From Godard and Pasolini to the breakout hits at Cannes 2026, pubic hair has long been used as a symbol of authenticity. But due to the changing nature of the industry, more conservative ideals are making a comeback
Jun 02, 2026
From spiritual flowcharts to psychological models, diagrams are increasingly becoming a tattoo choice – but what exactly do they signify?
May 29, 2026
Three decades since the cult documentary was filmed, its message of rejecting beauty standards and scepticism towards mainstream culture continues to inspire generations of rebels
May 27, 2026
As wellness becomes an increasingly important part of people’s routines, dating apps are hoping to tap into the trend
May 21, 2026
Once the preserve of gym bros and shake bottles, protein has become a full-blown internet joke – but beneath the memes is a darker obsession with optimisation
May 19, 2026
From malnourished celebrity bodies on the red carpet to the use of cadaver fat in plastic surgery, death has become an aesthetic, a mood and a mode of contemporary beauty
May 11, 2026
From mountain yoga retreats to woodland saunas, immersion in nature is often regarded as a prerequisite for wellness. But is city life really incompatible with wellbeing?
May 08, 2026
From dating apps and ‘leagues’ to pheromones and self-image, our desires are shaped as much by how we see ourselves as by who’s in front of us
May 06, 2026
At a time of toxic beauty standards and widespread body image issues, could taking your clothes off around strangers (in a non-sexual way) be the answer?
Apr 15, 2026
After years of male body ideals becoming increasingly hyper-muscular, there is now a growing aspiration towards ‘leanness’ – but is it going too far?
Apr 13, 2026
Suspicious of established institutions and reluctant to be seen as participating in the ‘feminine’ consumption of beauty products, the men of the looksmaxxing community are turning to DIY hacks
Apr 10, 2026
AI image generation is changing the tattoo process – but a lot can get lost when we outsource our individuality and taste
Apr 08, 2026
From Franz Liszt to Cameron Winter, male musicians have always occupied a special category of attractiveness, one that relies on something more atmospheric and difficult to pin down than just conventional good looks
Apr 07, 2026
Looksmaxxing, a trend with its roots in incel culture, has gone mainstream among young, straight men. Who are they trying to impress?
Mar 27, 2026
Hot on the heels of films like The Substance, more and more novelists are grappling with the ugliness of beauty culture
Mar 26, 2026
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