Justin Cassin showcases his AW24 collection at London Fashion Week

The Justin Cassin Autumn/Winter 24 collection at The Vinyl Factory, Soho, Cassin reaffirms the designer’s masterful skills at constructing modernist menswear silhouettes. The collection represents his signature playful exploration of volume and structure, both of which references and challenges classic tailored shapes. Designs beautifully accented by the designer’s keen eye for innovative fabrications.

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Putin’s war in Ukraine: A repeat of Peloponnesian war in this 21st Century?

The defeat of the Athenians in Sicily had a profound impact on the Peloponnesian War. The war dragged on for another 10 years, but the Athenians could not recover from the defeat. Finally in 404 BC, Athens surrendered to Sparta, and the Peloponnesian War came to an end. The Athenians’ invasion of Sicily is a cautionary tale about the dangers of overconfidence and underestimating your enemies. It is also a reminder that even the most powerful empires can be defeated.

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