Medium • 23/06/2025

Who Are Your Real Friends?

These days, conversations about romantic relationships are everywhere, or at least in any conversation fuelled by whatever the algorithm is feeding us. From attachment theory to love languages, TikTok (or wherever you get your daily dopamine hit) is packed with endless analysis of how we relate to our partners. Whether these theories (and the way they’re consumed) are truly grounded in science is debatable. But the fact that these conversations have turned into full-blown cultural phenomena show...

Medium • 28/05/2025

We use AI to save time and make money. Is this the right strategy for happiness?

As human beings, our whole thing is our brain. Our bodies are not designed to survive in the wild; we have gangly appendages, we don’t have sharp teeth, and when it comes to strength and velocity, even if we try, we won’t ever match the capabilities of some of the creatures in nature. We distinguish ourselves thanks to our brain, a tool that allows us deep insight and marvellous designs.In front of the latest tech headlines about Google launching Veo 3 — a new AI video generator — I wonder once...

redrosethorns.com • 25/04/2025

The Right Side of Vanishing

It was one of those sweaty London June days. The kind of days that, even if rare, every Londoner finds quite hard to forget. Work laptop in my bag, I was travelling downtown in the direction of something which wasn’t work. The day after I was leaving for France, to join my colleagues at the festival. The office was empty and I - working from home - had decided to grant myself a well-deserved day off. The doors of the Ibis slid open, and the icy air hit me. Feeling uncomfortable I looked around t...

DCfashionweek.org • 11/03/2025

The Varsity Jacket: A Staple in Streetwear | Rockstar Original

When we think of the varsity jacket — the iconic wool and leather bomber emblazoned with patches — we think of a piece of clothing that has become a timeless staple. Its enduring appeal is reinforced by its continuous evolution. Once a status symbol of pride and achievement in elite circles, it has been reinvented and repurposed over the years to represent counterculture movements. From the first Harvard jacket marked with an “H” to the oversized bombers embraced by hip-hop culture, the varsity...

All My Friends Are Models • 10/03/2025

Comfort X Style: Tracksuit Styles for Women | Rockstar Original

With the reappearance of iconic brands like Juicy Couture and the comeback of Adidas’ timeless Adibreak design, there are now countless options for tracksuit fans. Originally a male-dominated style designed for athletes, tracksuits gained popularity through movies and pop culture icons before becoming synonymous with rappers, gangsters, and football fans. Today, tracksuits are worn by almost everyone, offering the perfect balance of comfort and style — ideal for a quick corner-store run or even...

Medium • 10/03/2025

Fighting Our Monsters: Gender and Toxic Masculinity in Muay Thai

I’ve always turned to martial arts in moments of my life I felt my self-confidence wavering. The first time was at age twelve, when I traded the delicate, gentle ballet shoes for strong, brash gloves, trying to shed the label of a quiet and introverted girl. Now, more than ten years later, Muay Thai has become part of my daily routine. Every Wednesday, I find myself in a local gym with a group of women, sweating through kicks, knee strikes, elbows, and punches. As I try to process a recent abusi...

Central Florida Lifestyle • 07/03/2025

Graphic Hoodies: The One Item Everyone Needs for Year-Round Style | Rockstar Original

One of the most classic pieces in leisurewear, the hoodie has been both loved and criticized for centuries. Like many streetwear staples, this hooded sweater started as a sports garment, popular for its comfort and versatility.  From the fields to the streets, the hoodie quickly became a symbol of youth culture and rebellion, worn by skaters and music icons such like Pharrell. In more recent years, hoodies have been associated with tech professionals and popularized by entrepreneurs like Mark Zu...

Skinnedcartree • 05/03/2025

Survival Guide: The 5 Essential Elements of a Girls’ Movie Night Outfit | Rockstar Original

The never-ending debate on what to watch, the sweet-toothed friend who gets up halfway through the movie to make hot chocolate for everyone (because she…The never-ending debate on what to watch, the sweet-toothed friend who gets up halfway through the movie to make hot chocolate for everyone (because she wants some), and the inevitable discussion about whether “Love Actually” still holds up — girls’ movie night is the event of the year.