YES!! (stands and applauds) I was writing about and exploring within myself the cursed hamster wheel of: fear of our own beauty (vain! selfish! puts us in danger of men!) and the societal need to be a beautiful (the industrial complex pushing us to by skincare, clothes, etc). The more we talk about this, the better.
Thank you!! I love your push/pull analysis — so good. I couldn’t agree more that the more we expand the dialogue around the meaning of beauty and aging, the better off we are.
So good, Christine! There’s so much here, as ever, and so much that I am nodding along with that maps over on this side of the pond, too. Really interesting what you were saying about dupe culture as well – especially with the opening of the first Dossier brick and mortar store in New York. This, though: “There’s no better opportunity to reimagine beauty, not as a pursuit of perfection but as a genuine appreciation of individuality. And aging.” Yes!! 🙌💗
I read the Air mail piece and winced. Are we really here again? The quote about capitalism exploiting our insecurities really struck a note. The beauty industry is our most toxic relationship .
I am saddened we are here after all the wins toward individual expression and aging — but thin and young, despite the many efforts, feels like the perpetual goal.
YES!! (stands and applauds) I was writing about and exploring within myself the cursed hamster wheel of: fear of our own beauty (vain! selfish! puts us in danger of men!) and the societal need to be a beautiful (the industrial complex pushing us to by skincare, clothes, etc). The more we talk about this, the better.
Thank you!! I love your push/pull analysis — so good. I couldn’t agree more that the more we expand the dialogue around the meaning of beauty and aging, the better off we are.
So good, Christine! There’s so much here, as ever, and so much that I am nodding along with that maps over on this side of the pond, too. Really interesting what you were saying about dupe culture as well – especially with the opening of the first Dossier brick and mortar store in New York. This, though: “There’s no better opportunity to reimagine beauty, not as a pursuit of perfection but as a genuine appreciation of individuality. And aging.” Yes!! 🙌💗
I am forever grateful for your readership, and always love your European perspective. Thank you, Jen!!
I love how we can compare notes on all of this! Have a fab weekend (hope it's not too melting there!!). XOXO
I read the Air mail piece and winced. Are we really here again? The quote about capitalism exploiting our insecurities really struck a note. The beauty industry is our most toxic relationship .
I am saddened we are here after all the wins toward individual expression and aging — but thin and young, despite the many efforts, feels like the perpetual goal.
This one got me. It’s profound. I will be thinking about it for a long time.
That means so much to me, Heather.
yes! love this!
thank you!