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Is Chic Boring Now? What To Embrace Instead...

August 24, 2026 · 39 min

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The term “chic” has been allllll over the Internet lately, especially with the rise of trends like, “it’s kinda chic to…” and “things I find incredibly chic”. It begs the question – is this term being overused, and what does it actually mean? In this episode, we discuss how this concept has evolved over time and ways you can be a little more chic in your own way.

 

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS

Lessons On The Philosophy Of Fashion From Roland Barthes – AnOther Mag

You Can’t Just Buy Your Way Into Being Chic – Vogue India

“Chic” Is Objectively Losing Its Value – Data But Make It Fashion

The Rise Of “Ugly” Luxury – Ashi Branding

“Ugliness” As Defiance – Shit You Should Care About

Chelsea Peretti – TikTok

The 2/3 Rule - People

36 Things I Find Impossibly Chic – The Love List

 

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🎙️CREDITS

Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

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