Insecure, the award-winning, critically acclaimed, insanely relatable HBO series, is all about what it means to be a Black woman in America. But at its core, it’s about friendship and the complicated sisterhood of the travelling angst between Yvonne Orji’s Molly Carter and Issa Rae’s Issa Dee. And in the […]
While 2021 bridal trends have already disrupted many traditions — micro-dresses and jumpsuits reigned as brides swapped ballgowns for look more suited for minimonies and intimate gatherings that defined the pandemic — come next autumn, wedding dresses will continue to reflect the times we are living in. As New York Bridal […]
When Vancouver actress Malia Baker scored the role of Mary Anne Spier in the Netflix reboot of The Baby-Sitters Club she couldn’t have been more psyched. “Mary Anne is always the character I related to in the books,” says Baker, 14, of the shy, super-organised BSC secretary who was white […]
In the midst of a global pandemic, a minor personal miracle: I discovered that I liked my face — my actual face — without makeup. Already I quite liked my face with it. A bold fuchsia lipstick gave me a sense of power, as if I were suddenly someone daring […]
We know that accessories can make or break an outfit, but they certainly haven’t been at the forefront of our minds this past year. So when we began noticing an influx of over-the-top and, at times, completely unnecessary, jewels, hats and more on the runways of the spring ’22 collections, […]
Mushroom prints and motifs have been an emerging trend since at least the spring ‘21 shows, but this season, many designers went all in, using mushrooms as their main inspiration in a variety of spring ’22 collections. Coming on the heels of other popular trends from the ‘70s like halter […]
“If you were a tree, what kind would you be?” It’s the type of inane question that many people would roll their eyes at if it were asked during an icebreaker exercise or on a first date. But for Sally Gibson, the question was posed someplace much, much worse: a job […]
Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month, personal finance expert Paco de Leon will answer your most difficult, emotionally charged questions about money. This year has forced many […]
Scrolling through TikTok the other day, I heard a distinctly Kardashian voice posing a question: “Honestly, who can say they don’t want to be tan?” Uncovering the original audio proved it was Khloé in her confessional on one of the earlier seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The audio […]
At Refinery29 UK, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but we may earn commission or other compensation from the links on this page. In confusing times such as these, fashion adapts. During […]
