Fashion and Beauty

What We See When We See a Woman’s Body

I have no interest in speculating about whether Ariana Grande is ill or healthy. But I can't stop thinking about what our collective reaction to her body reveals about our culture.

by Josie Cox

AI Skews Beautiful. What Is That Doing to Us?

Images of people generated by AI tend to be gorgeous, even when creators ask them to be ugly. That could have a profound effect on our emotional wellbeing.

by Emma Haslett

The Tangled History of Women and Body Hair

We're wrestling with age-old beauty standards. Is it time to finally push back?

by Kathleen Davis

The Feminist Who Had a Face-Lift? That’s Me.

I’ve always believed that a woman should be able to do whatever she wants with her own body, so why couldn’t that include this?

by Laura Fraser

How Everyday Sexism Is Sewn Into Our Clothes

Pockets should be a given—as essential as elastic in our underwear or buttons on our coats.

by Josie Cox

Disabled in a Swimsuit

I can’t explain how being noticed beside a pool is materially different to being noticed in the snacks aisle at the supermarket. But it is.

by Lucy Webster

A Rash On My Face Made Me Reassess My Relationship With Makeup. Here’s What I Learned.

Can you wear makeup and still call yourself a feminist?

by Emma Haslett

The Rebellious Power of the Statement Tee

Women have used their clothing for political ends for years. It’s no wonder we’re seeing an uptick in statement fashion.

by Emma Haslett