Sarah Magliocco

Sarah Magliocco is a journalist and content creator.

Sarah Magliocco is a journalist, content creator and dabbler in all things fashion. Invested in style, sustainability and pop culture.

Sarah Magliocco on the rise of "algospeak", the slang evading censor online

Corn, seggs, panini: How "algospeak" became Gen Zers go-to slang

Sarah Magliocco explores the rise of "algospeak", a form of online language that is thriving on content filter-restricted social media platforms, and how it might affect how we speak day to day.

living • 21 Mar 23

Snap happy: The return of digital cameras and their aesthetic. Photo: Getty

An ode to the digital camera, which is making its Gen Z comeback

The internet today is starting to look more and more like the internet back in the day – the internet of illicit Bebo profiles on and downloadeding songs to our iPod Nanos.

living • 14 Dec 22

Why do most digital voice assistants have female voices & names?

Sarah Magliocco explores why nearly all digital voice assistants have female voices and names, and what this says about gender bias.

living • 09 Oct 24

Why shopping 'hauls' are making our fast fashion habits worse. Photo: Getty

Are capsule wardrobes the way forward in sustainable fashion?

Sarah Magliocco writes about the popularity of 'haul' videos, and how the push to build capsule or seasonal wardrobes can encourage unsustainable fast fashion habits.

Fashion • 08 Dec 22

Guests seen wearing Collina Strada outside the Collina Strada show during New York Fashion Week A/W 2022. Photo: Getty

"Is this a joke?" Meet the 'Unhinged Fashion Girls' of TikTok

Is this satire? 'Unhinged Fashion Girlies' are the antidote to a decade of neutrals.

Fashion • 31 Oct 22

Olivia & Alice are seen wearing a Green Ensemble at Poster Girl during London Fashion Week. Photo: Getty

'Avant-Basic': How the pastel trend took over the internet

Sarah Magliocco delves into "Avant-Basic", the fashion and interior design aesthetic taking over your TikTok and Instagram.

Fashion • 31 Oct 22

Kourtney Kardashian with husband Travis Barker at the 2022 Grammys.

How pink became the go-to shade for fashion's edgiest It-Boys

After centuries of shifting symbolism and social stigma, pink has once again become a popular shade for men, bringing with it a new layer of subversive meaning.

Fashion • 31 Oct 22

Chromophobia: Is colour disappearing from our lives?

Colour is disappearing from our homes, fashion and the world, but the revolution against grey is underway.

Fashion • 03 Nov 22

Irish designers and creators on what's hot in fashion this season

Sarah Magliocco breaks down the leading trends from this season's Fashion Month and speaks to Irish designers and creators about their thoughts on the bleeding edge of fashion today.

Fashion • 18 Oct 22

Imaginary friends: Why do we feel bonded to certain celebrities?

A parasocial relationship is one that exists solely to service one's social needs without the direct emotional contribution of the other party involved.

living • 21 Mar 23