From “soft life” aesthetics to viral hauls, social media encourages luxury spending in the name of self-care—leaving many Black women financially overextended.

But the impact of unboxing culture goes beyond the screen. It’s shaping the way we view consumption, suggesting that acquiring new products — often in excess — equals success, happiness or even ...

In a move that could potentially signal the end of haul culture, high street juggernaut Zara has announced that it will now be charging for online returns. Customers who want to return items bough ...