About this episode

The episode discusses various pop culture topics including fashion faux pas, influencer critiques, and the intersection of AI and media.

We’re back with a new episode of Mess World, a podcast collaboration between FLESH WORLD (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I (a fashion newsletter from Emily Kirkpatrick ). Today we’re talking about: The next Lowbrow Book Club read [4:00], Marie Claire Australia ’s AI faux pas [9:01], the whole Jessica vs . Jia Tolentino mess [22:15], insider intel re: Travis Kelce’s wedding outfit (it’s rough) [35:45], Caroline Calloway’s “nothing tastes as good as fraudulently-acquired Ozempic feels” essay [50:46], the rise of sea hag-esque shredded gowns [59:40], embodiment vs. “embottlement” [1:11:09], is Aaron Rogers dating an AI chatbot?? [1:16:03], a feminist argument for critiquing influencers [1:18:00], an ode to Jimothy [1:30:54], and a takedown of Tarte’s Glambulance [1:33:12]. Plus more! Media we mentioned: Ways of Seeing [John Berger], GET OFF MY HOLE! bumper stickers [FLESH WORLD], “ They Used GLP-1s to Lose Weight. They Ended Up in Treatment for Anorexia.” [WSJ], “A Completely Smooth Forehead Is Out. ‘Strategic Wrinkles’ Are In.” [WSJ], “Everyone Wants to Smell Like a Pretty Kitty This Summer” [Byrdie], Perfection [Vincenzo Latronico] Also: We’re on YouTube now, for those who prefer to…

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