Released in 2019, Joker defied box office expectations by becoming a billion-dollar smash hit despite eschewing the trappings of the usual superhero fare dominating theaters. While director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix were reluctant to agree to a sequel as Warner Bros. saw dollar signs its eyes, the two finally found a story worth telling and Joker: Folie à Deux was born.
With Lady Gaga officially joining the cast as a new incarnation of Harley Quinn, the sequel will once again take another deeper, darker dive into the iconic DC Comics villain. Here’s everything we know about Joker: Folie à Deux:
Plot
The original Joker film ended with Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck being swarmed by the Gotham Police Department after he fully embraced his new Joker persona by murdering beloved late night host Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro) on live TV. While not much is known about the sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, the film has been touted as a musical and will focus on the introduction of Harley Quinn.
In the animated series, where she quickly rose to popularity, Harley Quinn (real name: Harleen Quinzel) was the Joker’s psychiatrist before being seduced by the Clown Prince of Crime and ultimately serving as his sidekick. However, in recent years, she’s since struck out on her own and become a beloved anti-hero, but the Joker sequel will most likely focus on their deranged courtship. Don’t expect Harley to join the Suicide Squad in this one.
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix will reprise his role as Arthur Fleck, and Zazie Beetz is confirmed to return as Sophie. However, this time around, Phoenix will be joined by a new cast of characters including the heavily-hyped casting of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Catherine Keener and Brendan Gleeson have also joined the film in unspecified roles.
Release Date
Director Todd Phillips kicked off the New Year by dropping two new photos from Joker: Folie à Deux and confirming the film’s October 4 release date with the Instagram post below:
Trailer
As of this writing, Joker: Folie à Deux does not have a trailer. However, Phillips has continued to tease out set photos, and with the release date less than a year away, a trailer is imminent. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if Joker 2 has a presence at the Super Bowl, but Warner Bros. could play things close to the vest until closer to the release of the highly-anticipated sequel.
Joker: Folie à Deux arrives in theaters on October 4, 2024.
Fast food can often be delicious, especially if you’ve figured out the perfect order at all your favorite restaurants. But eating the same food over and over again can get dull real fast. If you’re biting into a big juicy decadent cheeseburger and it’s not firing off all the pleasure centers in your brain, it’s probably because your tastebuds aren’t being surprised at all.
We know it is hard to stray from the favorites but sometimes ordering something unexpected is all you need to excite the palate and get the most bang for your buck. And when you’re looking for something different there is no better place to look than a secret menu. And most fast food restaurants have a secret menu or, at the very least, some food you can remix and hack into something new.
To help guide you to these hidden gems, we’ve put together a list of the secret menu fast food items from all the big chains. For the most part, these will be foods that you can order hassle-free, though a few will unfortunately require some self-assembly. Let’s dive in.
Unfortunately, because Burger King routinely brings back the Rodeo Burger as a limited-time option, you can’t just ask for a Rodeo Burger off-season. Instead what you’ll need to do is order a Double Whopper and add BBQ sauce, bacon, and onion rings.
They will be able to add all of these ingredients themselves, so you won’t get any pushback if you try and order this.
The Bottom Line:
This burger is crunchy, smokey, sweet, and decadent. You can’t go wrong.
I’m still scratching my head over why this isn’t something BK advertises. Frings are an ingenious idea, you get an equal share of french fries and onion rings — what’s not to love here? Order Frings and your favorite sandwich of choice, put the frings inside the sandwich, and experience the absolute best of Burger King.
BK isn’t doing so hot, the restaurant is closing stores nationwide — I kind of think it’s because they keep orders like the Rodeo Burger and Frings a secret.
The Bottom Line:
You get the best of both worlds here, and it’s something you can ask for by name.
Chick-fil-A — Fried Chicken Club Sandwich/Bacon on Everything
If you can’t tell already, it truly baffles me why these fast food chains keep some of their best food a secret. If you’re a casual Chick-fil-A eater you may not know that you can put bacon on everything here, and bacon is the best way to elevate a chicken sandwich.
Ask for the Chicken Club, and you should receive a grilled chicken patty with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on a multigrain brioche bun — but here is the trick, ask for a fried patty (spicy or regular) instead and you’ve got yourself quite possibly the best sandwich on the entire menu.
