YSL + Colette For the Iconic Store’s Final Collaboration

First opening in 1997, Paris concept store Colette is officially closing next month, on 20 December. Over the past 20 years, the shop has teamed up with countless artists, designers and fashion houses for special collections, and the final one is with YSL. The collection includes leather paddles, skateboards, and more—even an all-black Vespa. Rumor has it that YSL will be taking over the three-story …

An Illustrated History of Sex Toys

The oldest pleasure object (that we know of) was a siltstone dildo estimated to be about 30,000 years old. Later, others were made of ivory, bone, limestone and even teeth. After their launch, electric vibrators were sold as beauty devices that could help with wrinkles and health issues. It wasn’t until the late ’60s, thanks to the feminist movement, that vibrators and sex toys were …

Video Game That Teaches People Not to Touch WOC’s Hair

Created by Momo Pixel, “Hair Nah” is a retro-style video game that teaches people not to touch black women’s hair. Players select their character’s skin tone, hairstyle and location and then have to swat away invasive and prying hands. For those who finish the game, there’s an important message: “The game is over, but this is an issue black women face daily. So a note …