Why are manosphere influencers, Hinge bios and cast members of Love Is Blind requiring ‘doing pilates’ from their potential beaus?
In this week’s episode, hosts @ionegamble and @princessgeorgina get to grips with the pervasion of this particular exercise in pop culture, the potential abuse inherent in men’s preferences towards women’s exercise and whether or not we should consider the fascist implications of influencers selling fitness.
Listen in - search ‘The Polyester Podcast’ on your fav streaming service 🎧💗
Listen up - our April cover is here and it features none other than scream queen Samara Weaving 😱
We spoke to horror’s favourite girlie about ‘Ready or Not 2’ - plus her two other upcoming projects, ‘Over Your Dead Body’ and ‘Carolina Caroline’ - pregnancy in Hollywood, and just how she perfected her iconic scream ❣️
Swipe for more images, and see the full feature on polyesterzine.com
Words: Hatti Rex @hattirex
Photographer: Morganne Boulden @morganneboulden
Makeup: Abby Smith @abigailsmith.mua
Hair: Karen Arechiga @earth.to.karen
Styling: Jordan Dorso @dorso
LA editor: Camille Mariet @camillemariet
Photo assistant: Cherie Nesfield @cherie.nesfield
Hey dolls, our new print zine is on the way, and our first cover features none other than the stars and director of your new favourite horror film Forbidden Fruits (@forbiddenfruitsfilm ) 🍎🎃
We gathered filmmaker Meredith Alloway @attwalloway , Lili Reinhart @lilireinhart and Lola Tung @lola.tung together for a special shoot - swipe to see more, and head to polyesterzine.com where you can preview their roundtable interview, and pre-order your copy of the upcoming issue 💕
Words: Rob Corsini @rob.cors.ini
Photographer: Kristina Shakht @kristinashakht
Creative Direction: Ione Gamble @ionegamble and Meredith Alloway @atwwalloway
Styling: Gabriel Held @gabriel_held_vintage with thanks to @isleofmonday
Lola Tung Makeup: Benjamin Puckley @benjaminpuckey
Lola Tung Hair: Dana Boyer @danawillcutyou
Lili Reinhart Makeup: Kale Teter @kaleteter
Lili Reinhart Hair: Peter Butler @peterbutlerhair
Meredith Makeup: Shaena Baddour @shaenabaddour Meredith Hair: Lauren Berrones @lbhair
Contributing video editor: Marie Koury @falafel_pita
Editorial assistants: Grace Bennett @grace.benn Jade Alcantara @aloserlikeme
Photo assistants: Julia Aracely @its.aboutagirl Maddy Mock @maddy_mock13
Styling assistant: Evan Dombkowski @evanonearth420
People often talk about Britney Spears in 2007, but what about her comeback the following year? 🦋
@hannahmraine talks about the ways in which 2008 Britney became a “palatable simulacrum of her former self” over on the Dollhouse 🏩
🍀🎲🧲7️⃣ R U FEELIN LUCKY?? 7️⃣🧲🎲🍀
If not, Dani Miller @alienzarereal of @therealsurfbort has some tips for you in her Polyester Guide to Changing Your Luck. Get a taste here and head to the usual place for the full article. Stay lucky 💫
Sweet, SOUR and spilling their GUTS💋
Last week we headed to Barcelona ☀️ to meet the fans at @oliviarodrigo ’s magical Spotify Billions Club live show - they told us about their adorable outfits, why they love Olivia, and their favourite parts of being a fan 💟
Head to the usual 🔗 to see our photo diary from the gig 🎀
💫💫💫 Shooting Stars is back back back again and this time @ionabielby is joined by the stunning the lovely the fab @maemuller for a cute chat at the park 🌳 Watch the interview above and keep your eyes peeled for more soon 🎀
🍎🎃🍒 Dont say we don’t spoil you: here’s more from our print cover shoot with the stars and director of @forbiddenfruitsfilm !!! Here the movie’s visionary director and co-writer Meredith Alloway @atwwalloway tells us about assembling her girlypops Avengers-style cast, and all the films that inspired her process. Check out polyesterzine.com to preorder your copy of the zine - coming soon!! - and see a preview of the interview with Meredith, @lola.tung and @lilireinhart ❣️
Words: Rob Corsini @rob.cors.ini
Photographer: Kristina Shakht @kristinashakht
Creative Direction: Ione Gamble @ionegamble and Meredith Alloway @atwwalloway
Styling: Gabriel Held @gabriel_held_vintage with thanks to @isleofmonday
Makeup: Shaena Baddour @shaenabaddour
Hair: Lauren Berrones @lbhair
Contributing Video Editor: Marie Koury @falafel_pita
Editorial assistants: Grace Bennett @grace.benn Jade Alcantara @aloserlikeme
Photo assistants: Julia Aracely @its.aboutagirl Maddy Mock @maddy_mock13
Styling assistant: Evan Dombkowski @evanonearth420
Time to take a trip? Following the opening of sculptor @caro__caro__caro__ ’s New York solo show The Navelgazer, we sat down with her to discuss the attention economy, her favourite art cities, and the rationale behind her beachy exhibition 🏖️
Words: Veronika Shulman @veronikadoeslife
Portraits: Camille Delaune @camilledelaune
Artwork photography: Paul Salveson, Ed Mumford
It’s Guide time on the Dollhouse!!! We’re joined by actor, writer and producer @lenagora - swipe to get her tips on getting in touch with your more masculine side, and see more at the usual 🫶
What’s the deal with paid friendship apps?
When we normalise paying for friendship, we risk disregarding not only the people who can’t afford it, but also part of our nature - interacting with the world around us organically. Beyond the “big tech is evil” conversation, there are still spaces and events that offer more than just paid human connection. 👯💘
Full piece via the usual spot <3
Words: Lindsey Louise @officialnancydrew
In a small corner of the internet, there is a movement seeking to dismantle rigid athleisure fashion structures - both aesthetically and environmentally. Enter the anti-polyester girl: rejecting modern activewear in favour of workout clothes that are expressive, styled, and ethically made.
Full piece via the usual spot 💕🔗
Words: Tanya Fevzi @tanfev
