Aliyah’s Interlude, Joan of Arc and Emily in Paris
Hey Dolls!
It’s a very special Thursday email—we’ve got our September Cover Star: Aliyah’s Interlude and a brand-new Non-Threatening Boys* essay! Elsewhere, Joan of Arc inspires Gen Z, sex educator Ruby Rare talks all things threesomes, and makeup artist Aoife Cullen gives us the editorial makeup look we deserve.
Let’s Dive In!
Aliyah’s Interlude on Personal Style, TikTok Strategy and #AliyahCore (Opens in a new window)
Aliyah's Interlude is our September Cover Star! She speaks to Emma Loffhagen about her new single, Moodboard, being on the Internet, and her unique personal style, which originates from her love for thrifting.
Aoife Cullen is the Internet’s Favourite Makeup Artist (Opens in a new window)
Joss Peter speaks to Aoife Cullen, makeup artist extraordinaire, on her thoughts on editorial looks, what constitutes an "influencer", and Fanta-coloured foundation on makeup counters.
Digital Bodies, Capitalism and Arca: An Interview with Filip Custic (Opens in a new window)
Upsana Das interviews artist Filip Custic about his collaborations with Arca, Lil Nas X, and Rosalia while creating multimedia installations critiquing capitalism.
Joan of Arc: The Patron Saint of Gen Z (Opens in a new window)
Lydia Eliza Trail examines the age-old tale of Joan of Arc and how Gen-Z relates to the patron saint herself.
Non Threatening Boys* : Emily in Paris and its Dawn of the Man Wars (Opens in a new window)
Janan Jama interrogates the latest season of Emily in Paris and how it's the "perfect glossy entertainment to switch your brain off to."
Charlotte Landrum caught up with sex educator and artist Ruby Rare at Lost Village and highlighted all things threesomes, kinks, and whether the rise in periods of celibacy is a farce.
Gina Tonic interviews Irish designer Sinéad O’Dwyer ahead of her LFW collection launch in tandem with a gorgeous fashion film.
See you next week!
xoxoxox
The Polyester Team
