Ever Wondered How They Test Cosmetics Without Using Animals?
It's a relief to know that these days most of the products we love do not test their ingredients on animals. Wired visited the lab that produces human skin cells that it sells to cosmetics and chemical...
View ArticleAfter The Election U.S. Applications To Canadian Colleges Rise
Canadian colleges -- namely the University of Toronto and McMaster University -- are seeing an increase in applications from United States citizens.University of Toronto has seen a 70 percent increase...
View ArticleEllen's Fans Are Protesting Against An Iconic Guest After Her Homophobic Rant
Ellen DeGeneres is a dealer of good vibes. She makes guests like Rihanna and Harry Styles comfortable enough to discuss their sex lives and even got Barack Obama to awkwardly do that signature...
View ArticleI've Spent £50,000 On Shoes — & I Don't Regret It
Some people collect stamps. Others collect art. A select few, however, collect shoes — lots of them.Blame Sex and the City, but it's safe to say that shoe wardrobes worthy of the Kardashians are now...
View ArticleWhat To Drink When You're Not Drinking
Whatever your reason for doing Dry January, it's unlikely to be your love for Sprite over Sauvignon Blanc. For too long, being sober has meant giving up a deliciously reassuring drink at the end of a...
View ArticleWhat It’s Like To Be A Human Rights Defender In One Of The Deadliest...
Photographed by Daniella Zalcman.Pull back the label on a T-shirt or a pair of trainers and you might see “Made in Honduras”. Fish your favourite long-lasting lipstick out of your makeup bag and it may...
View Article10 New Travel Trends To Embrace In 2017
Prepare for quirkier hotels, cool concierges and even more weekends away this year, because holiday habits are changing. Thanks to apps, niche websites and local insiders, you’ll get more out of each...
View ArticleThese Are The Pop Culture Comebacks We're Rooting For In 2017
Photo: Michael Tran Archive/Getty Images.The great thing about pop culture in the post-internet era is we never really know who's going to make a comeback. Look at Winona Ryder, or Craig David, or...
View Article"Dry Jan", Week 1: Breaking Up With Booze
Our "Dry January" diarist explains her relationship with alcohol, questions what we consider “normal” drinking, and why she wants to stop for a bit.Illustrated by Assa Ariyoshi.“If you think you can’t...
View ArticleSasha Lane Fronts Louis Vuitton Campaign
Photo: Bruce WeberFor almost a decade, American actress Jennifer Connelly has been the muse of Nicolas Ghesquière, starring in numerous campaigns during his tenure as Creative Director at Balenciaga....
View ArticleTesco Ends 'Sexist Pricing' Of Women's Razors
Photo: Brayden OlsonTesco has cut the price of women's disposable razors to match men's, after pressure from campaigners against sexist pricing on the high street.The supermarket giant was charging...
View ArticleWhy A Children's Book About Being Transgender Has Sparked Outrage
It's a simple enough premise: some children are unhappy with the gender they're assigned at birth, so their friends and classmates should be taught about this and the best ways to offer support if they...
View ArticleFormer Apple Employees On What It's Really Like To Work There
Photo: Courtesy of Apple.We've already brought you true confessions from Starbucks and Sephora employees. Now, we're taking a look at what it's like to work at Apple. Do they get free unlimited...
View ArticleDoctors Have Another Reason Why A January Detox Is A Bad Idea
Illustration by Anna Sudit"Detox" has long been a bit of an iffy concept, with many health professionals pointing out it's not backed by science and others claiming it's been hijacked by quacks to sell...
View ArticleBehold, Our 2017 Oscar Predictions
In a perfect world, the Oscars would be like the ending of Mean Girls, with everyone getting a piece of a plastic crown. In reality, it took Leonardo DiCaprio more than two decades to take home a...
View ArticleBella Hadid & Karl Lagerfeld Team Up For Fendi's Latest Campaign
Sound the alarm (and ready your regram button): Bella Hadid has officially landed her first Fendi campaign. The model was photographed by the brand's creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, for the SS17...
View ArticleHere's What It Really Means To Have "Brain Fog"
Photographed by Alexandra Gavillet.Maybe you're frustrated that you forgot to pack yourself a breakfast for the third time this week, or you're spacing out while catching up with a friend over coffee,...
View ArticleHere's Your Tarot Card Reading For 2017
Now that the ball has dropped and 2016 has officially come to a close, many people are alternating between relief to see this year end and apprehension about what 2017 might bring.But one thing is for...
View ArticleThis Is The Only Detox We'll Ever Do
Photographed by Kate McCurdy.We may still be picking bits of confetti out of our hair, but that hasn't stopped the rest of the world from moving quickly into peak diet and detox season. Of course, you...
View ArticleWhy We Need To Stop Saying “I’m Fine”
Every day, all over the world, people are answering the question "How are you?" with a casual, non-committal "I’m fine". Like a chorus of mundanity: "I’m fine", "I’m fine", "I’m fine". We say it as a...
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