The multigrain bun adds some nice sweetness to counterbalance the smokey flavor of the bacon and the chicken and pairs nicely with the juicy tomatoes and green leaf lettuce. If you’re not feeling that build, feel free to order your usual favorite sandwich and just ask to add bacon.
This one is a bit of a toss-up as some Chick-fil-A’s will know what you’re talking about, and some won’t. The Spicy Char swaps Chick-fil-A’s charbroiled chicken patty (which is delicious by the way) for a spicy version of the same patty, tossed in the same spices as the fried version, without the breading.
The results are delicious, it’s juicy with a lemon undertone and a sharp cayenne kick at the backend.
The Bottom Line:
Chick-fil-A’s most delicious secret. If you’re in the mood for a grilled chicken sandwich that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for better caloric stats, order this.
This one is going to require self-assembly, but we guarantee you it’s worth it! Here is what you do: order a burrito bowl with any meat or beans of your choosing (we recommend barbacoa and pinto) with grilled fajitas, salsa of your choice, corn, cheese, and guacamole, and ask for all your ingredients on the side. Then order a side of chips, pour them into the bowl, and build this delicious dish.
If enough of us order these nachos and post them on TikTok, maybe it’ll get an official release. Chipotle did it with the fajita quesadilla so anything is possible!
The Bottom Line:
We know Chipotle is keeping this one close to the chest in case sales ever drop.
Five Guys — The Patty Melt
Zach Johnston
How To Order It:
This is Five Guys’ best-tasting secret and, in our opinion, is even superior to the regular burger. Simply order a grilled cheese and add as many patties and other ingredients you’d like. Five Guys doesn’t use special buns for this sandwich instead it inverts its regular hamburger buns and grills them with butter, giving the bread a crunchy savory exterior.
To capture that classic diner patty melt vibe, be sure and add grilled mushrooms and grilled onions.
The Bottom Line:
Better than Five Guys’ stock cheeseburger.
In-N-Out — Animal Style Burger with Chopped Chiles
In-N-Out posts its secret menu online, which is great, but what they don’t tell you is that you can add chopped chiles to any burger. This build is a favorite of burger master Alvin Cailan, it features mustard grilled patties, a double dose of cheese, extra special sauce, tomatoes, grilled onions, lettuce, pickles, and chopped chiles. The chiles provide a nice subtle heat that builds on the aftertaste and adds a lot of complexity to this already flavor-packed burger.
The Bottom Line:
The easiest way to elevate your In-N-Out experience.
In-N-Out — Animal Style Fries
In n Out
How To Order It:
For whatever reason In-N-Out also doesn’t advertise these fries on its official secret menu website, but they’re a staple amongst In-N-Out regulars, so expect to order this hassle-free.
The Animal Style Fries include a bed of fries topped with special sauce, melted American cheese, and grilled onions. If you’re wondering, yes, you can add chopped chilies to this as well and it makes each forkful significantly better.
The Bottom Line:
If you still think In-N-Out fries are the worst, give these and try and come back to us.
In-N-Out — Tomato Wrap
Dane Rivera
How To Order It:
I’m not going to list In-N-Out’s entire secret menu because some of the dishes just aren’t worth ordering (looking at you grilled cheese), but one that doesn’t get enough mention is the Tomato Wrap. This burger is superior to the lettuce wrap because it doesn’t fall apart as you’re eating it and instead of flavorless iceberg lettuce you get layers of umami-rich tomato.
The Bottom Line:
Savory, satisfying, and completely keto-friendly.
In-N-Out — Neapolitan Shake/Rootbeer Float
Dane Rivera
How To Order It:
I’m going to go ahead and combine these because I think they are equally good. If you can’t decide between a chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry shake, just order a Neapolitan Shake to experience all three flavors combined.
To get a Rootbeer Float, simply ask for one (it’s not on the menu) and the employees will expertly mix rootbeer with any shake flavor of your choice.
The Bottom Line:
Both options are improvements over the stock milkshakes.
McDonald’s — The Egg McMuffin Hack From The Killer
Dane Rivera
How To Order It:
We were introduced to this hack late last year by the David Fincher movie The Killer. It’s an Egg McMuffin without the bread. In the movie, Michael Fassbender scarfs down a ham version of this sandwich, which in our opinion isn’t as good as opting for sausage instead.
