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To Be Small: A Political Analysis of Extreme Thinness and How Women’s Body Ideals Have Changed Throughout the Decades
An article by Olivia Mattar To reflect on women’s bodies is to reflect on cultural ideals and how the archetype of a woman has changed across the decades. In determined eras, through art, fashion, architecture and common-sense beauty, it is possible to understand people’s way of thinking in different cultures and times. Going back to…
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On Culture: Its Beauty and Weaponization in the Digital Sphere
An article by Lucia Sprague “POV: You’re not ugly, you just need… Korean skincare, Indian haircare, Arab perfumes, African body care, Brazilian haircare, Asian diet, and MONEY.” This is quoted from a TikTok posted in January 2025 with 1.8 million views, 203.8K likes, and 41.5K saves. Despite the video being almost more than a year…
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Where the East meets the West: Styles of the Eastern World We Should Know About
An article by Palina Zapylenova (part two of a two part series) As I pointed out in part 1, japandi is about inspiration and transformation of traditional into modern and new. However, there were some cultural misunderstandings present, when Japandi became mainstream. Here are some elements of Eastern culture, specific wardrobe items that could be…
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On Transforming Mandatory Outfits with Personal Touches
An Article By Andromeda Renia-Karoni From a standard school uniform, to a set work outfit, obligated outfits can feel like the killer of personal style and creativity. But they don’t have to be…. In this article I will showcase various ways to incorporate personal style into mandatory outfits, and hopefully spark creativity within you for…