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danger zones + ozzie wuthering heights
itβs a newsletter autumn. Happy 1st of October to those who celebrateβ¨ Jess is currently away, so Iβll be taking on your newsletter for today. This week, we look at a win for green tech here in the UK, photos from danger zones around the world, the latest online discourse around books and films, and more . . . πβοΈShifting tides After 142 years, the UK ends its reliance...
Dopamine Autumn
Whatβs trending this autumn? Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at Dopamine Autumn and the various trends that have been emerging recently, from YouTubeβs New Wave to βdopamine menusβ on TikTok. Read on for more :) My colleague Sofia recently wrote a piece on the βdopamine fastingβ trend and whether thereβs any evidence backing it up. In short,...
How Spotify are winning with Gen Z
daylists & immaculate vibes. Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we take a deep dive into the world of Daylists, Blends and the annual Wrapped as we look at how Spotify is winning with young users. We also cover some big changes to young usersβ Instagram accounts, the National Galleryβs attempts to attract Gen Z, and more. Ask Gen Z what their favourite brand is, and thereβs...
Vinyls, CDs and… cassettes?: Why Gen Z is bringing back analogue music
an analogue renaissance. Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we take a dive into the world of analogue music and look at why Gen Z are splashing on CDs, vinyls and cassettes. We also discuss the rise of social searching, the plight of iPad kids, and why Gen Z need their own Delia. Read on for more . . . Itβs been a few years since Millennials...
The nolo generation: why are Gen Z βsober curiousβ?
from yolo to nolo, plus finding love in the supermarket & WFH Fridays. Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at the increasing demand (and supply) for no- and low-alcohol drinks. We also take a look at why TikTok has got Gen Zers finding love in the supermarket and the love for WFH Fridays. Read on for more . . . If you were...
Gen Z in the workplace
brat summer walks demurely into an office. Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at Gen Z in the workforce, from why weβre taking more sick days to whether we actually prefer remote working. We also discuss a win for Gen Z activists in South Korea, how Abercrombie has won back young people, and the reasons behind the growing split between young men...
Gen Zers are causing a boom in… romance
Gen Z love love Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at the world of romance and why the market for it has been exploding over the past few years, moving from the fringes to more and more places in mainstream culture. We also cover the latest news about Pinterest, teen entrepreneurs, and the tempting offer of Olivia Rodrigo tickets. Read on for...
Gen Z is healthy and boring
are the kids having fun? Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we discuss health, fun and phone-use amongst young people. We also take a look at doom spending, PowerPoint parties, and more . . . Okay, Iβll admit β I wasnβt being entirely serious in the title. Like any generation, us Gen Zers are a mixed bag, and a move towards healthier lifestyles doesnβtΒ necessarilyΒ mean young people are...
How Miu Miu are winning with Gen Z
it girls, lit girls & emma chamberlain Welcome to the latest edition ofΒ The Gen Zer. This week, we discuss the fashion brandβs winning relationship with Gen Z, as well as self-compassion amongst young people, our attitude to car culture, and more . . . Pradaβs little sister has been cashing in on the trends before they even happen. Miu Miu, which was founded in 1993 by Miuccia Prada as an offshoot...
sharply-dressed sharpshooters + saintly vultures
inspiration, fashion and double-standards at the Olympics. Hey wonderful people! Jess is on holiday this week and getting some well-deserved sun, so Iβll be taking on your weekly newsletter for today. Read on for more belowβ¨ This week, we look at equality and fashion at the Olympics, a reconsideration of the origins of life, and some thoughts on the negatives of phone addiction. πͺπ«Olympian strides