For Black Women, Choosing To Be Soft In Relationships Can Be Hard — But It’s So Worth It

For Black Women, Choosing To Be Soft In Relationships Can Be Hard — But It’s So Worth It

I’m the youngest in a family of six, so naturally, you may think that softness was my birthright. Youngest siblings are supposed to be wild, carefree, and just a little bit spoiled because they know that they’ll always be taken care of. In reality, I’m the baby but not really; […]

TikTok Just Clamped Down On Misogyny, Misgendering & Content Promoting Disordered Eating

TikTok has announced it is updating its community guidelines to ban content that promotes disordered eating. The app already removes content explicitly promoting eating disorders, but TikTok’s Head of Trust and Safety, Cormac Keenan, said it is now “broadening [its] approach” in this area. “We’re making this change, in consultation […]

The Thing About Pam’s Fat Suit Proves Hollywood Still Has A Fatphobia Problem

The Thing About Pam’s Fat Suit Proves Hollywood Still Has A Fatphobia Problem

THE THING ABOUT PAM — “She’s a Good Friend” Episode 101 — Pictured: Renée Zellweger as Pam Hupp — (Photo by: Skip Bolen/NBC) Once again, Hollywood is proving that there’s still a lot to learn when it comes to representation. Last week, NBC released the trailer for The Thing About […]

Jason Wu Is Damn Good at Making Beautiful Clothes

In fashion, we — those who cover the shows, pull for editorials and post to social media — tend to gravitate towards the “interesting.” That could mean anything from the show-stoppingly ornate to the avant-garde weird; so long as it demands attention, we’re happy to grant it. But it’s easy […]

Proenza Schouler Just Keeps Getting Better

As hard as it is to crack into the fashion industry, it can be even harder to stay there once you get to the top. Building a real business out of buzz is a hurdle very few designers have cleared. Intimately familiar with those challenges are Jack McCollough and Lazaro […]

The Best Indie Films To Keep On Your Radar In 2022

The Best Indie Films To Keep On Your Radar In 2022

There’s no doubt about it: 2022 is looking to be a corker for films in terms of Hollywood big-hitters alone (The Batman, come at us). But when you delve into the gem-filled mine that is indie cinema, that’s when you’re bound to discover something unforgettable: a quiet, simmering masterpiece for […]

This Is The Best Vitamin C Serum I’ve Tried & It’s Only £11

I have a love-hate relationship with vitamin C serums. Almost all skincare experts I’ve interviewed have recommended a daily dose of the stuff thanks to its great potential. It helps to fend off pollution (teamed with SPF it boosts the skin’s resilience to damaging UV rays), tackles hyperpigmentation (which often […]