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20 Years of In The Cut, Women as Currency and Demon Boyfriends

Hey dolls, happy Thursday. This week, we’ve got everything from an interview with filmmaker Shirin Neshat to a look at ‘In the Cut’ 20 years later… Hey dolls, happy Thursday. This week, we’ve got everything from an interview with filmmaker Shirin Neshat to a look at ‘In the Cut’ 20 years later…

October 12, 2023 October 12, 2023

Rory Gilmore, One Direction and a Humanist Vampire

Hey dolls, happy Thursday. We’ve had another fun week on the Dollhouse, with interviews aplenty, plus Sad Girl Autumn and a new podcast ep on girlhood… Hey dolls, happy Thursday. We’ve had another fun week on the Dollhouse, with interviews aplenty, plus Sad Girl Autumn and a new podcast ep on girlhood…

October 5, 2023 October 5, 2023

NO NONSENSE #23

Hey dolls, it's Friday, the sun is shining in London, and we're back for an autumnal edition of our recommendations newsletter No Nonsense! Hey dolls, it's Friday, the sun is shining in London, and we're back for an autumnal edition of our recommendations newsletter No Nonsense!

September 29, 2023 September 29, 2023

It Girls, Haunted Homes and the Return of the Polyester Podcast!

Hey dolls, Happy Thursday – we’ve had a big week over on the Dollhouse, including the return of the Polyester Podcast, as well as writing on It Girls and Haunted Homes... Hey dolls, Happy Thursday – we’ve had a big week over on the Dollhouse, including the return of the Polyester Podcast, as well as writing on It Girls and Haunted Homes...

September 28, 2023 September 28, 2023

Chappell Roan, Throuples and the Twilight TikTok Resurgence

Hey dolls. This week on the Dollhouse we’re chatting to pop’s new great hope Chappell Roan, considering throuples and their prevalence in cinema this year, and more... Hey dolls. This week on the Dollhouse we’re chatting to pop’s new great hope Chappell Roan, considering throuples and their prevalence in cinema this year, and more...

September 21, 2023 September 21, 2023

NO NONSENSE #22

Hey dolls, here's everything the Polyester team have been feeling over the last couple of weeks, from Scorsese movies to 90s queercore... Hey dolls, here's everything the Polyester team have been feeling over the last couple of weeks, from Scorsese movies to 90s queercore...

September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023

Ice Spice’s Fav Artist and Trans Femmes’ Love Affair with Goth…

Hey dolls, it’s Thursday – time for a Dollhouse roundup of everything from an interview with 3D illustrator Poi & Keely to dispatches from a very cursed corner of TikTok Hey dolls, it’s Thursday – time for a Dollhouse roundup of everything from an interview with 3D illustrator Poi & Keely to dispatches from a very cursed corner of TikTok

September 14, 2023 September 14, 2023

Mom, Can You Pick Me Up? The Girls Are Web Weaving Again

Hey dolls, Happy Thursday! Here’s your weekly digest of everything going on in the Dollhouse, from web weaving on TikTok to the women making Mandarin pop in the 1970s... Hey dolls, Happy Thursday! Here’s your weekly digest of everything going on in the Dollhouse, from web weaving on TikTok to the women making Mandarin pop in the 1970s...

September 7, 2023 September 7, 2023

NO NONSENSE #21

Our big TV, film, and other miscellaneous recs as summer draws to a close and cosy season looms... Our big TV, film, and other miscellaneous recs as summer draws to a close and cosy season looms...

September 1, 2023 September 1, 2023

Emma Seligman, Director of Bottoms, Is Our August Cover Star!

Hey dolls! It's Thursday, so here's your weekly roundup of everything we've got going on in the Dollhouse. The big news is that Emma Seligman – director of two of our… Hey dolls! It's Thursday, so here's your weekly roundup of everything we've got going on in the Dollhouse. The big news is that Emma Seligman – director of two of our…

August 31, 2023 August 31, 2023

In Defence of Commitment-Phobia

Happy Friday, dolls <3 It’s the end of a vintage week in the Dollhouse – we’ve got Liza, Daphne Guinness, commitment-phobia and CMAT. Happy Friday, dolls <3 It’s the end of a vintage week in the Dollhouse – we’ve got Liza, Daphne Guinness, commitment-phobia and CMAT.

August 25, 2023 August 25, 2023

Forget Instagram Face – We're In the Era of TikTok Life

This week we're chatting to The Last Dinner Party about Florence Welsh and "industry plant" allegations and considering the implications of TikTok on our lifestyles This week we're chatting to The Last Dinner Party about Florence Welsh and "industry plant" allegations and considering the implications of TikTok on our lifestyles

August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023

Medusa Deluxe is Here!

To celebrate the release of the hair show whodunit film on MUBI, we’ve delved into the world of hairdressing with a hair raising editorial by photographer Lewis Vorn and… To celebrate the release of the hair show whodunit film on MUBI, we’ve delved into the world of hairdressing with a hair raising editorial by photographer Lewis Vorn and…

August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023

Happy Thursday, Dolls!

This week we’re exploring mommy issues in Greta Gerwig films, looking at the work of Sola Olulode and Facing Reality on the Dancefloor. Let’s get into it… This week we’re exploring mommy issues in Greta Gerwig films, looking at the work of Sola Olulode and Facing Reality on the Dancefloor. Let’s get into it…

August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023

It’s Competition time!