To order ask for a Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McMuffin with an extra patty and toss the bread to nearby birds.
I like this hack and it fits into the keto lifestyle, but I’m going to be real with you, the original with the bun tastes better.
The Bottom Line:
A keto-friendly version of one of McDonald’s greatest sandwiches.
Order a McMuffin and a hashbrown, open up the sandwich, and slide that hashbrown in. Yes it’s a bummer they won’t do this for you but it’s so low effort and so delicious that the self-assembly is worth it. The hashbrown adds more crunch and salt to the sandwich and makes it a way more satisfying experience.
The Bottom Line:
A hack so good and so low effort that McDonald’s should just include it on the menu. Until then, you’ll have to build it yourself.
McDonald’s — The Land, Sea, and Air Burger
Dane Rivera
How To Order It:
I didn’t really want to include this one but what’s a secret menu fast food list without this legendary sandwich? Two years ago McDonald’s let you order this sandwich by name but still required you to self-assemble it. It wasn’t worth the effort (we covered it here)
The sandwich combines a Big Mac with a fried Filet-O-Fish and a McChicken into one giant ball of ultra-processed protein. It is disturbing, overwhelming, and as close to State Fair food as McDonald’s will ever get.
The Bottom Line:
A disturbing mix of McDonald’s proteins. Order it for the story, not the flavor.
Raising Cane’s — Sandwich on Texas Toast
Dane Rivera
How To Order It:
Ask for your Raising Cane’s sandwich to be served on Texas toast rather than the Kaiser roll that comes with the stock sandwich, and boom, you’ve instantly got a significantly better chicken sandwich. Yes, it’s still going to fall all over the place and be a struggle to keep intact (what else would you expect from a sandwich that includes three chicken tenders) but each bite will begin with a garlic butter blast of flavor before you reach that tender juicy chicken.
The Bottom Line:
Raising Cane’s should ditch the roll completely and just serve its sandwiches on this delicious Texas Toast. Once you try it, you’ll never eat the Kaiser roll again.
Ask for BOBS and you’ll receive Raising Cane’s delicious Texas Toast grilled and buttered on both sides, rather than just one side. BOBS stands for, if you haven’t caught on already, “buttered on both sides,’ and is an instant way to turn an already delicious side into something out of this world.
The Bottom Line:
If you love Raising Cane’s Texas Toast, you need to try the BOBS.
Taco Bell — Quesarito
Taco Bell
How To Order It:
Taco Bell keeps putting this legendary dish back on the menu only to take it off. You don’t have to deal with Taco Bell’s nonsense though, because you can still order a Quesarito, it just takes some hacking. Ordering a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, substitute the beans for rice, and add chipotle sauce, then get it grilled, and bam! You’ve got yourself a Quesarito.
The Bottom Line:
Taco Bell loves to take fan favorites off the menu, this is the easiest one to recreate.
Wendy’s offers single, double, and triple cheeseburgers but nothing is stopping you from adding as many additional patties to the burger as you’d like. Once you get to four, you’re eating what the Wendy’s secret menu community affectionally refers to as the “Meat Cube.”
“Meat Cube” doesn’t sound appetizing to me, but hey, it’s a pretty apt name for a bomb of beef.
The Bottom Line:
If you’ve got a craving for beef, no other burger is going to satisfy like the Meat Cube.
Just as you can add as many patties to a burger as you desire, you can do the same with chicken patties, which brings us to the Barnyard Burger. Order a Dave’s single and add a fried chicken filet and bacon and you have a whole barn’s worth of flavor. It’s beefy, crunchy, spicy (assuming you get the spicy chicken filet), and smokey. A real showcase for how good Wendy’s is at everything they make.
The Bottom Line:
One of Wendy’s wildest burgers and everything McDonald’s Land, Sea, and Air Burger wishes it could be.
The 2024 Golden Globes wasn’t the only awards show this weekend. The winners at the Creative Arts Emmys, which were handed out over the course of two nights, include Weird: The Al Yankovic Story for Outstanding Television Movie; I Think You Should Leave for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama, or Variety Series; and Password‘s Keke Palmer for Outstanding Host for a Game Show (the first time the category hasn’t gone to a man in 15 years).
