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The Enduring Allure of Anne Boleyn’s Necklace

The Enduring Allure of Anne Boleyn’s Necklace

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 17: Bella Hadid seen on a night out with friends leaving Chiltern Firehouse on August 17, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ricky Vigil M/GC Images) Last month, supermodel Bella Hadid wore an initial necklace with an oversized “B” charm from which three teardrop pearls dangled, […]

I Thought I Had Miscarried & I Was In Handcuffs: Why We Need To Stop Imprisoning Pregnant Women

In 2013 30-year-old Susie’s* life changed. Just 23 at the time, she stood in court and was told that she was being sent to prison for six months. “I was in shock,” says Susie, who lives in London. Around her, everything happened at the speed of light. As she was […]

May The Slits Be High & The Hemlines Be Short: The Return Of The Micro Mini Skirt

May The Slits Be High & The Hemlines Be Short: The Return Of The Micro Mini Skirt

The only wardrobe item tinier than our party dresses, short shorts, and cardigans in 2021 are our skirts, which, over the course of the pandemic, have dwindled to near-nonexistent proportions. For proof, see Bella Hadid, twirling in a pleated, low-rise mini on Instagram, and Dua Lipa donning a Thom Browne […]

So…Are We Ready To Emotionally Divest From These Hollywood Award Shows Yet?

So…Are We Ready To Emotionally Divest From These Hollywood Award Shows Yet?

The 2021 Emmys came and went like the wind, gathering a small section of Hollywood’s elite in a very small — and, as Seth Rogen pointed out, not exactly COVID-safe — room to celebrate the biggest night in television. The nominations leading up to the event promised the possibilities of […]

What Do Fashion & Gaming Have In Common? It Turns Out, Quite A Lot

What Do Fashion & Gaming Have In Common? It Turns Out, Quite A Lot

Model Jasmine Asia has been an avid gamer since she was a child growing up in London as the daughter of Bangladeshi immigrants. Although she now gravitates toward games like Call Of Duty, Asia’s love of gaming first grew out of fashion games like Bratz’s early aughts video games: “I’d […]

What Sex Education Gets So Right About Aimee’s Sexual Assault Trauma

What Sex Education Gets So Right About Aimee’s Sexual Assault Trauma

Content warning: This article details instances of sexual assault and may be distressing to some readers.  The hotly-anticipated third season of Sex Education has dropped on Netflix, and was eagerly lapped up by fans who have had to wait well over a year and a half to get the next […]

Tonight’s Full Moon In Pisces Brings Clarity, Comfort & Possibility

Tonight’s Full Moon In Pisces Brings Clarity, Comfort & Possibility

There’s something about a full moon in Pisces that always feels like it comes right on time. No matter how lost you are in your calendar right now, slogging through meeting after meeting, task after task, Virgo season begs for the nearness of a heavenly body collecting light just to […]

What’s Hollywood Doing About Fashion Sustainability On Set?

When we talk about sustainability in Hollywood fashion, we usually only focus on the red carpet. But there’s an overlooked piece of the industry that can be even more wasteful: costuming. According to Sinéad Kidao, who’s worked in the costume department of film projects like Small Axe and Little Women, […]

Doctors Are Warning Women About This Dangerous TikTok Trend

Doctors Are Warning Women About This Dangerous TikTok Trend

Concept hormonal contraception on a pink background From the milk crate challenge to the frozen honey hack, there have been several trends on TikTok that health experts have expressed concerns over. Now, a new trend has popped up on the social media platform where women are filming themselves removing their […]