For Spring 2019, Ex Mermaid presents a capsule collection in the spirit of creativity under threat.
There is a narrowing range of views that can be acceptably expressed these days. This comes from an elitist belief that the audience is incapable of discerning complexity. "The kids can't handle it if Kanye's views aren't in line. The citizen is weak, and so the world of ideas must be made safe." So the media runs ahead and pads the corners; shaming eccentrics views, hiding the fringe, and repeating, echoing, and amplifying pre-approved ideas only.