The occident is politically divided, and we even create bogeymen—none of which is helping dialogue or lowering temperatures, writes Jack Yan […]
A history of embracing freedom of thought
September 18, 2025/5.18
Tag: politics
The battle is lost if we don’t see our shared humanity
/5.18
With the controversies surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk, Pearl Downton gives a first-hand account of the man she knew, and why finding our common humanity is so vital […]
August 31, 2025/23.25
Some countries have been very visible with their decisions in 2025—with real consequences for their companies
From issue 51 of Lucire […]
Bold documentary series Cutting the Curve explores the backlash against body positivity
August 25, 2025/3.29
A new documentary series peels back the glamour to uncover the tokenism behind body positivity, and the current backlash faced by the movement, along with the effects it has on the people in the industry […]
July 14, 2025/11.12
Should fashion magazines try to be escapist, or should we confront some of society’s big issues? Jack Yan looks at where we’re at in the mid-2020s […]
Think Dynasty: H&M Studio brings back ’80s power dressing
March 7, 2025/9.47
The fashion-forward line at Hennes & Mauritz signals a season of power dressing, with shoulder pads and corporate greys, and pops of colour to keep things vibrant […]
The innocent 2000s—do we want to go back?
December 29, 2024/10.38
Jack Yan asks: just where are we in the grand scheme? Is it time for community-based websites to spring up to guide us to good content and real innovation? […]
In brief: Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris; celebrities’ next generation in media
September 12, 2024/6.27
Celebrity endorsements can matter, as the US sees its latest example; and which supermodel’s child has hit the media now? […]
To our Sunday colleagues, you should still be on air
May 13, 2024/1.14
The final episode of Sunday has aired in New Zealand—a current affairs show that should, even if you follow the money, remain, says Jack Yan […]
Fashion’s future purpose, heading back into the Zeitgeist
January 29, 2024/10.37
Second-hand clothing has been making a comeback, as consumers become more conscious of sustainability. Jack Yan asks: what is fashion’s next role? […]
