When Issa Rae’s viral web series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl came to an end in 2013, fans of the YouTube project were devastated, wondering where we would get our next fix of the actor, writer, and creator. Rae’s internet debut, initially released in 2011, made a splash during […]
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday. Tracking the evolution of HermèsHermès is undergoing something of a transformation as it navigates the current state of retail. “On the one hand, Hermès’ ultra-classic, stable positioning at the top of luxury’s pyramid has made it one of … Continue […]
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Swapping out disposable, single-use makeup wipes for reusable, long-lasting muslin cloths, microfiber towels or cotton rounds is one of the simplest changes you can make to your beauty routine if you’re looking to produce less waste and be a bit more sustainable. (Plus, it doesn’t get much more … Continue […]
In preparation for the merry season of sequin trails and warm apple cider, we’ve rounded up a plush selection of holiday party-ready velvet pieces that are all on sale. Festive and fancy, these soft-to-the-touch garments will get you excited about dressing up, whether you have plans or not. Plus, … […]
Being an adult is pretty cool in a lot of ways, but one way in which it is actually kind of bullshit is that it is no longer acceptable for me to hang out with my American Girl dolls. Like, what’s that about? My boyfriend is allowed to have literally […]
Netflix’s best environmental TV shows and documentaries will make want to hug a tree, clean up the oceans, and fight for those animals on the endangered species list. These offerings include familiar names in science like Bill Nye, along with other perhaps less famous scientists like marine biologist and oceanographer […]
“Financial wellbeing is absolutely key to our general wellbeing; we can’t satisfy even our most basic needs without some level of financial security,” says Dr Eleanor Seddon. As a clinical psychologist, she understands the complex and reciprocal nature of the link between what’s going on in our bank accounts and what’s […]
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 new series, our female movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for a […]
When Halloween movie marathons roll around every October, we have to wonder: When did gratuitous gore become the norm for scary movies? How did carnage get conflated with creepy? And what exactly is it about blood and guts that’s supposed to be so terrifying, anyway? We decided to dig up […]
