Remembering the fantasy of Fantasy
A single spritz of Britney's iconic fragrance is all it takes to wrench Emma Gleason back to the rhythms of suburban adolescence.
The last generation of Duraseal: When longing was sealed in plastic
Constance pays homage to the sacred and the stationery, and explores what the plastic covering taught teens about forever.
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Me, back then: Our childhood bedrooms
Witchy paraphernalia, pink decorative canopies and burgeoning personalities.
The big business of making music for movies
Having a song included in a film or TV soundtrack can be lucrative, with an upcoming symposium exploring opportunities for local artists.
I watched Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour film twice, in two different countries
Aussie concert vibes and understated Aotearoa screenings, with a recent Swiftie convert.
Some nice things we spent our money on recently
September's purchases really spoke to our inner child.
Little me, and my dolls: The childhood toys that shaped us
The ones with wonky haircuts, felt-tip tattoos and other signs of our 'creative freedom'.
Unboxing the complex cultural influence of dolls
The Ensemble team unbox their obsession, and complicated childhood history, with Barbie, Sindy, Bratz and more.
Lessons in loneliness, from an 'adjusted' only child
We aren’t all self-obsessed or lacking in social skills.
Unpacking and healing from my mild case of mummy issues
"Her pain of being an immigrant meant her discomfort and displacement gave me freedom."
Are you there Judy? It’s us, Ensemble
In a moment of heightened attention for Judy Blume, we revisit our personal connections with the formative author and her works.
