Why Anok Yai’s Model of the Year Win Is Bigger Than Fashion
Anok Yai’s long-overdue Model of the Year win at the Royal Albert Hall crowned a journey defined by resilience — from her family’s flight from Sudan to her groundbreaking rise in fashion.
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When Catch-Ups Replace Hangouts: The Friendship Shift in Your 20s
Friendships in your 20s quietly transform, trading spontaneous hangouts for Google-calendar catch-ups and a whole lot of emotional whiplash. Here’s why it happens and how to keep your longterm connections from slipping.
Are We Dating ChatGPT? The New Wave of AI Intimacy
In an age of infinite swipes and algorithmic affection, intimacy is being reprogrammed. What happens when the perfect partner exists only in code, and when we start to prefer it that way?
Capturing Bodies In Motion – A Conversation With Fashion Photographer Xanthe Hutchinson
In her new series Bodies In Motion, fashion photographer Xanthe Hutchinson strips the set back to its essentials to let movement speak. Rejecting the passive depictions of women historically seen in art, she captures gestures that feel powerful, dynamic, and defiantly alive.
Why Women’s Pubic Hair Still Triggers Society More Than It Should
The bush is back, but the outrage proves we’re not as liberated as we think. From Skims’ faux pubes to TikTok’s full-bush trend, pubic hair is still treated like a public referendum instead of a personal choice.
Between Home and Work: The Quiet Power of Third Spaces
Third spaces allow us to slow down, reconnect, and simply be. They invite us into community, creativity, and care. Whether it’s a listening bar in Berlin, a queer-led gathering in Accra, or a late-night teahouse in Los Angeles, these spaces speak to a universal longing: to feel seen, safe, and part of something greater than ourselves.
Atiba Jefferson and his Pursuit of Passions — The Lens that Changed Skating Forever
Atiba Jefferson turned his love for skateboarding and photography into a legacy—proving that passion, not profit, is what builds a life worth living.
ICE Raids, Labor Rights & The Fragile Future of The American Fashion Industry
As immigration raids intensify across the U.S., the garment industry is under threat. With nearly one-third of North America’s garment workers being immigrants—many undocumented—the raids not only endanger livelihoods but expose the deep hypocrisy in American manufacturing rhetoric. True protection and justice for their workers remain elusive, as brands often prioritize profits over people.
Five Transformative Books to Read at the End of Summer
All things end, and so does summer. As the season shifts, here are five transformative books to help you reflect, renew, and embrace change.
Exploring Filipino Heritage Through Fashion With Carl Jan Cruz
The contemporary Filipino brand Carl Jan Cruz weaves nostalgia and everyday Filipino life into its designs, creating a heartfelt dialogue between past and present. As it marks its tenth anniversary, Carl Jan Cruz remains a vital thread in the evolving fabric of Filipino culture, dedicated to authenticity, collaboration, and global resonance.