“Well, friends, I won an Emmy art trophy last night for my guest star role HBO’s gorgeous rendition of a Craig Mazin script. I am very grateful for this plaudit but it’s also hard to fully swallow since my work was in a full partnership with the magnificent @murray.bartlett,” Offerman wrote on Instagram, referring to his co-star Murray Bartlett (who was also nominated). “I prepared some remarks that I was able to mostly deliver, with a couple of flubs due to my emotions running high, so I thought I’d publish my speech which they generously let me finish. Thanks again to all the strawberry fans.”
You can read the speech (including Offerman referring to the Aussie-born Bartlett as “the Girth from Perth”) below.
BottleRock Napa Valley will take place at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa Valley, California from Friday, May 24, to Sunday, May 26. The festival announced the full lineup this morning, January 8. Three-day tickets will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow, January 9, at 10 a.m. PST.
According to BottleRock’s official website, 2024 will mark the first time there are “no surprises at checkout” because “all fees are included upfront.” The website lists the three-day general admission ticket price as $409 and tacks on the $47 fee to end at a $456 total.
The site also lists the three-day VIP as sold out, though it’s unclear if that will refresh on January 9. As of now, BottleRock is offering a sign-up page for anyone interested in ticket and hotel packages.
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It’s been eight months since Australia-based electronic maestro Opiuo stunned fans with his unforgettable sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre performance and just under three months since he released his live music marvel, Opiuo & The Opulent Orchestra.
Spanning 19 total tracks, the digital album boasts 16 electrifying orchestral arrangements seamlessly married to the celebrated producer’s iconic funk-infused basslines, recorded live from his headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre extravaganza last May. While everyone is out there trying to do “the best new thing,” there’s certainly something to be said for blending old and new — infusing hard-hitting electronic beats with the classic, live compositions of symphony musicians.
The defining live album is the prelude to an exciting year ahead for Opiuo, who saw one of his busiest years to date in 2023. The producer essentially saw most of the past 12 months spent selling out venues across the United States, all the while focusing on conducting 22 musicians for his premiere Red Rocks show. For the first half of 2024, the producer be back in his home country of Australia.
To prepare for Opiuo’s homebound return to Down Under, he’s built a personalized guide on where to stay, eat, and party in one of his favorite cities in the world, Melbourne.
“Melbourne is full of so much wonder, grit, vibe, and charm,” Opiuo told Uproxx. “It’s home to so many nationalities and cultures, something that makes it one of my favorite cities in the world. People doing so many different creative things, the colorful street art, a vibrant life! It’s all there, and it’s all to be discovered and explored.”
Best Place To Sleep & Stay
OPIUO
When in Melbourne I’m usually staying with friends but on the occasional staying-out adventure I grab an Airbnb in Fitzroy. Its a suburb close to the city but surrounded by many bars and cafes. Easy walking distance to lots of good places or jump on a tram to get further.
Its usually bustling and plenty of shopping if that’s your thing!
Best Place to Hydrate in the Morning
OPIUO
I’m an absolute sucker for a great double shot flat white [a flat white is less frothy than a traditional cappuccino, has less milk than an American-style latte, and has more milk and froth than a tiny cortado]. No one does it better than Plug Nickel on Peel St in Collingwood. Perfect smooth texture and delicious espresso! The cafe is a great place to hang.
They also have a bar that’s open in the evenings and serve a delicious breakfast bun. I’m hooked!
Best Breakfast/Bunch Spot
OPIUO
Melbourne has so many cafes that there are literally a million incredible breakfast spots. If I had to pick one today it’s Short Round in Thornbury. I love their jalapeño folded omelet with goat feta. It’s delicious and always perfectly cooked. Sharp, fresh, spicy, yet smooth. So good!
Best Daytime Hangout
Can’t go past a good day hang in Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North. I’ve spent so many sunny days in this park. Whether it be partying, chilling, eating, sporting, skating, or listening to music. It’s always packed with epic vibes. Lots of good food not too far away for when the belly rumbles.
OPIUO
Also love a good wander around the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Often some really awesome exhibitions on. Changing regularly. Love some colorful inspiration from there.
