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Sasha Rogelberg is a Philadelphia-based freelance journalist and author of Inboxbox, a Formula 1 newsletter.

Sasha Rogelberg

Chaos

EXCLUSIVE: Meet Myra Magdalen, the girl whose chaotic, maximalist bedroom went viral

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

woman greenscreen TikTok over The Cut article The Algorithm Chose @SubwaySessions. We Asked Her Our Burning Questions (l) woman speaking in front of grey wall (c) woman greenscreen TikTok over Q & A "What has the response typically been in real life on the subway? The most frustrating fact is that I live on the Lower East Side, and I never have to go to Queens..." (r)

subway fashionista backlash

‘Black women, Latina women doing that for years’: Viral subway fashionista gets backlash after saying certain people ‘don’t understand’ her style

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

old navy plus size stores spreadsheet

Old Navy said it removed inclusive sizing in 75 U.S. stores—but a TikToker is fact-checking that number

Cecilia Lenzen is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

Laptop screen with corset on dpop caption "NO because fast fashion is ripping this EXACT corset I designed a few weeks ago that was made from VINTAGE FABRIC. Unreal." (l) Woman hand on mouth caption "NO because fast fashion is ripping this EXACT corset I designed a few weeks ago that was made from VINTAGE FABRIC. Unreal." (c) Laptop screen and corset on keyboard caption "Like this video to raise awareness that FASTFASHION STEALS from small businesses" (r)

stolen corset design

A fashion designer made a corset with vintage fabric. 2 weeks later, it was allegedly ripped off by fast fashion retailers.

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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brandy melville photos

Former Brandy Melville employee alleges they used to send photos of ‘cute’ customers’ outfits to the head office

drew afualo shein tiktok

‘It’s the blatant lack of accountability’: Anti-misogyny TikTok influencer accused of hypocrisy over Shein partnership

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shein fake diversity

‘You can literally tell it’s a white person’: TikToker calls out Shein for allegedly making white model Black

Elizabeth Rose started her career chasing celebrities around New York City. Now she gets the inside scoop on TikTok stars and trends. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, and her work has appeared on ETOnline, the New York Daily News, and InTouch Magazine.

Elizabeth Rose

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Unclick

‘I don’t think it’s right to not be inclusive at this point’: Bunny Barbie launches clothing line, combats sizeism in fashion

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw was a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested. Follow her on Twitter: @Hello_Tailor

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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skims tiktok

‘Kim K out here scamming the public’: TikToker shows $4.90 price tag on Skims bralette she paid $46 for

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‘This is why you should clean your clothes after buying’: TikToker finds cobwebs, black widow on merchandise at Lululemon

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‘It sucks working here’: Fashion Nova warehouse worker shows how orders are fulfilled in viral TikTok

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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shein-bugs-tiktok

‘I’m never buying from Shein again’: TikToker finds bug infestation in Shein order

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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tiktok chanel advent calendar

‘This has to be a joke’: TikToker shows stickers, empty dust bag, and more from $825 Chanel advent calendar, sparking outrage

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‘That’s not ZARA it’s ZABA’: Woman finds Shein tag on her Zara vest in viral TikTok

Michelle Jaworski was a staff writer and TV/film critic at the Daily Dot. She covers entertainment, geek culture, and pop culture and has covered everything from the Sundance Film Festival, NYFF, and Tribeca to New York Comic Con and Con of Thrones. She is based in Brooklyn.

Michelle Jaworski

Dune costume tiktok DO NOT REUSE

‘I know it’s coincidental but why couldn’t it be me’: TikToker shares sketch she DMed Timothée Chalamet that’s similar to one he wore at a premiere

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