Opinion – Stop body shaming women in the public eye
Recent online commentary negatively targeting Bebe Rexhaβs weight gain proves that discourse around female celebrityβs appearance is still rife on social media. Retiring this inherently toxic form of trolling is long overdue. Youβd think weβd have grown tired of obsessing over womenβs bodies by now, especially within industries that significantly...
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LβOrΓ©alβs latest investment is a huge boost for sustainable beauty
The beauty corporation has made a new investment in a biotech company called Debut through its corporate venture arm called BOLD. It is betting on the future of Debutβs lab, which is reportedly creating next-generation of sustainable cosmetic ingredients. In 2018, the century-old beauty giant LβOrΓ©al announced the launch...
What does the Global Plastics Treaty mean for the fashion industry?
With 175 nations agreeing to sign the treaty by the end of 2024, the global plastic industry will soon be changed forever. How this will impact the fashion sector, which relies heavily on fossil fuel-based materials to generate cheap clothing products? Regardless of how convenient it is to keep using...
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...
What are the positive effects of technology on beauty?
Contrary to popular belief, social media has the potential to transform our attitudes towards body image, industry sustainability, and representation for the better. If I were to ask for your opinion about the integration of beauty and technology, your response would most likely be negative. For starters, having witnessed the...
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...
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...
Why arenβt we talking about Binge Eating Disorder?
BED affects three times the number of people than anorexia and bulimia combined, but despite how common it is, research into and awareness of the condition remains limited. In our image-obsessed world, the fact that so many people suffer from an eating disorder is plausible and saddening. Every day, despite body positivity movements and calls for social media platforms to better regulate toxic trends, the amount of individuals struggling with a...
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,...
Why fashion logomania is being swapped for βquiet luxuryβ
Loudly monogrammed high-fashion has reigned catwalks, red carpets, and city streets since the mid-2010s. Now, a new era of dressing in expensive garments without it being entirely obvious to the average person is emerging. How did this come about? If youβre an active participant in the fashion corner of social media, you may have spotted the words βquiet luxuryβ weaved into viral tweets, TikToks, or Instagram tiles in recent weeks. The...
