The ‘frugal chic’ fashion trend revives our wartime-era mindset. But will it help fix our waste crisis?
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There have been six key shifts – and no doubt more is to come.
English model Jean Shrimpton became an accidental influencer after attending Derby Day in 1965.
The trend is largely inspired and practiced by ‘therians’. Not to be confused with furries, therians are people who identify as non-human animals.
Each era has its signature colours: baby boomers’ pastels, millennials’ pink, gen Z’s yellow and neon green – hues that reflect culture and mood as much as fashion.
K-pop’s Lisa and Sabrina Carpenter both opted for leggy looks at this year’s Met Gala. But the origins of going pantless can be traced back several decades.
Keeping up with the Kardashians can be a real pain. How fashion trends from waist trainers to celebrity endorsed sneakers could do more harm than good.
From ‘starvemaxxing’ and ‘edgemaxxing’ to ‘whitemaxxing’ – young men and boys are being bombarded with a plethora of problematic content online.
Justifying purchases can make parting with money easier but a viral TikTok trend could leave girls spending more than they have.
There’s more to NPC streaming than strange gimmicks. The rise of the trend showcases how gamer cultures and adult content make for lucrative bedfellows.
The TikTok beige flag refers to the odd quirks your partner may have – which bother you, but you are also willing to accept – and you probably have one yourself.
From the outset, even Crocs’ co-founders considered them ugly. But Gen Z are making the shoes their own.
Maybe you can’t have a designer kitchen. But you can still beautify your bulk food storage.
How we name our children follows trends like any other cultural expression. It’s about taste as well as broader societal shifts.
In today’s episode we take a look at how TikTok can be used as a tool to educate and has been a space for sharing information during major events in the last two years.
More is more in #cluttercore, the new interior trend championed by the young maximalists of TikTok.
The thing that makes hooded blankets comfy and unnaturally soft is also what makes them bad for the environment and our health.
Fans and critics loved him then hated him and now they love him again.
Gen Z is breaking stereotypes, but there are still some worrying trends when it comes to substance abuse.
Fast fashion is far from green. But the rapid expansion of online clothing resale platforms could help shrink the garment industry’s negative impact on the environment.
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