Fumi Nagasaka has been photographing youth culture in its myriad forms for more than a decade. Now based in New York City, she was born and raised in Japan. “I grew up in a few different places when I was a kid because of my dad’s job. He used to […]
At least once a week — let’s face it, at least once every day — the writers and editors across Refinery29 discuss the latest and greatest products in our lives, from some cool new water bottle that’s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art sleep product that’s changed our eight hours for the […]
I’ve never been “a runner”, whatever that is (presumably, a person who can run, which surely a lot of people are?). When it came to sports day at school and I was forced to take part, I always picked the relay. My thinking was: It’s a short run, where I […]
Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing […]
ILLUSTRATED BY SUCHET INUTHAI. This first full week of March is relatively calm, allowing us to create structure in our lives with the help of the last quarter moon in Sagittarius. Many of us are seeking more adventure and stimulation in our lives, and having the week start off with […]
I grew up wishing for the joy — or frustration — of sharing clothes, shoes, secrets and beauty tips with a sister. I had no such luck. Instead, I’m one half of a boring brother-sister duo. I can only dream of what it would have been like to live with a sister […]
Five years ago, at a friend’s house party, I ended up in conversation with a woman I had never met before. It was surface-level small talk: work, dating, who we knew there. After minutes of mutually tepid chat, I excused myself to go to the bathroom and when I came […]
Eclipse season starts this month, cosmic beings. This means life is changing as we know it, and all we can do is buckle up and get ready for the ride. The month starts off on a relatively mellow note, as Pisces Season keeps going strong, encouraging all zodiac signs to […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 26-year-old solicitor based in Glasgow. I moved here from Edinburgh around 18 months […]
Where do you go for hair inspiration? Pinterest or Instagram are among the most obvious places to garner ideas, but every beauty editor knows that the coolest cuts are seen on the guests that descend on fashion week. In London recently, we spotted all manner of innovative haircut trends — […]
