Consumerism Stories

Poems about the urban modern condition.

In the near future time travel, though trivialized through commercialization in the public eye, proves to be more dangerous than anticipated. Apathy and heartbreak culmi...

Emily, a young professional overwhelmed by a cluttered life, embarks on a transformative journey towards minimalism. Guided by her mentor Aaron, she learns to let go of...

As the main character journeys through the vacuity of consumer society, from suburban surroundings to the 'neighbourhood box store,' his mind slowly begins to unravel...

Kolik je třeba ke štěstí? Musíme mít opravdu všechno, abychom byli konečně někdo? Co je vlastně šestí? Nikdo se ocitá na rozcestí své životní stezky. Musí zažít možné i...

Horror beach read about the horrors of the beach and consumerism in culture.

Poem

Delve into the world of fashion and unravel the contrasting realms of fast and slow fashion. Gain insights into the production processes, sustainability practices, and c...

The twentieth entry of the 2020-2023 Film Journal is the 1999 classic, "Fight Club". In this unexpectedly extensive entry, my mind unfurls and I let loose my b...

Delphine Pelletier, a 26 years old Montrealer worked for the fashion empire in Paris. Haute Couture, fashion shows, and the after parties in the exclusive nightclubs wer...

A short essay about a town where I landed and now inhabit.

In a world where ownership takes on bizarre new forms, a mysterious auction house sells the letter "F" for an astronomical price, while a quirky inventor creat...