Best Place for Mid-Day Snack Grab
A favorite pub for lunch would have to be Edinborough Castle on Sydney Road in Brunswick. I usually get the Kangaroo Steak or a lighter salad. Great grimy, casual atmosphere. Pubs are a gem of Australia in general and an awesome spot to just hang with friends all afternoon!
Tastiest Dinner Spot
OPIUO
You must check out Future Future in Richmond. My favourite Japanese restaurant in Australia I would say! Futuristic menu, packed with delicious items. I’m always blown away by the flavors and presentation. The vibe is next to none too.
Great drinks and plenty of different rooms to dine in. Sitting in front of the chef is epic to see it all come together and to your plate.
Nightlife Scene
OPIUO
My favorite venue to play and also go see shows is The Forum in the city. The energy in this room is immense. Super high ceilings complete with gargoyles and castle-like structures make it feel otherworldly. I’ve seen some mind-blowing performances there, and also performed with my Syzygy Orchestra. A real venue.
Late at night I’d go to one of the smallest venues in the city “QQQ St. Park” in Collingwood. I’d say around 100 people fit but holy shit the sound system is next level. They are very new, but they book great underground electronic music. And when it’s in an intimate setting like that, it’s the best!
The ending of the Falcons and Saints game on Sunday afternoon was far spicier than anyone expected once New Orleans opened up a big lead in the fourth quarter. That’s because, up 41-17, the Saints offense with backup Jameis Winston in the game as quarterback went rogue and called an inside handoff for Jamaal Williams on the goal line out of victory formation.
Falcons coach Arthur Smith, who was fired later that night, was furious and cussed out Saints coach Dennis Allen at midfield afterwards. Allen then started his postgame presser by apologizing to Smith and saying he was right to be mad, saying he called for the Saints to take a knee but the offense chose to get Williams in the end zone instead. While I have to admit it was kind of funny, it was also not really a fair play, not because they ran a play in that situation but because they ran it out of the victory formation.
Shannon Sharpe explained why that is the part that crossed the line on First Take on Monday morning, as he absolutely lit up Jameis Winston, saying the Saints should’ve cut him immediately and saying he has a “loser’s mentality” because when you’re in victory formation the defense naturally lets up.
Theatrics aside of saying the Saints should cut Winston — he is an unrestricted free agent this summer, so they don’t need to do anything to let him go — Sharpe makes a good point about the victory formation part. The defense is expecting knees and is just ready to let the clock run out, so if you want to change it up and run a play there, actually line up in a real formation and run the ball with the defense ready for it.
Sharpe continued on by torching Winston’s “loser’s mentality,” and noted that he doesn’t see how Dennis Allen stays in charge because it shows the team has no respect for him. That is a particularly interesting part of this, because saying it was a “team decision,” as Jameis did after the game, doesn’t really fly in most locker rooms. You don’t just go rogue and make decisions against the coach’s call, especially in a moment like that, and Sharpe’s right that it’s hard to see how Allen remains in charge with there clearly not having his voice carry the loudest in that locker room.
It looks like 21 Savage has a packed 2024 ahead of him: He appears to have a new album on the way, and yesterday (January 7), he teased a new movie, American Dream: The 21 Savage Story. Now, he’s shared the first trailer for the film, which is set to hit theaters on Independence Day, July 4.
The 4-minute clip shows footage of both Donald Glover and Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin portraying 21 at different points in his life. There’s also footage of 21 himself rapping to and conversing with the other versions of himself. While most of the trailer is set to music, at the end, we get to hear what Glover’s Savage voice sounds like.
The description of the YouTube video sheds light on the credits. The film is touted as starring 21 Savage, Glover, and McLaughlin, with “special appearances” from Natasha Lyonne, Druski, Gail Bean, Jabari Banks, Chad Lindberg, Victoria Pedretti, and Young Mazino. The movie is directed by Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori, Fam Udeorji, and Luis Perez, and written by Olori and Glover. Tara Razavi and Fam Udeorji are credited as both producers and executive producers.
Aside from the movie, there’s also an album of songs inspired by the movie set to release on January 12.
Check out the American Dream: The 21 Savage Story trailer above.
