Gen Zβs latest accessory? Ear plugs
The unlikely trend has made ear safety stylish. Whatβs the harm?Β The soundtrack of your teens and twenties usually involves crowded festivals, loud nightclubs, and headphones dialled up to high-volume. But Gen Z are starting to reject this cacophony with help from an unlikely accessory: the earplug. Studies have shown that...
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Modern medicine continues to neglect womenβs health
Women are disproportionately suffering from a lack of medical attention, facing difficulties seeking treatment for painful symptoms and having their needs misunderstood. In a supposedly developed world, we are consistently letting women down by failing to close the gender health gap. From Queen Elizabeth Iβs white face makeup β which...
Opinion β we arenβt worried enough about our attention spans
Though people are discussing it openly online and trends have emerged to address it, our ability to concentrate is deteriorating by the day. Why does nobody seem that concerned? Two things Iβve noticed recently β both while commuting to work. For one, that all I ever seem to see these...
New California law requires companies to recycle unwanted clothing
The legislation intends to reduce the amount of textile waste going to landfill.Β California is widely considered a harbinger of progressive legislation, leading the charge in areas from emissions control to consumer privacy. The stateβs latest step is a decisive push against textile waste. Under a new law, manufacturers of...
Opinion β does βluxuryβ fashion still exist?
Luxury fashion has gone from being revered for its high quality, to now being coveted for its exclusivity. It's no secret that luxury brands have abandoned value for money and traded it for an exclusivity-price ratio.Β Many consider this a marketing strategy, especially in an era where social media incentivises us...
Why young people are turning their backs on busyness
These days, without the promise of a home, a salary, and a future on a healthy planet, it makes sense that Gen Zers are quitting the rat race. Exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the brink of total collapse, the concept of βsoft livingβ has never seemed more appealing. Ever since the...
Opinion β why giving weight loss jabs to unemployed Brits is problematic
The governmentβs proposal endorses the stereotype that larger people without jobs are βjust lazyβ and implies that a body that βworksβ is measured by how much labour can be extracted from it. These days, itβs almost too easy to compare ourselves as we binge episode after episode of fatphobic media like The Biggest Loser, or My 600-lb life, or Supersize vs Superskinny, watching as people told theyβre unhealthily large...
Chappell Roanβs merch highlights the true cost of fashion
The singer has faced backlash for high prices, but sustainable clothing comes at a cost.Β Chappell Roan has established herself as a no-holds-barred, unapologetic breed of celebrity. Despite being only 26-years-old, the singer has made headlines for speaking out against harassment and candidly sharing her struggles with mental health and fame. This kind of boldness isnβt without consequences, of course. The media have jumped on Roan relentlessly since she entered...
Exploring the cost of the pursuit of beauty
In an era where people are willing to do anything to fit in, health has become a secondary priority.Β If you are a woman, you may have heard the phrase 'beauty is pain'. This phrase is usually accompanied by a comment suggesting we change something about our physical appearance to 'look better'.Β Society has been led to an era where we believe that beauty can only be achieved through the use of...
Dupe culture still isnβt going anywhereΒ
Knockoff fashion is an increasingly popular way to take a stand against overpriced products. Once upon a time, buying a designer knockoff was probably something you kept under wraps. Today, however, dupes are becoming something akin to a badge of honour. Thousands of TikTokers are building dedicated followings by proudly sharing their affordable Amazon finds as perfect alternatives to luxury fashionβs βmust-haveβ items. βDupeβ has become a buzzword in 2024, a...
