Tag: fashion

We Need To Learn Our Love Languages Now More Than Ever

“I’d prefer Chanel. Birkins are ugly,” my friend Iman responds when I ask what her love language is. The term ‘love language’, while not new, has been popularised over the last year. Take a look at the results when you search it on Twitter and you’ll discover that most, in […]

These BIPOC Fashion Influencers Are All About Sustainability & People Need To Listen

These BIPOC Fashion Influencers Are All About Sustainability & People Need To Listen

Sustainable lifestyle influencer Jazmine Rogers started 2020 with around 5,000 followers on Instagram. Today, she has more than 34,000. “I’m happy to connect with a community of like-minded people,” she tells Refinery29 from her home in San Diego. Rogers, who is half-Black and half-Mexican, uses her platform to discuss issues […]

Supreme to Be Acquired by VF Corporation

On Monday, VF Corporation — parent company to Vans, Timberland and The North Face, among other brands — announced it would acquire Supreme.  Business of Fashion reports that the deal values the streetwear icon at $2.1 billion and is expected to close by the end of 2020, with founder James … […]

23 Personalized Gifts to Show You Really Paid Attention

We know it’s hard to find the right gifts for your loved ones, so we’ve compiled a ton of fashion and beauty-focused gift guides tailored to a range of interests and budgets. Check out our latest below and find more right here. Whether it’s a monogrammed handkerchief, an embroidered cardigan […]

What Happened When I Stopped Wearing The Hijab & Started Dating

What Happened When I Stopped Wearing The Hijab & Started Dating

I started wearing the hijab a few months shy of my 13th birthday, as a commitment to my Muslim faith and dressing modestly. That’s also when I got glasses and braces and began high school. It was 2005, when nerdy-girl-gets-a-makeover movies were at their peak. It’s safe to say that […]

Is ‘Made To Order’ Skincare The Answer To Beauty’s Sustainability Problem?

The beauty industry has a lot to answer for. From excessive packaging, which contributes largely to landfill waste, to a focus on natural, organic ingredients which are potentially harmful to ecological communities, the burden on the environment can’t be ignored. Yet, our beauty obsession, specifically skincare, shows no sign of […]