Wolf Cuts and Invisible Luxury
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Olivia Rodrigo’s new album delivers flawless Gen Z pop, teens are scrambling to get their hands on Megan Fox’s circa-2009 Jennifer’s Body hoodie, youth fave Revolve (finally) adds plus-sizes, and…
POSHMARK AND SNAPCHAT TEAM UP TO COURT GEN Z CONSUMERS FOR ‘POSH PARTIES’ AND SHOPPING
“It’s the Zoomer dream team: Poshmark—a leading web marketplace for vintage clothing, jewelry, and decor—meets Snapchat, the new king of social media platforms for the teenage bracket.” fastcompany // Related: Adidas goes green in sustainability partnerships with Depop and…Disney. jingdaily
WHY ‘INVISIBLE LUXURY’ IS CHINA’S LATEST TREND
As Gen Z brings “woke” culture to the forefront in China, clandestine luxury experiences and secret concierge apps are increasingly in demand. jingdaily
WOLF CUTS: GEN Z'S ANSWER TO THE MULLET HAIRSTYLE
On Instagram, hairdressers share studio-lit images of clients sporting more professional versions of the style. Meanwhile TikTok is filled with teenagers attempting to DIY the trend at home. cnn
89 PERCENT OF GEN Z IN US AND UK WOULD TRY LAB-GROWN MEAT, STUDY FINDS
Good news for Eat Just, who raised $170 million to replace chicken this week (the replacing of Big Chicken will ultimately take longer than the fundraise did, presumably). // Related: Drake, who apparently no longer eats meat, just invested in vegan brand Daring Foods’ $40 million Series B.
GEN Z GETS CAREER ADVICE, ONE TIKTOK AT A TIME
Certain corners of the app are basically 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens (why, yes, I did own it) for today’s youths. wsj
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