As her revenge porn documentary is released, Zara speaks to Marie Claire about the ‘same mistake twice’ myth – a significant yet subtle form of victim blaming. And why we all need to back Refuge’s The Naked Threat campaign to criminalise the threat of sharing intimate pics (BBC Pictures) Zara […]
From Diptyque to D.S & Durga, welcome to your ultimate guide to the best luxury candles money can buy “One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats,” wrote the novelist Iris Murdoch. And we can’t think of a littler treat with a bigger impact that one […]
Turns out, casual connection is important. Let two experts help you navigate it in a COVID world Rewind a year. You’re on your way to work, running slightly late thanks to (another) misplaced key card, You’ve got just enough time to stop at the café on the corner and grab […]
Follow fashion editor Penny Goldstone’s monthly fashion musings in this column… fLast month, I confessed that the lockdown had stolen my fashion identity, leaving me in a permanent loungewear rut. But finally, finally, I feel like I’m coming out of it. I suspect timing is everything. Boris announced his roadmap […]
On Tuesday, WWD reported that Victoria’s Secret would be bringing swimwear back into select store locations after discontinuing the line in 2016, a time in which the lingerie company began losing its market share to more size-inclusive brands that served and championed plus-size shoppers. As part of the announcement, the […]
2020 was the year I was supposed to ramp up my commitment to dating, push myself outside my comfort zone, and finally pencil in the time and energy required to meet someone. Instead, I found myself newly unemployed and moving home to live with my parents. I landed in my […]
After three long weeks, the first Mercury retrograde of 2021 is officially ending. On 20th February, the speedy planet goes direct in Aquarius. But don’t start celebrating quite yet. Unfortunately, the woes of this transit aren’t over just yet. Retro-shade is coming. After Mercury turns direct, there’s still a two-week […]
It was a Tuesday afternoon; I still remember it. The mortgage broker sat on our fake leather couch with his briefcase and papers. I was 16 and was waiting to translate what he was about to say to my parents, both Indian immigrants, about the mortgage on our Vancouver home […]
The Real Catwalk is more than just a fashion event — it’s a means of empowering and celebrating people in all their unique glory. Founded by model and activist KhrystyAna, The Real Catwalk Project is an inclusive project that works to combat conventional beauty standards and establish a new way […]
What if you could only have sex with someone once you’d formed a strong emotional connection? Stuggling to identify with her sexuality for years, best-selling author CJ Skuse shares her journey about finally recognising the life-changing signs (Getty Images) Nowadays, the rainbow of sexualities is more vibrant than ever – […]