For Uproxx’s “Most Anticipated Albums Of 2024” list, I wrote about Ariana Grande’s next album: “While Grande’s most recent album was 2020’s Positions, I desperately want — no, need — AG7‘s tracklist to lead with “Thank U, Next (Pt. II),” updating the famed first verse that name-checked Big Sean, Ricky Alvarez, Pete Davidson, and Mac Miller to now include Dalton Gomez and Ethan Slater.” And I stand by that, especially after Grande’s latest updates about one of the more anticipated LPs in pop.
Will Ariana Grande Release A Single For Her New Album?
Over the weekend, Grande confirmed that she will release her rumored single, “Yes, And?,” this Friday, January 12, as the presumed lead single from her forthcoming album. Early this morning, January 8, Grande posted the same blurry, close-up portrait that had been circulating for days to her Instagram Story (yet again), with one clarification, “p.s. I couldn’t wait any longer to tell you that although this is not the album title, it is indeed the album cover (well…….one of them!)”
@arianagrande on Instagram
When Will Ariana Grande’s New Album Come Out?
While Grande set a release date for “Yes, And?,” she has not confirmed a release date for AG7.
Does Ariana Grande’s New Album Have A Tracklist?
Nope! All we have to go off for now is “Yes, And?.”
Will Ariana Grande’s New Album Have Features?
Again, we don’t know yet. In due time.
What Is The Album Cover For Ariana Grande’s New Album?
As covered above, at least one of the album covers is the Katia Temkin-shot close-up photograph of Grande, sporting bright red lipstick. Grande has not yet revealed other cover art.
Will Ariana Grande Go On Tour For Her New Album?
Considering Grande has only announced one single to this point, it’s unsurprising that Grande’s tour plans are unknown as of this writing.
Now that the dust has settled, what is Koy’s perspective on the situation?
What did Jo Koy say about his Taylor Swift joke at the 2024 Golden Globes?
In an interview on the red carpet at Billboard‘s Golden Globes afterparty, Entertainment Tonight asked Koy about Swift’s reaction to his joke, and he said with a laugh, “Aww man… it was cute! I was just saying… it was cute! I was just saying, it’s less cutaways, you know what I mean? That’s all!”
Then, on Good Morning America‘s GMA3 this morning, Koy was asked if there was a specific moment from his hosting stint he feels bad about, and he responded, “I think it was when the Taylor one was just a little flat… It was a weird joke, I guess. But it was more on the NFL… I was trying to make fun of the NFL using cutaways and how the Globes didn’t have to do that. So it was more of a jab toward the NFL. But it just didn’t come out that way.”
It’s 2024 and Jared Muros is already out here in the streets, profiling the world’s most fashionable people, running toy drives and clothing giveaways, and vibing with the people. We’ve profiled this self-made fashion icon, musician, model, casting director, interviewer, and content creator (Muros does everything, that’s literally his Instagram bio) before and found that, of his many talents, perhaps top among them is his unique way of penetrating into the person behind the look. You can tell a lot about someone’s personality in the way they dress and Muros nails that in his interviews.
Let us be clear here, we don’t mean the clothes you wear or the brands you represent — anyone can buy a brand — we’re talking about the way you style it. The way people consciously (or subconsciously) express themselves through fashion. Muros can spot that in a second, which is why his best content sees him interfacing with the most stylish people he finds on the streets.
2023 saw Muros’ star rise rapidly. He did a shoot with Adidas and launched his own EmoInion backpack and it’s taken him to a lot of places, from his hometown in Los Angeles to New York City Fashion Week, San Francisco, Miami, Paris, and more. Next year, Muros plans on continuing his travels, taking things to Europe, Japan, Toronto and Mexico.
“Traveling the world, looking at all the different outfits and the styles people have to offer has been an eye-opening experience for what I do, not just culturally, but fashion-wise. Everywhere is so different,” says Muros.
So to check the pulse on what people are wearing around the world as the new year gets kicking in full, we hit up Muros to look back on 11 of his favorite fits of 2023 and provide some brief commentary about what makes them work. Let’s dive in!
Jared Muros’ Favorite Fits Of 2023 (In No Particular Order)
I’m going to start with this video of these two guys that I found in New York, this was back in February in front of one of the most coveted fashion stores, Second Street. I love both of the specific outfits because it’s the perfect mix of high-end fashion and everyday clothes.
