aww, justice for old navy athletic wear! i've exclusively worn their leggings to run for the last 10 years and some of my pairs have held up literally the whole decade
Came here to say this. They have petite sizes which is rare to find. Hold up well, too. Some of their joggers and zip up type things don’t have logos at all!
"I never read anything good about the crypto industry" fr! 😭 it was the only "business community" willing to work with Trump + his family after January 6th 🙄
Re: Tinder's group dating function, back in like 2010/11 there was a website called Grouper that let you set up group dates! I went on one! It's a solid concept though inevitably frought. If Tinder was smart they'd turn the group date format into a content series/show.
Yes!!! I’ve been thinking about Ochuko’s interview with Alice Ma, and I think the perfect show for Mad Realities to re-contextualize for Tik Tok is MTV’s Next! I mean it was basically the in-person equivalent of swiping on Tinder!
That was my first thought too!!! That much money should definitely buy you more… But they did only have 5 mins and some of the selections are big books (War and Peace, Neruda).
Curious to see if any of the upcoming authors flags it
I think it’s pretty representative of what I see in stores tbh. If you’re buying hardbacks anyway. I’m not sure what it used to be like but damn shits expensive
this is one hell of a newsletter.... I had a really great time. Congratulations to Hailey Bieber and I’m looking forward to shopping that new khy line.
1. Re Old Navy commercial: such a random collab. I saw it on TikTok (of course) and I was so confused. If only the budget matched the quality, sigh.
2. The Cut’s desire to become a new influencer led magazine is so interesting to watch. Not sure how I feel about it TBH.
3. The Cosmo blind date idea is very cute, also very much inspired by the Chicken Shop girl (so sorry I don’t remember her name atm) and could backfire terribly. Either way it should be fun to watch.
4. I generally don’t understand the hype around Rhode. Very surprised this deal happened, but excited to see what ELF does not considering people are not too keen about the rising prices amid the tariffs in the US. Maybe introducing a secondary tier of mid luxe products ???
I will always need a trigger warning before I hear "Ballerina Farm" after all the essays - but I do find the family so interesting, so a reality show sounds intriguing!!
aww, justice for old navy athletic wear! i've exclusively worn their leggings to run for the last 10 years and some of my pairs have held up literally the whole decade
Just out here being a professional hater ;
ditto this - it’s basically getting athleta on the cheap and i LOVE old navy leggings like
legit they are the only ones that don’t fall
down on me and they are so flattering on ze tush 🍑
Okay maybe this is a sign I need to get a pair of these leggings 😂
I just wish the logo wasn’t so prominent
yes SAME! i usually just peel them off, though this particular collection's logo looks a bit more intense
But peeling off the logo does say something !
Came here to say this. They have petite sizes which is rare to find. Hold up well, too. Some of their joggers and zip up type things don’t have logos at all!
"I never read anything good about the crypto industry" fr! 😭 it was the only "business community" willing to work with Trump + his family after January 6th 🙄
Honestly so freaking sketch. One propaganda I will never fall for lol
Re: Tinder's group dating function, back in like 2010/11 there was a website called Grouper that let you set up group dates! I went on one! It's a solid concept though inevitably frought. If Tinder was smart they'd turn the group date format into a content series/show.
Yes!!! I’ve been thinking about Ochuko’s interview with Alice Ma, and I think the perfect show for Mad Realities to re-contextualize for Tik Tok is MTV’s Next! I mean it was basically the in-person equivalent of swiping on Tinder!
Speaking of moving influencers, someone needs to investigate why not a single one of them ever properly disclosed their partnerships
Sounds like a lawsuit to me 👀
I watched the Book Blitz episodes. Can we talk about how you can only buy about 4 books with $100?
That was my first thought too!!! That much money should definitely buy you more… But they did only have 5 mins and some of the selections are big books (War and Peace, Neruda).
Curious to see if any of the upcoming authors flags it
Idk. Something isn’t sitting right with me about it.
Yup :/
I think it’s pretty representative of what I see in stores tbh. If you’re buying hardbacks anyway. I’m not sure what it used to be like but damn shits expensive
Which is why Amazon will sadly continue to thrive. Gosh
Phlur’s “co-founder” (buyer & investor, as of 2021) Chriselle is such a mystery to me. I don’t think she’s evolved much since her blogging days 🥲
Haha she’s the one who went on the podcast right ? We love to see it
Yes, she was the one on the podcast!
this is one hell of a newsletter.... I had a really great time. Congratulations to Hailey Bieber and I’m looking forward to shopping that new khy line.
Thanks Ral! Really enjoyed writing this one ! ☺️
Man to be Sydney Sweeney and profit off your bathwater - goals
Literally such a flex
The UO rental concept is so interesting. Hopefully they collab with indie brands too
I doubt they will tbh. But I’m impressed by it. UO has always been doing some interesting stuff
I remember when they put Kurt cobains suicide note on a shirt. They are not scared lol
Damnnn. No they did not 🥹
1. Re Old Navy commercial: such a random collab. I saw it on TikTok (of course) and I was so confused. If only the budget matched the quality, sigh.
2. The Cut’s desire to become a new influencer led magazine is so interesting to watch. Not sure how I feel about it TBH.
3. The Cosmo blind date idea is very cute, also very much inspired by the Chicken Shop girl (so sorry I don’t remember her name atm) and could backfire terribly. Either way it should be fun to watch.
4. I generally don’t understand the hype around Rhode. Very surprised this deal happened, but excited to see what ELF does not considering people are not too keen about the rising prices amid the tariffs in the US. Maybe introducing a secondary tier of mid luxe products ???
Fun reads as always, Ochuko 💗
1. Been thinking about ads and just how fleeting their cultural imprint is. For so much investment…
2. Say more. Why do you feel iffy about it ?
3. Thought the same thing when I saw it. I think it’ll be fine though
4. I think Hailey is a very effective influencer. Her understanding of trends and brand is stellar and I respect it
I will always need a trigger warning before I hear "Ballerina Farm" after all the essays - but I do find the family so interesting, so a reality show sounds intriguing!!
I’m so over those essays damn. Sooo over the discourse. But I do find the business fascinating
A TLC-John and Kate Plus Eight style Ballerina Farm reality show would mean so much to me
I know right?! Now the idea is planted it’s really all I want
Whatsapp is about a second away from just reinventing Weverse
Never thought about this lol. It’s weird I’m really curious about where exactly Meta wants to take the product. Hope they don’t do the most
Rachel’s reporting for Line Sheet is so great! I’m biased but have long been a fan 😉 she’s got the data and insights
Also obsessed with her reporting. Her scoops are unreal. Line Sheet now and always
actual lol at this headline ilu
I did think it was a good one ;)
Omg Khy! Have you bought anything from them before ?