'Edge of the World' Shot by Alasdair McLellan and Lessons of Ancient Rebellion in a Changing World

The May 2025 issue of Bazaar Italia adds a wonderful phrase in translation with a new twist. It inquires what beauty is for us, beyond a concept reduced to an “orgasm of the ego”.

Rather, this process illuminates the free expression of oneself, which evolves with our person and with the passing of time.

It’s possible — not probable — but possible in the world of fashion, that this focus could take hold not only under the umbrella of humanist thought, but now influenced further by Pope Leo and his beliefs as a member of the Augustinian order.

The Commitment to Educating Oneself: The Good, the Bad and the Indefensible

Augustinians have a deep commitment to the idea that each of us has the opportunity to embark on an inner journey towards understanding and cultivating a deeper relationship with God.

In America, where young white men are the primary drivers of a closer relationship to faith, the focus is regaining control, in my opinion.

There is a much richer vision for young people that is embedded in humanism — as expressed by designer Brunello Cucinelli. Remember that humanism came together in launching the Renaissance with both a secular wing and a religious wing. They were not identical but highly compatible in their views and values.