It’s been an intense couple of years, eh? Although the pandemic has been taking up most of our thoughts over the past year, that’s not to say we’ve completely forgotten about climate change. We’re well acquainted with the pitfalls and environmental consequences of fast fashion but now’s the time to […]
These past few months, Haiti has been in turmoil. After the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse on 7th July in Port-Au-Prince, southern Haiti was devastated by an earthquake on 14th August. I was just wrapping up a month working on earthquake relief efforts when I saw the latest, horrific news. […]
Bucket hats, animal prints, trucker hats and bejewelled belly rings — the ’00s have made a raucous return to fashion. And it’s not just the inspired styles that never should’ve been left behind that have resurfaced on our radars, but the more questionable trends, too. In fact, just perusing what today’s […]
Trends in baby names are fascinating because they’re constantly changing. As some names fall out of fashion, others gain in popularity, reflecting what’s going on in pop culture and lifestyle at any given time. Cottagecore-themed names have enjoyed a real moment this year. So have names inspired by the Netflix […]
This is not a drill: Our first look at season 2 of Bridgerton is here. The minute-long clip introduces the show’s new female lead, Kate Sharma, who is played by British actress Simone Ashley. You’ll probably recognise her as Olivia from Sex Education. In the clip, Kate gives Viscount Bridgerton […]
Despite being obsessed with fashion designers at an early age, I was already in my late teens when I finally learned Carolina Herrera was Venezuelan. Growing up in Puerto Rico, I had my doubts about whether Herrera was even from Latin America. Her last name was a good indicator that […]
Welcome to “What’s Good,” a column where we break down what’s soothing, distracting, or just plain good in the streaming world with a “rooting for everybody Black” energy. What’s Good? Sex Education Season 3 on Netflix. In three seasons, Sex Education has taught a masterclass in truly representative teen television. […]
“Race is a delusion,” my friend sighed. We had been discussing passing, the act of someone from one race being accepted or perceived as a member of another, usually a marginalised race to white. After numerous anecdotes about the ridiculous race science-y tactics — gauging the slope of a nose […]
We are not robots. We feel things. We can’t survive on comedic bromances and CGI-ed action sequences alone. We like our joy, but we need our sadness, too. So bring a box of tissues or dried out makeup wipes and settle in for some melancholic film-watching. It’s not about wallowing […]
Twenty-eight-year-old teacher Sabina Nessa was found dead near the OneSpace community centre in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, southeast London last Saturday afternoon. It is thought that she was murdered while walking through the park on the way to meet a friend at a pub. Police officers investigating her death said […]
