30 Unique Ways Christmas Is Celebrated Around the World
Christmas celebrates Jesus' birth while integrating unique cultural traditions worldwide; the U.S. exemplifies this blend with local customs and consumerism.
Opinion | I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.
Health insurance consumerism may benefit the healthy and wealthy while harming those with chronic conditions and inadequate coverage.
Elizabeth Goodspeed on why brown feels so beige
Pantone's 2025 Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, reinterprets brown as a luxury colour but reveals deeper, multifaceted meanings.
Black Friday doesn't have to be an environmental disaster. These 5 brands are doing things differently
Black Friday exacerbates consumer waste issues, resulting in significant environmental impact from discarded products and unsustainable practices.
The Makers of Netflix's Buy Now! Talk About How to Fight Our Shopping Addiction
The documentary 'Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy' highlights the environmental impact of consumerism and the growing waste crisis ahead of Black Friday.
TikTok viral trend underconsumption core' elevates sustainability. Will it last?
Deinfluencing trends emerge as a response to consumerism, promoting mindful shopping and sustainability over mindless consumption.
What is fast fashion? How the retail business model could be negatively impacting consumers
The rise of fast fashion reflects an urgent need to address its ethical and environmental impacts amid relentless consumer advertising.
Wasteful consumerism has a new worst enemy: Gen Alpha tweens
Gen Alpha is moving towards minimalism and sustainability in consumption.
Temu criticized for aggressive marketing strategy that exploits shoppers: 'Mastered the bot game'
Temu's advertising model creates overwhelming consumer pressure, driving hyper-consumerism and increasing waste.
Black Friday doesn't have to be an environmental disaster. These 5 brands are doing things differently
Black Friday exacerbates consumer waste issues, resulting in significant environmental impact from discarded products and unsustainable practices.
The Makers of Netflix's Buy Now! Talk About How to Fight Our Shopping Addiction
The documentary 'Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy' highlights the environmental impact of consumerism and the growing waste crisis ahead of Black Friday.
TikTok viral trend underconsumption core' elevates sustainability. Will it last?
Deinfluencing trends emerge as a response to consumerism, promoting mindful shopping and sustainability over mindless consumption.
What is fast fashion? How the retail business model could be negatively impacting consumers
The rise of fast fashion reflects an urgent need to address its ethical and environmental impacts amid relentless consumer advertising.
Wasteful consumerism has a new worst enemy: Gen Alpha tweens
Gen Alpha is moving towards minimalism and sustainability in consumption.
Temu criticized for aggressive marketing strategy that exploits shoppers: 'Mastered the bot game'
Temu's advertising model creates overwhelming consumer pressure, driving hyper-consumerism and increasing waste.
"Ugly" Christmas Sweaters Used to Have Character. They've Become Something Else Entirely.
Modern ugly Christmas sweaters lack the authenticity and charm of traditional handmade versions, focusing more on commercialization than genuine holiday spirit.
Internet rankings are breaking our brains
Ranked lists can simplify decision-making but may also increase anxiety during gift-giving seasons.
Oil gives you wings: PSG, Red Bull Salzburg and a bad advert for football
PSG's 3-0 victory over Salzburg exposed the strange realities and consumerist influences at play in contemporary football.
Transforming commercial spaces online could reveal deeper truths and foster a sense of harmony, drawing inspiration from art and simplicity.
Masakatsu Sashie's Mysterious Spheres Hover Over Post-Apocalyptic Landscapes
Masakatsu Sashie's oil paintings depict post-apocalyptic urban landscapes, exploring themes of consumerism, waste, and the symbolic meaning of circles.
An Interview with Antonia Breme | Berlin Art Link
Antonia Breme's art challenges consumerism by transforming display strategies into tactile sculptures that reveal the mechanics of desire and consumption.
In Striking Assemblages, Portia Munson Elucidates Societal Constraints on Women
Portia Munson's sculptures explore societal messages embedded in mass-produced consumer products, focusing particularly on the significance of the color pink.
If Friday is black-add red, yellow, and blue
Transforming commercial spaces online could reveal deeper truths and foster a sense of harmony, drawing inspiration from art and simplicity.
Masakatsu Sashie's Mysterious Spheres Hover Over Post-Apocalyptic Landscapes
Masakatsu Sashie's oil paintings depict post-apocalyptic urban landscapes, exploring themes of consumerism, waste, and the symbolic meaning of circles.
