By ‘ghost-posting’, young people are taking control of their digital footprints and finding relief from posting fatigue
Aug 14, 2026
A sign in Nantucket sparked a viral debate over whether hating influencers has become a socially acceptable way to ‘hate women’ – we asked four creators to weigh in
Aug 06, 2026
With his vintage store GLAM Archive, Nick Varnier has established himself as the go-to man for 2010s Chanel, Gucci, Margiela and more
Jul 30, 2026
Whether playing the harp on Instagram and taking up the trumpet to spite an ex, young people are yearning for timeless crafts – and a functioning attention span
Jul 28, 2026
At the start of the year, young people declared 2026 the year of going analogue. Now, at the midpoint, we ask whether they’ve managed to stay offline – and how it has changed them
Jul 15, 2026
In Trump’s America, fashion theorist Shuang Bright is working to preserve queer stories online, one video at a time
Jul 10, 2026
Platforms like YouTube and TikTok have catalysed the careers of artists for decades, but the impending ban on social media for UK teens could change everything
Jul 08, 2026
Young people are loading up on fibre, with chia seed hacks and ‘poopy snack plates’ taking over TikTok FYPs. Could the trend genuinely boost gut health – or is this just another viral wellness fad?
Jun 26, 2026
Driven by digital burnout and some good old nostalgia, some young people are plugging back into corded phones with the hope of reviving the art of uninterrupted conversation
Jun 17, 2026
The UK government has officially announced plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms – but experts warn the policy could create new risks
Jun 15, 2026
A viral new philosophy is encouraging young women to find their ‘twin animal’, reject beauty hierarchies and embrace their inner bimbo
Jun 12, 2026
From fake monks to a yassified Jesus, digital spiritual influencers are here to profit from our search for meaning
Jun 11, 2026
Fuelled by the algorithm and the popularisation of artists like horsegiirL, the internet is birthing a new style vanguard: young, fashion-forward furries
Jun 05, 2026
Love bombing has exploded in popularity in dating discourse in recent years – but the pace of modern friendship has accelerated dramatically, making a culture ripe for friend bombing, too
May 20, 2026
Millions of ‘ordinary’ people leapt at the chance to become an overnight star during the reality TV boom of the 2000s and 2010s. Today, just nine per cent of Gen Z want to be famous. What changed?
May 19, 2026
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