Beauty takes a stand against anti-abortion laws
Over 60 brands have signed a joint statement in support of reproductive rights. Called βDonβt Ban Equality,β the initiative seeks to show corporate solidarity with womxnβs health. Earlier this month, a Supreme Court document indicating the abolition of the Roe V Wade bill was leaked to the public. For almost fifty...
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Are VR βtripsβ a sober alternative to psychedelic therapy?
Despite the evermore ubiquitous recognition of hallucinogenic drugsβ promising medical potential, they arenβt for everyone. With this in mind, researchers have begun investigating other methods of treating mental illness through altered states of consciousness, with technology at the helm. As Iβm sure youβre likely aware, hallucinogenic drugs have been steadily...
Spain to allow menstrual leave in European first
A sweeping reform bill is updating the countryβs policies on reproductive health. If passed, it would grant women struggling with their periods paid time off every single month. For those of us who menstruate, itβs not uncommon that we often feel conditioned to accept that debilitating pain is normal,...
βMake do and mendβ is the hottest new eco-friendly trend
Gen Z, the very demographic most devoted to throwaway fashion, understands the importance of wearing an article of clothing many times to justify its environmental cost. For this reason, the repair revolution β an integral part of the industryβs push for sustainability β is well underway. Resale, rental, regeneration β...
How can sleep make us happier?
Our generation has heaps of responsibility on its shoulders β so much so that we might often forget the most important tool to get through the day is high-quality sleep. With the first day of spring, the Hindu festival of colours, Holi, pancake day, and international happiness day, March is...
The rise of anti-hustle culture
Many of us have emerged from the pandemic questioning why we so eagerly continue to worship at the altar of busyness. Exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the brink of total collapse, the concept of slow living has never seemed more appealing. Is it me or does it feel like thereβs...
Is the concept of anti-ageing beauty dying out?
The beauty industry is oversaturated with products that claim to turn back the clock on our appearance, but is the rejection of growing older being replaced by new values? Scan the descriptions of pots and bottles shelved inside any beauty store and itβd be difficult to suppress the feeling that you have several new skin problems you didnβt know about priorly. The most pressing issue of all, according to various product...
Luxury fashion looks into developing lab-grown fur
Livestock-free replacements for conventional animal-based materials are all the rage these days. Thatβs why LVMH is attempting to create a plastic-free, sustainable alternative to fur using keratin, the main protein in hair. Β Big news in the luxury arena: high fashion thatβs suitable for vegans. Yep, you heard that right, the designer side of the industry is starting to make bids towards adopting more eco-friendly practices, with LVMH leading the charge. Trust...
Ralph Laurenβs new campaign sparks cultural divide
The new collection pays homage to Black American collegiate style and has led to a debate about appropriation online. Its team of creators have stepped up to defend it. When you think of Ralph Lauren, you probably think of carefully knitted jumpers tied around the shoulders of white women at Sunday brunch or the tiny embellishment of a jockey on the chest of private school boys at the pub. Ralph Lauren...
Loneliness is more pervasive than ever among Gen Z
According to the Princeβs Trust, young peopleβs overall happiness has reached an all-time low, with 30% reporting they do not know how to make friends and that theyβve never felt more alone. Call me biased, but Gen Z is impressive in every respect. Theyβre savvy consumers of information who are less prone to traffic in conspiracy theories, theyβre on track to be the most well-educated...
