Are celebrities finally being transparent about cosmetic procedures?
Ariana Grande has just joined Kylie Jenner in opening up about the work sheβs had done to alter her appearance. This poses the question: are we in a new era of A-lister authenticity? As social media continues to wreak havoc on our self-esteem, it can be immensely frustrating to recognise...
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Why Pinterest is booming among Gen Z
The platform just saw its best user growth in two years, with young people leading the charge. This is due to recently introduced shoppable content, which has transformed the social media site into a go-to fashion destination for the style-obsessed demographic. According to Pinterestβs CEO, the platform β designed to...
Why celebrity stylists are unionising
For decades, strict labour laws in the US have hindered unionising efforts in creative industries like fashion. Thanks to the knock-on effects of the Hollywood strikes, however, β where workers are standing up against low wages and poor working conditions β the tide appears to be turning. In July,...
Could future fashion be grown in a lab?
To eliminate supply chain risks related to human rights, animal welfare, and biodiversity loss, companies around the world have been developing cleaner sources for raw materials. In recent years, most attempts to make the fashion production process more environmentally friendly have fallen short. One that hasnβt, however, is the development...
Weight-loss jab investigated for suicide risk
Despite being a diabetes medication, people without the health condition have been buying Ozempic due to its appetite curbing side-effects, which led to global shortages earlier this year. Now, itβs being reviewed by European regulators over a possible connection to thoughts of self-harm among users. Earlier this year, discourse...
This is the βworldβs first net-zero carbon shoeβ says Allbirds
Allbirds has shown off a new trainer that boasts a bioplastic sole at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. It claims the product will be entirely net-zero across its lifetime. Looking for eco-conscious footwear to splash your cash on? Allbirds claims to have developed the first ever βnet-zero carbon shoeβ that...
The rise of the βno-washβ revolution
A growing cohort of people have joined the βno-washβ movement, opting to cut back on doing laundry to reduce their environmental impact and help their clothes last longer.
Resale, rental, regeneration β you name it. In 2023, thereβs no shortage of ways for the style-obsessed to ensure weβre being as conscious with our consumerism as possible.
However, as planet positive as these options are, the world is still
The fashion industry is a huge contributor to modern slavery
Walk Freeβs new Global Slavery Index estimates that 50 million people are living in modern slavery worldwide, up 10 million since 2018. As suggested by the findings, garment production is largely to blame for this dramatic increase. According to the latest findings from Walk Freeβs Global Slavery Index, the number of people living in modern slavery has risen by 10 million since 2018 to an estimated 50 million people worldwide. Slavery...
TikTok sparks conversations about disability in the beauty industry
Rare Beauty has received praise from disabled customers for their easy-to-use packaging, sparking critical conversations about the beauty industryβs lack of inclusivity.Β Since launching in 2020, Selena Gomezβ beauty brand βRare Beautyβ has enjoyed staggering success. With sleek branding, shade variety, and trend-worthy products, the makeup line made $60 million in its first year. The brand has built itself around a mantra of inclusivity, both in its inclusive shade range and...
Angeline Jolie is launching a purpose-driven fashion brand
The actress and UN ambassadorβs new venture will utilise deadstock and tap into the abilities of βrefugees and other talented, under-appreciated groups, with positions of dignity based on skill.β In the past few years, itβs become commonplace for celebrities to broaden their creative output. From seemingly endless forays into fashion, to the copious beauty brands that A-listers have founded, these days itβs almost unusual for our favourite actors,...
