Flo Bellinger

Writer Brighton, UK

I’m Flo, (She/Her) a remote writer at Thred. I recently completed a Masters in Visual Anthropology, and seek to interrogate the ways digital spaces can amplify marginalised voices in the arts and cultural sectors. Follow me on LinkedIn or ping me some feedback via email.

Hi, I’m Flo. I recently completed my Masters in visual, material, and museum anthropology, where I learnt about the many economies and communities that are woven together through consumption. I’ve always been creative at heart, and love painting in my spare time.

You can also find me deep in a book, or listening to the latest self-help podcast. As a fashion junkie with a penchant for inconveniently tiny bags, I am drawn to the ways social media amplifies marginalised voices within the industry.

I always enjoy clueing up on the latest ways our clothing shapes who we are.

My interests led me to team Thred, where I enjoy writing about arts, fashion, and literature from social change perspectives.

Latest Stories from Flo

A UK police officer has been charged with Chris Kaba’s murder

A UK police officer has been charged with Chris Kaba’s murder

But the ruling doesn’t equate accountability within a broken police system.  Last year, an unarmed man was shot by a police officer in South London. Chris Kaba was just 24-years-old. His death resulted in protests from the Black community at the time. Led by Kaba’s family, hundreds rallied at the Met Police headquarters demanding justice. It took a year for any progress in the case, as Kaba’s mother Helen Lumuanganu continued demanding...

By Brighton, UK
What is going on with Elon Musk’s Neuralink?

What is going on with Elon Musk’s Neuralink?

The entrepreneur Elon Musk’s latest venture Neuralink is raising ethical and moral concerns.  Elon Musk may be one of the world’s richest people, proud front-man of some of the biggest brands on the planet. But he’s most recently made a name for himself as a brazen risk-taker - for better or worse. After taking over Twitter in late 2022, Musk has rebranded the platform ‘X’, overhauled its staff, and launched numerous...

By Brighton, UK
UN judge urges UK to address slavery reparations

UN judge urges UK to address slavery reparations

Patrick Robinson has said payment to countries impacted by transatlantic slavery is ‘required by law’.  A UN judge sparked national outrage on Tuesday after statements made about UK slavery reparations.  Patrick Robinson, a judge at the international court of justice, said the UK can no longer ignore growing calls for reparative payments over the long-standing cultural, social, and economic impacts of transatlantic slavery.  ‘They cannot continue to ignore the greatest atrocity,...

By Brighton, UK
Sha’Carri Richardson becomes the fastest woman in the world

Sha’Carri Richardson becomes the fastest woman in the world

The athlete has proved haters and nay-sayers wrong after winning the 100m at the World Athletic Championships in Budapest.  ‘I’m not back, I’m better’. Those were the words of American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson after an explosive win at the women’s 100m final in Budapest. Richardson – with peroxide apricot hair and lashes as long as her encrusted acrylic nails – became somewhat of an overnight sensation in 2021. Her unapologetic on-track style and...

By Brighton, UK
British Museum worker sacked over missing items

British Museum worker sacked over missing items

Reports that a museum employee was sacked over missing items has triggered jibes on social media, as netizens compare the theft with imperialist history of the artefacts themselves.  A senior curator at the British Museum has been sacked over missing items. Peter Higgs worked on the museum’s Greek collections, and was dismissed after semi-precious stones and glass dating from the 15th century BC were reported stolen or damaged. Besides the...

By Brighton, UK
Bradley Cooper faces backlash for new ‘Maestro’ prosthetic

Bradley Cooper faces backlash for new ‘Maestro’ prosthetic

The actor’s upcoming portrayal of Leonard Bernstein is drawing criticism for being an exaggerated makeup transformation. Many are suggesting it promotes antisemitic stereotypes of Jewish people.  The lengths an actor will go to in physically transforming themselves for a role is often hailed as a testament to their craft. Bradley Cooper's upcoming portrayal of Leonard Bernstein in the highly anticipated film 'Maestro' is a striking example of such transformation, but instead...

By Brighton, UK
Opinion – Football’s gender equality is still wide off the mark

Opinion – Football’s gender equality is still wide off the mark

Despite an emotional World Cup journey for England’s lionesses, football remains governed by an antiquated male gaze. England faced heartbreak on Sunday when the national team lost 1-0 to Spain in the Women's World Cup final. But despite falling at the final hurdle, the lionesses made history in securing their first World Cup silver medal, following on from a groundbreaking Euros win last year. National response to the tournament has proved women’s...

By Brighton, UK
Western Australia is abandoning Aboriginal heritage protection

Western Australia is abandoning Aboriginal heritage protection

Western Australia has announced its intention to abolish the recently enacted Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, a move that is poised to have profound implications for the preservation of Indigenous heritage. Modern-day Australia’s relationship with its Aboriginal history and present Aboriginal population has always been fraught. The country is infamous for denial of its own colonial history, resulting in the continued socio-political alienation of Australia’s Aboriginal people. In recent years, efforts have...

By Brighton, UK
Cheaper flights trump greener railways in Europe

Cheaper flights trump greener railways in Europe

A new study has found that – on average – a flight is cheaper than a train journey in Europe. Here’s what that means for the climate crisis.  If you live in Britain, you’re well aware of the daylight robbery that is rail travel. Travelcards aside, you’re likely to drop at least £100 for a 3 hour journey from London to Manchester. In Italy, however, a 2h, 55min journey from...

By Brighton, UK
Thinness obsession is shaping women’s socio-economic mobility

Thinness obsession is shaping women’s socio-economic mobility

Debates around the economics of weight have gone on for decades. But with a return to uber-slim beauty standards and a rise in viral weight-loss medications, the idea that being thin can make you more successful has gained new traction. The ostensible ‘ideal’ of thinness has permeated Western society for centuries. When appearances seemingly dictate opportunities, it is disheartening to witness the profound impact of beauty standards on women's socio-economic...

By Brighton, UK