The Dignity of the Thrift Store
During the season of abundance, one writer reflects on the days when bargain-hunting was a necessity for survival—and finds solace in the simplicity.
Consumerism
Your Extra Stuff is a Feminist Issue
Women are constantly being told "less is more"—on the plate, on our bodies, in our homes. In other words: Disappear!
Should You Rent Your Entire Wardrobe?
When her fiancé moved into her tiny apartment, this clotheshorse proudly downsized her closet by half. Then she found a smart way to feed her shopaholic appetite. Or was it?
Is Hawking Brilliance Better Than Selling Beauty?
Aging icons Joni Mitchell and Joan Didion may seem more real than models. But using them in fashion campaigns may be less of a feminist statement than you think.
Santa Claus Schooled Me On Barbie Dolls
A magazine writer had a list of toys she’d never allow in her children’s possession. But a winter holiday assignment that made her reconsider.
Are We All Becoming Hoarders?
Our consumer culture pushes us to stock up on everything—especially during the holiday season—only to shame us for having too much. But will purging really solve the problem?