Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As someone who suffers from anxiety, few phrases infuriate me more than ‘try not to think about it’. I particularly loathe being told this when confiding in someone. My mind can be a cesspool of stress and worry as I replay countless ‘what if’ scenarios in my head. Each day […]
As the kids would say, we did not have actress, singer, and entrepreneur Selena Gomez collabing with Our Place on our 2022 bingo cards — but we accept it with open arms. Some recognise her as a Disney legend and star of Wizards Of Waverly Place, others know her as […]
Queerness is inherently tied to fashion and appearances — but it’s not one-size-fits-all; queerness, just like personal style, is uniquely dependent on the individual. It might seem like there is a ‘right’ way to look queer, a certain outfit or haircut that will signal your LGBTQIA+ status to the world, […]
The concept of a capsule wardrobe — a closet made up of a versatile collection of clothing basics like black T-shirts, white button-downs, and little black dresses — is nothing new in fashion. But this year, a new wardrobe essential is leading the pack and, in the process, turning from […]
On May 11, as expected, the Democrats’ last-ditch effort to protect abortion rights failed to pass in the U.S. Senate. But — echoing the likely doomed future of Roe v. Wade — just because it was expected didn’t make it any less devastating to folks who support a pregnant person’s right to choose […]
‘Tis the year of the big blow out wedding, and not only are our diaries feeling it, our wallets are too. The search for a wedding guest outfit can be mega fun, but also a stressful and expensive experience – especially with the sheer amount of weddings happening this year. […]
The British Virgin Islands, or BVIs as those in the club will know it, were once traditionally reserved for those arriving by sea aboard their super yacht or flotilla. Today, luxury hotels and restaurants are springing up across the islands giving us mere mortals arriving by air and land an […]
