The Met Gala’s latest theme is timely and necessary
The Met Gala’s 2025 theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, marks a rare moment of clarity for an event more often consumed by its own pretensions. After years of abstract, at times baffling, themes – Camp and Heavenly Bodies come to mind – next year’s Met Ball will focus on the history...
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Opinion – we look at ourselves too much
Before mirrors and smartphones were invented, the only way to see our own face was to use nature. Nowadays, we’re faced with our reflection on so many occasions throughout an average day that it’s no wonder we’re all so preoccupied with our appearance. Not to be dramatic, but in...
The dangers of gymcel culture
As the worlds of incels and gym nuts collide, the impacts of this are not only concerning for women, but for the susceptible men whose wellbeing is at stake as a result of these trends. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the infamous red pill community, whose members...
Gloucestershire’s ‘Wear Not Waste’ campaign is encouraging clothing reuse
The organisation wants you to think twice before tossing that jumper. As far as environmental catastrophes go, your wardrobe may not be the first culprit that comes to mind. But Gloucestershire Recycles, a coalition of the country’s councils, is here to remind us that our favourite fast-fashion impulse buys are...
Is the hype around adaptogenic drinks too good to be true?
As Gen Z abandons beer and tequila for non-alcoholic drinks, ‘functional’ beverages containing plant-based adaptogens are hitting the market at rapid speed. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that mushrooms are having their moment in the realm of wellness as of late. Scrolling on social media, you’ve probably...
The ‘taser skirt’ uses fashion as a form of protest
Beyond our need to cover our bodies both for modesty and survival, fashion can also be used as a medium to diffuse power. A protest can have multiple definitions, but all of them follow the same line. A protest could represent a strong opinion against any issue, situation, or even...
Is dopamine fasting a wellness trend actually worth trying?
Feeling nothing for a day in order to feel more later on is all the rage on TikTok, but does it actually work? Over the last decade, ‘wellness’ has become such a ubiquitous part of mainstream culture that in 2024, it’s pretty hard to imagine life without it. A term coined in the 50s when people started realising that there’s more to health than simply treating illnesses reactively, it involves conscious...
Should fashion brands make pro-Palestinian clothing for profit?
Fashion companies using the emblems or slogans of social justice movements to sell clothing is nothing new. With support for the Palestinian cause growing globally, are brands treating the conflict as an opportunity to make sales? What happens when supporting a cause becomes ‘cool’? More often than not, companies move to swiftly capitalise on it. There are a few examples of this in recent decades, but one that sticks out is...
Pre-loved luxury items grace London Fashion Week’s runway
Secondhand fashion is continuing to find its place on the catwalk at global events. This week, eBay will showcase pre-loved clothing collections at London Fashion Week – bolstering its presence in pop culture. This evening, eBay will stage the second round of its ‘Endless Runway’ campaign at London Fashion Week. This live, shoppable, second-hand catwalk first debuted in New York in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)...
Could nature be the antidote to dehumanisation?
According to recent research, spending time in nature can enhance our perception of others’ humanity. It suggests that this commonly accessible experience could be hugely beneficial for the reignition of healthy social interactions in an increasingly isolationist world. If you know me, then you’ll know I’m an absolute sucker for the outdoors. Every chance I get, I’m either taking long walks the local wilderness, camping somewhere remote, or lying on...
