From runway models posing with lit cigarettes to pop stars rebranding nihilism as an aesthetic, the dangerous shadow of heroin chic is creeping back into our feeds. This shift toward performative neglect suggests that looking unwell is officially being rebranded as the new standard for cool.
Selena Gomez is fighting back against a relentless internet obsession that tries to freeze her in a single era. The star revealed that her changing appearance is a direct result of managing chronic illnesses like Lupus and the life-altering medications required to survive.
Leanne Morgan’s new Netflix sitcom is sparking intense debate by leaning heavily into old-school diet culture jokes about laxatives and weight loss. While she uses the humor as a coping mechanism, the constant references to body shame feel jarring in today’s era of neutrality.