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Travel Through the Pages: The French Riviera

Launching a new travel series, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin takes us to the South of France through books, films, and more.

On Midsommar

Contributor Zoë G. Burnett reviews Ari Aster’s Midsommar, touching on Midsommar festivities and elements of the unsettling and the collective unconscious in the film.

What We're Watching, Vol. 4

With summer becoming almost unbearably long sometimes all we can do is sit back, turn on every fan we have, and binge watch a show or two. This month, we talk critically acclaimed sitcoms, female driven historical dramas, and more.

In Defense of Effort

In her first piece for The Attic On Eighth, Camilla Danaher reflects on feminism and the male gaze, questioning preconceived notions of femininity and appearance.

Beauty, CultureCamilla DanaherJuly 27, 2019beauty, appearance, effort, feminism, Camilla Danaher, Audrey Hepburn, Sylvia Plath, funny faceComment

Introducing Eight Francophone Authors

Freeing the Francophonie of its clichés and old white men, Milena Le Fouillé shares her favorite Francophone writers to know.

What We're Watching, Vol. 3

Relying on entertainment to keep us cool, three Attic writers share their summer binge-watches and what they're planning next.

Coffee Shops of the World: Savannah, Georgia

In our continuing series of independent coffee shops around the world, Creative Director Raquel Reyes finds escape in the many beloved shops of her home town Savannah, Georgia.

Pride Month Is Over! Long Live Pride!

At the close of Pride Month, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell reminds us that Pride is a year-round event and shares her favorite sources of LGBTQ media inspired by the iconic flag.

CultureEliza CampbellJuly 1, 2019Pride, Pride Month, Film, Films, LGBT+, LGBT+ cinema, LGBT+ hall of fame, LGBT+ literature, LGBT+ cultureComment

The Beauty of Love: Finding Inspiration in Botticelli's Venus

Beauty Editor Rory Mara finds inspiration in the Galleria degli Uffizi and turns to Botticelli and “The Birth of Venus” for her summer mood.

The Attic On Eighth's Summer Playlist

Lounging in the sunshine, cherries at every meal, linen and eyelet, romance, drama, iced coffee, literature. A lazy playlist for the warmest time of year.

Lifestyle, CultureRaquel ReyesJune 27, 2019summer, summer 2019, summer music, music, Attic playlists, playlist, summer playlist, Raquel ReyesComment

The Attic City Guides, Vol. 3: Florence

Art History Grad Student Kiely Schuck shares the ins and outs of Florence, concentrating on its hidden gems, gelato shops, and cafés.

Favorite Summer Films for a Stormy Afternoon

Writer Zoë G. Burnett shares favorite summer films to keep the season feeling going, even when stuck indoors.

What We're Watching, Vol. 2

We're back for another chat about our current and recent binge watches; Good Omens, Fleabag, and more.

Lessons in Everyday Joy: Remembering Kate Spade A Year On

A year after her death, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin remembers Kate Spade and what her legacy has taught us here at The Attic about living life to the fullest.

Lifestyle, Mental Health, CultureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJune 5, 2019Kate Spade, mental health, fashion, popularComment

Some Thoughts On Body Positivity

Reflecting on image and social media, contributor Georgia Andrews calls for inclusivity in body positivity movements and shares her favorite acceptance-based resources.