The Stylish Insider

The Gstaad Guy sits down with  Complex  CEO Aaron Levant to discuss what it means to build at the intersection of taste, access, and community. Aaron Levant has spent his career understanding culture before it becomes a trend, from his early days in streetwear to turning ComplexCon into a global live experience. Rather than following the crowd, he has built his success on spotting and understanding trends before anyone else does. The conversation gets into the power of thinking laterally and why being a generalist is a hidden advantage in a world of specialists. Levant speaks openly about the stigma of failure, the discipline required to stand your ground when others disagree, and how to make cultural experiences accessible without diluting their value. He explains why the future of retail is not just about selling products, but about creating genuine emotional connections.

In his first extensive interview since the trial, A$AP Rocky reconnects with Joe La Puma from Complex  to go Sneaker Shopping at Jimmy Jazz in Harlem. During the interview, Rocky shows off never-before-seen Puma collaborations, reflects on his history with Jeremy Scott and adidas , and opens up about his footwear design process alongside Rihanna .

In this episode of Idea Generation , designer and creative director Joe Freshgoods shares his inspiring journey from selling homemade t-shirts in his Chicago high school to becoming a leading figure in streetwear, collaborating with brands like Lollapalooza, New Balance , and The Olympics. Joe Freshgoods  sits down with Noah Callahan-Bever to discuss his evolution from a retail employee at the local boutique Leaders to the visionary behind his own clothing brand, with exciting plans for future expansion. From viral t-shirts designed for the Obama's, championed by Chance The Rapper, to crafting an alternate jersey for the Chicago Bears, Joe has built a remarkable global career while staying true to his Chicago roots.

BuzzFeed has recently announced the sale of Complex to NTWRK in an all-cash deal totaling $108.6 million USD. This development comes less than three years after BuzzFeed's initial purchase of Complex from Hearst and Verizon for nearly $300 million USD, split between $198 million USD in cash and $96 million USD in equity. In addition to the $108.6 million USD in cash, BuzzFeed also received approximately $5.7 million USD for severance, use of office space, and other costs related to its employees. The proceeds from this sale are intended to be used towards debt management, optimizing working capital, and financing strategic restructuring. As part of the restructuring, 16% of BuzzFeed's remaining workforce is expected to be reduced, with more details set to be revealed on February 28. Notably, the First We Feast brand, including the popular series Hot Ones , was not included in the sale to NTWRK and remains part of BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti expressed optimis...