Month: November 2020

Fashion Is Political — Should Politics Be Fashionable?

Fashion Is Political — Should Politics Be Fashionable?

In the last six months, a trend has emerged: The wardrobes of Washington, D.C.’s most powerful women are inspiring the type of frenzied fashion interest that was previously reserved for celebrities or style influencers. After Kamala Harris wore Timberland boots (with pearls!), search for the shoes increased 376% week-on-week according […]

The Wedding Planner Was An Average Rom-Com — J.Lo Made It Great.

According to a study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, film criticism is a field overwhelmingly dominated by (surprise, surprise) white men. Not anymore. In Refinery29’s series, Writing Critics’ Wrongs, our woman movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for […]

Lip Lightening Treatments Are Incredibly Popular – But Are They Problematic?

Lip treatments are big business in the beauty industry. From lip filler to lip threading, countless brands and aestheticians have shown us how we can plump, smooth and hydrate our lips. But recently, a new treatment has emerged which specifically targets women of colour. Enter: lip lightening. What is lip […]

‘End SARS protests gave the youth of Nigeria a beautiful voice but now so many lives have been lost’

‘End SARS protests gave the youth of Nigeria a beautiful voice but now so many lives have been lost’

As her country reels under ongoing police brutality and corruption, Ene Obi, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria tells Marie Claire how supporting the protestors is crucial for Nigeria’s future On 20th October 2020, a group of young End SARS protesters gathered peacefully at the Lekki Toll bridge in Lagos State, […]

This Is Why Dawson’s Creek Has Landed On Netflix Without Its Theme Song

One of the most iconic shows of the ’90s, Dawson’s Creek, has just arrived on Netflix, but it’s not exactly as you might remember it. The show’s instantly familiar theme song, “I Don’t Want to Wait” by Paula Cole, doesn’t appear over the opening titles. Instead, you’ll hear an entirely […]