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Being upset that you have to interact with certain humans in public spaces is only 'acceptable' when it comes to children.

There are spaces that are adults-only. The problem is when people say things like public transit (planes) should be adults only and that children shouldn't be 'allowed' in regular spaces (which would disproportionately affect women, especially women who can't get childcare).

You know those annoying lists of '30 clothing items you NEED by age 30' and 'MUST-haves for your wardrobe?'

I broke down each piece, why you might need it, why you might not, and what it's all for: truestyle.substack.com/p/30-by-30

Are you ruining your own wardrobe? Let's talk about it: truestyle.substack.com/p/youre-doing-…

Something something the aesthetics of overconsumption masked as 'self care' something something

Friendship is about doing things you're not obligated to do because you love your friends and want to help them in a way you wouldn't help a stranger.

True to my word, I am being more active on Instagram including long, meandering captions that hopefully have a style lesson somewhere within. If you miss my threads, my IG might be worth the follow! instagram.com/lakyncarlton

This is the problem with almost every conversation about fair pay and wages, on both sides: people compare to themselves--or people they know--rather than to an actual, objective, livable wage.

You see how the dress on the left (Versace) has a seam down the front & hem has a flow? Designers aren’t cutting on the bias anymore. When you cut a pattern diagonally (bias) on the fabric you create a “flow”to your garment. This is a CLEAR example of high and low fashion

Every iteration I see of this is so...confusing. The longer my relationship has gone on, the MORE I emphasize my relationships outside of my partner. Simply because one person is not a community. One person doesn't serve all your needs. One person gets boring, lol.

Other states want a NY Fashion Act of their own, too. How will that work? sourcingjournal.com/sustainability…

'In a world where even counterculture can be commercialized, how does one even “go against the grain?”'

I talked about 'edginess' this week on The Stack.
truestyle.substack.com/p/what-is-edgy

It's important to also note that since Rachel began making these bags regularly, she's already noticing strain in her eyes and hands from the tediousness of the work. I cannot stress it enough: real people suffer for fashion, especially CHEAP fashion. vogue.com/article/rachel…

This style by Staud has also been nagging at me since it started trending. For reference, the one on the right by Rachel Ellenbogen is also hand-beaded, takes her 15-17 hours (and it's ONLY beaded in the front, not all around), and costs $950.