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newstatesman.com > culture > life > 2026 > 01 > the-perils-of-black-denim

The perils of black denim

The perils of black denim1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (182+ words) Why doesn't it wear as well as blue? "What's the difference? You stay in bed all the time anyway," you might say. And there would be an element of truth in this. But I have already been out today, so…...

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newstatesman.com > politics > media > 2025 > 08 > the-sydney-sweeney-vibe-shift-is-futile

The Sydney Sweeney vibe shift is futile

The Sydney Sweeney vibe shift is futile5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1097+ words) Sydney Sweeney's campaign for denim brand American Eagle is not very good. In one deleted video the actress, 27, is writhing on the ground and trying to pull on her jeans, in imitation of a controvers Sydney Sweeney's campaign for denim…...

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newstatesman.com > culture > life > 2025 > 06 > egad-i-am-now-so-old-i-remember-hat-sizes

Egad, I am now so old I remember hat sizes

Egad, I am now so old I remember hat sizes7+ mon, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) Reviewing politics and culture since 1913 And use words like egad. Anyway ladies, I am now on the market again, although actually I am not. I have done the thought experiment of sliding into a relationship again and I just can't…...