From Nabokov to Del Rey, Why Has the Cherry Endured?
Hey dolls,
It’s Thursday which means we’re rounding up our Dollhouse content for the week. We’ve got a look at cinema’s subversive secretaries and assistants, an exploration of the cherry motif in fashion and culture, and a deep dive on Velvet Goldmine… what more could you want? Let’s jump in!
Elizabeth Teets writes about frustration with office work and finding catharsis in the secretaries of films like 9 to 5 and Working Girl.
Eating the Erotic: Why the Cherry Motif Has Endured in Pop Culture (Opens in a new window)
From Nabokov to Del Rey, Gracie Victoria Eastwood asks why the cherry as an erotic symbol has lasted through the decades.
What is the Place of Influencers in the Art World? (Opens in a new window)
In this piece, an anonymous writer grapples with the new breed of art influencers and asks what they actually do for art institutions.
Culture Slut: How the Films We Obsess Over as Teenagers Shape Us (Opens in a new window)
Our Culture Editor Misha MN explores how the tastes we form as teenagers shape us. with a focus on their teen love of Velvet Goldmine.
Emily Treadgold talks to the musician about pulling ideas from across the decades, with a shoot by photographer Miss World.
See ya next week!
XOXO,
The Polyester Team <3
