We explore slow consumption, high style, and low waste.

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What Tattoos Mean for Body Acceptance

Tattoos are fascinating, beautiful and paradoxical forms of expression. In this tattoo tour, contributors bare their souls and share what having tattoos means to them, especially when it comes to connecting with their own bodies.

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All My Clothes Are Dead People’s

I own a vintage shop and regularly inherit the wardrobes of the recently deceased. I’ve learned to embrace this role and choose to honor my loved ones by wearing their clothes.

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Unboxing the Doll Collector

I’m an adult who collects dolls. I’ve freed myself from the stigma associated with this hobby, but now I’m starting to confront the hyper-consumerism and environmental repercussions that come with building a collection.

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Shop Your Closet

The physical space I give to my clothes helps me stay true to my consumption values. It also makes me feel like Cher Horowitz in THE iconic closet scene from “Clueless.”

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Following a Family Thread

I’ve been lucky to inherit my grandmother’s embroidered artwork, which represents an artistic and adventurous spirit I’ve also inherited from her.

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Victorian Valentine’s Day Mantle-scape

This mantle-scape represents my effort to reclaim the story of pink, red, hearts, and flowers from its association with romantic disappointment, forced sentimentality, and emotionally scarring popularity contests

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