Lena Bramsen, The New School, Author at Study Breaks

Embracing vintage clothing in the 21st century

The Meaning of ‘Vintage Style, Not Vintage Values’ in the Modern Age

People across the globe are reclaiming old garments in spite of the oftentimes regressive values of the eras in which they were initially popular. Instead, people are embracing the modern freedom to wear what they…

June 6, 2022

in an article about psychological thriller series, a screenshot from Sharp Objects

5 Female-Led Crime and Psychological Thriller Series That Are Stream-Worthy

Lena Bramsen, The New School

For too long, women have been portrayed as damsels in distress on television. However, these leading ladies change that narrative, taking charge of the situation at hand.…

May 31, 2022

Illustration of a man and woman standing in front of their McMansions.

McMansions Reflect a ‘More Is More’ American Culture

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The controversial architectural design trend is a gluttonous offshoot of late-stage capitalism.…

May 24, 2022

The Addams Family Shows Us Why Kooky Representation Is So Important

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The mysterious family known for gags and dark humor has been spooky for decades and encourages Americans to identify with others that are perceived as strange.…

May 14, 2022

Illustration of a woman done in the Corporate Memphis design style.

Why People Love To Hate Big Tech Advertising

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The visual advertising style of Corporate Memphis has taken Big Tech companies by storm, but people are starting to catch onto its lack of originality.…

May 6, 2022

Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton and a cow in a scene from their series The Simple Life

‘The Simple Life’ Is a Fascinating Depiction of Idyllic Americana Corrupted

Lena Bramsen, The New School

Socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie pranced across middle America in a show meant to highlight class division in the United States. But Hilton’s recent claims that her 'ditsy' behavior was a farce have viewers…

April 28, 2022

screenshot from the Girl from Plainville

‘The Girl from Plainville’ Depicts the Case That Shocked America

Lena Bramsen, The New School

In 2014, Massachusetts teen Michelle Carter was a perpetrator in the infamous 'texting-suicide' case that tragically took the life of Conrad Roy. The new Hulu series starring Elle Fanning is a chilling recreation of the…

April 22, 2022

Bella Hadid’s Teenage Plastic Surgery Reveals Society’s Obsession With Obtaining the ‘Perfect’ Nose

Lena Bramsen, The New School

After disclosing she had a nose job at the young age of 14, the famous model is now kindling discourse about Eurocentric beauty standards on the internet.…

April 15, 2022

Where in the World is Joana Ceddia? Beloved YouTuber Deletes Channel

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The Canadian online personality rose to stardom in 2018 for her relatable, endearingly dorky Youtube videos. But in 2021, she disappeared from the internet without a trace, making her fans nervously question her whereabouts.…

April 7, 2022

snapshot of fashion design illustrations showing female fashion icons.

5 Female Fashion Icons Who Changed History

Lena Bramsen, The New School

Famous women throughout history have influenced both fashion trends and societal change while looking good doing it.…

April 2, 2022

Main characters Bridget and Joel from the new series Somebody Somewhere stand in doorway with a dog.

Bridget Everett Is Your New Hometown Best Friend in ‘Somebody Somewhere’

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The new HBO series connects heartfelt revelations to the imperfect, messy realities of everyday life.…

March 24, 2022

an illustration of an old home being demolished

The Importance of Preserving Old Homes

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The trend of tearing down historic, charming homes across the United States just to build new developments needs to stop. …

March 18, 2022

in article about TikTok sleuthing, two people connecting evidence together

TikTok Sleuthing, and When It Goes Too Far

Lena Bramsen, The New School

From missing persons cases to infamous killers, the macabre becomes a subject of seemingly harmless fascination on the app. Unfortunately, sometimes innocent people get caught in the crossfire.…

March 11, 2022

Girl explores the oddities on Elm Street, using her phone as a flashlight to look around the hidden space filled with cobwebs.

If You’ve Got It, Haunt It! Exploring Oddities on Elm Street

Lena Bramsen, The New School

After inheriting her family’s Victorian home, TikToker @odditiesonelmstreet took viewers on intriguing paranormal explorations.…

March 3, 2022

Colorful image of 3 women, also known as cat ladies, surrounded by a number of cats, all of which are extremely happy.

‘Cat Ladies’ Are Unfairly Maligned, but Their Reputation Is Changing

Lena Bramsen, The New School

Deemed by society as forsaken spinsters using felines to fill the void, these 'unstable' women are reclaiming the narrative and quite literally saving lives. …

February 24, 2022

Showing off her microtrends, a vibrantly dressed young woman poses as she takes a selfie.

5 Problematic TikTok Microtrends for the History Books

Lena Bramsen, The New School

While these fast-paced trends come to life and then die in record time, fast fashion companies rake in the profit through unethical practices.…

February 18, 2022

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The Meaning of ‘Vintage Style, Not Vintage Values’ in the Modern Age

5 Female-Led Crime and Psychological Thriller Series That Are Stream-Worthy

McMansions Reflect a ‘More Is More’ American Culture

The Addams Family Shows Us Why Kooky Representation Is So Important

Why People Love To Hate Big Tech Advertising

‘The Simple Life’ Is a Fascinating Depiction of Idyllic Americana Corrupted

‘The Girl from Plainville’ Depicts the Case That Shocked America

Bella Hadid’s Teenage Plastic Surgery Reveals Society’s Obsession With Obtaining the ‘Perfect’ Nose

5 Female Fashion Icons Who Changed History

Bridget Everett Is Your New Hometown Best Friend in ‘Somebody Somewhere’

The Importance of Preserving Old Homes

If You’ve Got It, Haunt It! Exploring Oddities on Elm Street

‘Cat Ladies’ Are Unfairly Maligned, but Their Reputation Is Changing

5 Problematic TikTok Microtrends for the History Books

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