8. Overconsumption or Collector Culture? Stanley Stampedes & FOMO Marketing
From Sonny Angels to Stanley Cups, gen z has a new(ish) obsession with collecting things. But when does collecting become overconsuming, and who do we blame for its impacts? Is overconsumption always ...
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7. Burning for aesthetic? Let's talk about tanning culture
Why are tanlines trending on social media, where does this beauty trend come from, and what does it suggest about race, class & health? Let's dive in! work with me: kitch@onedaydream.com.au Follow th...
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6. 2025 Bingo Card (but it gets progressively unserious)
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5. The Fashion Industry Has a Problem, & Influencer Brands Aren't Helping
Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this video, we use the recent controversy surrounding Matilda Djerf and Djerf Avenue as a diving board to investigate the world of influencer-led fashion bran...
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4. We're Dehumanising Ourselves | Gender Essentialism, Mormon Trad Wives and 'Girl' Culture
Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we explore the intersection of conservative values, choice feminism and traditional gender roles across mormon trad wife content and ‘girl’ culture on...
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3. The Return of Recession Pop?
Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we unpack why we're craving upbeat music while our economies remain...in the gutter. Are Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter pioneeri...
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2. The Relatable to Luxury Influencer Pipeline
Welcome back to From The Diving Board! In this episode we dive in and ask why so many relatable influencers attended fashion week, and question whether luxury fashion brands are using relatable influe...
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1. Why is Gen Z So Obsessed With Crochet? | Crochet-tok and quiet activism
Welcome to From The Diving Board! In this episode we're unpacking the obsession with crochet, its history and the feminist politics that underpin its success as a cult favourite hobby. Let's dive in! ...
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