Commentary: China’s jobless divas hit the road

HIDDEN GEMS AND INSTAGRAM-WORTHY ATTRACTIONS Social media has played a big role. Entertained by the “southern potatoes,” a nickname given to tourists wrapped in layers of winter clothes, locals offered visitors free rides across the city. The government installed small, warm houses as well as an artificial moon above a local Russian Orthodox Church, to provide … Read more

Capitalism needs a rebrand to win over Gen Z

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday … Read more

Americans must make $120K a year to afford a home in 2024, realtor says

Americans now need to make $120K a year to afford a typical middle-class life and qualify to purchase a home, one expert discusses. “I think most of us in America would define the middle class as somebody who can work a 40-hour-a-week career and can have the income to purchase the average home in America,” … Read more

Opinion | As Gen Z post anti-ageing videos on TikTok and beauty products continue to mine our insecurities, celebs like Pamela Anderson offer glimmers of hope

It seems that for Gen Z – the oldest of whom come in at around 26, and who generally champion inclusivity and equality across the board – being old is still openly considered a negative experience, one that should be prevented by any means necessary, from multi-step skincare routines and injectables to surgery. Pamela Anderson … Read more

Opinion | Why are we still sober shaming during Dry January? It’s not just the memes – bars and restaurants often don’t help

A new year has begun and along with the “new me” brigade, many people are attempting to do a “Dry January”. Like clockwork, the same clichés resurface. First, the endless “clever” jokes – “Yes, I would like a glass of extra brut champagne or sauvignon blanc, thank you very much!” – followed by navel-gazing about … Read more

Kylie Jenner is a fan: the rise of fashion label Isa Boulder, beloved by Gen Z, TikTok and influencers alike

Isa Boulder may sound like a real-life person, but the name is entirely imaginary. “It was this kind of hypothetical person who embodies this vision of what the clothes could be and what we could offer,” explains Basari. A look from Isa Boulder’s spring/summer 2024 collection, shown in Paris. Photo: Isa Boulder Handcrafted looks are … Read more

itel forays into open-earbuds category, launches Roar 75 with Titanium Body for Gen-Z at Rs 1,099

New Delhi: itel Mobile India has announced its entry into the open-earbuds category by launching ‘ROAR 75’ with Titanium Body at Rs 1,099. The unveiling of itel ROAR 75 Open-Ear Buds marks a significant milestone, enriching the brand’s collection of cutting-edge smart accessories. This strategic move underscores itel’s commitment to innovation, expanding its dynamic portfolio … Read more

Gen Z distrusts capitalism. Will they prevail in changing the system?

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday … Read more

Belly pooches are in – the rise of TikTok viral beauty trends eschewing traditional beauty standards

According to Chua, people are beginning to embrace the trend on a more widespread level. Christine Chua is a beauty trend forecaster and analyst at trend forecasting firm WGSN. Photo: LinkedIn/Christine Chua This spans everything from so-called feral girl make-up looks – a trend that has racked up over 380 million views since going viral … Read more