Complex Con is a fairly new convention that made its first debut in 2016 by bringing together fashion, design, art, music, and food. It takes place at a Long Beach convention which also happens to be located right in the heart of Downtown Long Beach. Upon walking into the convention center, once making it past the line to get in and the metal detectors at the entrance convention, goers are greeted by a large digital mural with notable and distinct flower artwork done by Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami, who also happens to be the curator for the entire Complex convention. Once passing the large mural, you are welcomed by the slew of street fashion lines and retail vendors that … [Read more...] about Complex Con: Where pop culture and art unite
Reclaiming the ‘F’ word… Feminism that is
Feminists: they hate men, don't like to wear makeup, don't like wearing bras (or often times try burning them), are unfriendly, unapproachable and usually are not attractive by society's standards. At least that's what our society and media have convinced us to believe. The word feminism is often times considered as something that comes with a negative connotation. This word alone is like any other bad word and a taboo in our society that you could potentially be mocked for if you identify with it. University of California, Riverside student, Gabriel Baytion states that, "When I imagine a feminist I usually think of like a girl that doesn't like to fit into the normal standards of … [Read more...] about Reclaiming the ‘F’ word… Feminism that is