Month: May 2022

These Handbags Have Been Spotted On Every It Girl

These Handbags Have Been Spotted On Every It Girl

In Refinery29’s Talking Shop series, we’re chatting with owners of up-and-coming small businesses about their experiences launching, the big challenges and wins they’ve faced, and of course, their products and services. When British handbag designer Esin Akan was launching her namesake brand in 2012, she knew the challenges she was up against […]

Vest In Show: Outfit Inspo To Help You Style Vests This Season

Vest In Show: Outfit Inspo To Help You Style Vests This Season

We love a vest. Whether it’s a structured waistcoat or a cosy oversized knit, they never fail to complete any outfit — and keep us comfy. But with their versatility can also come confusion. You might think that something thick yet sleeveless could only be called upon for some very […]

All The Best Street Style From Australian Fashion Week

All The Best Street Style From Australian Fashion Week

The most preeminent occasion of the Australian fashion calendar has arrived, and along with the beginnings of their wet winter weather comes a host of great style.  Kicking off on May 9, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) sees the Aussie style pack flock to Sydney’s Carriageworks for a glimpse of […]

4 R29 Editors Try Benefit’s New BADgal Bang Mascara — Here Are Our Thoughts

4 R29 Editors Try Benefit’s New BADgal Bang Mascara — Here Are Our Thoughts

Refinery29’s selection is purely editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items we love! As part of our business model we do work with affiliates; if you directly purchase something from a link on this article, we may earn a small amount of commission. Transparency is important to us […]

I Used Dating Apps To Combat Loneliness At Uni (Spoiler: It Didn’t Work)

I climbed into bed in my tiny Shoreditch flatshare. It was 1am on a Friday night and I’d just returned home after my eighth disappointing date in a month. It was getting to the point where I could no longer blame the London dating stock for my woes. Perhaps I […]