This year marks the 25th anniversary of the infamous El Monte Sweatshop Case, in which 72 people from the south of Thailand were brought to El Monte, California and imprisoned in a makeshift garment factory. Federal agents, local police and state officials raided the apartment, which was fenced … Continue […]
Human connection and feeling seen are vital to our sense of self and wellbeing. In a three-part series of virtual heart-to-hearts, as part of Refinery29’s Self-Service partnership with Dove, we’ve connected like-minded women to discuss beauty, body image, identity, visibility and activism in relation to self-esteem, to show the deep […]
Warning: This article contains references to suicide which could act as triggers to some readers. You may want to wait before booking your next Airbnb. To be honest, after watching Netflix’s The Haunting Of Bly Manor you may never want to leave your house again. Just in time for spooky […]
On Tuesday, on the final day of Paris Fashion Week, Virginie Viard presented her spring collection for Chanel. For the occasion, attendee Camille Charriere wore a tweed set with black tights featuring the brand’s signature CC logo from the show in March. She’s not alone in taking a liking to […]
Welcome to Black History Is Now, a content series celebrating Black culture in the UK. This year, we’re platforming Unforgotten Women throughout Black British history, highlighting their achievements and legacy. There is, unfortunately, an oversimplification of Black British history and valuable individuals have been forgotten due to the lack of […]
From salicylic acid to retinol, there’s a handful of effective skincare ingredients with proven spot-zapping credentials out there. But right now, everyone’s googling one in particular: benzoyl peroxide. If you experienced acne in your teens, you might already know benzoyl peroxide as that ingredient with a bad rap. Typically available […]
It’s time to clear your bathroom cabinet of the different razors, blades, creams and foams. Electric shavers make light work of a close, clean trim. Plus you don’t need to worry about nicks and cuts. None more so than the Philips Series 9000 Wet and Dry Men’s Electric Shaver with […]
Hair dryers have come along way since those old-school ‘hair fryers’ that left strands more damaged than glossy. Today’s iterations are as high-tech as they are practical, and all deliver a salon-worthy blow-dry in minutes. There are some things to look out for when scouring the best Prime Day hair dryer […]
Meghan’s emotional confession on being trolled comes almost 25 years after her late mother-in-law Diana’s bombshell TV interview. Kerry Parnell investigates the stark parallels between them (Getty Images) As Meghan, Duchess of Sussex reveals she was the most trolled person in the world and the toll it took on her […]
If you’re anything like us, the last few months have left us feeling, tired, drained and yes, more tired – all of which has taken its toll on our skin. This is where Amazon Prime Day 2020 comes in, being one of the best times of the year to grab […]
