The Digest 36
and my thoughts on Ashley Graham's collection for JCPenney
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At The Composite, we serve up a curated collection of culture and critique. Think of The Digest as your quick, thoughtful read to replace the doom scroll, offering a bite of everything you need to stay in the loop. Come hungry. Leave questioning everything.
Aperitif
A little taste of what’s to come
Trending Tidbits:
These trends are tracked not for following, but for what they reveal. Not necessarily an endorsement, but a thought starter
💫 Amber and Fig-forward Fragrances (*and* Blackberry!)
🪄 Magicians (I think this is going to be major)
Recommended Reading
📖 Why I No Longer Want To Hear Dating Advice From Conventionally Attractive People (British Vogue)
📖 Whole-body deodorant is thriving. But at what cost? (The Atlantic)
📖 Famous Men Want You to Know What Work They’ve Had Done - and I’m not sure it’s a good thing (Allure)
📖 Are DIY creators fashion’s next big influencers? (Vogue)
📖 The Power And Perils Of Nostalgia Marketing (Forbes)
📖 Who Can Resuscitate Size-Inclusivity at Fashion Week? (Who What Wear)
The Main Course:
A selection curated to keep you fed
Calling all Ugly Betty lovers! The actors who played Hilda + Justin Suarez are launching a podcast revisiting all the best outfits and moments of the show, and they’re inviting you to rewatch along with them
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