From a new book on online culture: How ‘what’s in my bag’ videos can ‘curate’ a personal brand

Search for “what’s in my bag?” on Instagram or YouTube (or TikTok, if this book makes its way overseas), and you’ll be met ...

I once saw Brigitte Bardot in a French market – I’ll never forget the reaction of those around her

See that woman over there with the long grey hair?” my mother whispered. “That’s Brigitte Bardot.” I was 10. I cared more ...