As we continue to social distance to slow the spread of COVID-19, you’re probably logging more screen time than you ever thought possible. Whether you’re falling into TikTok challenge rabbit holes or hosting virtual happy hours, the main medium to keep us entertained and connected right now is the internet. While essential workers are on…
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Universal Standard has a big mission: beyond offering minimal essentials in an unprecedentedly inclusive range, or sending you a mystery box filled with goodies, their goal is to “create a new normal” in the fashion industry. One way of doing that is to help other brands expand its sizing thoughtfully. First, it partnered with J.Crew.…
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If you’re a woman, you’re already familiar with the double standards applied to us when it comes to expressing emotions. If you’re a woman of color, you know it’s even more egregious. Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and husband to Serena Williams, called out that double standard in a Twitter thread, while also proving yet again…
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Designer Teni Adeola is an extraordinary student. A rising senior at The New School in New York City, Adeola—who is more popularly known as “Tia”—spends hours in the library, alternating between studying for her media studies courses and looking for inspiration for her growing fashion brand, Slashed by Tia. It’s this drive that has helped…
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If you thought royal birth certificates are fancier than others—like, say, hand-printed in gold ink on ivory card stock—think again. Turns out, when royals are born, they’re issued a routine birth certificate, just like the rest of us. Well, almost. On Tuesday (May 1), Prince Louis’ birth certificate was released, and it’s pretty standard save…
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If you could design three pieces that you wish you had in your closet, but can never find, what would they be? That’s the question that Universal Standard asked actress Danielle Brooks before collaborating with her on a three-piece capsule collection, which launches today. The plus-size brand used the same concept when it collaborated with…
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