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The trend suggests more openness around disorders, but experts worry it’s gone too far

How the Pandemic Changed the Bra: Episode 7 of The Deep Dive

March 3, 2022May 10, 2022 - by The Walrus Staff

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many predicted that the bra was fast-tracked for extinction. Instead, past styles were largely retired in favour of more comfortable options

Four women showing the evolution of the bra, from corset to bullet bra to push-up to wireless

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Underwire Under Fire: How the Pandemic Changed the Bra

February 22, 2022April 22, 2022 - by Nicole Schmidt

Old forms are going bust. Is it a fashion blip or a sign of something larger?

An illustration of a woman struggling while working out as images of stress and perfection loom over her.

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Feeling the Burn: The Workout Video from Jane Fonda to Peloton

February 11, 2022April 30, 2022 - by Carine Abouseif

Home fitness videos have been a godsend during the pandemic, but I can’t shake my growing discomfort with those perfect bodies

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The Evolution of Workout Videos: Episode 4 of The Deep Dive

February 10, 2022February 24, 2022 - by The Walrus Staff

In early 2021, as gyms remained shuttered and wet weather made walks almost unbearable, Carine Abouseif found herself reaching for the nostalgia of the home workout—and she isn’t alone