Italy’s fashion industry lags behind on diversity and inclusion
Two Italian designers – and founders of the organisation We Are Made in Italy – have boycotted fashion week in Milan. They claim that the event’s organisers have not kept their promises to boost diversity and inclusion in the space. Many fashion-forward nations have made it their mission to achieve...
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Why are people calling out Coperni’s latest stunt?
To demonstrate the ‘symbiotic relationship between humans and technology,’ models sauntered down the runway alongside robot dogs at the brand’s FW/23 show. This has sparked a polarising discourse online with some praising the move and others fearful of the future it points to. If the name ‘Coperni’ rings a bell,...
How are the climate crisis and perfume industry linked?
From jasmine and oud to vanilla and musk, almost all of the scents we desire in a bottle of perfume come from nature. As climate change threatens the longevity of crop growing seasons, will gardeners be able to keep up with demands for these unique ingredients? Apparently, smelling good has...
What should Adidas do with its huge stock of Yeezys?
After Ye lost his $1.2 billion deal with Adidas for making countless anti-Semitic remarks, the sportswear brand is now trying to figure out what to do with the remaining stock of its most hyped-up line of sneakers. Back in November, when all eyes were on Ye (formerly known as Kanye...
Our obsession with collagen is hurting the planet
An investigation into the supply chains of this ‘wonder product’ for skin, ageing, and health that’s at the centre of a global wellness craze has uncovered a dark side to its cultivation. Collagen, which makes up 60 per cent of our cartilage, accounts for 70 to 80 per cent of...
Opinion – Capsule collections are the future of fashion
In the age of cheaply priced fast fashion, buy-now-pay-later schemes, and constant advertising both on and offline, there’s nothing more tempting than buying a new outfit for every special occasion. But once you see the value in having a curated capsule collection, I promise you’ll never look back. There’s never...
Juice cleanses aren’t the holistic venture many think they are
Juice detoxes, cleanses – whatever you want to call them – are not backed up by any scientific research. So why do people claim to feel better when doing them? The truth, while common sense, is often shrouded by wellness jargon. ‘I’m doing a cleanse’ your friend declares, before sipping from a bottle filled with broccoli-coloured liquid. ‘I saw it on TikTok.’ You momentarily wonder when the last time they chewed...
Opinion – stop excluding men from the body positivity conversation
The archaic mindset that vulnerability isn’t ‘manly’ – particularly regarding image and self-esteem – should not be an excuse for rejecting men from our efforts to challenge unrealistic beauty standards. For as long as I’m able to remember, women have been the primary target of societal body critique. Permeating almost every aspect of my day-to-day life, I’ve frequently faced immense pressure from my peers, mainstream media, and even my own...
Procrastination has been linked to poor mental and physical health
Avoiding certain responsibilities might feel rewarding in the moment, but it’s likely worse for our mental and physical well-being in the long run. A breadth of studies have shown that chronic procrastination isn’t just bad for our to-do lists, but also for our mental and physical health in the long term. While most of us give into procrastinating every now and then, the consequences become a lot different when we make...
Love Island will continue eBay partnership in winter episodes
Hoping to encourage viewers to buy and sell second-hand clothing, ITV partnered with eBay to dress last summer’s Love Island contestants. A boom in listings on the platform has continued ever since, and will hopefully grow further. With the return of Winter Love Island comes news that contestants will be styled in second-hand drip from eBay once again. The Love Island x eBay partnership debuted last summer and hoped to encourage...
