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Cosmetic vagina surgeries are hugely popular among Gen Z

Cosmetic vagina surgeries are hugely popular among Gen Z

‘Designer vagina’ surgery is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures among young people worldwide. Recent research has uncovered that this is due to a lack of education and diverse representation. It’s never been easier to look at a vagina. In the digital age – unless parental controls are active – a quick dig through the less-regulated social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit will bombard users with a torrent of...

By London, UK
Gen Z’s latest accessory? Ear plugs

Gen Z’s latest accessory? Ear plugs

The unlikely trend has made ear safety stylish. What’s the harm?  The soundtrack of your teens and twenties usually involves crowded festivals, loud nightclubs, and headphones dialled up to high-volume. But Gen Z are starting to reject this cacophony with help from an unlikely accessory: the earplug. Studies have shown that for many young people, noise exposure poses a serious risk to the health of the ears and can even lead...

By Brighton, UK
New California law requires companies to recycle unwanted clothing

New California law requires companies to recycle unwanted clothing

The legislation intends to reduce the amount of textile waste going to landfill.  California is widely considered a harbinger of progressive legislation, leading the charge in areas from emissions control to consumer privacy. The state’s latest step is a decisive push against textile waste. Under a new law, manufacturers of clothing, footwear and textiles sold in California will be required to take back and recycle unwanted items at no cost...

By Brighton, UK
Opinion – does ‘luxury’ fashion still exist?

Opinion – does ‘luxury’ fashion still exist?

Luxury fashion has gone from being revered for its high quality, to now being coveted for its exclusivity. It's no secret that luxury brands have abandoned value for money and traded it for an exclusivity-price ratio.  Many consider this a marketing strategy, especially in an era where social media incentivises us to try to demonstrate our status through what we wear and buy. The fewer people have an item, the more attractive...

By Benito Juarez, Mexico