Annika Duda
Sometimes, the hardest breakups aren’t the romantic ones—they’re the ones that leave your group chats empty and your memories bittersweet. Friendships aren’t supposed to have expiration dates. But when they do, the silence can be deafening. Here’s to the ones we’ve loved and let go, and to learning that some endings don’t need closure to have meaning.
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Struggling with body image from a young age, my people share a deeply personal journey through disordered eating, societal pressures, and the relentless pursuit of thinness. With Ozempic now touted as a weight-loss miracle, the temptation to try it is undeniable—but at what cost? This piece explores the allure of quick fixes, the long-term dangers of eating disorders, and the complex relationship between self-worth and societal expectations.
Romance is by far one of the most popular genres in literature. Rightfully so – who doesnt want to escape in a romantic world full of love and bliss? In recent years, the intertwining of media, literature, and social trends has painted a disturbing picture of how romantic relationships are perceived, particularly by younger audiences. […]
Recent online trends encapsulate contemporary anxieties about beauty standards and technological influences on our self-image. "iPhone Face" refers to the perception that certain people have facial features that seem inherently modern, often linked to the pervasive use of technology and modern grooming practices. "Blush Blindness," meanwhile, highlights how heavy makeup and cosmetic procedures can mask natural features, leading to a homogenized appearance where individual uniqueness is lost. These concepts raise a critical question: When are our faces good enough?
Traditional role models are trending among young women on TikTok, with the "tradwife" movement gaining popularity. This trend sees women embracing ultra-traditional gender roles, focusing on homemaking and rejecting feminist ideals of independence. Influencers like Estee Williams and Nara Smith showcase a life centered on cooking, cleaning, and caring for family, sparking debates about the glorification of 1950s housewife roles. While some view this as a personal choice, others raise concerns about its connections to conservative ideologies and the alt-right movement. The hashtag "tradwife" has amassed millions of views, reflecting a significant cultural shift on social media platforms.
I have a complex relationship with TikTok, believing it to be both terrible and brilliant, a paradoxical belief that has caused me to exhibit contrasting behaviors towards it. Quite similar to a situationship you can’t quite cut loose from. So I sit there perched on my sofa, back hunched, scrolling, scrolling, scrolling. I am inevitably […]
Like many others, a career in the fashion industry was somehow inevitable for me. But the defining moment was certainly Dries van Noten's SS15 collection. 16 years old me, was glued to her laptop screen, savouring the pure artistry of his designs.
How does one become Karl Lagerfeld? We might never know.
We all love a good niche genre. In music in particular, these specific genres are often characterised by a relatively small but dedicated fan base and a unique sound aesthetic, themes or production methods. And suddenly the sound of the underground arrives in the guise of pop, of all things. The songs are short and […]
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