Fashion, Film, and Gothic Grief dissects Interview with the Vampire's opulent costumes and campy theatrics as vessels for raw grief, moral hypocrisy, and eternal repetition—revealing how luxury amplifies our deepest human flaws.

Patina, scuffs, and worn edges become a map of time—turning one vintage bag into a meditation on slow fashion, aging, and what it means to let objects grow old alongside us.

In this piece, a beloved leather bag becomes a lens for talking about quality, memory, and why the most meaningful style choices are often the ones that dare to show their years.