Low Swank is a twice-monthly newsletter by artist and writer Morgan West. Each edition explores midlife absurdity, millennial nostalgia, and creative lifestyle (among other assorted vices), along with links and inspiration that wander beyond the algorithm. It’s best filed under humor or creative nonfiction, but mostly it’s just a good read.
A narrative complication: there’s also Low Swank Secondhand, a tightly edited collection of staple goods for home and closet (think: white tees, vintage denim, and covetable yet completely weird handmade ceramics). To keep up with all things Low Swank—the newsletter, side projects, etc—subscribe here and follow along @low.swank.
Morgan West has been publishing her work online since 2006, placing her firmly in the company of the internet’s most enduring final girls. Refinery29 and The Washington Post have referred to her as a “visual genius” and a “tastemaker,” respectively, which she figured she might as well throw in here. She writes to a smart, cool, and engaged readership that appreciates a slightly sideways perspective.
Capricorn sun/Aquarius moon/Capricorn rising…which explains a lot. Former all-school spelling bee champion (that does, too). And very sincerely—she’s so glad you’re here.