ABOUT THE ISSUE

Delusion was born out of a desire to explore the commodification of identity. Fashion straddles both aesthetics and consumption, occupying space in both the art and business world. This issue is about the twisted fairytale of success and the repercussions of climbing the proverbial ladder. Delusion is also something that happens within, skewing our perception of ourselves and our world. It’s a commentary on capitalism, the ultimate twisted fairy tale, and the promise that inevitably benefits some and hurts others. The consumption of objects, consumption of others, and consumption of ourselves is central to capitalism as we curate ourselves for our careers. If you make it to the top of that ladder, who owns you and your image, and will the people let you control it?