Megan Thee Stallion partners with Gymshark in new campaign
A week after Shane Gillis’ controversial SNL monologue, Gymshark has announced its first celebrity ambassador, Megan Thee Stallion, as part of a new fitness campaign. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with Gymshark as part of a new fitness campaign called ‘Megan Does Gym.’ This new marketing push includes a ton...
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ASOS customers hit with threatening notification from ‘hackers’
Clothing retailer ASOS has launched an investigation after some mobile customers received a notification claiming that hackers had ‘fully compromised’ company data. Some ASOS customers received a push notification on Tuesday claiming that hackers had ‘fully compromised’ company data, The Guardian reports. The message included a link to Telegram, the...
OpenAI has launched its own… merch?
The parent company of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has launched its own merchandise brand, which includes hats, tees, tote bags, socks, and even a glowing green basketball. Despite online criticism, stock appears to be selling well. OpenAI has unveiled its first public merchandise brand, Supply Co. Its new line of products includes...
Should the Met Gala still be celebrated in 2026?
With war raging around the world this year, should we still be lauding celebrities for their expensive outfits and elitist parties? As costs soar and wealth inequality widens, it feels harder to engage with it all, especially given the Met Gala’s insistence on billionaire endorsements. The Met Gala is back,...
What is a ‘swag gap?’
TikTok’s latest colloquial term ‘swag gap’ refers to couples or partners who have an obvious difference in aesthetic and style choices. Could you be part of a ‘swag gap’ couple? TikTok has graced us with another new slang term, this time focusing on couples and their outfit choices. Yes,...
What does Vogue’s new editorial lead mean for the brand?
Chloe Malle has been named editorial lead of American Vogue. The self-confessed ‘nepo baby’ marks a new chapter for a former fashion mecca that seems to have lost its way. Anna Wintour stepped back from American Vogue in July of this year, signalling a seismic shift for the editorial powerhouse...
Adidas enjoys boost in profits thanks to retro craze
German sportswear company Adidas took home $692 million USD in the first quarter of this year, beating original predictions. It is largely due to strong demand for its ‘classic’ shoe range. Adidas surpasses expectations with its first quarterly financial report, jumping up in profits by 82%. The company earned a net profit of $692 million USD. This number is better than initial predictions, which pitched a profit of $546 million...
Are young people really more vain than older generations?
Several older journalists have been making the argument this week that Gen Z are vainer than their parents were at a similar age, but can you blame them? In an era of constant external pressures and smartphone cameras, the demand to be appealing has never been more overwhelming. Another week, another attempt to discredit young people by older journalists working at publications intended for Gen X and millennial readers....
Millie Bobby Brown pushes back against overly-critical press
The Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has responded to media criticism of her appearance, rightfully likening her treatment to bullying. Millie Bobby Brown has clapped back at recent articles and stories discussing her appearance, describing it as not journalism but ‘bullying’ instead. She has been doing the rounds over the past few weeks to promote her new film The Electric State. Brown also appeared at the SAG and Brit...
LFW ban on exotic animal skins criticised by experts
Scientists from one of the world’s leading conservation bodies have condemned London Fashion Week’s decision, warning that it’s ill-informed and that exotic animal skins are often far more sustainable than alternatives such as leather and synthetic materials. Amid continued protests against the use of exotic skins (think snake, crocodile, and other reptile species) in fashion, many brands, celebrities, and designers have chosen to begin pivoting away from it. Years of animal...
