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The time, life and brain-space-saving power of a uniform

The Shift With Sam Baker • 2615 implied HN points • 04 Apr 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Clothing Personal Growth Self-Expression
  1. Having a uniform can save time, mental energy, and stress when getting dressed every day.
  2. A uniform can simplify your wardrobe choices and help you feel comfortable and confident in your clothing.
  3. Adopting a uniform can lead to a sense of liberation from the pressure of constantly changing outfits and allow for a more streamlined and efficient life.

Butthole Beauty, Ancestral Skincare, & More

The Unpublishable • 6368 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Skincare Beauty products Makeup Interview
  1. 2024 beauty predictions like 'asshole care' becoming a reality, showing how trends can be revolutionary and unexpected.
  2. Featured in Country & Town House Magazine, showcasing recognition for contributions in the beauty industry.
  3. Participating in discussions on harmful beauty ideals and activism like on NPR, demonstrating advocacy beyond skincare.

The Taylor Swift Manicure That Has Unsettled My Spirit

Hung Up • 6250 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. Taylor Swift's colorful and glittery manicure at a football game sparked discussion and fascination among fans.
  2. Swift's fashion choices and persona are seen as approachable and relatable compared to other celebrities.
  3. There is speculation that Swift's unique style may not align with high fashion brands, but she continues to engage and intrigue her audience with her personal flair.
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Venus Explains It All

The Unpublishable • 5267 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Art history
  1. The post discusses understanding modern beauty standards through art history.
  2. The author gave a speech with a PowerPoint presentation at a launch event for a new wellness section.
  3. The talk at the event was about beauty standards and was well-received.

Why do I put so much faith in moisturiser?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 1417 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Skincare Beauty industry
  1. Despite our limited skincare knowledge, we often put faith in moisturizers for their promises and perceived results.
  2. The beauty industry is shifting towards more positive aging messaging, moving away from traditional anti-aging ideals.
  3. While society continues to push beauty standards, it's important to find your own way to navigate and define aging on your own terms.

Is Elena Velez the First ‘Post-Woke’ Designer?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1372 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion & Design Fashion Industry Fashion Trends
  1. Elena Velez challenges traditional fashion norms and embraces controversy to redefine her brand.
  2. She draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing and aims to cater to a new clientele.
  3. Velez prioritizes authenticity and dissent over conforming to industry standards, attracting attention and success through her rebellious approach.

Clothes Make The Man

Glenn’s Substack • 2397 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Technology
  1. Wearing a more comfortable suit, like synthetics, can open up more occasions for dressing up.
  2. Cheaper and better-looking synthetics in men's clothing may lead to a modest return in suit-wearing.
  3. Technology has advanced in fabric making, making it more convenient to wear suits than before.

What's got my attention this week #42

The Shift With Sam Baker • 299 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker is a reader-supported publication that relies on paid subscribers for its existence.
  2. The newsletter includes links to interesting articles and writings about topics like midlife crisis, privacy issues, and life coaching.
  3. The newsletter also covers diverse subjects such as fashion, current events, and personal development.

'There's no ethical way to sell products that target signs of aging'

The Unpublishable • 9060 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty industry Product Marketing Ethical Concerns Future Trends
  1. The beauty industry heavily relies on anti-aging products for profit, perpetuating beauty standards rooted in capitalism and oppression.
  2. Terms like "pro-aging" are just rebranding of anti-aging products with the same underlying goal of combating signs of aging.
  3. There is a societal pressure to stay youthful, leading to a culture of age anxiety and promoting unhealthy practices like using anti-aging products at younger ages.

Meet The Lipsdick: A Dick-Shaped Lipstick

The Unpublishable • 12421 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Feminism Gender Art Marketing
  1. A lipstick shaped like a penis was launched, sparking discussions about beauty standards and feminism in the industry.
  2. The product's marketing as empowering and innovative is being questioned, as it may perpetuate stereotypes and lack depth.
  3. The controversy highlights issues with media coverage of such products, raising concerns about critical thinking and substance in journalism.

It’s Hot To Look Ill

The Unpublishable • 9630 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Standards Beauty industry
  1. Throughout history, beauty standards have glamorized sickness such as tuberculosis, reflecting class distinctions and reinforcing traditional feminine roles.
  2. Contemporary beauty trends like 'succubus chic' glamorize cosmetic addiction and excessive procedures, signaling wealth and conformity to beauty industry standards.
  3. The beauty industry often promotes aesthetic trends that prioritize looks over actual health, leading to a disconnect between appearance and well-being.

Eat The Rich, Steal Their Skin?

The Unpublishable • 9394 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Luxury Fashion
  1. Fashion trend of "quiet luxury" is about expensive basics and signaling wealth without logos.
  2. Minimal makeup trend is about looking natural but often involves expensive skincare and cosmetic procedures.
  3. Trends like "quiet luxury" and minimal makeup can perpetuate class performance and privilege, raising questions about societal values.

The menswear playbook

The Sociology of Business • 1120 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Global Market Brand Strategy
  1. Menswear has experienced significant growth and innovation in the past decade, focusing on sophistication, luxury leisurewear, and reimagined workwear.
  2. The global men's apparel market generated $555.3 billion revenue in 2023, with casualwear like knitwear and sneakers driving much of the growth.
  3. Developing a strong menswear strategy involves aligning with brand vision, defining wear scenarios, and owning specific aesthetic pillars for the brand.

The vintage workwear plug

Blackbird Spyplane • 491 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Vintage Shopping Style
  1. Explore a unique collection of vintage workwear, including heavy-duty canvas dusters, chore coats, and more from brands like L.L. Bean, Carhartt, Woolrich, and Levi's.
  2. Discover an under-the-radar Japanese line at Beklina's physical store, offering independent-designer selection and beautifully textured woven Japanese cotton pieces.
  3. Experience the thrill of vintage shopping by finding connections to the past through once-cherished objects, like Molly Ringwald does, creating stories and imagining characters behind the items.

A Hug In A Bottle?

The Unpublishable • 7999 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Advertising Social Issues
  1. Marketing in the beauty industry can sell the idea of a 'hug in a bottle,' focusing on consumerized experiences.
  2. Beauty advertisements can influence our perception of self-care and impact how we view physical manipulation for spiritual fulfillment.
  3. Industrialized beauty norms may contribute to feelings of disconnection, loneliness, and low self-esteem.