19 May, 2022

The YouTube lifestyle sell-ebrities aren’t happy

Emma Chamberlain

“I just don’t like being famous. You’re lying to people to try to make them seem like you’re their friend for the sole purpose of selling things to them.”

This is a worthwhile read from Vox, on the tenuous career of YouTube influencers, of whom a minority make a profitable career from selling their lifestyle to followers, while the rest are burnt out, broke, cancelled and more. Read more here.

WORDS: Disneyrollergirl / Navaz Batliwalla
IMAGE: Emma Chamberlain
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19 May, 2022

Shop the post: The Outnet summer classics

Just putting together a few classic picks from The Outnet* as we segue into full-on summer mode. I was a bit late publishing this, so all the amazing The Row shirts and flat pumps have sold out but it’s worth signing up to the Outnet newsletter for next time.

In the meantime, there are lots of other summer staples to explore. White and cream midi dresses* seem to be a thing, to wear with The Outnet’s own Iris & Ink flats* or Jimmy Choo Mary Janes*. (more…)

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13 May, 2022

Highsnobiety’s Gatezero airport fashion store concept launches in Copenhagen

Gatezero CPH Copenhagen - airport fashion

“You could be at one of the best airports in the world and not be able to find a single brand that you normally shop at in the city you live in. For example, how is it possible that there’s no Aesop or Byredo? These are not niche brands anymore.”
David Fischer, Highsnobiety (more…)

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10 May, 2022

Are blankets the new scarves?

Begg x Co Buce McLean blanket art

My blanket fetish continues, and it looks like I’m not the only one. In the last few years, thanks to you-know-what, there’s been a huge rise in home comfort cravings with blankets and throws, not to mention soothing scented candles and tactile cushions, all attracting our attention in the absence of the human touch.

Weighted blankets were big news, but for the more aesthetically inclined, it’s all about the rise of the art blanket and the fashion blanket. (more…)