Although often viewed as distinctly different worlds, fashion and art have always been intrinsically linked. Both serve as powerful forms of expression that have motivated some of the most iconic cultural moments of the past…
NEW HEAD AT UNFPA: Guinea’s Diene Keita takes the helm of UN Population Fund, as women’s…
In a world where reproductive rights remain under siege and gender-based violence continues to devastate communities, the United Nations has turned to Diene Keita – a seasoned champion to lead one of its most…
Chaos Rules the WNBA As It Approaches Its Saturn Return
The WNBA turns 30 next year and the leadup has been the sort of chaotic and emotional countdown that befits a Saturn return. From near constant roster changes, injuries and generational rookies to 72-hour livestreams and green dildos…
The Great Fashion Reset | The Future of Multi-Brand Retail
Fashion’s multi-brand retailers are under pressure with Canadian e-tailer Ssense the latest to feel the heat. Last month, the ailing Gen-Z favourite, once valued at more than $4 billion, said it was filing for bankruptcy protection,…
Balenciaga Launches New Fine Fragrance Collection
On Wednesday, Balenciaga will launch its first contemporary fine fragrance collection. The 10 perfumes, priced at $320 each, will be available in select Balenciaga boutiques in Europe and North America and its e-commerce site, while two…
Medication Abortion Under Siege: New Texas Law Empowers Private Citizens to Challenge Access
On Wednesday, September 3rd, Texas lawmakers approved a bill that would allow private citizens to sue abortion pill manufacturers, doctors, and suppliers. House Bill 7 is likely to be signed into law by anti-abortion Governor Greg…
Stew Kids on the Block
Here’s the story of mouthbone soup.
I spent peak COVID in a house in the woods, 30 minutes north of Yonkers, with three women: my girlfriend at the time, her younger sister, and their mother, who…
Must Have Boots – Julia Berolzheimer
This season’s must-have boots include sleek riding silhouettes that pair beautifully with denim and knits, soft suede ankle styles that lend texture to everyday looks, lug soles that balance femininity with ease, and…
Robinhood embraces copy trading after warning competitors about regulatory risks
What a difference a changing regulatory environment makes.
Roughly nine months after suggesting that a young copy trading platform could only operate because it flew “under the radar” of regulators, Robinhood has announced its own…
The feminist paradox: beauty standards and the resistance inside
As a feminist, I was taught to withdraw against beauty standards and not to recognize them as harmless ideals, but as control tools that should keep women in conformity. I understand the theory: beauty standards should reduce us and…