Goths, strip clubs and lipstick: the pop culture signs of a recession
While experts debate the financial future, according to my social media feeds the writing is on the wall and the ‘R’ word is trending.
I need these ridiculously indulgent beauty items in my life
Number one: Hermès blotting papers.
Fashion micro-trends you need to know, according to TikTok
Chances are if you're not a regular user of the social media platform, you knew these trends the first time around.
Quiz! Match the Instagram caption to the influencer
Instagram captions are truly an art form of their own, with influencers developing their own unique style. Can you pick who’s who?
Fancy drinks in cans, reviewed by graphic designers
An expert ‘type vs. taste’ test of the new breed of canned beverages with groovy fonts.
19 geeky gift ideas for the geek in your life
Some nice things for that person in your life whose references you never quite get.
I'm obsessed with ‘the feminine urge’ meme
The feminine urge to overthink and over analyse everything, including social media trends... 💖
What is a foot mask, and do they really work?
Our intrepid reviewer puts it to the test.
We need to talk about bike shorts...
Zoe Walker Ahwa on the lockdown symbolism of finally embracing bike shorts.
Ensemble endorses the Pekapeka-tou-roa for Bird of the Year
It's a new release, in limited numbers, and very on-trend with its gothic vibes: why the long-tailed bat is our pick for 2021.
An oral history of niche fashion week moments
Yes, the clothes! But it’s the bonkers stories behind-the-scenes that really make fashion week...
