To us, red lips have always been a significant marker of adulthood. They’ve also

To us, red lips have always been a significant marker of adulthood. They’ve also held a special power over past generations of beauty lovers, thanks to red lipstick’s rich history and ties to cultural icons from Marilyn Monroe and Margaret Thatcher to @taylorswift. In our Fall Issue, we tapped beauty enthusiast and historian @besamegirl to discuss how complex narratives (such as femininity, womanhood, and the female gaze) ultimately inform current and future trends, such as the “red lip theory” content you may have come across on TikTok. For a deeper dive, plus our all-time favorite red lipstick shades, head to the link in our bio.

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