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Living, Through a Cultural Lens


The TikTok Transformation of Fragrance: Can Rituals Survive the Reel?
A deep dive into how TikTok is reshaping the fragrance industry—through moodboard marketing, emotional scent storytelling, and a shift in genderless, indie, and hyper-visual perfume culture. Can a ritual built on memory survive the speed of the algorithm?
May 12, 2025


The K-Beauty Empire: 5 Korean Brands That Turned Skincare Into Soft Power
K-Beauty isn’t just a skincare routine—it’s cultural soft power bottled in pastel jars. From Laneige’s hydration icons to Sulwhasoo’s luxury rituals, discover the 5 Korean brands reshaping the way we glow, layer, and live.
May 11, 2025


"Add to Cart Before the Video Ends”: The Rise of TikTok Shop and the New Era of Emotional Retail
Discover how TikTok Shop is transforming online retail with impulse architecture, influencer-led commerce, and viral community-driven experiences. A Curation Edit deep dive into the future of aesthetic retail.
May 7, 2025


The Old Money Illusion: Why Gen Z Romanticises a World They Never Inherited
Gen Z isn’t cosplaying wealth—they’re mourning stability. Old Moneycore is their aestheticised rebellion against chaos and control.
May 5, 2025


Mother’s Day for the Adult Child: How to Show Up When You’re No Longer a Kid
Growing up changes everything—even Mother’s Day. Here’s how to show up thoughtfully for your mom when you’re no longer a kid.
May 1, 2025


Sanskriti Meets Substack: Is Gen Z Is Romanticising Indian Academia?
From Tagore quotes to jholas with zines, Indian Academia Core is Gen Z’s slow, intellectual rebellion—and it’s beautiful.
Apr 28, 2025


The Boy Apartment Trend: How Masculinity Got a Design Makeover
The viral boy apartment trend is all grown up—moody, masculine, and minimalist.
Apr 23, 2025


Inside Gen Z’s Obsession with Heirloom Cookware and Vintage-Inspired Kitchens
Discover why Gen Z is turning heirloom cookware into a status symbol—and how Le Creuset & KitchenAid are reshaping kitchens through colour, design, and nostalgia.
Apr 20, 2025


The Quiet Revolution: Why Listening Bars Are the New Place to Unwind
A new kind of nightlife is emerging—quieter, warmer, and more intentional. Discover the global revival of listening bars, from Tokyo’s jazz.
Apr 18, 2025


Celebrate Easter with a Rococo Revival twist: An Ode to Softness, Storytelling & the Art of Gathering
Celebrate Easter with a Rococo Revival twist—pastels, gilded accents & indulgent bites fit for Marie Antoinette. A brunch like no other!
Apr 15, 2025


What Is Hobby Core—and Why Does Everyone Suddenly Have a Personality Made of Clay, Thread, and Aesthetic Film Grain?
The rise of Hobby Core is redefining cool—knitting, clay kits & candle-making are in. But is it passion, performance or community?
Apr 13, 2025


Surreal Soirée: 7 Ways to Host the Dreamiest Dinner Trend of 2025
Step into the dreamworld of Surreal Soirées—where sculptural candles drip with meaning, and place settings defy logic.
Apr 11, 2025
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