We’re so excited to announce our competition in partnership with MUBI UK for the new hair show who-dunnit Medsua Deluxe! We’re so excited to announce our competition in partnership with MUBI UK for the new hair show who-dunnit Medsua Deluxe!

August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023

Eating Girl Dinner and Watching Barbie

This week we’re defending Girl Dinner, exploring the Barbie movie, romantic delusion and more! Let’s get into it… This week we’re defending Girl Dinner, exploring the Barbie movie, romantic delusion and more! Let’s get into it…

August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023

Happy Thursday Dolls!

This week we’re exploring domesticity in Carrie Mae Weems, the Soft Girl Aesthetic, corporate cinema and more! Let’s get into it… This week we’re exploring domesticity in Carrie Mae Weems, the Soft Girl Aesthetic, corporate cinema and more! Let’s get into it…

July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023

Happy Thursday Dolls!

This week we’re taking a look at the rise in YouTube apology videos, chucking stuff at musicians, TikTok social queues and more… let’s get into it! This week we’re taking a look at the rise in YouTube apology videos, chucking stuff at musicians, TikTok social queues and more… let’s get into it!

July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023

Our June Cover is Here!

Our June cover star is here and it’s the one and only Trace Lysette! She’s in conversation with Tatiana Maslany on dream roles and finally becoming a leading lady. Our June cover star is here and it’s the one and only Trace Lysette! She’s in conversation with Tatiana Maslany on dream roles and finally becoming a leading lady.

June 29, 2023 June 29, 2023

A Note From Ione

Hi everyone, sadly I am writing to you today with some absolutely horrible news, which some of you may have already seen on social media. Week before last we lost our… Hi everyone, sadly I am writing to you today with some absolutely horrible news, which some of you may have already seen on social media. Week before last we lost our…

June 19, 2023 June 19, 2023 1 reaction

The Torture Of Being Perceived & Whether The 'Like Gap' Is Even Real

Happy Thursday, Dolls! This week we’re chatting to Priyanka, looking at the state of hobbies in capitalism, The Idol and lots more! Lets get into it… Happy Thursday, Dolls! This week we’re chatting to Priyanka, looking at the state of hobbies in capitalism, The Idol and lots more! Lets get into it…

June 1, 2023 June 1, 2023

Sign Up For June's Mentorship Sessions 🌸

Sign up for a mentorship session with deputy editor Gina Tonic, clothing designer Rhi Dancey or website designer Tasha Dobie - in collaboration with Squarespace! Sign up for a mentorship session with deputy editor Gina Tonic, clothing designer Rhi Dancey or website designer Tasha Dobie - in collaboration with Squarespace!

May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023

NO NONSENSE #20

Hello hello hello to our lovely supporters <3 Welcome to our #20th No-Nonsense Newsletter. The newsletter where we give you all of our team recommendations. Here's what… Hello hello hello to our lovely supporters <3 Welcome to our #20th No-Nonsense Newsletter. The newsletter where we give you all of our team recommendations. Here's what…

May 26, 2023 May 26, 2023

How The Writers Strike Will Shape The Future Of Culture

This week we’re looking at the Folk Horror revival, Fatal Attraction, why Succession is a reality show and lots more! Let’s get into it… This week we’re looking at the Folk Horror revival, Fatal Attraction, why Succession is a reality show and lots more! Let’s get into it…

May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023

Are They An Industry Plant, Or Do You Just Hate Women?

This week we’re celebrating the iconic Nicole Kidman, photo dumps, messy women in literature and lots more! Let’s get into it… This week we’re celebrating the iconic Nicole Kidman, photo dumps, messy women in literature and lots more! Let’s get into it…

May 18, 2023 May 18, 2023

All Your Fave Magazines Are Closing, But Who Killed Digital Media?

This week on The Dollhouse we’re chatting to Sick of Myself star Kristine Kujath, poet and musician Kara Jackson and exploring the world of fan made music videos. This week on The Dollhouse we’re chatting to Sick of Myself star Kristine Kujath, poet and musician Kara Jackson and exploring the world of fan made music videos.

May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023

On Wednesdays We Dox Mean Girls On TikTok

This week on The Dollhouse we’re chatting with Nigeria’s newest ‘It’ girls on the symbiosis nature of style and music, looking at friendship economy and lots more! This week on The Dollhouse we’re chatting with Nigeria’s newest ‘It’ girls on the symbiosis nature of style and music, looking at friendship economy and lots more!

May 4, 2023 May 4, 2023

Sophie Thatcher is our April Cover Star!

Our April cover star is here! Ione Gamble sits down with Yellowjackets’ Sophie Thatcher to talk ghosts, Pavement, the show we’re all obsessed with… Our April cover star is here! Ione Gamble sits down with Yellowjackets’ Sophie Thatcher to talk ghosts, Pavement, the show we’re all obsessed with…

April 27, 2023 April 27, 2023

NO NONSENSE #19

Hello hello hello to our lovely supporters <3 Welcome to our #19th No-Nonsense Newsletter. The newsletter where we give you all of our team recommendations. Here's what… Hello hello hello to our lovely supporters <3 Welcome to our #19th No-Nonsense Newsletter. The newsletter where we give you all of our team recommendations. Here's what…

April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023

Happy Thursday, Dolls!

This week we’re looking at how TikTok is ruining the experience of watching films, trending cultural moments in India, Gods and Monsters, plus lots more! This week we’re looking at how TikTok is ruining the experience of watching films, trending cultural moments in India, Gods and Monsters, plus lots more!

April 20, 2023 April 20, 2023