Thought-Provoking

Social media call-outs, cancel culture, and the fine line between accountability and cruelty.
An honest look at what women really talk about in their closest circles.
Meet Gen Z, the group favouring vulnerability and nuance over curated perfection, and reviving print in a big way.
There are many reasons why print media is a struggling art. But there are even more reasons why it's an art worthy of revival. 
This is the story of how The Modern Muse Magazine came to be and insight into the process of making our latest limited-edition print issue.
A personal story of healing, love, and growth - navigating life with an anxious attachment style and learning to love yourself after heartbreak.
There are a million reasons to fall in love with Melbourne’s art scene, and there’s something in the city streets that will capture your heart, as long as you’re willing to look. 
Trying to detoxify my smartphone dependency in a digital age.
For You Page or For Profit Page? How social media algorithms influence the trends we see and the consumerism we take part in.
To be loved by the strong women in my life means to be heard, seen, understood, valued, put in your place, laughed at and cried with.
This International Women's Day, we acknowledge the history and journey for gender equality the women before us, around us and the women to come will experience.
Valentine’s Day, its history, and its eternal debate about whether we should celebrate a day of mass-produced sentiments.
Five lessons about love from three generations.
Are you in a Jim and Pam relationship? Here are five green flags to look for in a relationship according to a psychologist.
From key pop-culture moments, most loved fashion trends, TikTok movements we were obsessed with to our very own celebratory ‘Muse Moment’ let's sum up the best cultural moments that defined 2024.
Everyone has their muses, and the new year brings a new wave of inspiration. This year, we’re redefining the narrative, embracing a new era of inspiration that comes from within. In 2025, the focus shifts to celebrating our own worth, taking control of self-improvement, and driving personal growth and progress to become the best version of you. New year, new you, right? It’s time to find out how to be your own mood board.
Why do we watch the same Christmas movies time and time again with the same amount of giddiness? We spoke to a psychologist to find out why.
The music we gravitate toward often reflects how secure we feel about the economy.
Magazines in the 90s: The socialistas bible on weekly rotation, the height of fashion and pop culture, and the only possible way to stay on top of important affairs (fashion, feuds and fresh hits, of course).
The rebirth of trends, the economy, and nostalgia dressing.
It's a new era in fashion, there are no rules. – Alexander McQueen
We asked our readers what they’ve been celebrating and the results were nothing short of eclectic and exciting, with one major thing in common – they’re all worth their fair share of appreciation.
It’s no surprise that the concept of revenge is still a cultural mainstay. In a world of “doing it for the plot”, listening to that little devil on your shoulder will certainly keep life interesting.
Did you know that around 80% of women wear the wrong bra size? Let’s look into all things bras and help you find the best bra for your body.
The dupe phenomenon has taken the internet by storm but is bagging a bargain all it’s cracked up to be, or is there a darker side to dupe culture?
It’s no secret that it’s tough out there with the current cost of living so we asked our readers what they do to feel boujee on a budget. Here's what they said.