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The Ozempic Epidemic
Ozempic has become a celebrity go-to, and diabetics are experiencing shortages – but here’s why the drug isn’t the problem.
Scented Layers
Winter marks the season of layering—vest over turtleneck, coat and scarf over that—but what about the most important layering of all, fragrance?
What’s In Your Bag?
A trendsetter’s love for capturing individuality through personal items has its origins within the abandoned niches of the internet, foreshadowing a culture of digital materialism.
Is Clubbing Dead?
The decline in clubbing reflects broader economic and cultural shifts affecting Generation Z's social habits and leisure activities.
2025 Bingo!
Bingo 2025! Anticipate dramatic transformations across fashion, lifestyle, and the arts, driven by evolving societal trends and shifting consumer attitudes.
Is livestream the future of second-hand shopping?
As traditional e-commerce revenue continues to decline, could livestream shopping platforms like Tilt become the future of online shopping and reselling for Gen Z and beyond?
Glambot Takeover
Glambot, the iconic high-speed, slow-motion camera, captures the glamour and drama of the Golden Globes with striking red carpet moments.
Corporate Chic
Who’s in full business casual glam to go to high school? Cher Horowitz...and Dionne Davenport...and Regina George...and basically every main character from every 90s/00s movie ever.
Superfans
What makes superfans the ultimate game-changers in the music industry? Dive into how their passion and loyalty are redefining success for artists in 2024, sparking a new era of fan-driven power.
Oh, Oh, No
Holiday blues find a soundtrack in underrated Christmas songs that offer solace beyond the usual festive tunes.
Unplugged
Australia has decided to ban social media for under 16s - what does this mean for kids, their parents, and the social media companies that platform them?
You've Just Been Branded
A sparkling goldish envelope is lying on the table, illuminating, glowing with the light so flashy to almost blind one to glance at it.
Nepo Kids
Nepo kids, raised under bright spotlights, became diamonds of post-modern nepotism, sparking ethical debates through pop-culture’s lens.
Pop Culture and Christmas
Christmas is a global holiday steeped in tradition, from decorating trees and festive feasts to music that journeys from 4th-century hymns and carols to the iconic pop hits we celebrate today.
Merry Christmas!
Finally, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas: decorations, trees, hot chocolate, markets, and Mariah Carey on repeat.
Winter Watchlist
Once Halloween wraps up, Christmas ads take over, making it hard for those who don’t celebrate or aren’t that geeked to get that cosy winter feeling without the C-word.
Parasocial Potentiality
One-sided connections aren't new nor surprising. In the midst of the loneliness epidemic, one can easily struggle to find, develop and preserve precious connections.
What’s Wrong with Believing?
You trust a greater force to guide your life, yet you turn to tarot, stars, and signs for clues; yoga, meditation, and breathwork help you find order in your freedom.
Dadi Disclosed
Young Dadi, a 23-year-old artist from Skopje, Macedonia, unpacks his eclectic style and vibrant influences in an intimate chat with Raandoom.
Creative (Re)Awakening
Adults rarely engage in creative hobbies and are generally discouraged from using their creativity on a daily basis. Why does this happen and how do we change it?