The Female Election, and Finding a True Recommendation
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
The Female Election, and Finding a True Recommendation
HUR Reads is our definitive shortlist of the most prominent articles from around the web.
By HURS Team
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‘Lady Blogs’ Would Have Had a Field Day With This Election
Marie Solis discusses the decline of female forward media sites that once critically engaged with female candidates. Once thriving platforms like Feministing and Jezebel gave voice to nuanced debates on gender, race, and representation, often questioning what it meant to elect a woman president. As Kamala Harris runs, fewer outlets now discuss feminist perspectives, leaving space for deeper discussions.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Shapewear is having a moment, seen from a mix of influences. Brands like L’Eggs are using new fabrics and patterns to draw in new audiences among younger consumers who are now wearing pantyhose and shapewear regularly and not just in the workplace. With social media and celeb endorsements playing a big role, these "throwback” essentials are now viewed as versatile, stylish additions to outfits. Brands are taking a fresh spin on what used to be wardrobe basics, now reimagined as must-have fashion pieces.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Caroline Vreeland discusses her approach to motherhood, her marriage, and her work on OnlyFans, which she balances with raising her two sons in Montreal. Embracing both her sensuality and maternal role, seeing no conflict in blending family life with personal expression. Vreeland reflects on challenges like breastfeeding and her upbringing, she emphasizes honesty about the realities of motherhood. Her confidence in her choices reflects a blend of independence, sensuality, and a commitment to creating a stigma-free family environment.
SPREAD THE JELLY
The constant flood of online recommendations, from influencers, algorithms, and curated lists, has made our tastes feel a bit predictable and uniform. Instead of unique, personalized choices, we’re often nudged into the same products, shows, and activities as everyone else. Kyle Chayka discusses the result, seeing less real discovery and more familiarity, which can make everything feel a bit bland.
THE NEW YORKER
Athena Calderone, the creative force behind EyeSwoon, shares insights into her design philosophy and holiday entertaining style. Known for curating serene, stylish spaces that blend textures and vintage items, from sculptural glassware to timeless furnishings. Her curation includes vintage-inspired pieces, showcasing her affinity for materials with character, such as hammered metals and frosted glass making them unique to her collection.