Author: Celiece Channet

Rakiyah Sings R&B In Korean — But Don’t Call Her A K-Pop Artist

Rakiyah Sings R&B In Korean — But Don’t Call Her A K-Pop Artist

K-pop has established itself over the last few decades as a musical, cultural and financial juggernaut, but it’s difficult to discuss the genre (and K-R&B or K-hip-hop) without getting into the messy anti-Black and culturally appropriative aspects that come with its ties to Black culture. The K-pop industry is often […]

Grieving Together, But Apart: How I Set Boundaries When My Father Died

Grieving Together, But Apart: How I Set Boundaries When My Father Died

Last June, as I decorated the hallway of my home with yellow and blue balloons for my master’s graduation, my uncle called to say that my father had passed away. He was visiting extended family in Qatar and mentioned having the stomach flu earlier that day, which worried my mother […]

Is Diesel Making A Comeback? TikTok Says Yes

Remember when Diesel jeans were the fashion staple of the 2000s? From the statement low-risers favoured by Paris Hilton to the out-there colourways, the denim brand was seen on anyone and everyone. Then, somewhere between Instagram’s inception and the embrace of high-rise denim, the brand’s logo-packed pieces got relegated to […]

Thorsun Is Hiring Sales Associates In Soho, Nolita

Thorsun La Isla Manhattan is a new concept store and shopping experience located at 93 Crosby Street, in the heart of Soho, Nolita.We will be joining forces with international and local designers – including resort wear, jewelry, home, metaphysical apothecary, beauty, art, books, objects and … Continue reading