This first dude is wearing an LGB jacket, which is a very high-end fashion brand with Dickies shorts that you could literally buy for $15. The other guy is wearing Dirk Bikkembergs shoes, and then he’s mixing it up with a Band-Aid. It’s just a perfect mix of high-end with the streets.
This next one is a girl that I found in New York during Fashion Week. Her entire outfit was thrifted or inexpensive, but it looked high-end and something that you would see on the runway.
We’re going to move our way on to Miami, This is COZYRAF, he’s a really big content creator who does stuff in the fashion game. And I love this outfit because he got his hand on a pair of the brand new Rick Owens boots that just came out, the collaboration with Moncler, and he put the outfit together the day after.
This is a fit that you wouldn’t really see being worn in Miami just because of the weather. He’s wearing fuzzy boots. He’s wearing a jacket, but he just makes it work, and it does give a cool, futuristic, alien-esque vibe.
Next, we’re coming back to Los Angeles at Camp Flog Gnaw Music Festival when I did a fit check with Nardwuar. If you’re not familiar with him, he’s a huge interviewer who’s been doing interviews and stuff in the music scene since the nineties, so being able to get an outfit video with him was definitely amazing, and just seeing his style, just being older and still keeping it young and fresh, he’s been dressing the same way like his entire life in every single interview, which is pretty dope.
Next, we’re keeping it up in Los Angeles. This is a video I did on the streets with this dude named Scar, and he’s just wearing a super down-to-earth, Los Angeles fit. And these are the type of outfits that I really love because it shows what people are actually wearing in the streets of LA and not just the areas of LA where all the transplants are. This is real East LA, Boyle Heights area with the red, and he’s wearing the Dickies, the Nike Cortez’s, and that’s just what makes his outfit perfect.
Next, we’re hitting Paris. This is a video I did in front of the Rick Owens runway fashion show. This represents what makes Europe and Paris great when it comes to Fashion Week because this kid was wearing an entire high-end customized fashion outfit, but he didn’t know anything he was wearing. A lot of it, he’s like, “Hey, my parents gave it to me. I’m just coming to the show with them. Don’t know what I’m wearing.” But that’s just kind of how it is out there with the high-end, old-money fashion.
His mom was wearing a completely amazing custom piece.
We’re bringing it back to New York here with one of my friends, Tatiana, and I thought that this was funny because she was just coming out of the ambulance. She got a little sick, and as soon as she was coming out, she still had her outfit from Fashion Week, coming back from the runway. I think it’s hilarious.
We’re going up to the Bay in San Francisco with this guy that I interviewed. His name was Little Foot, he told me, but he was wearing custom diabetic shoes, but he just made it work perfectly with everything that he was wearing. The customized patchwork, his hat, the pants, and everything, this isn’t an outfit that you can just go into the store and buy. This is just really his vibe and something that he created uniquely on his own. And it does scream “San Francisco” when you look at it.
We’re coming back to LA here with Chaos, Mr. Avant Garde. This is a very unique outfit, and I’ve not seen many people ever dress like this. He had a good mix of the super baggy pants, big chunky shoes, and the tiny, tiny sweater that’s just coming up to his chest with the boxers coming out, matching the JNCO, the orange with the oranges. He definitely has a unique look and style.
And then we’re going to Guadalajara, Mexico with this video that I did at a Carnaval in Tepabril. These little furry boots are something that you would see here in Hollywood or even in some of the places in New York. I also love the crazy makeup. She wore a customized tee. It really shows that fashion is a universal language. This video is in Spanish, but you don’t need to speak any specific language to understand what makes a good outfit or what makes somebody look good and feel good in their clothing.
We’re doing this video right here with Izzy, and it’s just a completely thrifted vintage outfit. I love the look. It gives me Jimi Hendrix vibes. You could tell that he loves the style that he’s wearing. He’s very passionate about everything he is wearing and I love his style. This is someone I personally know, and he dresses like this every single day, no matter what.
And the last outfit of the day is HUBANE in New York. This is all customized by him. He’s a fashion designer and I just think that it’s great because it gives very supervillain-uniqueness-fashion-high-end-runway vibes, and really, I’ve never seen a fashion brand do what he’s doing. So I really just want to salute him for literally being out on the streets every day wearing his clothes like this.
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