Ushering in the End of the Girlboss Era. Again?
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Ushering in the End of the Girlboss Era. Again?
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Why Female Entrepreneurs Welcome the End of the Girlboss Era - Once And For All
Usually we stay away from any headline that includes the word Girlboss. The term has been overused, overanalyzed and used as a tactic to bring female entrepreneurs down. That’s not what we’re about at HURS. But this article has more nuance to it. Writers Maggie McGrath and Alexandra Sternlicht give a brief history of the Girlboss and the usual characteristics of a Girlboss: young, attractive and usually white. The article continues: “While the Girlboss concept began under a guise of empowerment, it had ultimately been damaging, a Scarlet G, for female entrepreneurs.” McGrath and Sternlicht speak to multiple female entrepreneurs and business leaders about the dreaded term and how female entrepreneurs can navigate the world of business.
FORBES
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The Style Secrets of Swedish Pop Star Lykke Li
Lykke Li is one of those style icons that’s often overlooked. The singer has a love of black 1990s Prada and collects classic vintage furniture pieces. Writer Louis Wise speaks with Swedish singer Lykke Li about the things she collects, the things she loves the most but she also shares her favorite things in beauty and wellness. Want more Lykek Li? We spoke with Lykke Li and her co-founders at Yola Mezcal not too long ago.
HOW TO SPEND IT
Haven’t planned your summer yet? According to The New York Times Athens might be worth looking into. Since the pandemic the Greek capital has added a total of 272 new restaurants, as well as hundreds more cages and bars. There’s also an uptick in arts venues and hotels. Writer Niki Kitsantonis provides the reader with a list of the new restaurants, bars, hotels and galleries worth visiting.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
An intimate interview with Megan Thee Stallion by writer Mankappr Conteh, who sets the tone for the article perfectly: “She’s reigning over rap and pop culture while reeling from loss, violence and a feeling of betrayal.” This interview is special as it’s raw. In the world we currently live in, it’s unique for a celebrity to open up the way the rapper does.
ROLLING STONE
Some are speaking of a Tumblr comeback. But we’ve never left. Matthew Schneier speaks with the Tumblr kids who made it into the inner echelons of the fashion world. Starting out as outsiders, often from 2nd or 3rd tier cities (if that), the like-minded kids found each other in New York. As the kids grew up, so did their careers within the industry. Scheiner speaks with the 14 people who grew far past obsessing over the fashion industry through the image-centric blogging platform. Instead, they now dictate it.