Tarot Cards, Longlegs, and Gothic Naturalism

Hey Dolls!
This week, we’ve got an extra special round-up for you- featuring an editorial and interview with the creatives behind House of Avalon! For all the girlies who pause their doomscrolling for a tarot card reading video, boy, do we have an essay for you…
Elsewhere, we’re giving you our top recommendations for true crime cinema that won’t make you cringe- and a beauty trend taking over our runways and music videos: Gothic Naturalism.
Let’s Dive In!

Gina Tonic profiles the minds behind House of Avalon’s success- from drag performances to fashion.
TikTok Tarot Readers, Spiritual Psychosis and How Magic Lost Its Spark (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Faustine Moulin investigates the TikTok witches on our for you pages and whether we’re experiencing spiritual psychosis from seemingly magical videos.
Film Fatale: Longlegs was Made For the Women of America (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Charlotte Landrum explores the true crime genre juxtaposed against Netflix’s bland documentaries and drone shots for Film Fatale.
Is OnlyFans Being Taken Over by a New Brand of Pimp? (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Aaron Mills chronicles the power dynamics of Onlyfans and the exploitative nature of management companies.
The Penny is Spotlighting Local Culture in the Best Way (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Charlotte Landrum reviews The Penny in New York and its efforts to keep local art alive.
Beauty Archivist: Wan Girl Winter and How Gothic Naturalism Took Over 2024 (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Grace Ellington spotlights the latest beauty trend, Gothic Naturalism, and how it has cropped up in pop culture as of late.
See you next week! xx
The Polyester Team