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dressing up + talking to strangers

dressing up + talking to strangers

our habits are a sign of the times Hope you’re all having a wonderful start to your week. In this edition of the common thred, we’re exploring the latest developments in culture, style, beauty, and tech. That includes why everyone has stopped dressing up, the importance of small talk with strangers, the unexpected return of hair tinsel, and a potential Nike x Skims collab on the horizon. Let’s gooooooo. 💬 Culture Why you...

they not like us + the riviera of the middle east

they not like us + the riviera of the middle east

imagine being more annoyed by sports entertainment than actual injustice Welcome back to another Tuesday newsletter! 💫 This week is filled with interesting stories, from the right’s reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance to the debate over whether Emilia Perez should have her Oscar nominations rescinded after some offensive tweets of hers resurfaced. We’ve also got some juicy discussions on new wellness trends (sleep fitness + silent solitude), as well as...

By London, UK
scrapping Michelin guides + parenting while high

scrapping Michelin guides + parenting while high

you're in for a wild ride Beyonce finally won album of the year. Sabrina Carpenter’s stage presence is insane considering she is so smol. Chappell Roan criticised the head hunchos of the music industry while accepting her first major award from them. The future of the entertainment world – and all its award shows – looks to be bright. Of course, we’re not only talking about the Grammy’s in this...

By London, UK
winning OnlyFans + the AI-powered revolution

winning OnlyFans + the AI-powered revolution

the future is now (?) Well, hello there. Tech seems to be the topic on everyone’s minds this week, with China’s new AI bot DeepSeek surpassing the speed, cost, and efficiency of popular models created in the US. Meanwhile, TikTok may potentially be up for grabs (at least 50 percent of it), and two OnlyFans content creators are challenging widespread perceptions of sex work – no pun intended. You know I wouldn’t only deliver...

By London, UK