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How a Fred Perry Polo Went From Fashion Item to Far-Right Symbol
Despite the British brand's strong cultural legacy, it continues to be picked up by facist groups who oppose the brand's inclusiveness.
The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Jane Norman
Their brightly coloured shopping bags once dominated secondary school corridors. Now, the 2000s high street brand is experiencing a resale revival on Depop and eBay.
I've Sold So Many Vintage T-Shirts I Can Buy My First House
We met with Ladi Kazeem, founder of the vintage treasure trove The Vault MCR, in his Hackney studio.
Mullets Have Become the Must-Have Haircut at English Private Schools
"When you see a good mullet, it’s just funny. It’s like: fair enough."
Kyra TV Was a YouTube Phenomenon. Then Its Black Creators Started Speaking Out
The youth media company closed a $7.3 million round of investment in 2019. Now, it's facing a Black Lives Matter reckoning.
VICE Readers’ Back-to-School Outfits Made Us Care About Clothes Again
Not even COVID-19 and remote classes via video chat can put a damper on the joy of a great first-day-of-school outfit.
Why Do So Many Gay Men Own That One Striped Shirt?
The short-sleeve bowling shirt is now so ubiquitous among the gay community, it's become its own meme.
Introducing 'Femboys', the Most Wholesome Trend On TikTok
Teenage boys – queer and straight – are twirling in cute dresses and skirts under viral hashtags like #femboyfriday.
Body Positivity Has Lost All Meaning in 2020
I first discovered the term in 2014 as a plus-size fashion and beauty editor. In 2020, it's little more than a buzzword.
How the Thumb Ring Became So Gay
At some point over the years, a ring on the thumb became a subtle yet ubiquitous signifier for queer women.
I Want All of Tony Soprano's Clothes So Bad
After binging 'The Sopranos,' I have way too many thoughts about the Skip's wardrobe, from his short-sleeved button-downs to The Robe.
The Queer Haircuts of Quarantine
Stories about clippers, locs, and other DIY hairstyle innovations that have helped LGBTQ people see themselves over a tough few months.