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Hollywood has always concealed acne. As a young person, I was pressured to do the same. But online movements that embrace unfiltered skin are challenging me to rethink the beauty standards I grew up with and giving me the confidence to come out of hiding.

Fashion isn’t just clothes — it’s identity. From the confidence of a corset to the vibrant stories in African wax prints, our choices say something about who we are.

Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z, and the impending climate crisis, the online second-hand clothing resale market is booming — but in-person thrifting is here to stay.