Month: September 2020

Man Repeller Is Now Repeller — Just Repeller

The site previously known as Man Repeller will now simply be known as Repeller.  In a post published on Wednesday titled “Notice Anything Different Around Here?,” the editorial team reintroduced its readers to the publication, through a new look and a new name.  “These updates are just … Continue reading

Whatever Happened To Shannyn Sossamon, Star Of A Knight’s Tale? Let Her Tell You

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 […]

Fendi Taps Kim Jones As Its New Artistic Director

Fendi Taps Kim Jones As Its New Artistic Director

Designer Kim Jones acknowledges the public at the end of the Dior Homme show during the men’s Fall/Winter 2020/2021 collection fashion show in Paris on January 17, 2020. (Photo by FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images) On Wednesday morning, a changing of the guards took […]

Tea Leaves, Hypnosis, & Aura Cleansing: My Virtual Spiritual Wellness Journey

Tea Leaves, Hypnosis, & Aura Cleansing: My Virtual Spiritual Wellness Journey

In March, the entire Refinery29 team found itself being told to leave the office. It was the start of our COVID journey. As we packed up our desks, grabbed our laptops, and said our goodbyes, we thought we’d be gone for three to six weeks, tops.  Those three to six […]

Chrissy Teigen’s Therapist Recommended She Cut Back On Social Media

Chrissy Teigen’s Therapist Recommended She Cut Back On Social Media

CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 09: Chrissy Teigen attends the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on November 09, 2019 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic) The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to reexamine our mental health and the things that impact it […]

Finally, Vintage Fashion For Plus-Size People Is Here

Finally, Vintage Fashion For Plus-Size People Is Here

From scrolling through Depop on your smartphone to striking a deal over Instagram DM, the world of vintage shopping has embraced the digital age. While online platforms have made secondhand shopping more accessible in terms of geographical location (living in a big city is no longer a prerequisite for finding […]

The must-have car accessories you never knew you needed

The must-have car accessories you never knew you needed

Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto-Trader, gives us the low-down on the top 5 car accessories of 2020 Your car is just the starting point these days: we’re all about leisurewear, staycations, the great outdoors, active lifestyles and dogs, so how you accessorise your wheels and what car accessories you […]