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The Staged Breakdown: From “Clean Girl” to “Messy Girl” - Aesthetic, Capitalism, and an Unstable Present
An essay on aestheticized identities in uncertain times. By Karoline Brask Ziersen As a woman in her twenties, it is almost impossible not to feel like a byproduct of trends, hashtags, and algorithms. Especially when, at the moment of writing, you sit there swinging your feet in a pair of Crocs and come across the article “Modefyrsten” in Weekendavisen. Here, Crocs are highlighted as a returning product, in line with the current poor core-phenomenon. Crocs have gone from bein

Karoline Ziersen
Apr 275 min read


Det iscenesatte sammenbrud: Fra ‘clean girl’ til ‘messy girl’ - æstetik, kapitalisme og en samtid i ubalance
Et essay om æstetiserede identiteter i usikre perioder. 'Skrevet af Karoline Brask Ziersen' Som ung kvinde i 20’erne er det næsten umuligt ikke at føle sig som et biprodukt af trends, #hashtags og algoritmer. Især når man, i skrivende stund, sidder og vipper med sine fødder i et par Crocs og falder over artiklen 'Modefyrsten' i Weekendavisen. Her bliver Crocs fremhævet som et tilbagevendt produkt, i takt med tidens poor core-fænomen. Crocs er gået fra at være 'helt ude' til a

Karoline Ziersen
Apr 265 min read


DEN ULTIMATIVE MILANO GUIDE
Navigli, Milano - 2025. Milano er bedst kendt for at være en travl, larmende fashion-distrikt. Dér hvor de store fashion brands som Prada, Giorgio Armani og Dolce & Gabbana har deres enorme modehuse beliggende, og hvor de arbejdende milanesere går rundt i dyre jakkesæt. Milano er dog ikke kun en business-by eller overklassens shoppingmekka, byen har meget at byde på. Alt fra de mere hippe, økologiske bagerier med tatoverede ekspedienter til de netop dyre tagterrasser med folk

Karoline Ziersen
Sep 22, 20255 min read


BROKE IN MILAN, BUT MAKE IT CHIC Café’s
The Café’s In Milan - And Where To Find Them: I’ve been sipping my way through some seriously cute cafés in Milan- in which I have to share. From cozy corners to killer coffee and croissants, here are a few of my fave spots, to good prices as well. Easy to say, though, when coffee in Milan is half the price of what I’d pay in Copenhagen, so let’s dive in! From Atelier Prado ESTBAR: Just steps from Porta Genova Station, Estbar is a laid-back, chill environment café/bar with sc

Karoline Ziersen
May 28, 20253 min read


BROKE IN MILAN, BUT MAKE IT CHIC Markets
The Best Vintage Markets in Milan - And Where to Find Them: Milan might be best known for its high-end fashion houses, but tucked between glossy storefronts and stylish cafés lies a treasure trove of vintage gems. Whether you're hunting for 90s denim, antique jewelry, or that perfect one-of-a-kind jacket, the city’s vintage markets offer something for every secondhand soul. Here’s your guide to the best vintage markets in Milan - and where to find them. 1. Fiera di Sinigaglia

Karoline Ziersen
Apr 15, 20253 min read


BROKE IN MILAN, BUT MAKE IT CHIC Clubbing
As a girl who just started earning an actual income in Milan and still is blown away by the cost of living, a girl has to get creative! I’ve now been living in Milan for 3 months, broke - but nevertheless had the best time! So, in the spirit of financial survival, I’m here to share my best money-saving hacks! And since I literally got fined on the tram yesterday (because I am an idiot) I really need to follow my own advice this month. We’re in this together- so listen closely

Karoline Ziersen
Apr 4, 20252 min read
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