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Aesthetic Archetypes

Western: The Epilogue

The private archive of the Western aesthetic.

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A companion piece to: Cut from the Same Cloth

Aesthetic Archetypes

Cut from the Same Cloth

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Cut from the Same Cloth

"Don’t inquire into a person’s past. Take the measure of a man for what he is today.”

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The Epilogues: a series that offers deeper interpretations of each archetype, through scent, soundtrack, literature, and atmospheric details, exclusive to paid subscribers.

Where the main piece outlines the history, structure, and core elements of a style, the Epilogue is a study of the smaller, lifestyle details that accompany each aesthetic. Each one will be different, from scent associations, flavor profiles, secret indulgences to reading materials and soundtracks.

Thank you for studying with me; I hope you enjoy. 🖤

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The archetype of grit and independence, those who forge identity from utility and conviction. You are the one who mends what breaks, who rides alone because you’d rather answer to yourself.

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