Are we in for an era of “childhood-ruining” horror?
With the release of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey imminent, Arabella Peterson explores the trend of horror tapping into childhood fears.
What happens when your song goes viral on TikTok? We speak to the most listened-to artists you’ve never heard of
Is TikTok’s potential for democratisation overshadowed by the problems the app presents? We speak to the creators behind ‘Monkeys Spinning Monkeys’, ‘Funny Song’ and ‘Dom Dom Yes Yes’ to find out.
The Menu and Triangle of Sadness | We can’t eat the rich, but we CAN laugh at them
In the new wave of 'eat the rich' movies, capitalism is the most marketable theme in entertainment. It feels like an inevitable addition.
The Horror Show at Somerset House | ‘Subculture is dead’
Horror as a genre is experiencing a breakneck resurgence in popularity. The Horror Show!, a new exhibition at Somerset House, looks at the subversive archetypes in British counter-culture and their demonisation by authorities.
Inside the Teen Diaries of Sydney Cool Girls
Nothing brings millennial women together like collective memories of Supre slogan tees and Blue Light Discos; so I profiled a few creatives who are around my age to reminisce on their most tragic fashion moments and nostalgic throwbacks. Take a peek inside their teen diaries...
5 Strategies For Balancing Mental Health With Your Career Goals
The Foreword's Critical Thinking Glossary: Toxic Positivity
If you traverse the same corners of the internet that we do, chances are you've heard of this one. Toxic positivity is a belief or habit that champions positive thinking in all situations, regardless of the gravitas, nuance or possible outcome.
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Jess Cochrane Kisses the Past Goodbye
Jess’ immaculate photographic portraits are veiled by gestural streaks of colour, a style that has become her perpetual tour de force. As well as paint, she uses lipstick to mask and contort polished images, critiquing our constrictive standards of beauty and femininity. In examining our incessant quest for perfection, she blurs the lines between the performative and personal.
SOJO content consultation
Content consultation for SOJO, a London-based fashion-tech platform re-inventing the clothing repair and tailoring industry.
A Chat With Actual Dolly Doctor, Melissa Kang
An interview with Melissa Kang, Dolly Doctor
Journalist Akiko Kurematsu on the beauty of creative unpredictability
Akiko Kurematsu has a resume that reads like a novel; twists, turns, adventures, and each chapter is even more fascinating than the last. Her captivatingly diverse career includes hosting CNN’s Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, heading up the Vice Japan office and having a John Galliano haute couture dress named after her, just casually.
How one woman is increasing Australia’s access to salon-quality haircare
Launching a company is no small feat. But starting your first company in your twenties amid an unprecedented global pandemic with a product that’s proven so popular that stores can’t keep up with demand? That’s another story entirely. And it’s exactly what Jaimee Lupton has achieved with Monday Haircare. Jaimee is on a mission to democratise salon-quality haircare, one pastel pink bottle at a time.
Sustainable Fashion 101 with Clare Press
One name in particular springs to mind when it comes to the topic of sustainable and ethical fashion in Australia—Clare Press. Clare is the presenter of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast (do yourself a favour and binge this immediately) and Australian VOGUE's Sustainability Editor-at-Large.
The Foreword's Critical Thinking Glossary: Straw Man Argument
A straw man argument AKA a straw man fallacy occurs when someone takes another person's point, distorts it or exaggerates it, and then attacks the distortion as if that is really the claim the first person is making.
The Foreword's Critical Thinking Glossary: Whataboutism
Whataboutism, also known as whataboutery, is a technique that attempts to discredit an opponent's position by accusing them of hypocrisy without directly refuting or disproving their argument. It's basically a rhetorical diversion.
Your Skincare Glossary: Breaking Down Beauty Buzzwords
In the world of skincare, it can feel like you need a chemistry degree just to decipher the labels on your products. That’s why we’re here to demystify the most common skincare buzzwords so you know exactly what you’re applying.
6 Tips For Starting A Side Hustle
Empowering Change: Strategies for Fostering Inclusivity in Impact Investing
Effectively facilitating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion stands as one of the most important professional responsibilities. While the impact investment sector has made strides toward advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we must take a discerning look at how, as a sector, we are addressing inequality both through our portfolios and internal operations, policies and values.
Three Stylish Sydneysiders on Dressing for Home and the Post-Iso Fashion Scene
Here, three fashion-forward women share their style philosophies and thoughts on dressing in the era of social distancing.