout moment. This fall, she took center stage in NEON’s highly anticipated horror thriller Shelby Oaks, which hit theaters October 24, 2025. Durn delivers a haunting performance as character Riley Brennan, that anchors the film’s terror in real emotion. Following acclaimed screenings at Fantasia and FrightFest, Shelby Oaks has already sparked early buzz for its atmosphere and

Photo credit: Shaniah Borrego-Lopez On December 7th, just outside Art Basel, viral artist Vita Kari (they/them), alongside André Atkins, debuted Close the Door, a provocative performance that highlighted the critical issue of inaccessible public restrooms in major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Building on themes explored in their previous work Trapped in a Can, Kari’s latest performance once again tackled issues of infrastructure, public space, and accessibil

The visionary artist’s holiday collaboration blends luxury fashion and pop culture, creating a buzz that’s shaking up the industry Photo credit: Ryan Sides This holiday season, Bergdorf Goodman is ringing in something truly special. On Thursday, November 14th, Dan Life, debuted his exclusive Life at Bergdorf collection—marking the iconic NYC department store’s first-ever collaboration with an artist during the festive season. And it’s already creating quite the buzz! In fact,

TikTok Sensation Vita Kari on Partnering with Tory Burch, Exploring the Intersection of Fashion and Identity, and How Their Bold Performance Art is Sparking National Dialogue Photo Credit: Sean Behr Visual non-binary artist Vita Kari (they/them) is a trailblazer in the contemporary art scene, known for their immersive performances and thought-provoking explorations of identity and digital culture. With over 1.1 million followers on TikTok, Kari revolutionized the platform wit