Retail therapy or body image trap? The unseen psychology of shopping
The changing room is a new frontier for those championing greater inclusivity in fashion – and society at-large.
The last time Alok Vaid-Menon cried, laughed and raged
The acclaimed performer, poet and activist - who recently toured Aotearoa - spills with Ensemble.
I'm trying to reject 'lipstick shame'
Is shame around makeup a universal feeling? Designer and Beauty Bender James Dobson explores lipstick, embarrassment and binaries.
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The fun and stress of being long-term single in your 30s
"I'm obsessed with dating myself so the idea that anyone will be as enjoyable as my own company feels like a complete farce."
This must-read anthology is a record of Aotearoa's mixed-heritage creatives
Abigail Dell'Avo meets the people who bought Everything That Moves, Moves Through Another to life.
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Chaii's life in beauty is in her blood
The Persian-Kiwi musician on her life-long journey with eyeliner, and learning to embrace all her features.
James Dobson: 'My role is to create vehicles for people to express themselves'
Reflecting on Queer History Month, and queer references, with the founder of Jimmy D.
Bobby Campbell Luke sees transformative potential in domestic life
The takatāpui designer shares his inspirations and aspirations as we round off Queer History Month.
Cecilia Kang knows the 'magnetic pull' of all things dressy
The Korean-NZ designer shares her love of drag queens and the joy of expressing our true selves through clothes.
Angela Kong: 'Horror is a part of queerness and horror is a form of drag'
Celebrating Queer History Month, and thrifty creativity, with the fashion designer.
How does a sex worker dress?
The Madam cast is costumed in clothing as diverse as its workforce.
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Kylie McKenzie's fearless life in beauty
The former Club Kid, Nu Raver, and Auckland It Girl opens up her archives.
