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Social Goods | Makeup and Trans Women, Elle Turkey Age Limit, Conscious Consumerism

This week, makeup proves both friend and foe for trans women, Elle Turkey is declared inappropriate for under 18s, and the sustainability movement comes under fire.

Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on the cover of Elle Turkey | Source: Courtesy

Tamison O'Connor

29 March 2017

"Makeup Can Give Trans Women Freedom — but it Can Also Take it Away" (Racked)
"Makeup as a protective force isn't just a metaphor for a trans woman; she relies on makeup to have a very real impact on whether people out in the world respect and affirm her identity."

"Turkey Restricts Elle Magazine to Over-18s, Citing Lewd Content" (Bloomberg)
"The restrictions are being imposed after some articles and photos in the March issue were deemed to be injurious to the morality of children under the age of 18."

"Conscious Consumerism Is a Lie. Here's a Better Way to Help Save the World" (Quartz)
"Making a series of small, ethical purchasing decisions while ignoring the structural incentives for companies' unsustainable business models won't change the world as quickly as we want."

"Models Speak Out on Poor Conditions" (The Business of Fashion)
"A new survey on Models.com unearths new allegations of degrading treatment, poor working conditions, racism and more."

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