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How my multicultural background shaped the person I am today
Twenty-eight-year-old Naomi Lufungula says that growing up, living across different multicultural countries, and adapting to various cultures has taught her countless lessons. But above all, it has made her resilient and helped her find her voice and place in the...
Brazil’s plastic surgery culture
Brazil is the third country in the world with the highest rates of plastic surgery- but in a country as racially diverse as Brazil, it’s hard to know what the beauty standard that is being chased is.
Albinism – paradox of colourism
In spite of the power of colourism, albinism contradicts the privileges of light skin, so when is fair deemed too fair?
“Living in 5 different countries has changed how I see myself”
Hanna Elina, from Berlin Germany has longed to live in a different countries ever since she was young. Not being too keen on Berlin’s weather and lack of smiles, she’s always loved to travel and explore new cultures. Hanna Elina from Berlin Germany | All images...
The cultural significance of ear stretching in Kenyan traditions
You’ve probably seen the images, striking portraits of African elders adorned with vivid jewellery cascading from long, stretched earlobes. These visuals are often admired, exoticised, or misunderstood in the West.
Rediscovering roots: White women reclaiming their heritage
Many white women grapple with a quiet, complex question: Do I have a culture in a world that often celebrates visible, vibrant cultural traditions?
Locs and legacy: The cultural significance of locs
Locs have always been a prominent feature when it comes to aesthetics within many Caribbean cultures. “In the Caribbean, hair is more than just a physical attribute…
Curves and courage: Singapore’s plus-sized circles
Diversity and inclusivity are two big and grandiose goals that every brand has, and particularly, many fashion labels have worked hard to create sizing and clothing styles that fit different bodies across the world.
Chasing the glow, why are we so obsessed with tanning?
From sunbeds and spray tans to daily rituals from the bottle, here’s why chasing that tan sun-kissed look has captured everyone’s attention.
Adoption across cultures: The world of transracial adoption
The concept of transracial adoption particularly for women of colour is a hugely complex area where culture, self image and identity all coincide.
Fading to fit in:The reality behind skin bleaching
For millions of women worldwide, beauty isn’t just about makeup or skincare; it’s survival in a world where lighter skin is seen as a ticket to a better life.
Bridges between worlds: A black woman’s guide through Japan
As a Black South African woman living in Japan, Xiluva didn’t just cross borders she’s been building bridges.
The Appropriation of Black Hairstyles
Culture is ever-evolving, shifting, adapting, and crossing borders. But when does cultural exchange become cultural appropriation?
Blondes have more fun: but only because they’re white
If beauty is supposedly subjective, then why have we always been fed the “blonde bombshell” look as one of the main forms of beauty?
The stories we wear on our skin
Skincare is more than routine, it’s a ritual. Through real stories of identity, healing, and heritage, we explore what it truly means to care for the skin we’re in.