Today we use Kim Kardashian and Skims to close out many open conversations of the year: the body, motherhood and domesticity, women megalomaniacs, athleticism as an editorial trend, and so much more. I argue that Skims is the most exciting, subversive contemporary *beauty brand* and *grand editorial project* of 2023, commend Kim for her commitment to her own point of view, knight her as a Free Thinker, and formally retire our paranoia around “Girl Culture.” 

Plus! A deep dive into Tate McRae: her revival of White Girl Hairography, confused visual identity, and the renewed thirst for pop stars who can seriously freaking dance 😻😻😻

P.S. Addison walked so Tate McRae could run… missing her always… see u in 2024  💫 

Discussed: 

Kim on the goop podcast

Jens Grede on the BoF podcast

Skims nipple bra ad

Rachel Tashjian on the Skims nipple bra in the Washington Post

“Nothing Lasts Forever” music video, Sevdaliza

“Mel Ottenberg Gets Ripped for Rick Owens” in Interview

“Woman in Retrograde” by Isabel Cristo in the Cut