Colour of the Year is a worn out cliche we just don't need
The concept of colour forecasting seems out of step in a world where the most sustainable clothing is what you already own.
I’ve been cancer-free for 19 years, but you’re never truly free of it
Even in remission, the emotional scars of cancer remain.
Pro-hair or insincere: When brands politicise our pubes
Is it possible for a company to be genuine about ‘body positive’ messaging when it is profiting off of young women’s insecurities?
Fathers, it’s time to come home
It’s time to shine a light on the false gender neutrality of Paid Parental Leave and bring in dedicated parental leave for both parents.
Is it time we had 'the talk'?
Get ready for some awkward conversations Aotearoa…
Decolonise your grief: What reactions to the Queen’s death reveal
“To anyone concerned about why I feel comfortable rejoicing, I ask you to please look up the practices of colonialism, incest or slavery.”
'Royally Screwed': Kate Sylvester pays tribute to the Queen
The fashion designer pays tribute to the Queen, an enduring influence throughout her life, career and design.
Rage against the machine: How women are being gaslit into compliance
Rage gets such bad PR, especially coming from women. When regressive politics abound, how can we channel our anger into change?
Jacinda Ardern knows the importance of NZ fashion but it wont define her
The PM was in the US to sell Aotearoa to the world, and she did it wearing a hot pink suit made in the Auckland suburb of Morningside.
Is fashion sliding backwards when it comes to size inclusivity?
Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala weight loss is just the latest concerning sign in the shifts in fashion’s beauty standards.
Politics were front and centre at the Met Gala
The 'gilded glamour' theme prompted slogans, tributes, and a healthy dose of historical reflection.
Feeling Good: Covid-19, creativity and wellbeing
When we’re unable to articulate emotions through the barrage of the pandemic, the arts not only lift our mood but remind us of who we are.
