Journal Entry 1 by Semming from Helsinki, Uusimaa Finland on Thursday, April 06, 2006

"What are the characteristics of feminist interventions in the areas of fashion and beauty in the 21st century? Undoubtedly there have been drastic changes since the feminist dress codes of the late seventies and early eighties. But has the rejection of former feminist positions on dress and make-up led to a depoliticised acceptance of the status quo? This issue looks at how feminists are addressing questions surrounding fashion and beauty today."