Internationally-recognized authority on women's fashion, Vogue, has recently launched an online archive of their entire American magazine catalog. That's right, every single page of every single issues since 1892. The amazing feat doesn't come at a cheap price either, as a yearly subscription to the massive library costs a little over $1500 USD. Experts like Chris Sanderson of The Future Laboratory consulting agency argue that the price is well-worth the creative value:

The archive is clearly being marketed to creative professionals. The searchability gives it real value, because you have the ability to drill down into content and locate exactly what you need. So for example, if a client says ‘I want a mid-70s Bob Richardson feel’, this archive will give you instant access to the images, to understanding the scope of his work, the locations he used, the models.

Cut Magazine hired Brighton-based designer, Kyle Bean, to create his one-of-kind craft models for their publication. The result is a clever series of "soft" weapons titled Soft Guerilla.

Now you don't necessarily have to be an energy drink lover to enjoy the world according Red Bull. The Red Bulletin is an awesome monthly publication that covers culture, sports, events, and overall cool stuff from around the globe. There's even an app version of the mag for all you pad users. Sweet!

Harlem Hip-Hop phenom, A$AP Rocky, and his crew were recently featured on Vice Magazine re-enacting the covers of some of their all-time favorite albums. The result is the following medley of classics like Enter The Wu-Tang, Paid In Full, Dynasty, Straight Outta Compton, among others.

In September, Complex Magazine released a list of Hollywood movies that glorify, what they dub, white savior complex--a social fallacy that proliferates the idea of people of color always needing to be saved, uplifted, or absolved by Anglo counterparts. Some of the flicks mentioned include Dangerous Minds (1995), Machine Gun Preacher (2011), The Air Up There (1994), and The Blind Side (2009) to name a few. Check out the entire list here.

Complex Magazine sat down with Mobb Deep member, Prodigy, to discuss his take on the Illuminati and secret societies. Albeit, "hardcore" Hip-Hop usually gets dismissed by so-called "scholars" and intellectuals, we'll be the first to note that "P" drops some real knowledge on this one. Population control, mind control, presidential bloodlines, you name it, he disscusses it! 

Hip-Hop was alive and well this past Tuesday thanks to Heineken and Uptown Manhattan's (Washington Heights) jewel-of-the-summer venue, APT 78. The two came together to conclude the wildly successful Uptown Music Series which ended this week with legendary DJ and Producer, Pete Rock. Talk about excitement! But don't take our word for it, just check out Vibe Magazine's coverage of the historic evening!

So GQ compiled a list of the most annoying archetype "friends" on Facebook. The results? Hilarious! You're guaranteed to have at least one of each on your friend's list. Check them all out here.

Ever wonder how a magazine gets published from inception to printing? Well here's a slick little video of how Businessweek gets it done--everything from meetings, to internet research, to design, to cover selection! Thank the visual team at Bloomberg Businessweek and creative director, Richard Turley, of The Society of Publishing Designers (SPD).

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The latest issue of Vanity Fair has a telling piece about Dubai's recent downfall. The article describes how much of the emirate country is really a paradox, maintained by Asian drones and enjoyed by Western mercenaries and the rich culture-less. We guess that's what happens when a place is built completely on oil, money, and greed. While lavish and pompous on the outside, it's core really foretells the financial and social decay of the place. Quite the interesting read!