When I take a step back and look at my life, I have to inevitably realise that my gender has never been much of an obstacle. I cannot remember a single instance in which I was told I could not do something because I was a girl. And sure, I
Year: 2018
Fast Fashion Industry
The “glory” of fashion Sometimes a big sign that says “SALE” in capital letters blinds us from thinking about what lies beneath the process of making and promoting clothes from big well-known companies that we wear every day. Well planned marketing strategies The clothing industry is one where everyone around
Fashion, Trump and Other Stories
Fashion has its ways of communicating.
The Risks of Space Trash
Have you ever wondered what the earth will look like from space in 100 years? Perhaps you imagine a Pale Blue Dot, or an Earthrise. I would bet that for most of us, the Earth looks pretty much as it is today. The solitary home of all humankind, half suspended
Antarctica: The Forgotten Continent
Everybody knows who the Arctic belongs to: Santa Claus, no question. But what about the Antarctic? In comparison to the Arctic, it is a continent, way bigger, and was never a place to live for humans. But still, nations are competing for Antarctic territory. Why and with what consequences? The
Oktoberfest: How a Tradition Conquers the World
Dirndl, Lederhosen and a glass of beer- everybody knows this major components of the Oktoberfest, a celebration from southern Germany that became known and are imitated all over the world. With the beer, it also carries a certain image of Germany into the world- an example of national stereotypes and identity.
Beer vs. Water
Beer is almost exclusively credited in a positive connotation. However, massive beer corporations tend to exploit the water security of certain areas.
The Colectiv Phenomenon
You never know when your next beer is going to be your last. On November 30, 2015, a fire erupted in a club called Colectiv in Bucharest. The fire spread within seconds as the soundproof foam used by the club wasn’t fire-resistant. Many people died.
Witchcraft Brewery: The Dark History of Beer, Witchcraft and Gender
Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble Beer, witchcraft and gender – it almost sounds like a game of ‘find the odd one out’ yet there is quite a strong link between the three, a link that is still relevant in today’s society. It is by no means a coincidence that the