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When Selkie, the fashion brand viral on Instagram and TikTok for its frothy, extravagant dresses, announces new collections, reception is generally positive. Known for its size inclusivity — its sizing ranges from XXS to 6X — and for being owned and founded by an independent artist who’s outspoken about fair pay and sustainability in fashion, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The creator economy is ready for a workers’ movement

TechCrunch, Jan 13, 2024

Erin McGoff has 3 million followers on social media, but with the money she gets from Instagram and TikTok, she wouldn’t be able to pay for the plate of mozzarella sticks we’re sharing in a Baltimore bar. “On Instagram, I’ll have a video hit 900,000 views and make six dollars,” McGoff said. “It’s insulting.” Like […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Let's Dig (Back) Into the TikTok Tunnel Girl Drama

Jezebel, Jan 12, 2024

Update (January 12): On Thursday, Aura Bogado, the investigative reporter who initially broke the news about Kala’s neighbors, posted that she uncovered a document issued by the town of Herndon on December 7 which states the town “has declared the structure and the residential structure an UNSAFE STRUCTURE” (emphasis… Read more...

No, spiders don’t want to mate with your viral body butter

TechCrunch, Dec 30, 2023

Skincare girlies, fear not — your moisturizer probably does not attract spiders. Sol de Janeiro’s Delícia Drench Body Butter, which launched earlier this month, is quickly becoming a holy grail product among skincare enthusiasts. In addition to hyaluronic acid, the lotion is packed with flashy ingredients like copaiba resin, passionflower seed oil and prebiotic hibiscus […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.