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    End of Year 2024: Voices of Now and Next

    From Willy Chavarria and Yoon Ahn to Joe Freshgoods and Daniëlle Cathari, figures across disciplines share their year-end reflections and predictions.

    WRITER: Graeme Campbell ILLUSTRATIONS: Nejc Prah
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    Global stadium tours to TikTok microtrends. Iconic red-carpet moments to nostalgic sneaker retros. The ever-increasing volume of cultural paraphernalia shaping life in the 21st century makes assembling a definitive summary of the year nearly impossible. That's why GOAT reached out to figures across disciplines to break down 2024’s greatest creative achievements. Introducing “End of Year 2024: The Voices of Now and Next,” where individuals from around the world share their year-end reflections and predictions for what’s to come.

    Sourced from fashion, footwear, music, design and more, each contributor looks back on what made their 2024 memorable and what they’re looking forward to in 2025. Together, the answers form an illuminating portrait of style and culture in 2024—and beyond.

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    A photo of 'MEDEALAND,' a limited-edition magazine from Medea, released in 2024.   Courtesy of Medea.
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    Young Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel, in a Sp5der hoodie.    
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    Willy Chavarria takes to the runway for his Spring/Summer 2025 show.   Courtesy of Willy Chavarria.
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    From the top image, then left to right: Ottolinger Sneaker Heel. Ottolinger Twisted Sunglasses. Ottolinger founders Cosima Gadient and Christa Bösch. Ottolinger Studded Flower Heel.   Bottom images: Hendrik Schneider.
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    Multi-hyphenate creative Joe Freshgoods' favorite sneaker in 2024 was his 'Pink Mink' New Balance 1000.   Courtesy of Joe Freshgoods.
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    The AMBUSH x Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Phantom.’   Courtesy of Yoon Ahn.
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    Left: Dingyung Zhang. Right: Wxzard in Dingyung Zhang’s ‘SCAR:CITY ALL-STARS’ campaign.   Courtesy of Dingyung Zhang and Lola Mansell.
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    Left: Arielle Bobb-Willis. Right: Images from her debut ‘Keep the Kid Alive’ monograph.   Courtesy of Arielle Bobb-Willis.
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    Blxst performing in 2024.   Courtesy of Blxst.
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    Explore the Creative Community’s 2024 Style Highlights

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    Wmns Air Sunder Max 'Fuchsia Flash'
    Wmns Air Sunder Max Fuchsia Flash
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    Medea Mini Long Strap Bag 'Orchid'
    Medea Mini Long Strap Bag Orchid
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    Adizero F50 Elite Laceless FG 'Reemergence Pack'
    Adizero F50 Elite Laceless FG Reemergence Pack
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    Sp5der P*nk V2 Hoodie 'Pink'
    Sp5der Pnk V2 Hoodie Pink
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    Skepta x Forever 'Black'
    Skepta x Forever Black
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    Handball Spezial 'Black Gum'
    Handball Spezial Black Gum
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    Cecilie Bahnsen x Gel Terrain 'Black'
    Cecilie Bahnsen x Gel Terrain Black
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    Wmns Air Rift 'Triple Black'
    Wmns Air Rift Triple Black
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    ERL Printed Quilted Puffer 'Yellow Tropical Flowers'
    ERL Printed Quilted Puffer Yellow Tropical Flowers
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    Ambush Abstract Print T-Shirt 'Yellow/Black/Multicolor'
    Ambush Abstract Print T Shirt YellowBlackMulticolor
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    Barragán Worldwide Speedo 'Multicolor'
    Barragan Worldwide Speedo Multicolor
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    adidas x Wales Bonner Knit Track Jacket 'Black'
    adidas x Wales Bonner Knit Track Jacket Black
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    AE 1 Low 'Nick's Gift'
    AE 1 Low Nicks Gift
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    DingYun Zhang Quilted Volume Jacket 'Midnight Navy'
    DingYun Zhang Quilted Volume Jacket Midnight Navy
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    Medea Nina Denim Bag 'Blue'
    Medea Nina Denim Bag Blue
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    Kids of Immigrants x Air Sunder Max SP 'Sun Down'
    Kids of Immigrants x Air Sunder Max SP Sun Down
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    ERL Swirl Hoodie 'Yellow Checker'
    ERL Swirl Hoodie Yellow Checker
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    Danielle Cathari x 991v2 Made in England 'Matcha'
    Danielle Cathari x 991v2 Made in England Matcha
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    Supreme x Clogposite 'Opti Yellow Blue'
    Supreme x Clogposite Opti Yellow Blue
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    Medea Mini Long Strap Bag 'Anise'
    Medea Mini Long Strap Bag Anise
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    Fresh Foam X RCVRY 'Tamarind'
    Fresh Foam X RCVRY Tamarind
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    Ambush Jacquard Coulisse Short 'Multicolor/Black'
    Ambush Jacquard Coulisse Short MulticolorBlack
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    ERL Printed Padded Jacket 'Football Print'
    ERL Printed Padded Jacket Football Print
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    Ottolinger Mesh Tank Maxi Dress 'Fade Print'
    Ottolinger Mesh Tank Maxi Dress Fade Print
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    Comme des Garçons Homme Plus x Air Sunder Max 'Black'
    Comme des Garcons Homme Plus x Air Sunder Max Black
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    Willy Chavarria Classic Willy Long-Sleeve Shirt 'Black'
    Willy Chavarria Classic Willy Long Sleeve Shirt Black
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    Wmns Air Max Muse 'Black Metallic Silver'
    Wmns Air Max Muse Black Metallic Silver
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    AMBUSH x Air Force 1 Low 'Black'
    AMBUSH x Air Force 1 Low Black
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    Concepts x 998 Made in USA 'C-Note - 10th Anniversary' 2023
    Concepts x 998 Made in USA C Note 10th Anniversary 2023
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    550 'White Green'
    550 White Green
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    Joe Freshgoods x 1000 'When Things Were Pure Pack - Pink Mink'
    Joe Freshgoods x 1000 When Things Were Pure Pack Pink Mink
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    Wmns Shox R4 'White Metallic'
    Wmns Shox R4 White Metallic
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    574 'Light Cliff Grey Indigo'
    574 Light Cliff Grey Indigo
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    Barragán Gore 2000 T-Shirt 'White'
    Barragan Gore 2000 T Shirt White
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    Jabbar Hi
    Jabbar Hi
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    ERL Vamp Skate Shoe 'Natural'
    ERL Vamp Skate Shoe Natural
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