An Interview with Antonia Breme | Berlin Art Link
Antonia Breme's art challenges consumerism by transforming display strategies into tactile sculptures that reveal the mechanics of desire and consumption.
In Striking Assemblages, Portia Munson Elucidates Societal Constraints on Women
Portia Munson's sculptures explore societal messages embedded in mass-produced consumer products, focusing particularly on the significance of the color pink.
Welcome to Checking Out, a Column About What We Buy, How We Buy It, and Why It Defines Us Now
Kardashian Kloset showcases consumerism where celebrities monetize pre-owned fashion items despite their wealth.
Luxury fashion in the artisanal tradition is a good thing | Aeon Essays
Maria Claudia Sanarelli left her high-profile engineering job to embrace her family's knitwear business, seeking creative fulfillment and a more responsible approach to fashion.
Welcome to Checking Out, a Column About What We Buy, How We Buy It, and Why It Defines Us Now
Kardashian Kloset showcases consumerism where celebrities monetize pre-owned fashion items despite their wealth.
Luxury fashion in the artisanal tradition is a good thing | Aeon Essays
Maria Claudia Sanarelli left her high-profile engineering job to embrace her family's knitwear business, seeking creative fulfillment and a more responsible approach to fashion.
"Before I Can Exist, I Have to Enter the Gift Shoppe"
The poem reflects on the complexities of American identity and consumerism through the lens of historical and contemporary elements.
The Price of Belonging: Classism in Fashion and Beauty Trends
Influencer marketing fuels a fast-paced, consumerist cycle in fashion trends, creating distinctions based on class and accessibility.
Arte povera is back: The unexpected boom in poor' art that the rich admire
Arte povera is a critique of consumerism and industrialization, using humble materials to express artistic discontent in the 1960s Italy.
Jens Settergren's "Milk Plus" Explores Big Dairy's Slick Marketing at Viborg Kunsthal | stupidDOPE
Jens Settergren's installation, Milk Plus, critiques dairy marketing, portraying milk as a symbol of health and an emotionally charged marketing strategy.
The Accountability Era: On the New Standards Gen Z Set for Brands to Be a Positive Force for Change - Ms. Magazine
Gen Z demands brands act responsibly and authentically in social and environmental matters, driven by their unique upbringing and social awareness.
The Commodification Of Girlhood
Women drive 70-80% of consumer purchasing decisions, leading to the emergence of the 'girlhood' trend on TikTok.
TikTok has become a platform for brands to market products to a predominantly female audience by capitalizing on popular aesthetics like 'girlboss' and 'feral girl.'
The Accountability Era: On the New Standards Gen Z Set for Brands to Be a Positive Force for Change - Ms. Magazine
Gen Z demands brands act responsibly and authentically in social and environmental matters, driven by their unique upbringing and social awareness.
The Commodification Of Girlhood
Women drive 70-80% of consumer purchasing decisions, leading to the emergence of the 'girlhood' trend on TikTok.
TikTok has become a platform for brands to market products to a predominantly female audience by capitalizing on popular aesthetics like 'girlboss' and 'feral girl.'
Genesis Belanger Coaxes the Uncanny from Vignettes of Consumption and Gluttony
Belanger critiques consumerism through absurd and humorous depictions of everyday objects in her latest exhibition.
Her sculptural works use vivid colors and varied materials to challenge conventional representations of life.
MSCHF and Gufram's Pratone Chair Slices Into the Radical Roots of Design | stupidDOPE
MSCHF and Gufram's partnership critiques consumerism through the radical dissection of the iconic Pratone chair, challenging modern design and artistic conventions.
Genesis Belanger Coaxes the Uncanny from Vignettes of Consumption and Gluttony
Belanger critiques consumerism through absurd and humorous depictions of everyday objects in her latest exhibition.
Her sculptural works use vivid colors and varied materials to challenge conventional representations of life.
MSCHF and Gufram's Pratone Chair Slices Into the Radical Roots of Design | stupidDOPE
MSCHF and Gufram's partnership critiques consumerism through the radical dissection of the iconic Pratone chair, challenging modern design and artistic conventions.
Driver raises concerns after sharing photo of ironic mobile billboard truck: 'It's actually painful to look directly at'
Bright mobile billboards pose serious road safety risks and contribute to environmental issues, igniting discussions on advertising ethics in urban life.
TikTok viral trend 'underconsumption core' elevates sustainability. Will it last?
The 'underconsumption core' promotes mindful purchasing as a reaction to consumerism trends.
