Opinion β social media can never do enough to protect usersβ body image
YouTube is the latest platform to make bold claims about restricting young peopleβs access to content that promotes harmful beauty standards. In light of other online spacesβ failure to address the increasingly concerning impacts of diet culture, however, will this actually have any effect? On September 5th, YouTube announced...
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Tesco is introducing a βproduct passportβ for its clothing
The high street giant is taking steps to βboost supply chain transparency with new sustainability rulesβ. According to reports, British supermarket Tesco is introducing digital βpassportsβ for all of its clothing products. With a simple scan of a QR code printed on each item, users can access detailed information about...
Shein reveals child labour cases at suppliers
Fast fashion giant, Shein, reports that it found two cases of child labour in their suppliers last year. Fast fashion is already a hot topic of controversy, with it being a massive contributor to unnecessary trends and having immense climate impacts. The industry has the second-biggest consumer of water. Concerns...
will I ever heal my relationship with my body?
though Iβd vehemently deny it if you ever brought it up, I cannot remember ever caring about my physical appearance in a way that could be considered βhealthy.β Iβve always wondered what it would be like to look in the mirror and feel optimistic about whatβs in front of me. Saying...
Is MDMA about to become medicine?
In 2021, a clinical trial uncovered the impressive efficacy of the club drug in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Three years later, and the F.D.A. is scheduled to make an announcement on whether itβs ready to move forward with approving Ecstasy for therapeutic use. In whatβs poised to be a watershed...
Blind Gen Z activist makes history at Copenhagen Fashion Week
Lucy Edwards made history as the first blind model to walk the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, spotlighting inclusivity in the fashion industry. When Lucy Edwards β a 24-year-old media presenter and blindness activist β stepped onto the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, everyone in attendance took notice. Accompanied by her...
What is βunderconsumption coreβ and is it a positive trend?
The latest internet micro trend sees young people celebrating a life of minimalist spending habits. But is this a sign of progress, or proof of overconsumptionβs preeminence? Should being frugal be a trend? Well, according to social media, it kind of is. The rapid trend cycle that has come to define the last decade has seen everything from βblokette-coreβ to βbrat-coreβ dominating our cultural zeitgeist. But the latest obsession amongst young...
This company offers discount vouchers in exchange for clothing donations
Trashie, a US-based start-up, is aiming to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill each year. Through its initiative, those who donate their unwanted garments to the company will receive $30 back in the form of discounts and vouchers. Would you be more inclined to donate unwanted clothing if you received something in exchange? With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to rage on globally, Iβd argue most people...
Is tackiness having a moment?
Judging by a few of the latest fashion trends, we appear to be in an era of unapologetic bad taste. Hereβs why we should be celebrating the end of aesthetic and welcoming in tacky with open arms. When you hear βtackyβ what springs to mind? Is it the cheap nick-nacks you buy from Shein after seeing them on TikTok? Is it wearing white to a wedding? Is it those βI...
Seasonal Affective Disorder exists in the summertime too
While many people struggle with depression during dark winter months, the long and hot days of summer bring about a similar struggle for many. As the planet heats up, psychologists warn extreme and prolonged heatwaves could see more people affected. Summertime Sadness isnβt just a song by Lana del Rey, itβs a genuine condition. The clinical terminology for this is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), characterized by an onset of depression...
