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Fashion Is Political — Should Politics Be Fashionable?

Fashion Is Political — Should Politics Be Fashionable?

In the last six months, a trend has emerged: The wardrobes of Washington, D.C.’s most powerful women are inspiring the type of frenzied fashion interest that was previously reserved for celebrities or style influencers. After Kamala Harris wore Timberland boots (with pearls!), search for the shoes increased 376% week-on-week according […]

The Wedding Planner Was An Average Rom-Com — J.Lo Made It Great.

According to a study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, film criticism is a field overwhelmingly dominated by (surprise, surprise) white men. Not anymore. In Refinery29’s series, Writing Critics’ Wrongs, our woman movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for […]

Lip Lightening Treatments Are Incredibly Popular – But Are They Problematic?

Lip treatments are big business in the beauty industry. From lip filler to lip threading, countless brands and aestheticians have shown us how we can plump, smooth and hydrate our lips. But recently, a new treatment has emerged which specifically targets women of colour. Enter: lip lightening. What is lip […]

‘End SARS protests gave the youth of Nigeria a beautiful voice but now so many lives have been lost’

‘End SARS protests gave the youth of Nigeria a beautiful voice but now so many lives have been lost’

As her country reels under ongoing police brutality and corruption, Ene Obi, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria tells Marie Claire how supporting the protestors is crucial for Nigeria’s future On 20th October 2020, a group of young End SARS protesters gathered peacefully at the Lekki Toll bridge in Lagos State, […]

The New Season Of Grey’s Anatomy Could Be Its Very Last

The New Season Of Grey’s Anatomy Could Be Its Very Last

After the coronavirus pandemic shut down Hollywood and halted production of Grey’s Antaomy, the cult favourite series will be returning for its seventeenth season. But how much steam does the longest running medical drama on television have left in its tank? if you ask its leading lady, probably not much. […]