Opinion: Libraries can save the planet through SHARE Berkeley
Libraries can be leveraged for sharing resources like items we seldom use.
American consumerism leads to wasteful consumption and environmental impact.
Driver raises concerns after sharing photo of ironic mobile billboard truck: 'It's actually painful to look directly at'
Bright mobile billboards pose serious road safety risks and contribute to environmental issues, igniting discussions on advertising ethics in urban life.
TikTok viral trend 'underconsumption core' elevates sustainability. Will it last?
The 'underconsumption core' promotes mindful purchasing as a reaction to consumerism trends.
Opinion: Libraries can save the planet through SHARE Berkeley
Libraries can be leveraged for sharing resources like items we seldom use.
American consumerism leads to wasteful consumption and environmental impact.
Mom Accidentally Buys 13 Pounds Of Icing At Sam's Club
Buying 13 pounds of frosting is comically excessive, highlighting the fine line between culinary enthusiasm and absurdity.
'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers we're now in the era of de-influencing
De-influencing is a rising trend as consumers become more aware of the impact of social media influencing on their spending habits and the environment.
Social media influencers earn by promoting products, often portraying a relatable, friend-like persona to their followers, leading to excessive consumerism.
Mom Accidentally Buys 13 Pounds Of Icing At Sam's Club
Buying 13 pounds of frosting is comically excessive, highlighting the fine line between culinary enthusiasm and absurdity.
'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers we're now in the era of de-influencing
De-influencing is a rising trend as consumers become more aware of the impact of social media influencing on their spending habits and the environment.
Social media influencers earn by promoting products, often portraying a relatable, friend-like persona to their followers, leading to excessive consumerism.
The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster masterfully modernizes the classic game, retaining its critical message about consumerism while enhancing the overall experience.
Food for thought: Yeast photo festival examines eating culture in pictures
Czech dining culture is explored through humor and visual storytelling, revealing deeper cultural insights.
The Stanley Tumbler Girlies Have Lost Their Minds
The Stanley Quencher is a functional product, but the obsession with its accessories reflects a deeper consumerist culture.
This Swiss Watch Costs More Than a Rolls Royce
Owning a Swiss watch symbolizes elite status and exceptional craftsmanship and accuracy.
Harold and the Purple Crayon review sketchy live-action adaptation
The live-action film adaptation of Crockett Johnson's 1950s children's book features Zachary Levi as the adult version of Harold, with an intriguing mix of animation and real-life elements.
Woman shares frustrations with invasive trend overwhelming TikTok feed: 'I've started blocking people'
TikTok Shop marketing campaigns are seen as invasive and affecting user experience negatively.
Covid and the Good-Time Economy
Reflecting on pandemic restrictions, reassessing what constitutes 'normal life', and confronting consumerism and materialism in society.
The best adverts of the 1980s
The 1980s saw the birth of consumerist culture with the rise of yuppies and the impact of TV advertising.
Top ads of the 1980s included Apple's groundbreaking Macintosh spot directed by Ridley Scott and Ralph Lauren's representation of powerful women.
Care Must Be a Collective Practice of Survival, Not a Site of Profit Extraction
Care work in the U.S. economy is exploitative and profit-driven, necessitating alternative approaches.
The term 'care' in capitalism can obscure exploitation and consumer complicity.
Should I Become A Mom? I'm Honestly Asking - And I Need You To Consider The Following Before You Answer.
Reproductive decisions intertwined with climate change concerns
Responsibility for the climate crisis is collective, not individual
Harriette Cole: My boyfriend's commitment to his faith was the deal-breaker
Successful couples from different religions face challenges in finding a harmonious balance.
Be clear about your relationship requirements to avoid heartbreak in the future.
Everything To Know About Deinfluencing | Wealth of Geeks
Deinfluencing is a movement that encourages mindful and need-based consumption.
There is a decline in consumerism in influencer culture as people grow weary of constant product promotion.
This book is an intricate visual history of Japan's boom in commercial design
The late 1920s and early 1930s in Japan saw a rapid growth in commercial art due to technological advancements, rise in literacy, and booming consumerism.
Hot sheet: the rise of aspirational bed linen
Luxury bedding has become a significant aspect of interior design and self-expression, reflecting personal style and mood just like clothing choices.
How to Market to Millennials | ClickUp
Marketers need to understand and appeal to millennials' values such as authenticity, sustainability, and meaningful experiences.
The Real Housewives of Dubai Recap: Dazed and Confused
Real Housewives thrives on egotistical drama; must balance petty antics for success.