Have tweens always been this interested in beauty products? And how is ageism affected by classism? In this extra special episode of the podcast, Ione and Gina are joined by writer, editor and brand strategist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/funmifetto/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Funmi Fetto</a> to discuss <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellcomecollection/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wellcome Collection</a>’s exhibition The Cult of Beauty. Tracking how we went from religious obsession with the visuals of virtuousness to generation alpha purchasing retinols, Funmi, Ione and Gina are asking why people have always been obsessed with looking good. The Cult of Beauty is a free exhibition running until the 28th April 2024 at Wellcome Collection, more info <a href="https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/ZJ1zCxAAACMAczPA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on Instagram<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Have tweens always been this interested in beauty products? And how is ageism affected by classism? In this extra special episode of the podcast, Ione and Gina are joined by writer, editor and brand strategist Funmi Fetto to discuss Wellcome Collection’s exhibition The Cult of Beauty. Tracking how we went from religious obsession with the visuals of virtuousness to generation alpha purchasing retinols, Funmi, Ione and Gina are asking why people have always been obsessed with looking good. The Cult of Beauty is a free exhibition running until the 28th April 2024 at Wellcome Collection, more info here. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have tweens always been this interested in beauty products? And how is ageism affected by classism? In this extra special episode of the podcast, Ione and Gina are joined by writer, editor and brand strategist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/funmifetto/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Funmi Fetto</a> to discuss <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellcomecollection/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wellcome Collection</a>’s exhibition The Cult of Beauty. Tracking how we went from religious obsession with the visuals of virtuousness to generation alpha purchasing retinols, Funmi, Ione and Gina are asking why people have always been obsessed with looking good. The Cult of Beauty is a free exhibition running until the 28th April 2024 at Wellcome Collection, more info <a href="https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/ZJ1zCxAAACMAczPA" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to&nbsp;ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on&nbsp;Instagram Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Why Are 10 Year Olds Engaging in Ten Step Skincare Routines? How The Cult Of Beauty Affects Us All

Is Blake Lively a bitch or being misconstrued? Will Elon ever stop cringing us out? And why is everyone using slurs again?&nbsp; Every week Polyester's head girlies Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic take you down a weekly rabbit hole of online discourse and pop culture - from trad wives and surrogacy to porn stars and unhinged press tours. Exploring the intersection of IRL and URL through a feminist lens,&nbsp;the Polyester Podcast is your weekly digest on absolutely everything everyone on the internet is talking about.&nbsp; With guests like Tavi Gevinson and Sofia Coppola collaborator Stacey Battat, and special episodes beamed into your ears from cultural centres like London’s Tate Modern and Barbican Centre, every Monday we offer a down-to-earth take from the front lines of the internet, feminism, and the weird world of celebrity it has spawned. Hosted by Editor in Chief Ione Gamble with Senior Editor Gina Tonic. Edited by Olivia Graham. Have faith in your own bad taste! <a href="https://www.polyesterzine.com/join-the-dollhouse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member &lt;3</a> Polyester is a self published, intersectional feminist arts and culture publication aiming to bridge the gap of URL cyberfeminism with the IRL world.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Is Blake Lively a bitch or being misconstrued? Will Elon ever stop cringing us out? And why is everyone using slurs again?  Every week Polyester's head girlies Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic take you down a weekly rabbit hole of online discourse and pop culture - from trad wives and surrogacy to porn stars and unhinged press tours. Exploring the intersection of IRL and URL through a feminist lens, the Polyester Podcast is your weekly digest on absolutely everything everyone on the internet is talking about.  With guests like Tavi Gevinson and Sofia Coppola collaborator Stacey Battat, and special episodes beamed into your ears from cultural centres like London’s Tate Modern and Barbican Centre, every Monday we offer a down-to-earth take from the front lines of the internet, feminism, and the weird world of celebrity it has spawned. Hosted by Editor in Chief Ione Gamble with Senior Editor Gina Tonic. Edited by Olivia Graham. Have faith in your own bad taste! Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member <3 Polyester is a self published, intersectional feminist arts and culture publication aiming to bridge the gap of URL cyberfeminism with the IRL world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Blake Lively a bitch or being misconstrued? Will Elon ever stop cringing us out? And why is everyone using slurs again?&nbsp; Every week Polyester's head girlies Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic take you down a weekly rabbit hole of online discourse and pop culture - from trad wives and surrogacy to porn stars and unhinged press tours. Exploring the intersection of IRL and URL through a feminist lens,&nbsp;the Polyester Podcast is your weekly digest on absolutely everything everyone on the internet is talking about.&nbsp; With guests like Tavi Gevinson and Sofia Coppola collaborator Stacey Battat, and special episodes beamed into your ears from cultural centres like London’s Tate Modern and Barbican Centre, every Monday we offer a down-to-earth take from the front lines of the internet, feminism, and the weird world of celebrity it has spawned. Hosted by Editor in Chief Ione Gamble with Senior Editor Gina Tonic. Edited by Olivia Graham. Have faith in your own bad taste! <a href="https://www.polyesterzine.com/join-the-dollhouse" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member &lt;3</a> Polyester is a self published, intersectional feminist arts and culture publication aiming to bridge the gap of URL cyberfeminism with the IRL world. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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