Why ‘Girls’ Now Run the Internet
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Why ‘Girls’ Now Run the Internet
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Peak Badu
Erykah Badu is an icon. Loved across generations, the American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer and actress has changed the music industry in more ways than one. Casey Gerald dives into Badu’s story, from how she started out to her successful career and how her performances evolved to her philosophy on life.
THE CUT
Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but at times they can become a maze of managing expectations, disappointment and conflict. Writer Olga Khazan’s essay on how to not break up with your friends, is one of those extremely relatable pieces of writing – and probably one you should forward to your own inner circle.
THE ATLANTIC
If there’s one cultural phenomenon that’s driving the economy it’s the word ‘Girl’. From Hot Girl Walks to Girl Dinners and Taylor Swift concerts to the Barbie movie. Rather than referring to themselves as women, many Gen Z and Millennials are sticking with the word ‘Girl’. Writer Marie Solis speaks to women about their association and relationship with the world ‘Girl’, how people who don’t identify with gender norms are using it and why we’re embracing the term regardless of the stereotypes the media has created.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Somehow vanilla has become associated with boring, while the spice is one of the most complex and hard to cultivate ingredients. Whether we’re talking ice cream or style, vanilla is often thought of as the choice for those who prefer to play it safe. Writer Ligaya Mishan dives into our relationship with vanilla, how mass production has influenced the taste profile of the spice and she explores how different cultures perceive vanilla.
T MAGAZINE
Cécile has quickly become a Marseille favorite – probably due to the laid-back atmosphere paired with delicious food. The café opened earlier this year by model Erin Wasson and her Marseille-born husband Barthelemy Tassy as well as Tassy’s friends chef Paul Langlère and event organizer Thibault Hillmeyer. Writer Ajesh Patalay speaks with Wasson and Tassy about their vision for Cécile, the food scene in Marseille and the couple’s food philosophy.