Artwork by Emma Szabo While New Yorkers have had to grapple with an affordability crisis over the past decade, the city has seen a rise in luxury grocery stores. As well as being vital to our existence, food has always been an essential part of human social life, serving as a symbol of celebration and community. The latest social media and lifestyle marketing trends, however, show that food has also become a status symbol and the ultimate luxury item.  There isn't a more significant culinary...

Art by Leona Bergin Photos of barely legal and barely clothed girls plastered the streets of Los Angeles. Mainly blank space and a large Helvetica font that always made the point of reminding you their clothes are American-made and sweatshop-free. Today, eerily similar ads float around New York City, and it’s not just a case of inspiration. American Apparel was known for its era-defying style and immortalized as the brand of indie sleaze, before filing for bankruptcy in 2016 and later closing...

Art by Chassidy Stephenson The public was shocked when Anna Wintour announced her departure as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue , anxiously waiting to see how the magazine would change. For Vogue , fashion, and Condé Nast, this is a huge deal. It's also a significant milestone for Wintour, who has been in the role for 37 years. When she first arrived at the position, she streamlined the staff and made the magazine more current and culturally relevant. She put celebrities and A-listers on the...